Nanami Tsukamoto named Davanti brand ambassador in Japan
25th February 2026
Autoway, Davanti’s Japanese customer, has appointed racing driver Nanami Tsukamoto as brand ambassador for Davanti in Japan.
Nanami will be competing in the 2026 Super Taikyu—Japan’s premier endurance racing championship.
In January this year, at a circuit in Chiba, Japan, she gave fans ride-alongs in her Davanti-branded Toyota Supra fitted with Protoura Race tyres, delivering an electrifying drift performance.
She is known as Japan’s only “triple-threat racing driver,” competing in circuit racing, rallying, and drifting.
Additionally, Nanami has been appointed as Bandai Namco’s (a Japanese entertainment company) 7th Anniversary Ambassador and will appear alongside the Davanti logo and Davanti tyres in the Drift Spirits mobile game, promoting the Davanti brand to a whole new audience of gamers and virtual car enthusiasts.
Nanami is passionate about making racing more accessible for aspiring drivers and champions Protoura Race as an affordable race tyre that gets results.
She said: “I want to increase the number of opportunities to drive. Many people hesitate due to the cost, but Davanti helps lower that barrier.”
Commenting on the tyres, she said:
“The feeling of security when the tyres grip the road firmly and the response when turning the steering wheel were clear. The car was stable when accelerating and cornering and even if it started to slip, it was easily communicated to the driver, making it easy to control.”
Mr. Tanaka from Autoway commented on the partnership:
“We are thrilled to have Nanami representing the Davanti brand in Japan. She is a huge name in motorsport and one of the most media-visible drivers of today, so it’s a fantastic result to have her supporting Davanti and the Protoura Race tyres.”
The first round of the Super Taikyu begins on 21st March in Tochigi – a 4-hour race that is expected to bring lots of action to kick off the season.
For more information about Protoura Race check out our product page or contact your local Davanti dealer.
To find out more about Autoway, visit their website.
