Hidetoshi Mitsusada is a former racing driver and current motorsport announcer from Japan.
16 Facts About Hidetoshi Mitsusada
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Hidetoshi Mitsusada currently serves as a commentator for Super GT on J Sports, partnering lead announcer Sascha Boeckle on its live broadcasts.
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Hidetoshi Mitsusada finished 4th in the championship, and represented the team at the 1993 Macau Grand Prix.
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In 1996, Hidetoshi Mitsusada made his debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, racing for Team SARD Toyota Co Ltd in their Toyota Supra.
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Hidetoshi Mitsusada raced for the first time in Super GT with the Toyota Castrol Team, having close battles with the Lark McLaren F1.
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For 1998, Hidetoshi Mitsusada moved away from Japan to compete in the final three rounds of the Formula 3000 International Championship with Nordic Racing.
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Hidetoshi Mitsusada returned to Japan for 1999, and competed in Formula Nippon this time with Nakajima Racing.
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Hidetoshi Mitsusada finished the season in 3rd place, collecting 2 wins and 31 points along the way.
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Hidetoshi Mitsusada raced for the team three times in Super GT, winning 1 race.
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In 2000, Hidetoshi Mitsusada was appointed official test driver for the Benetton Formula One team.
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Hidetoshi Mitsusada returned to compete in Super GT, now with DOME and secured 2 podium finishes.
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Across 2001 and 2002, Hidetoshi Mitsusada continued to race across both Formula Nippon and Super GT.
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Hidetoshi Mitsusada finished the season in 20th, driving the Raybrig Honda NSX.
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Between 2006 and 2008, Hidetoshi Mitsusada switched from GT500 to the GT300 class, initially with DHG Racing racing their Ford GT.
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Hidetoshi Mitsusada secured 1 podium finish in the first season, on his way to 16th in the championship.
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In 2013, Hidetoshi Mitsusada launched Team MPR a karting team he manages.