Yuhi Sekiguchi
A versatile Japanese driver who thrives in the chaos of Super GT, mastering both single-seaters and heavyweight GT500 machines.
Born 1987 (age 39)·Japanese racing driver·Birthday: December 29·Millennials
Biography
Yuhi Sekiguchi's career is a study in Japanese motorsport versatility. He cut his teeth in the demanding world of open-wheel racing, proving his speed in Formula Renault and Formula 3 championships. This technical foundation served him perfectly for a transition to Japan's premier touring category, Super GT. Behind the wheel of a GT500 car—a 600+ horsepower beast—Sekiguchi found his true calling. Known for his aggressive yet calculated racecraft, he became a consistent front-runner and title contender in the fiercely competitive series. His ability to extract maximum performance from these complex hybrid machines, often in close-quarters, high-stakes battles, has cemented his reputation as a stalwart of the Japanese racing scene.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Yuhi was born in 1987, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Yuhi Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Yuhi's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Super GT GT500 championship in 2017 driving for the TOM'S team.
- Achieved multiple race victories in the prestigious Super GT series across several seasons.
- Competed in the All-Japan Formula 3 championship, finishing as vice-champion in 2009.
- Has been a long-time competitor for Toyota Gazoo Racing in their factory GT500 efforts.
Did You Know?
He made a single start in the GP2 Series (now Formula 2) at Monaco in 2011.
His 2017 Super GT championship was won alongside co-driver Kazuki Nakajima.
He has also competed in the Super Formula championship, Japan's top open-wheel series.
His helmet design often features a distinctive rising sun motif.
“Every lap is about finding the limit without crossing it.”
