Career
He raced in Industry Lights in the mid-90s, and in CART briefly in 1999 for Walker Racing with a best finish of 14th. In 1997, he tested a Formula One prototype, the F105, for Dome F1 at Suzuka and other Japanese race tracks, but Dome F1 never entered a Formula One Grand Prix. Hattori competed regularly at the Japanese Touring Carolina Championship, winning the 1996 title with a Mooncraft Honda Accord after collecting five wins and three second-place finishes in 12 starts.
He is not related to compatriot and fellow racer Shigeaki Hattori.
He has been one of the presenters of the Best Motoring video series. Complete Japanese Formula 3000 Championship/Formula Nippon results
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Complete Formula One results
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Complete International Formula 3000 results
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American open–wheel racing results
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= Industry Lights = CART =.
