TOSHI #81 — The Bitcoin Race Car

The TOSHI #81 is the race car of Bitcoin Race Team USA — a Pro Spec Miata competing in the FARAUSA Collegiate Racing Series under a livery that pays direct tribute to Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin. The name "TOSHI" is derived from Satoshi, and the kanji character 利 (ri, meaning "profit" or "benefit") appears on the car alongside the Bitcoin orange and carbon black color scheme. Car #81 is driven by Joseph Saddington, one of the youngest professionally licensed racing drivers in the United States.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Detail
Chassis	2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB, second generation)
Engine	1.8L Mazda inline-four with variable valve timing, naturally aspirated, kept close to stock by class rules
Power output	Near-stock; Mazda rated the 2002 road car at 142 hp. Race output depends on the series' rules
Torque	125 lb-ft (2002 factory rating)
Weight	Around 2,450 lbs with driver, set by series rules
Transmission	5-speed manual
Suspension	Double wishbone front and rear
Brakes	4-wheel disc, ABS disabled
Safety	Full roll cage, FIA-rated 6-point harness, HANS device, onboard fire suppression
Tires	Control tire specified per series (single brand/compound per event)
Aero	Factory bodywork only — no wings or ground effect devices
Livery	TOSHI — Bitcoin orange, carbon black, pearl white
Car number	81

Exact figures depend on the rules of the series the car is entered in, so they change from season to season.

The TOSHI Name

The livery name TOSHI is a direct reference to Satoshi Nakamoto — the pseudonymous individual or group who published the Bitcoin whitepaper in 2008 and launched the Bitcoin network in January 2009. Satoshi mined the genesis block, released the open-source software, communicated with early developers, and then disappeared from public view in 2010 — leaving behind a protocol that has run continuously for over 17 years without a CEO, board of directors, or central authority.

The kanji character 利 (ri) on the car translates to "profit" or "benefit" — a reference to the economic benefit that Bitcoin's fixed-supply monetary policy provides to holders who understand and commit to its properties over multi-year time horizons. The combined TOSHI 利 livery is a rolling declaration that Bitcoin Race Team USA exists because sound money principles and competitive motorsport share a common foundation: discipline, preparation, and conviction produce outcomes that compound over time. That same conviction drives the team's longer-term ambition — racing to become the first race team in America to securitize through regulated channels, an argument set out in full in the case for tokenizing a race team. Nothing is offered or for sale today.

Why Pro Spec Miata

The Pro Spec Miata class was chosen for Bitcoin Race Team USA because it maximizes the proportion of race results attributable to driver talent. The tight performance specification — unmodified engines, a single spec tire, factory bodywork — eliminates the possibility of purchasing a speed advantage. When Joseph Saddington goes wheel-to-wheel against a field of experienced drivers, the outcome is determined by racecraft, preparation, and nerve. This mirrors Bitcoin's proof-of-work mechanism: results require genuine effort, and shortcuts do not exist.

The Mazda MX-5 platform has been the backbone of affordable wheel-to-wheel racing in North America for more than three decades. Its near-50/50 weight distribution, communicative steering, and progressive handling characteristics make it the most effective teaching platform in grassroots motorsport. Mazda Motorsports provides technical support for the platform, ensuring parts availability and preparation consistency across the field.

iRacing Digital Twin

The TOSHI #81 livery is available as a Trading Paints skin on iRacing, the world's premier online motorsport simulation platform. iRacing is a technical partner of Bitcoin Racing US, and the team uses the platform for pre-event track preparation at the same circuits where the CRS competes — Homestead-Miami Speedway, Sebring International Raceway, Road Atlanta, and Palm Beach International Raceway. The digital skin allows iRacing community members to run the TOSHI livery in their own online races, extending Bitcoin Race Team USA's visual presence across the iRacing community.