About
Hiroyuki "Hiro" Matsushita, born on March 14, 1961, is a Japanese businessman and former racing driver. He is the grandson of Kōnosuke Matsushita, the founder of Panasonic. Matsushita achieved notable success in motorsports, becoming the first and only Japanese driver to win the Toyota Atlantic Championship (Pacific) in 1989. He also made history as the first Japanese driver to compete in the prestigious Indy 500 race.
Career Timeline
Toyota Atlantic Champion
Wins Toyota Atlantic Championship, first Japanese driver to do so.
Indy 500 Debut
First Japanese driver to compete in the Indy 500 race.
Retires from Racing
Retires from professional racing career after several years in IndyCar.
Business Ventures Begin
Transitions into the business world, leveraging his family's legacy.
Leads Panasonic North America
Leads strategic initiatives for Panasonic in North America.
Business and Philanthropy Focus
Engaged in business ventures and philanthropic activities in Japan and the US.
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Last updated: February 23, 2026