Suzuka, Japan

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san008

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34 posts

205 months

Tuesday 16th December 2014
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I've an opportunity to get to this amazing track in January.

Has anybody got any experience at all in doing a track day here? Information on the internet is sparse / non-existent or in Japanese! I would also need to borrow / rent a car.

I much appreciate any help.

bozla

94 posts

150 months

Tuesday 23rd December 2014
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It's probably too late now but I used to race at Suzuka. Essentially you won't be able to do track days as you'll need a race licence to get on track. Some clubs like the Ferrari Owners club ($$?) run there but outside of that it will be impossible.

However, all is not lost. They do have track days on the south ('Minami') course but that is essentially just the kart track:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo8VRYgu-BA

There are also 2 other courses in Suzuka that you will be able to drive at as long as you have a driving licence. Where you can borrow a car from - I don't know I'm afraid. There are places you can borrow a car but I doubt anyone is going to let any old foreigner turn up and thrash their pride and joys.
Motorland Suzuka http://www.motorlandsuzuka.com/main.html
Suzuka Twin Circuit http://twincircuit.co.jp/