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Kamui Kobayashi believes there would be an audience in Japan if NASCAR were to make a return to his homeland. NASCAR brought stock cars and its Cup Series stars to Japan for the first time in 1996.…
Kamui Kobayashi believes there would be significant interest in Japan if NASCAR were to make a comeback in his homeland, especially given the unique appeal of NASCAR stock cars. NASCAR held its first major international race in Japan in 1996 at the Suzuka Circuit, with subsequent events taking place at Motegi in 1998. Kobayashi, who has experience in Formula 1 and sports car racing, made his NASCAR debut in 2021 and will return for his second Cup Series start at Circuit of the Americas. He highlights the distinctive sound and intensity of NASCAR racing, expressing confidence that fans in Japan would be impressed by the spectacle. Kobayashi’s NASCAR journey has attracted attention in Japan, and he anticipates that the upcoming race will further educate and engage Japanese viewers about the excitement of NASCAR competition.
