He would remain at prefectural level competition until its cancellation in 2014 and travelled annually to compete in the national Rotax Max Challenge, claiming a best finish of eighth.

The following year, Taira remained in the series after gaining official junior status, graduating from the TGR-DC Racing School and joining its namesake team.

Taira remained with TOM'S for 2022; despite claiming two race victories, he would finish fifth in the championship once again, one point behind teammate Nonaka.

[7] He continued his role as a replacement driver in 2022, competing for apr in three rounds in place of Hiroaki Nagai.

[10] Taira currently attends Aichi Toho University in Nagoya, studying international business administration.