Today there is but one driver from Asia competing for a place on the NASCAR Nextel circuit -Takuma Koga of Nagoya, Japan. And while Takuma is not there yet-he’s nearing completion of his first full year on the Grand National Series' West Circuit (see www.nascar.com, Regional Racing)-he's driving hard to make the cut, and NASCAR officials are well aware of it. And so are his fans in Japan. They follow news of his races in sports magazines, see him in his frequent appearances on Japanese TV, and read his commentary on Chevrolets and other popular “Ame-sha” (America Cars) in Japan’s motoring publications.
Nippon TV has bought the rights to show NASCAR races in Japan starting in 2006, and that just might be the year that Takuma’s hard work on the track really pays off. If he places higher in the standings next season (he’s running at 14th place in the West), he might very well be moved up to the top division.
Takuma is now in talks with major sponsors for the 2006 season, and he’s looking for a few small sponsors for his final race of this year, the Grand National Series’ Toyota All-Star Showdown at Irwindale Speedway. If you would like to know more about Takuma's future in NASCAR, please send email or call the number below:

scott@sbrauseconsulting.com

310-488-2799