Takahiro Ueno

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name = Takahiro Ueno


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nationality = JPN
date of birth = Birth date and age|1971|11|5
place of birth = Kanagawa, Japan
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current series = D1 Grand Prix
first year = d1|2001
current team = Car Make T&E
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wins = 1
best finish = 3rd
year = 2001
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award years = nihongo|Takahiro Ueno|上野高広|Ueno Takahiro|born 5 November 1971, Kanagawa is a Japanese professional drifting driver and businessman, the former, currently competing in the D1 Grand Prix series for [http://www.t-and-e.co.jp/ Car Make T&E] .

He started out with a love for the Toyota Soarer JZZ30 and driving, and has turned it into a huge success. Starting his Tuning shop Car Make T&E in October 1996, it has gone from strength to strength, now being recognised as one of the best in Japan. Founding the aero part branch, Vertex on the philosophy of simplicity and elegance he personally approves every new design. Most of the company's time when it was starting out was spent on developing the Toyota Soarer JZZ30 and this still continues today, using the D1 Grand Prix as a showcase.

He Began competing in the D1 Grand Prix in his Toyota Soarer JZZ30 in the first round in 2001. He instantly made an impression showing great skill in the control of such a heavy car as the Soarer. Going on to win round 4 of the season and finishing in third overall in the championship. He has gone on to score points in every year since, though has never quite matched his original success.

Complete Drifting Results

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D1 Grand Prix

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* [http://www.jdm-option.com/column/06_09/ueno.html JDM Option]
* [http://www.d1gp.co.jp/ D1 Grand Prix]

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