Biography

Racing across the brutal Baja Peninsula from his home base in Japan, this international desert racing veteran has become a respected fixture in SCORE's Sportsman Motorcycle division. Competing aboard his KTM 500EXC with a dedicated Japanese team including Tango Mochizuki, Noboru Kotani, and Takeshi Sawatari, he represents the global reach of Baja racing while consistently finishing grueling 1,000-mile challenges that claim countless competitors.

His methodical approach to desert racing has earned him solid finishes in some of motorsport's most demanding events, including a 15th place finish in Sportsman Motorcycles at the legendary Baja 1000 with a time of 42:41:08. Racing alongside fellow Japanese competitors like Tomoki Hayashi and Tetsuya Hirasawa, he's part of a growing international contingent that makes the annual pilgrimage to tackle Baja's unforgiving terrain.

The commitment required to transport equipment and crew from Japan to compete in SCORE events demonstrates his passion for desert racing. His presence in the sportsman ranks adds to the international flavor that makes Baja racing truly global, proving that the call of the desert transcends borders and draws dedicated racers from around the world.