Rami Sasaki

Rami Sasaki is a Japanese racing driver born in 2004 who made her four-wheel racing debut in the 2023 Kyojo Cup season and quickly established herself as a rising star in Japan’s women-only motorsports series, competing with KCMG while simultaneously working for MSC Corporation, the company behind Formula Drift Japan.

EARLY YEARS

Born in 2004, Sasaki grew up with a passion for automobiles that extended far beyond her racing ambitions. By the time she reached her late teens, she had already developed a deep appreciation for classic cars—unusual for someone of her generation—and was balancing her love for vintage machinery with her competitive racing career. At just 19 years old, she was already testing a wide variety of classic vehicles and sharing her honest impressions, a side project that would become a hallmark of her public persona.

OTHER INTERESTS

Beyond the track, Sasaki lives and breathes cars in every form. She works for MSC Corporation, which operates Formula Drift Japan, giving her a professional connection to motorsports even when she’s not behind the wheel. Her genuine enthusiasm for automotive culture shines through in her classic car test-drive series, where she’s sampled everything from a tiny Toyota Publica to a Mazda Luce Rotary Coupe and a Honda Beat. At 20 years old, she was providing fresh perspectives on vehicles that predated her by decades, bridging generational gaps in car culture. She also owns a race-bred Toyota 86, which she’s been known to introduce with the kind of pride that only comes from someone who truly gets it.

EARLY SUCCESS

Sasaki made her four-wheel racing debut in the 2023 Kyojo Cup season, a women-only motorsports series held at Fuji Speedway using GR86 and Subaru BRZ one-make cars. Racing for Kids com Team KCMG, she spent her rookie season learning the ropes and building her skills in the highly competitive field. By August 2025, her persistence paid off when she qualified fifth for a Sprint race and then gained three positions in the Final to score her maiden Kyojo Cup podium—a second-place finish that announced her arrival as a serious contender. The breakthrough came during the third Kyojo Final of the season, where she finished behind only the dominant Rio Shimono, proving she could run wheel-to-wheel with the series’ top drivers. Her pace matched that of her more experienced teammate Miki Onaga, with Sasaki coming within just a tenth of Onaga’s fastest lap during her podium-scoring weekend.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2023: Made four-wheel racing debut in Kyojo Cup with KCMG.
• 2025: Scored maiden Kyojo Cup podium with second-place finish in August.
• 2025: Qualified fifth and finished second in Kyojo Final, gaining three positions during the race.
• 2026: Competed in first-ever 24-hour endurance race at Dubai 24 Hours with Toyota Gazoo Rookie Racing, finishing second in TC class alongside Rio Shimono, Miki Onaga, Kokoro Sato, and Aimi Saito in a Toyota GR Supra GT4 Evo B-Spec.

INSPIRATIONS

No specific inspirations were documented in the available research.

REPUTATION

Sasaki has built a reputation as both a quick learner on track and an authentic car enthusiast off it. Her dual identity as a competitive racer and a classic car aficionado sets her apart in the paddock—she’s as comfortable discussing the merits of a 1960s Publica as she is analyzing lap times at Fuji Speedway. Among her peers in the Kyojo Cup, she’s respected for her steady improvement and racecraft, having proven she can battle with established drivers like Onaga and challenge for podiums. Her participation in grassroots racing initiatives, including ride-alongs and driving advice sessions as part of Super Taikyu’s inclusive programs, demonstrates her commitment to growing the sport beyond her own career ambitions. The fact that she juggles a full-time job at MSC Corporation while racing competitively only adds to her credibility—this is someone who works in motorsports because she genuinely loves it, not just for the podium finishes.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

Sasaki continues to compete in the 2025 Kyojo Cup season with KCMG, building on her breakthrough podium finish with consistent performances throughout the championship. Her participation in the January 2026 Dubai 24 Hours marked her first international endurance racing experience, suggesting potential expansion beyond Japan’s domestic series. As she gains experience in both sprint and endurance formats, the natural progression would see her targeting race wins in Kyojo Cup and potentially exploring additional opportunities in GT racing or other Toyota-backed programs.

REFERENCES

Small but Mighty: Rami Sasaki’s Impressions of the Toyota ‘Publica’
A 20-Year-Old Racer’s First Drive in a Classic Honda Beat
Rami Sasaki’s Impressions of the Restored Mazda ‘Luce Rotary’
Kyojo Cup: Shimono dominates, Sasaki takes maiden podium
How has the Kyojo Cup grid adapted to the series’ new era?
24H Dubai: Shimono, Onaga, Sato, Saito, Sasaki complete first 24-hour race with TC podium
KIDS COM TEAM KCMG READY TO TAKE ON FUJI SPEEDWAY
Winning Friends Through Super Taikyu’s Inclusive Grassroots Racing
2025 Kyojo Cup season – Wikipedia
Michelin 24H DUBAI 2026