Masato Kawabata
| Masato Kawabata | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Japan |
| Born | 15 October 1977 Osaka, Osaka Prefecture |
| D1 Grand Prix career | |
| Debut season | 2002 |
| Current team | Team TOYO TIRES DRIFT |
| Former teams | TRUST |
| Championships | 3 |
| Wins | 19 |
| Best finish | 1st in 2007, 2013, 2015 |
| Previous series | |
| 2017-2019 2019,2021 | FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup Russian Drift Series |
| Championship titles | |
| 2007 2013 2015 2017 | D1GP Series Champion FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup |
Masato Kawabata (川畑 真人, Kawabata Masato, 15 October 1977, in Osaka) is a Japanese professional drifting driver, currently competing in the D1 Grand Prix series for Team TOYO TIRES DRIFT.