is a Japanese racing driver. He is currently competing in Porsche Carrera Cup Japan with Seven x Seven Racing.
Career Watarai was first involved in GT racing for the first time in 2024, where he made a one off appearance in Super Taikyū - ST-X with GTNET MotorSports. He did won in Mobility Resort Motegi.
Watarai then joined Seven x Seven Racing under Kiyoto Fujinami. He made his debut with the team in Middle East Trophy - 992 in 2025, where he competed in the Dubai 24 Hours. Watarai then competed in Super Taikyū - ST-X with Fujinami, Tsubasa Kondo, and team owner Hiroyuki Ogawa or "Bankcy". Watarai made his debut in SRO Japan Cup - GT3 with Seven x Seven as well, where he replaced Fujinami. He won in his first race debut in the series.
Racing record Career summary Season Series Team Races Wins Poles FLaps Podiums Points Position 2024 Super Taikyū - ST-X GTNET MotorSports212N/A1107.5‡5th‡F110 CupKF Motorsport000000NC 2025 Porsche Carrera Cup Japan Seven x Seven Racing1131571874th SRO Japan Cup - GT361102796th Super Taikyū - ST-X542N/A5129‡ 1st‡ Middle East Trophy - 992992 Endurance CupTeam Parker Racing2025-26Porsche Carrera Cup Middle EastSeven x Seven Racing83536138.51st2026Porsche Carrera Cup JapanSeven x Seven Racing1120191891stSuper GT - GT300Super Taikyu - ST-XBankcy x RacingPorsche SupercupLooping by CarTech100000NC† ‡ Teams' standings.
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