Morio Nitta
Japanese racing driver / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Morio Nitta (新田 守男, Nitta Morio, born 30 January 1967)[1] is a Japanese racing driver currently competing in the Super GT Series for K-tunes Racing. He is a three-time champion of the GT300 class, winning the championship in 1996, 1999, and 2002.
Quick Facts Nationality, Born ...
Morio Nitta | |
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Nationality | Japanese |
Born | (1967-01-30) 30 January 1967 (age 57) Tokyo, Japan |
Super GT career | |
Debut season | 1994 |
Current team | K-tunes racing |
Racing licence | FIA Bronze |
Car number | 96 |
Former teams | Osuka Racing, Team Taisan Jr., apr, Momo Corse Racing Team with Tsuchiya, Super Autobacs Racing with A'PEX, Autobacs Racing Team Aguri, LM corsa, INGING & Arnage Racing |
Starts | 213 |
Wins | 22 |
Podiums | 56 |
Poles | 7 |
Fastest laps | 10 |
Best finish | 1st in 1996, 1999, 2002 |
Previous series | |
1986 1987–1996 1988–1992 | Fuji Freshman Race Japanese Touring Car Championship Japanese Formula 3 Championship |
Championship titles | |
1990 1996, 1999, 2002 | Japanese Touring Car Championship Super GT |
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Nitta is the current record holder for most races in any class of the All Japan Grand Touring Car Championship/Super GT Series, as well as the record holder for the most career wins, podiums, and points in the GT300 class.
As of 2023, Nitta is a Bronze rated driver under the FIA Driver Categorisation system.[2]