Morio Nitta
Morio Nitta (新田 守男, Nitta Morio, born 30 January 1967) 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.
| Morio Nitta | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Born | 30 January 1967 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 |
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.
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