Confirmed! Veteran Japanese driver Akinori Ogata is back on the tracks with Emerling-Gase Motorsports for another exciting race. Honoring his 20 years in US racing, Ogata will be behind the wheel of the No. 53 Shinano Pneumatic Tool Chevrolet Camaro in the upcoming Dead On Tools 250 event. This momentous race will occur at Martinsville Speedway on October 28 at 3:30 p.m. ET and will be available on the USA Network and the NBC Sports App. Apart from Ogata’s commendable racing skills, the car will be celebrated as it showcases a 20th Anniversary logo signifying Ogata’s illustrious career.
“Twenty years on, and I’m still giving it my all,” said Ogata, expressing his thrill and passion for participating in NASCAR racing and life in North Carolina. Emerling-Gase Motorsports owner, Joey Gase, echoed this sentiment, highlighting Ogata’s resilience as an inspiration. For the full story, Click Here
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