Requirements For Racing In Japan

[CrimsonLey]

Does anyone know what are the requirements for road racing on tracks in JP? I was trying to hit up Okayama circuit but my mates are saying that I need to pass a test. Is that typical of the tracks in JP?

[CrimsonLey]

Apparently I need to pass a test/course at each track to race on it: 100% in Japanese.

'Memebership' typically varies from 30,000JPY a year and races are usually free there afterwards or around 2,000-5,000jpy depending on the track.

Common saftey equipment is necessary.

[elrodeo666]

No not necessarily true..

It will depend on the type of racing you want to do.

e.g doing clubman type events you just pay entry fee , attend drivers meeting and possibly you might have to a physical drive test on short course before being allowed to run full course.

Mainly this is just so you know their rules and flags.

You will be under much scrutiny being a gaijin and will help to be able to speak Japanese or have someone who can translate for you at the very least.

Other options are open drift days, just pay entry and go the hack or with the vast amount of smaller tracks in Japan you can do a private hire for around ,3500yen ~5,000 for 2hr session. For this you will need to become a member of the track club and probably will need an introduction from a member.

A lot of tracks have these open days on their monthly schedule so just a matter of booking in and paying the fee.

A lot of fun !

Best bet try to get friendly with some local Japanese weekend race crew and you'll have no problems getting out having some fun.

Cars are cheap to buy and for a fee can be stored at some tracks.

[*LOACH*]

Cars are cheap to buy and for a fee can be stored at some tracks.

Do you know any tracks in Chubu that store cars at the track? Could be something I want to do if it isnt too expensive.

[81gSKy]

No not necessarily true..

It will depend on the type of racing you want to do.

e.g doing clubman type events you just pay entry fee , attend drivers meeting and possibly you might have to a physical drive test on short course before being allowed to run full course.

Mainly this is just so you know their rules and flags.

You will be under much scrutiny being a gaijin and will help to be able to speak Japanese or have someone who can translate for you at the very least.

Other options are open drift days, just pay entry and go the hack or with the vast amount of smaller tracks in Japan you can do a private hire for around ,3500yen ~5,000 for 2hr session. For this you will need to become a member of the track club and probably will need an introduction from a member.

A lot of tracks have these open days on their monthly schedule so just a matter of booking in and paying the fee.

A lot of fun !

Best bet try to get friendly with some local Japanese weekend race crew and you'll have no problems getting out having some fun.

Cars are cheap to buy and for a fee can be stored at some tracks.

Do you know any tracks in Chubu that store cars at the track? Could be something I want to do if it isnt too expensive.

I'm definitely interested in hitting up Suzuka, Fuji, Tsukuba or Twin Ring Motegi when I go there. Anywhere I can find more information and where to book for track days and car rentals? I did the Nurburgring and can not go to Japan without trying Suzuka.

Edited April 16, 2012 by 81gSKy

[BarbsGTR]

I'm definitely interested in hitting up Suzuka, Fuji, Tsukuba or Twin Ring Motegi when I go there. Anywhere I can find more information and where to book for track days and car rentals? I did the Nurburgring and can not go to Japan without trying Suzuka.

If i could hire a car and do a track day in japan on one of the famous circuits it would be the highlight of my holiday.

If anyone has more information on this that would be great.

Jason

[CrimsonLey]

Sorry just noticed this reply. Try powervehicles in Ebisu. They do drifting, rentals, storage, etc.