Hiroya's passion for cars started at 7years old when he took the wheel of a JZX100 with an automatic transmission. His first taste of drifting came at 8 years old when he drove Ebisu circuit. At the age of 11 Hiroya learned manual transmission and his drifting journey began. He also delved into SIM practice. Within six months of driving manual, he clinched victory in several local events. At 11 years old, Hiroya competed in the MSC Challenge with his mom's car. (Both of Hiroya's parents competed in Formula Drift Japan and are a part of the team HEYMAN.) 2021 Minowa secured the MSC Challenge series 4th place finish. . In 2022, Hiroya competed in Formula Drift Japan anded ended ranking 16th overall. Hiroya also claimed victory once again in the D1 divisional series. The following year, Hiroya concluded the 2023 Formula Drift Japan series in 2nd place. In 2024, Hiorya debuted in Formula Drift USA Pro on Jerry Yang Racing team piloting a new Toyota GT86 as a Red Bull athlete. In the 2 years at Formula Drift USA he's achieved Rookie of the year, youngest Formula drift USA Pro Podium Finisher, youngest Formula Drift USA event winner, fan favorite style and 4th place overall in the series in 2024 and 2025. In 2026 Hiroya has moved to Finland training for rally as part of Toyota's TGR-WRT Challenge program gen5. Hiroya will compete again in Formula drift USA again driving with Jerry Yang Racing in 2026.
