Akihiko Nakaya is a racing driver from Japan who last raced in Formula 3 Macau for Leon Racing. Nakaya has recorded 0 wins and 0 podiums from 5 starts.[1]
A Racer Rating of 2,654 ranks Nakaya 1967th of 13,563 indexed drivers, on an Elo scale where the strongest reach the low five figures. It is built from every indexed race in the driver's file, decayed for time since their last race.
| Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Podiums | DNFs | Poles | Points | Pos | Gain/Loss | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Super GT | Leon Racing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | P91 | +38 | 2,709 |
| 1989 | Formula 3 Macau | Le Garage Cox Racing Team | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | P4 | +142 | 2,671 |
| 1987 | Formula 3 Macau | VW Asia Motor Sports | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | P16 | −71 | 2,529 |
| Rival | Rating | Raced | Ahead | Behind | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏳️ Julian Bailey | 2,805 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| 🇬🇧 David Brabham | 2,971 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| 🇫🇷 Christophe Bouchut | 2,745 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| 🏳️ Gary Brabham | 2,660 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100% |
| 🇮🇹 Domenico Schiattarella | 2,619 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 67% |
| 🇯🇵 Naoki Hattori | 2,432 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100% |
| 🏳️ Derek Higgins | 2,389 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100% |
| 🏳️ Antonio Tamburini | 2,290 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100% |
| 🏳️ Jacques Isler | 2,041 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100% |
Akihiko Nakaya is a retired racing driver from Japan with a career spanning motorsport competition and automotive media. His racing career included starts in Formula 3 Macau between 1987 and 1989, where he competed in four races for Le Garage Cox Racing Team without securing wins or podium finishes. Later in his career, Nakaya made a single appearance in Super GT during 2013 with Leon Racing, finishing in 91st position without recording a win or podium result.[1]
Across all racing series, Nakaya completed five starts without achieving wins or podium finishes. Beyond his racing efforts, he became known in Japan as a regular presenter and analytical commentator on the motoring program Best Motoring, where he distinguished himself through detailed technical reviews of vehicles and explanations of driving techniques suited to specific car characteristics. He frequently drove Mitsubishi Lancer Evolutions during program races, establishing notably competitive lap times in those vehicles.[2]