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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