Morio Nitta | |
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Nationality | Japanese |
Born | Tokyo, Japan | 30 January 1967
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 |
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.
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]