Takahiro Ueno (上野高広, Ueno Takahiro, born 5 November 1971, Hokkaido) is a Japanese professional drifting driver and businessman, the former, currently competing in the D1 Grand Prix series for Car Make T&E.

He started out with a love for the Toyota Soarer JZZ30 and driving, and has turned it into a huge success.

Founding the aero part branch, Vertex on the philosophy of simplicity and elegance, he personally approves every new design.

Most of the company's time when it was starting out was spent on developing the Toyota Soarer JZZ30 and this still continues today, using the D1 Grand Prix as a showcase.

He instantly made an impression showing great skill in the control of such a heavy car as the Soarer.