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Takuma Koga announces his participation in the 2026 NASCAR season
To Koga to reach even greater heights, and to the next generation.
Macnica will continue to sponsor NASCAR driver Takuma Koga in the 2026 season, as it did last year, and will join him in his challenges.
For the 2025 season results and related content, please see here.
With the opening race of the NASCAR Arca Menards 2026 (February 14th) just around the corner in Daytona, Florida, the holy land of NASCAR, a press conference to announce Takuma Koga's participation was held the other day.
This release brings you a glimpse of the excitement at the venue and the excitement that rose on the day, when expectations for the 2026 season soared.
Scenes from the venue — Team Koga, united once again
Sponsors and related parties gathered at a location in Nagoya, creating a space that gave a strong sense of unity as"Team Koga."
This season, with the popular racing game "NASCAR 25" being released on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, there will also be an exhibit where you can experience Koga's racing perspective in a car bearing the logos of sponsors such as Macnica.
The performance, which combined the real and virtual worlds, naturally drew cheers from the audience.
2025 Results Announcement (AKA Takuma Koga Shareholders Meeting)
As the main content of the presentation, Koga himself gave a presentation entitled "Shareholders' Meeting," in which he outlined the team's achievements for the 2025 season and its contributions to the automotive industry.
At the age of 48, he achieved his best result of the season, finishing fifth. His driving, which did not use his age as an excuse, strongly suggests that he will make even greater strides in the upcoming 2026 season.
Particularly impressive was the NASCAR Showrun, a Japan-US friendship event held at Fuji Speedway on November 16, 2025.
The presentations to both Japan and the US were a great success, making this the year of Koga's career that will leave a strong impact on the entire automotive industry.
Surprise Announcement
Just as the atmosphere in the venue reached its climax, another surprise was announced.
\ Eiki Koga to make NASCAR debut/
At just 10 years old, he is the youngest driver ever to compete in NASCAR.
Although he appeared a little nervous at the beginning of his speech, he ended with powerful words expressing his determination for the future, drawing enthusiastic applause from the audience.
Shohei Ohtani is thrilling the world of professional baseball, but the day when the next star is born in the world of motorsports may not be far off.
We are rooting for EIKI's success.
The program for the day included the traditional sake barrel opening ceremony, greetings from the sponsors, and
A video message of support from cheer leader Yokoyama Ken (Crazy Ken Band) was also shown, creating a great sense of unity in the venue.
2026 Machine Design
Our presentation — Technology helps you win —
Macnica unveiled the "Mirrored Body Koga Version," an AI system that reproduces Koga's 3D model and voice.
The audience gasped in amazement at his fluent responses, which seemed as if they were having a conversation with the person in question.
In addition, we also introduced BrainCycle, a cognitive training and brainwave analysis system that contributed to the team's 5th place ranking in the 2025 season.
Through Koga's NASCAR challenge, Macnica will continue to support the development of human potential through cutting-edge technology.
Technology details here
Please see below for the 2026 race schedule.
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This year's NASCAR will also be broadcast for free on AbemaTV! Every Tuesday from 6pm, there will be commentary by Koga. Even if you've never seen it before, you can enjoy it for free with easy-to-understand commentary. Please check it out!
URL：https://abema.tv/channels/motor-sport/slots/DjD18S2Z2VFEhD
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