Washington D.C.| January, 23, 2026 – Nate Chen Racing (NCR) today announced new partnerships with Kenda Tires and Subimods, along with the continuation of a long-standing partnership with Moroso Performance ahead of his rookie season in the 2026 Formula Drift PRO Championship at the Washington, D.C. Auto Show.

The NCR FD RX7 is on display in the Art of Motion Exhibit at the Washington Convention Center from January 23 – February 1.

The partnership with Kenda Tires marks a return to familiar ground for Nate Chen, who previously competed on Kenda Tires during key milestones in his driving career. Chen secured his Formula Drift PROSPEC license by winning the 2020 US Drift Battle on the Bay on Kenda Tires.

“Coming back to Kenda is returning to my roots,” said Chen. “I decided early on in my career to pick one tire manufacturer that provided me the best quality and longevity at an affordable price point and Kenda was the no-brainer option. Kenda played a critical role in helping me win my PROSPEC license and I am excited to return to the brand using the newly released VEZDA UHP MAX+, which marks Kenda’s commitment to innovation to the passenger tire market”.

“We love supporting drivers who are entering Formula Drift PRO following a successful campaign in PROSPEC,” said Brandon Stotsenburg of Kenda Tires. “Nate’s standout performance paired with our tire technology and his Toyota platform, puts him in a strong position for a successful rookie season in PRO.
Subimods, a leading e-commerce destination for Subaru performance car parts, joins Chen’s program as an official partner for the 2026 season.

“Nate’s passion for driving and his authentic connection to the enthusiast community make this partnership a natural fit,” said Nick Nazzarro of Subimods. “We’re proud to support him in his Formula Drift PRO debut and appreciate his efforts to grow our brand both on and off track”.

Moroso Performance, a family-owned supplier and manufacturer of more than 4,000 automotive products extends its partnership with Nate Chen for the 2026 season.

“We have loved working with Nate over the last three years. Nate’s progression in the sport is clear and we’re excited to see him transition to the pinnacle series in drifting” said Penelope Moroso of Moroso Performance.