The Formula 3000 drivers — Where are they now?

by Richard Jenkins
The Ancien Pilotes at Dijon in 1974

Ancien Pilotes at Dijon 1974

I have endeavoured to try and provide as up-to-date and accurate information as possible for everyone featured on this site, and I am always indebted to the many contributors who help with the information on this site and sadly, space doesn't allow for me to thank everyone here. However, I would like to dedicate the ongoing work, progress and achievements on this site to those contributors who are sadly no longer with us but helped aide this project so much: Len Calinoff, Phil Harms, Gene Heeter, Earl Ma, Don Radbruch, Roscoe H Rann and Barry Lake.

Updates and corrections are always welcomed — please either join the debate here or feel free to contact me on with any information you might have.

This part of the site is also dedicated to the memory of Tony Marsh, as it was his post-Grand Prix life that served as the initial inspiration for "Where Are They Now" back in 1998 For more about what this part of the site is trying to achieve, please read my full introduction.

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Name Born Died Nat F3000 starts Biography
Akira Iida 18 Dec 1969
Kanagawa

J 10
(1996)
A top Japanese driver, after his spell in Europe, he was in the Japanese GT series, winning the title in 2002. More recently has returned to Europe, where he races in the Blancpain endurance series. In Japan, he races in drift racing and is a broadcaster, driver coach, tuner and car preparer, and in more recent years, a team boss. (Last updated 19 Apr 2012)
Taki Inoue 05 Sep 1963
Kobe

J 8
(1994)
After a few brief spells in sportscars, he's now retired. Now runs a mining company in Africa, and a management company, including for racing drivers. (Last updated 21 Sep 2012)
Eddie Irvine 10 Nov 1965
Conlig, Co. Down, Northern Ireland

GB 20
(1989-1990)
Initially had a sabbatical from F1, but is now retired. Dabbles in both business and showbusiness at present, and regards the latter, works regularly on British radio. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010)

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