Giti Tire (USA) Ltd., had 14-year-old, Hiroya Minowa join its GT Radial Drift team as the brand prepares to defend its 2023 Tire Cup Championship.
Minowa, Red Bull athlete from Tokyo, Japan, will be the newest and youngest driver in the Formula Drift 2024 Pro Season. He’ll be debuting with Team Jerry Yang Racing, piloting their newly built Toyota GR86 engine with 1,300 horsepower VR38dett.
“We are thrilled to welcome Hiroya Minowa to the GT Radial family,” says Mike Meeim, motorsports manager for GT Radial.
“Investing in the younger generation is pivotal for the future of motorsports, and we see tremendous potential in Hiroya as a driver. His talent and dedication align perfectly with our commitment to supporting emerging talents."
"I am incredibly thrilled to join the GT Radial team,” says Minowa.
“It's a dream come true for me to have the opportunity to work with such a prestigious organization. I'm eager to push my limits and represent GT Radial with pride on the racetrack."
