Kazuo Shimizu (Shinjitai: 清水和夫, born 11 February 1954, in

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) is a Japanese racing driver. Shimizu was also active as a

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driver and later as a

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racer. He won second place in the 1992 All Japan Touring Car Championship. His teammate at this time was

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. Since 1994, he has participated in the JTCC from the privateer team. He participated in Japanese races, and in the

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and the 12 Hours of Sebring. He is currently an international motoring journalist.

Complete JTC results

Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results

Complete Spa 24 Hour results

References

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