Masahiko Kondō
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Masahiko Kondō (近藤 真彦, Kondō Masahiko, born July 19, 1964), or Matchy, is a Japanese singer, lyricist, actor, racing car manager and former semi-professional racing driver. He was a member of the Tanokin Trio.
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Masahiko Kondō | |
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近藤真彦 | |
Born | (1964-07-19) July 19, 1964 (age 60) |
Nationality | Japanese |
Other names | Matchy |
Spouse |
Atsuko Wada (m. 1994) |
Children | 1 |
Musical career | |
Genres | J-pop, hard rock, kayōkyoku |
Occupation(s) | Singer, lyricist, actor, racing team manager |
Years active | 1979–present |
Labels | Sony Music, Ariola Japan |
24 Hours of Le Mans career | |
Years | 1994–1996, 2000–2003 |
Teams | A.D.A. Engineering Ltd./Team Nippon, Team Kunimitsu Honda, NISMO, TV Asahi Team Dragon, Oreca, Kondo Racing |
Best finish | 8th (2000) |
Class wins | 0 |
Website | www |
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Kondō is also a semi-professional racing driver and a racing team owner. He founded the racing team Kondo Racing in 2000, which currently competes in both Super Formula and Super GT.