KC Motorgroup Ltd. (KCMG) has confirmed a two-car entry in the newly established FIA Japanese Formula 4 Championship. In line with this, the Hong Kong-based squad announced that Formula Toyota Racing School-backed driver Yuki Nemoto will represent the team in Japan’s latest entry-level Formula series. The Japanese driver will compete in the championship’s inaugural season, which will comprise of seven events to be held in six different circuits across the country.
The 18-year-old driver delved into racing karts at the age of five and won championships in the TIA class of Tokyo Kids Grand Prix and Oimatsuda Challenge. The Japanese driver also took part in JAF’s Junior East Series, All Japan Kart Championship, Asia Pacific KF2 Championship and All China Tournament Junior Class, where he clinched an impressive number of podiums. In 2013, Nemoto made his single seater debut in S-FJ and Formula Challenge Japan and went on to race in the FC Class of Japan F4 last year.
This season, Nemoto looks forward to racing with KCMG in the new Japanese championship. The series utilizes a Toyota powered F4 Dome car, which presents a cost efficient platform for competitive racing.
Yuki Nemoto: “I’m very happy to participate in FIA Japanese F4 with KCMG this year. It’s a great opportunity to take part in the series’ maiden season and my objective is to work hard and do my best to produce strong results in all the races for 2015. I’m preparing myself for this new challenge and looking forward to working with KCMG. Our goal is to seal the championship title in the series’ first year. I would like to thank FTRS and especially, my followers for their continued support. I’m looking forward to seeing you all at the inaugural event at Okayama International Circuit next month!”
Ryuji Doi, KCMG Head of Motorsport: “We are pleased to have Yuki as part of our maiden campaign in FIA Japanese F4. It is one of the new successful motorsport platforms sanctioned by FIA and we’re looking forward to have the team look after new talents in this competitive series this year. I’m confident that Yuki will be an asset to KCMG and together, we will work hard to produce strong results throughout the season.”
To find out more about FIA Japanese F4, please visit: www.fiaf4.jp
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