Masahiko Kondō
Masahiko Kondō | |
|---|---|
近藤真彦 | |
Kondō in 2008 | |
| Born | July 19, 1964 |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Other names | Matchy |
| Spouse |
Atsuko Wada (m. 1994) |
| Children | 1 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | J-pop, hard rock, kayōkyoku |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, lyricist, actor, racing team manager |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Labels | Sony Music, Ariola Japan |
| 24 Hours of Le Mans career | |
| Years | 1994–1996, 2000–2003 |
| Teams | A.D.A. Engineering Ltd./Team Nippon, Team Kunimitsu Honda, NISMO, TV Asahi Team Dragon, Oreca, Kondo Racing |
| Best finish | 8th (2000) |
| Class wins | 0 |
| Website | www |
Masahiko Kondō (近藤 真彦, Kondō Masahiko; born July 19, 1964), or Matchy, is a Japanese singer, lyricist, actor, racing car manager and former semi-professional racing driver. He was a member of the Tanokin Trio.
Kondō is also a semi-professional racing driver and a racing team owner. He founded the racing team Kondo Racing in 2000, which currently competes in both Super Formula and Super GT.