About Hideo Fukuyama
Hideo Fukuyama is a retired Japanese racing driver. A former competitor at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, he attempted to compete in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series in the early 2000s, but only qualified for four races before leaving the series. He was the first Japanese driver to compete in NASCAR's top series. Having been encouraged to pursue a NASCAR career by Dale Earnhardt, and on September 2002 at Dover International Speedway became the first Japanese driver to qualify for a Winston Cup Series points event. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.) (key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time.
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