Juichi Wakisaka (脇阪寿一,Wakisaka Juichi, born July 29, 1972 inNara) is a former Japanese racing driver who was a 2002, 2006 and 2009 champion in Japan'sSuper GT series in theGT500 category.[1] Prior to the1998 Formula One season he tested for theJordan Grand Prix team.[2]In 2002, Wakisaka raced theToyota Supra GT withAkira Iida, in 2006 and 2009 Wakisaka raced theLexus SC 430 withAndré Lotterer. He retired from driving after the conclusion of the2015 Super GT Series season, becoming the team director ofLexus Team LeMans Wako's.[3]
| Juichi Wakisaka | |
|---|---|
 Wakisaka in 2010 | |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Born | (1972-07-29)July 29, 1972 (age 52) Nara |
| Related to | Shigekazu Wakisaka (brother) |
| Super GT career | |
| Debut season | 1998 |
| Former teams | Lexus Team Kraft Lexus TeamTOM'S Lexus TeamSARD Toyota Team LeMans Mugen x Dome Project Lexus Team WedsSport Bandoh |
| Starts | 97 |
| Wins | 10 |
| Best finish | 1st in 2002, 2006, 2009 |
| Previous series | |
| 1997-2004 1995-1996 | Formula Nippon All-Japan Formula Three |
| Championship titles | |
| 2002,2006,2009 | 3 |
| Awards | |
| 1996 | All-Japan F3 champion |
Wakisaka was also a regular presenter ofBest Motoring and is brother toShigekazu, who also competes in Super GT.[citation needed]
Media Appearances
editWakisaka made a guest appearance inDowntown no Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende!!, driving aLexus LFA aroundFuji Speedway for the 2013 No-Laughing Earth Defence Force Batsu Game
Racing record
editComplete JGTC/Super GT results
edit(key) (Races inbold indicate pole position) (Races initalics indicate fastest lap)
Complete Formula Nippon results
edit(key) (Races inbold indicate pole position) (Races initalics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | DC | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Team Anabuki Dome with Mugen | SUZ 12 | MIN 6 | FUJ Ret | SUZ Ret | SUG Ret | FUJ 7 | MIN 11 | MOT 4 | FUJ Ret | SUZ Ret | 14th | 4 |
| 1998 | Autobacs Racing Team Aguri | SUZ Ret | MIN 2 | FUJ Ret | MOT 1 | SUZ 4 | SUG Ret | MIN Ret | FUJ Ret | SUZ 2 | 3rd | 25 | |
| 1999 | Autobacs Racing Team Aguri | SUZ Ret | MOT 15 | MIN 10 | FUJ Ret | SUZ 9 | SUG 5 | FUJ 2 | MIN 3 | MOT 11 | SUZ 3 | 7th | 16 |
| 2000 | Autobacs Racing Team Aguri | SUZ 11 | MOT 5 | MIN 4 | FUJ 2 | SUZ 8 | SUG Ret | MOT 9 | FUJ Ret | MIN 6 | SUZ 6 | 7th | 13 |
| 2001 | Autobacs Racing Team Aguri | SUZ 2 | MOT 10 | MIN 12 | FUJ 14 | SUZ 6 | SUG 2 | FUJ 1 | MIN DSQ | MOT 16 | SUZ Ret | 5th | 23 |
| 2002 | Autobacs Racing Team Aguri | SUZ 5 | FUJ 3 | MIN Ret | SUZ 3 | MOT 3 | SUG Ret | FUJ 1 | MIN 8 | MOT 2 | SUZ 4 | 3rd | 33 |
| 2003 | TEAM 22 | SUZ 18 | FUJ 5 | MIN Ret | MOT 1 | SUZ 3 | SUG 3 | FUJ Ret | MIN 6 | MOT Ret | SUZ 1 | 3rd | 31 |
| 2004 | Team LeMans | SUZ 13 | SUG 3 | MOT Ret | SUZ 5 | SUG 3 | MIN 2 | SEP 3 | MOT Ret | SUZ 4 | 5th | 23 |
Complete Japanese Formula 3 results
edit(key) (Races inbold indicate pole position) (Races initalics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Team | Engine | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | DC | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Toda Racing | Mugen | SUZ 9 | FUJ C | TSU 8 | MIN 15 | SUZ 4 | TAI 9 | SUG 13 | FUJ 2 | SUZ 6 | SEN 9 | 6th | 10 |
| 1996 | Team Anabuki Dome | Mugen | SUZ 1 | TSU 1 | MIN 4 | FUJ 3 | SUZ 1 | SUG 6 | SEN 1 | SUZ 3 | FUJ C | 1st | 40 |
References
edit- ^"脇阪寿一、ウェッズスポーツバンドウのGT500のシートを獲得".F1-Gate (in Japanese). 10 February 2014. Retrieved30 October 2015.
- ^"Pre Season Testing Continues".
- ^O'Connell, R. J. (28 December 2016)."Not goodbye, but a new start for Juichi Wakisaka in 2016".Super GT World. Retrieved28 July 2017.
External links
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| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by | All-Japan Formula Three Champion 1996 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | All-Japan Grand Touring Car Champion (GT500) 2002with: Akira Iida | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Super GT (GT500) Champion 2006with: André Lotterer | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Super GT (GT500) Champion 2009with: André Lotterer | Succeeded by |