Hideki Noda

Japanese race car driver, Formula 3000 winner

Hideki Noda - Japanese race car driver, Formula 3000 winner
Born

March 7th, 1969
56 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Japan

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Born in Japan, a professional race car driver specialized in single-seaters. Achieved success in the Japanese Formula 3 Championship, winning the title in 1993. Competed in the International Formula 3000 series and won the prestigious championship in 1995. Participated in Formula 1 races, driving for the Minardi team during the 1994 season. Later transitioned to endurance racing, driving in events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Won the 1995 International Formula 3000 Championship

Competed in Formula 1 with Minardi in 1994

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