Akinori Performance

Akinori Performance is an American stock car racing team that competes in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. The team was founded in 2025 by Akinori Ogata, and they field the No. 63 part-time for Ogata.

History

On February 7, 2025, Akinori Ogata announced the formation of Akinori Performance, a new team that would compete part-time in the Truck Series in 2025. Kyowa Industrial, Mooneyes and YKK AP were announced as the team's primary sponsors.

Craftsman Truck Series

Truck No. 63 history

The team will run the No. 63 truck part-time in 2025. Ogata will drive the truck along with Kenko Miura. The team would attempt to debut at the Atlanta spring race, but would withdraw due to them not making the best conditions. The team would later make their debut at Homestead, finishing 32nd.

K&N Pro Series East

Car No. 56 history

In 2014, Ogata competed as an owner/driver in the No. 56 Toyota with Dale Quarterley as crew chief. He qualified in three of five races, but only finished the race at Iowa Speedway.