Hiroki Katoh (加藤 寛規, Katō Hiroki, born 23 February 1968)[1] is a Japanese racing driver and team manager.
Racing career
Katoh started karting in 1990 and entered four-wheeled racing in 1992 with Formula Toyota. He would then compete in the Japanese Formula 3 Championship, with a highlight being a 6th place at the Macau Grand Prix. Katoh entered the All Japan Grand Touring Car Championship in 1997 with Kraft and has competed mainly in that series since; his best championship result was a 2nd place with Cars Tokai Dream28 in 2006 and 2007.[2] He has won seven races as of 2023.
In 2021, Cars Tokai Dream28 and INGING merged to form a collaborative entry known as muta Racing INGING; Katoh would drive for the team alongside veteran driver Ryohei Sakaguchi.[3] Katoh stepped back from racing full-time in 2023, becoming the director for muta Racing INGING;[4] he remains in the team as a third driver.[5] In addition to Super GT, Katoh has raced in the 24 Hours of Le Mans multiple times.[citation needed]
Outside of racing, Katoh is an instructor at the Honda Racing School in Suzuka and a driving advisor.[citation needed]
Racing record
Formula racing
Complete Japanese Formula 3 results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)
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