Anime-Inspired Racing Car Sponsorships Emerge
Originally published Jul 19, 2026
By Mark Warren · Rock Paper Shotgun
AI-generated summary based on Rock Paper Shotgun · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 19, 2026
Key points
- A racing car in Japan's Super GT series is sponsored by the game Umamusume Pretty Derby.
- The car competes in the GT300 category against other uniquely sponsored vehicles.
- The writer favors the Mooncraft Shiden car, largely for its name.
- The article humorously speculates on whether drivers think of the writer while racing.
A car in Japan's Super GT racing series is sponsored by the horse girl game Umamusume Pretty Derby. It competes in the GT300 category alongside a Mercedes backed by Hatsune Miku. The writer expresses a personal preference for the Mooncraft Shiden car, mainly for its name. The article muses on whether drivers consider the writer while racing.
Read the original story: Rock Paper Shotgun — by Mark Warren