[NA Group] Restaurant Company Heads to the Circuit. "CLASSICAL INC. RACING TEAM" Launched to Aim for the Top with Vintage Harleys! Participation in Tsukuba Circuit Decided for September 2026!

NA Group Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Masanori Nara), which promotes strengthening its restaurant business foundation and creating group synergy under the theme of "Creating culture through food," has launched a new challenge: a racing team called "CLASSICAL INC. RACING TEAM" using vintage Harleys.

This team has decided to participate in the American Vintage Motorcycle Race "A.V.C.C. (American Vintage Competition Clubman Roadrace)" to be held at Tsukuba Circuit on September 20, 2026 (Sun). Takahiko Sasaki, Representative Director of SEED Co., Ltd., who joined the group on July 1, 2026, will serve as the rider, aiming for victory as an unusual team originating from a restaurant company.

Why a Restaurant Company Challenges Vintage Racing

NA Group has so far proposed new lifestyles and cultures through "spaces" such as restaurants.

The reason we have chosen the new stage of the circuit this time is not simply an extension of a hobby.

"We want to show that we can tackle things with grit and passion, even as adults and even as business leaders."

This is the sentiment behind our decision. Now that we are in our 40s and hold positions of responsibility, we are deliberately taking on this grueling race. We believe that this "passion" is the source of the culture we cherish and a symbol of the "richness of life" we want to deliver to our customers, staff, and society.

Furthermore, the history, functional beauty, and fashion sense of vintage Harleys deeply resonate with the creativity of our restaurant business.

Cherishing the good old things and reviving them with modern passion.

Through this project, we will create a new "playground for adults" that spans dining, fashion, and motorsports.

[Rider] Takahiko Sasaki, Representative Director of SEED Co., Ltd.

"CLASSICAL INC. RACING TEAM" Lineup for "A.V.C.C."

CLASSICAL INC. RACING TEAM Logo

This project will be approached with a professional setup to seriously compete for the win.

[Rider] Takahiko Sasaki, Representative Director of SEED Co., Ltd.

He will grip the handlebars with his passion for motorsports, which has been burning in his heart for many years, and the concentration cultivated as a business leader. As a figure embodying "a new challenge from the 40s onward," he will aim for the top, cutting through the wind on the vintage racing stage where machines from 60 to 80 years ago roar.

[Machine] A machine that embodies the essence of American vintage

The entry will be a vintage Harley that has marked over half a century of history. The heat after running, with the iron mass making a "clinking" sound as it cools, the smell of oil, and the low-frequency exhaust sound that stimulates the five senses. We will refine this delicate machine, which changes its character with just one maintenance, into its best condition for the race.

[Stage] The legendary Tsukuba Circuit "A.V.C.C."

This historic American vintage motorcycle race has been held since 1994. NA Group's new history will be etched at this venue, where legendary classic cars and passionate riders gather from all over the country.

Message from Masanori Nara, Representative Director of NA Group Co., Ltd.

While we primarily develop our business in the restaurant industry, this challenge is not simply about participating in motorsports.

"Regardless of age or industry, life is a challenge that can be taken on at any time."

This is a project to convey that message to society.

In our 40s, while bearing the responsibilities of a business leader, we are taking on new challenges. We believe that this attitude is one of the ways of living necessary for the future.

Furthermore, "CLASSICAL INC. RACING TEAM" will also operate as a cultural project that spans American culture, vintage, fashion, and motorsports.

As a vintage Harley racing team originating from a restaurant company, we are seriously aiming for the top.

Age is irrelevant to challenges.

Enjoy work, hobbies, and life with all your heart.

We hope to be a presence that delivers courage and inspiration to as many people as possible through our actions.

Company Profile

Company Name: NA Group Co., Ltd. Representative Director: Masanori Nara

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nara.classical Location: 1-13-2 Ushita-ga-oka, Aoba-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 225-0002 Established: July 2023

Homepage: https://www.nagroup-inc.com/