How can I drive my car at Suzuka Circuit?

As a matter of fact, since the end of last year, I have not been feeling well and have not been able to get in my car or on my computer, so I have been itching to write a blog.

I am not sick, and I know from past experience that my health will recover after a while, but I may not be able to update the blog for a while.

I am sure that I will be writing again in a while, as before.

So today, my husband went to Suzuka Circuit at the end of last year to drive his GT3, and he wrote about how to get a license to drive at Suzuka. Please take a look.

Suzuka Circuit

Even if you are not a motorsports fan or a car enthusiast, you have probably heard of Suzuka Circuit at least once, famous for F1 and 8 Hours endurance racing, and I used to go there often to watch F1.How can I drive my car on this Suzuka Circuit?I would like to summarize about

There are two main ways to drive your car around Suzuka Circuit.

1. Organized by tuning stores, owners' clubs, etc.track eventParticipate in
2. Suzuka CircuitLicensedmake a bid (e.g. at an auction)

If you are looking for an easy way to run, I recommend a running meeting, and I used to run at running meetings all the time. However, there are not many dates available, and even when there is a date, it can be a bit intimidating to attend the meetings of a group you are not familiar with.

That is why I recommend method 2. This is actually very easy.

If you drive your own car with a license plate number on the Suzuka Circuit's International Racing Course (the course where F1 and other events are run), you must use the Suzuka Circuit'sYou need to join the "SMSC Challenge Club," take a course, and have a license issued.The first is the "I" in "I".

In this issue, I would like to share with you how to drive your own (numbered) car on the international racing course.

First, call to make a reservation for a workshop.

First of all, the Suzuka CircuitOfficial Web SiteCheck the schedule of the training course at There is a PDF on the site that shows the International Racing Course "Challenge ClubThere is a line that says, "The date is convenient for you," and you choose a convenient date among the dates listed there.

And once you've set the datesCall the SMSC office listed in the PDF to make a reservation.The lady at the telephone counter will explain everything to you in detail. The lady at the telephone counter will explain everything to you in detail, so you should not have any doubts.

• car model
  • Note that convertibles, RVs, and minicars without a 4-point roll bar or larger are not allowed in principle.
  • If you are unsure, call to confirm. By the way.Porsche Boxster (981) is not acceptable.It was.
• Do you want to run it as is on the day of the workshop?

When I got my license, I was aReserve two 30-minute running slots in the afternoon of the day of the workshopThe first time, the company was in a position to do so.

What to prepare before the workshop

Call to make a reservation.A few days later, an application form and a set of explanatory materials will be sent by mail.The details are written in these documents, but let's fill out the application form.

Also.Three certified photos are required.If you do not have one, you will need to take one. Even if you forget it, there is an instant photo booth in front of the SMSC office, but it is better to prepare it in advance in case it is not available due to malfunction.

In addition to this, the day will also includeAdmission fee, annual membership fee, and mutual aid association membership fee are required, totaling 36,300 yen at my time.It was. Except for the 10,000 yen mutual aid association fee, you can also pay by credit card. You also need a driver's license and a writing utensil.

andIf you plan to ride on the day of the event, please remember to wear a helmet, gloves, long sleeves and long pants.

On the day of the workshop

On the day of the event, get to Suzuka Circuit by the designated time and enter through the motorsports gate. At the gate, inform the staff of your participation in the SMSC workshop, and continue on your way. After passing through two tunnels, you will see the SMSC Secretariat building on the right. Park your car in the parking lot in front of the building and go inside to register.

The workshop lasts about one and a half to two hours.It is. In terms of content, the lecture will start with an overview of SMSC membership, followed by the advantages, how to get a driving slot, how to purchase one, and the rules for driving at Suzuka Circuit. In particular, the rules for driving are very important, so listen carefully.

Upon completion of the course, a temporary license card will be issued and delivered on the same day.An official license card will be mailed at a later date; until then, the license at this time will be used.

With this, all that is left is to reserve and purchase a driving slot and you can drive your own car around Suzuka Circuit.

Many people may feel intimidated by the idea of racing on a circuit, but why not start by driving your car on a circuit as a new hobby?