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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hiro_MatsushitaHiro Matsushita - Wikipedia

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   Hiroyuki Matsushita (松下弘幸, Matsushita Hiroyuki), also known by Hiro Matsushita (ヒロ松下), is a Japanese businessman and former racing driver. He is the grandson of Kōnosuke Matsushita, the founder of Panasonic. In 1989, Matsushita won the Toyota Atlantic Championship (Pacific), becoming the first and only Japanese driver to do so.

   • Children: Takayuki Matsushita
   • Other names: King Hiro

   • Nationality: Japanese
   • Spouse: Mitsuko Matsushita

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   Hiroyuki "Hiro" Matsushita (松下ヒロ, Matsushita Hiro, full Kanji:松下弘幸) is a Businessperson and Japanese former racing driver. He is the Owner Chairman & CEO of Swift Engineering since 1991.

   • Other names: Hiro Matsushita, King Hiro
   • Nationality: Japan

   • Alma mater: Konan University

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Swift_EngineeringSwift Engineering - Wikipedia

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   Swift Engineering is an American engineering firm that builds autonomous systems, helicopters, submarines, spacecraft, ground vehicles, robotics, and composite parts. The Chairman and CEO is Hiro Matsushita, a former racecar driver and grandson of the founder of Panasonic, Konosuke Matsushita.

   • Number of employees: <500

   • Founded: 1983; 40 years ago, California, USA

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   Who is Masaharu Matsushita?

   • He is the grandson of Kōnosuke Matsushita, founder of Panasonic, and son of Masaharu Matsushita, who served as the second president of Panasonic for sixteen years beginning in 1961. His relationship has allowed him to receive financial backing from Panasonic throughout his racing career.

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   Who is Masayuki Matsushita?

   • Matsushita was born in Nishinomiya, Hyōgo Prefecture as the youngest son of Masaharu Matsushita, who was the second president of Panasonic for sixteen years from 1961. He graduated from Konan University. His elder brother, Masayuki Matsushita served as a vice chairman of Panasonic for over a decade.

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   How did Matsushita become famous?

   • Matsushita began to make his name known by winning the 1989 Champ Car Atlantic Championshipchampionship (Pacific division) with the largest point margin of all time. He graduated to Champ Car in 1990, scoring one point in his debut season.

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   When did Matsushita start racing motorcycles?

   • Matsushita started his career racing motorcycles in his home country between 1977 and 1979, before making the switch to four wheels. With Panasonic's backing, he then moved to the United States and entered his first Formula Ford race in 1986. He finished second at the 24 Hours of Daytona and third at the Sebring 12 Hours in 1988.

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6. ja.wikipedia.org › wiki › ヒロ松下ヒロ松下 - Wikipedia

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   ヒロ 松下 （ヒロ まつした、英語：Hiro Matsushita、 1961年 3月14日 - ）は、 日本 の 実業家 、元 レーシングドライバー 。 本名は 松下 弘幸 （まつした ひろゆき)。 パナソニック の創業者である 松下幸之助 の孫 [3] として 兵庫県 西宮市 に生まれる。 1989年 に フォーミュラ・アトランティック ではじめて 日本人 としてチャンピオンを獲得し、日本人として インディ500 に初参戦。 トップドライバーとして活動を続け、その後日本人ドライバーが アメリカ で活躍する道を切り開く。 生い立ち. 1961年 から16年間にわたり パナソニック の2代目社長を務めた 松下正治 の次男である。

   • 出身校: 甲南大学

   • 国籍: 日本

7. racer.com › 2020/05/13 › retro-the-story-of-king-hiroRETRO: The story of King Hiro | RACER

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   May 13, 2020 · The tale of 'King Hiro' ranks as one of the best to come from the 1990s CART IndyCar Series. Formula 1 world champion and Indy 500 winner Emerson Fittipaldi and his former Team Penske crew chief Chuck Sprague share the story of how IndyCar driver Hiro Matsushita earned his infamous nickname.

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     Hiro Matsushita's car cut in a half in horrific crash at Phoenix (April 10, 1994) CART

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9. www.latimes.com › archives › la-xpm-1996/04/13-spDriving Force : Matsushita Broke Tradition by Opting to Race ...

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   Apr 13, 1996 · Sports. Driving Force : Matsushita Broke Tradition by Opting to Race Cars Rather Than Help Run Family’s Electronics Company. By LON EUBANKS. April 13, 1996 12 AM PT. TIMES STAFF WRITER. SAN...

10. www.wikiwand.com › simple › Hiro_MatsushitaHiro Matsushita - Wikiwand

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    Hiroyuki "Hiro" Matsushita is a Businessperson and Japanese former racing driver. He is the Owner Chairman &amp; CEO of Swift Engineering since 1991. He is the first and only Japanese driver to win the Toyota Atlantic Championship in 1989 and also the first Japanese driver to race at the Indianapolis 500 .