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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