Osamu Nakajima
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Nationality
Japanese
JapaneseDiedOctober 21, 2012 (aged 54)
Years active2006-2007
| Osamu Nakajima 中嶋 修 | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Born | June 16, 1958 |
| Died | October 21, 2012 (aged 54) |
| Super GT Series | |
| Years active | 2006-2007 |
| Teams | A&S Racing |
| Starts | 13 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Poles | 0 |
| Best finish | 34th in 2006 |
| Previous series | |
| 1996-2004 | All Japan Grand Touring Car Championship |
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]
