Koudai Tsukakoshi

Japanese race car driver and champion

Koudai Tsukakoshi - Japanese race car driver and champion
Born

November 20th, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Japan

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Competed in various racing series, achieving prominence in Super GT and Formula Toyota. Won the 2009 Formula Toyota championship. Participated in GT500, establishing a reputation in endurance racing. Gained experience through stints with notable teams including Honda and the ARTA team.

Won the 2009 Formula Toyota championship

Competed in Super GT series

Participated in GT500 racing

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