(born 1934), is a former
Grand Prix
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road racer from
Japan
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. Hasegawa began his Grand Prix career in
1963
Events January
* January 1 – Bogle–Chandler case: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation scientist Dr. Gilbert Bogle and Mrs. Margaret Chandler are found dead (presumed poisoned), in bushland near the Lane Cov ...
with
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. He enjoyed his best season in
1966
Events January
* January 1 – In a coup, Colonel Jean-Bédel Bokassa takes over as military ruler of the Central African Republic, ousting President David Dacko.
* January 3 – 1966 Upper Voltan coup d'état: President Maurice Yaméogo i ...
when he finished the season in tenth place in the 250cc world championship.
Hiroshi Hasegawa career statistics at MotoGP.com
/ref> Hasegawa won the Macau Grand Prix
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in 1967 and 1968.
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Japanese motorcycle racers
250cc World Championship riders
1934 births
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