Makoto Hotta

Makoto Hotta is a Japanese racing driver with experience primarily in Super Taikyu racing. Hotta, born around 1969 (age 56 in March 2025, according to Driver Database), has participated in 28 races and secured one podium finish. He is categorized as a Bronze driver by the FIA.

Hotta has been associated with the muta Racing team, driving a Lexus RC350 and RC F in the ST-3 class and ST-1 class of the Super Taikyu series. In 2017, he partnered with Ryohei Sakaguchi in the #38 muta Racing TWS Lexus IS350, achieving a win at Motegi and a second-place finish at Okayama. In 2018, driving the #38 muta Racing RC350 with Ryohei Sakaguchi and Morio Nitta, the team was in contention for the ST-3 championship, showcasing Hotta's consistent presence in the series. In the 2020 Fuji Super TEC 24 Hours, Hotta, alongside Ryohei Sakaguchi, Yuui Tsutsumi, and Sena Sakaguchi, finished 2nd in the ST-1 class in the #38 Advics muta racing Lexus RC F.

While details about his early career and other racing ventures are limited, Makoto Hotta has established himself as a regular and competitive driver in the Super Taikyu scene, contributing to the success of the muta Racing team.