RIP- Shigeaki Hattori

[RTKar]

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Shigeaki Hattori.

The Japanese-born racer was a two-time INDY NXT by Firestone race winner in 1998 and competed in 33 INDYCAR SERIES events over multiple seasons, including starts in the Indianapolis 500 in 2002 and 2003. He was 61.

[Al Czervik]

RIP Shiggy.

On a not totally unrelated note, Deep Throttle (http://www.deepthrottle.com/) is still an active website, last updated a couple of weeks ago. And yes, The Scorecard is still there.

[TravelGal]

So sad to see this. He seemed to be an all around good guy. And there was nothing like watching Shiggy race. :)

[SteveH]

https://x.com/champwebdotnet/status/1909260072976593116?s=46&t=FtBbY0VGTU6tkFPNjgS-pg

[pfc_m_drake]

RIP. Not that 61 is old but I didn't realize he was getting up there.
Seems like just yesterday he was in CART. Time flies.

[JoeBob]

More details: https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-truck/news/shigeaki-hattori-killed-traffic-accident/10710795/