Nobuya Yamanaka

Nobuya Yamanaka is a Japanese racing driver with a passion for motorsports and a compelling journey in the racing world. Born on February 13, 1960, Yamanaka's racing career gained momentum in recent years. He has participated in series such as the Asian Le Mans Series and the Inter Proto Series, showcasing his skills behind the wheel. Yamanaka's racing journey is marked by his participation in the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans, where he fulfilled a long-held dream. Managed by BAM Motorsport Management, Yamanaka's path to Le Mans was part of an ambitious project designed to develop his skills as a gentleman driver, progressing through LMP3 and LMP2 categories.

Yamanaka has raced with teams like Eurasia Motorsport and Nielsen Racing. While details on total podium finishes are limited, he secured at least one podium in the European Le Mans Series. His favorite track is Shanghai International Circuit, and he looks up to Hiroshi Fushida as his racing hero. Yamanaka's FIA Driver Categorisation is Bronze.