Juichi Wakisaka
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Juichi Wakisaka (脇阪寿一, Wakisaka Juichi, born July 29, 1972 in Nara) is a former Japanese racing driver who was a 2002, 2006 and 2009 champion in Japan's Super GT series in the GT500 category.[1] Prior to the 1998 Formula One season he tested for the Jordan Grand Prix team. [2] In 2002, Wakisaka raced the Toyota Supra GT with Akira Iida, in 2006 and 2009 Wakisaka raced the Lexus SC 430 with André Lotterer. He retired from driving after the conclusion of the 2015 Super GT Series season, becoming the team director of Lexus Team LeMans Wako's.[3]
Juichi Wakisaka | |
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Nationality | Japanese |
Born | (1972-07-29) July 29, 1972 (age 51) Nara |
Related to | Shigekazu Wakisaka (brother) |
Super GT career | |
Debut season | 1998 |
Former teams | Lexus Team Kraft Lexus Team TOM'S Lexus Team SARD Toyota Team LeMans Mugen x Dome Project Lexus Team WedsSport Bandoh |
Starts | 97 |
Wins | 10 |
Best finish | 1st in 2002, 2006, 2009 |
Previous series | |
1997-2004 1995-1996 | Formula Nippon All-Japan Formula Three |
Championship titles | |
2002, 2006, 2009 | 3 |
Awards | |
1996 | All-Japan F3 champion |
Wakisaka was also a regular presenter of Best Motoring and is brother to Shigekazu, who also competes in Super GT.[citation needed]