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Ito began his career competing in karting, and since then has competed mainly in single-seater racing in Japan. In 2009 he took part in two races of the Super GT series in a Porsche Boxster. [1] In 2010 he made his World Touring Car Championship debut at the 2010 FIA WTCC Race of Japan at Okayama driving for Liqui Moly Team Engstler.[ citation needed ]
Year | Team | Car | Class | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | DC | Pts |
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2009 | Avanza Rosso | Porsche Boxster | GT300 | OKA | SUZ | FUJ | SEP | SUG | SUZ 14 | FUJ | AUT | MOT Ret | NC | 0 |
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