Kotaro Shimbara is a racing driver from Japan who competes in Super Formula Lights for Team UpGarage. Shimbara has recorded 1 win and 2 podiums from 8 starts.[1]
A Racer Rating of 2,723 ranks Shimbara 1834th 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.
Kotaro Shimbara is a Japanese racing driver competing actively in international motorsport. As of 2026, Shimbara holds a Racer Rating of 2,599, placing him at rank 2,098 among active drivers on the Elo-style scale. Across his career, he has compiled 8 starts, 1 win, and 2 podium finishes with no championships.[1]
In Super Formula Lights during 2026, Shimbara drove for B-MAX Racing Team, securing 1 win and 2 podiums across 6 starts. He also competed in Super GT during 2026 for Team UpGarage, recording 2 starts without wins or podiums, finishing 62nd in the series. His most recent activity occurred in 2026 Super GT competition.
| Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Podiums | DNFs | Poles | Points | Pos | Gain/Loss | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Super Formula Lights | B-MAX Racing Team | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | P10 | +258 | 2,723 |
| Super GT | Team UpGarage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | P62 | −36 |
| Rival | Rating | Raced | Ahead | Behind | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏳️ Kazuhisa Urabe | 2,379 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 38% |
| 🏳️ Kiyoshi Umegaki | 2,920 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 29% |
| 🇫🇷 Evan Giltaire | 5,099 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 17% |
| 🏳️ Yusuke Mitsui | 3,529 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 33% |
| 🏳️ Oscar Wurz | 2,074 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 67% |
| 🏳️ Kenta Kumagai | 2,020 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 83% |
| 🇯🇵 Yasuhiro Shimizu | 432 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 100% |
| 🏳️ Dragon | 400 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 100% |
| 🏳️ Akshay Bohra | 4,304 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 80% |
| 🏳️ Rintaro Sato | 2,611 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 60% |