Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen has officially announced that Japanese driver Takuma Koga will be competing for the team in the No. 53 car at Dover Motor Speedway on July 19, 2025, and at Portland International Raceway on August 30, 2025.
Koga, a native and resident of Nagoya, Japan, brings over a decade of experience from the ARCA Menards Series, where he has demonstrated consistency and skill. Notably, he has achieved a career-best finish of fifth place three times, all at Portland International Raceway, showcasing his strength on road courses.
“I am proud to announce that I will be competing in the 2025 Xfinity Series with Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen,” said Koga. “I look forward to learning a lot from team owner Joey Gase and preparing for the race together with the entire team. Please support the No. 53 GR Supra of Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen and Takuma Koga. Above all, I am excited to race alongside my teammates at Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen!”
Koga’s addition to the team brings an international presence to the NASCAR Xfinity Series, further expanding the sport’s global reach. His extensive ARCA experience, particularly his strong performances at Portland, positions him as a formidable contender in the upcoming Pacific Office Automation 147.
The BetRivers 200 at Dover Motor Speedway is scheduled for Saturday, July 19, 2025, with live coverage on The CW Network, the Performance Racing Network, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90. Koga’s road course expertise will be on display at the Pacific Office Automation 147 at Portland International Raceway on August 30, 2025, also airing live on The CW Network, the Motor Racing Network, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.
With Koga’s debut in the Xfinity Series, Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen looks forward to an exciting season ahead. Fans can expect competitive performances from the No. 53 GR Supra as Koga takes on the challenge of the 2025 season.
