Osamu Nakajima
Osamu Nakajima (Shinjitai: 中嶋 修, born 16 June 1958 – 21 October 2012) was a Japanese racing driver.[1][2]
Nakajima died in 2012 during a race at the Suzuka International Racing Course during the 2012 FIA WTCC Race of Japan when, at the Super Taikyu support race, his Nissan Fairlady Z (Z33) slipped in oil and crashed into the Turn 1 barrier. During the investigation, it was discovered Nakajima was in violation of international circuit regulations by failing to wear an approved head and neck restraint.[3]
Complete JGTC/Super GT Results
| Year | Team | Car | Class | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | DC | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Prova Motorsport | Porsche 911 GT2 | GT500 | SUZ | FSW | SEN | FSW | SUG | MIN Ret |
NC | 0 | |||
| 1998 | Cobra Racing Team | Porsche 911 | GT300 | SUZ | FSW | SEN | FSW | TRM | MIN 10 |
SUG | 33rd | 1 | ||
| 2001 | R&D Sport | Porsche 911 GT3R | GT300 | TAI 9 |
FSW 8 |
SUG 6 |
FSW 17 |
TRM 17 |
SUZ 5 |
MIN 7 |
12th | 23 | ||
| 2002 | GT300 | TAI 17 |
FSW Ret |
SUG 3 |
SEP 15 |
FSW 17 |
TRM 13 |
MIN 10 |
SUZ Ret |
18th | 13 | |||
| 2003 | Team Leyjun | RGS Mirage GT-1 | GT300 | TAI Ret |
FSW Ret |
SUG DNQ |
FSW 25 |
TRM DNR |
AUT | NC | 0 | |||
| Porsche 996 GT3 R | FSW 14 |
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| Vemac RD320R | SUZ Ret |
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| 2004 | GT300 | TAI 6 |
SUG 6 |
SEP 14 |
TOK 22 |
TRM 19 |
AUT 17 |
SUZ 16 |
12th | 16 | ||||
| 2006 | A&S Racing | Mosler MT900R | GT300 | SUZ 13 |
OKA 20 |
FSW Ret |
SEP | SUG 13 |
SUZ 13 |
TRM 22 |
AUT 17 |
FSW Ret |
34th | 3 |
| 2007 | GT300 | SUZ Ret |
OKA 23 |
FSW Ret |
SEP | SUG | SUZ 18 |
TRM | AUT | FSW 23 |
NC | 0 |
References
- ^ "Osamu Nakajima | Racing career profile | Driver Database". www.driverdb.com. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ "S耐鈴鹿で事故のOSAMU、搬送先の病院で亡くなる | autosport web". www.as-web.jp. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ "Osamu Nakajima". Motorsport Memorial. Retrieved 22 July 2013.