Kenji Abe

Kenji Abe is a Japanese racing driver with experience in both sports car racing and sailing. Born on October 6, 1967, Abe's racing career includes participation in the Ferrari Challenge Europe - Coppa Shell, where he has competed since 2019. In the 2019 Coppa Shell Europe season, Abe scored 129 points overall, with his best season result being 4th. He has participated in 26 races. In sports car racing, Kenji Abe has participated in events dating back to 1985, with more recent appearances in 2021. He has driven for teams like AF Corse, primarily in Ferraris, including the 488 GT3.

Abe's sports car racing record shows 11 total entries, with 7 finishes and 3 retirements. While he hasn't secured any outright wins, he has achieved one additional class win. His most frequent co-drivers include Matteo Cressoni and Akihiko Asai. His racing locations include circuits like Monza, Suzuka, and Paul Ricard.

Beyond motorsports, Kenji Abe has also demonstrated his competitive spirit in sailing. In 2007, he and Hiroshi Yamachica won a race at the TMN Snipe World Championship in Leixões, Portugal, leading the overall provisional results at the time. Abe attributed their success to a good start, tactical choices, and focus during the race.