Hiroshi Masuoka

For the Japanese voice actor, see Hiroshi Masuoka (voice actor).

A reproduction of the Mitsubishi Pajero driven by Masuoka during his 2002 Dakar Rally triumph, on display in Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama.

Hiroshi Masuoka (増岡 浩 Masuoka Hiroshi) (born 13 March 1960) is a Japanese rally driver. His most notable achievement was his back-to-back successes in the Dakar Rally in 2002 and 2003, only the fourth driver in the event's history to win in consecutive years.^[1] He was also victorious in the 2003 Baja Italy and the 2004 UAE Desert Challenge.^[2] Throughout his career he has been employed as a works driver by Mitsubishi Motors, typically driving a Pajero. The 2007 Dakar Rally was his twentieth consecutive participation in the event, during which time he has failed to finish only once.^[3]

He currently resides in Iruma, Saitama Prefecture, with his wife Chiaki and son Shoichiro.^[2]

References

1. ^ "Mitsubishi Motors Takes Third Straight Dakar Rally Title", Mitsubishi Motors press release, January 20, 2003
2. ^ ^{a b} Official page, Pajero-dakar.com
3. ^ "Masuoka, Hiroshi", Dakar.com riders

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Sporting positions
Preceded by Jutta Kleinschmidt	Dakar Rally Winner 2002-2003	Succeeded by Stéphane Peterhansel

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Date of birth	13 March 1960
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