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Osamu Nakajima (Shinjitai: 中嶋 修, born 16 June 1958 – 21 October 2012) was a Japanese racing driver.

Nakajima died in 2012 during a race at the Suzuka International Racing Course during the 2012 FIA WTCC Race of Japan when, at the Super Taikyu support race, his Nissan Fairlady Z (Z33) slipped in oil and crashed into the Turn 1 barrier. During the investigation, it was discovered Nakajima was in violation of international circuit regulations by failing to wear an approved head and neck restraint.

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1. "Osamu Nakajima | Racing career profile | Driver Database". www.driverdb.com. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
2. "S耐鈴鹿で事故のOSAMU、搬送先の病院で亡くなる | autosport web". www.as-web.jp. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
3. "Osamu Nakajima". Motorsport Memorial. Retrieved 22 July 2013.

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