Is Hiro Matsushita A-List?
NoC
No — Hiro Matsushita is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Ranking Timeline
1989C$0.5M
Toyota Atlantic Champion
Wins Toyota Atlantic Championship, first Japanese driver to do so.
1991C$1M+$0.5M
Indy 500 Debut
First Japanese driver to compete in the Indy 500 race.
1998C$3M+$2M
Retires from Racing
Retires from professional racing career after several years in IndyCar.
2000C$5M+$2M
Business Ventures Begin
Transitions into the business world, leveraging his family's legacy.
2010B▲$10M+$5M
Leads Panasonic North America
Leads strategic initiatives for Panasonic in North America.
2026C▼$50M+$40M
Business and Philanthropy Focus
Engaged in business ventures and philanthropic activities in Japan and the US.
Last updated: February 25, 2026