Endurance Racing
2026 Intercontinental GT Challenge Suzuka 1000km
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The 2027 edition runs 3 to 5 September.
Why You Should Go
Japan's original endurance race, first held in 1966 at Suzuka Circuit.
Format
3-day endurance race
Crowd
petrolheads & enthusiasts
About This Event
Japan's original long-distance endurance race, first held in 1966 on the 5.807km Suzuka figure-of-eight circuit that crosses over itself via an overpass. GT3 machinery runs for six-and-a-half hours to reach 1000km, navigating 18 corners including the flat-out 130R and Spoon Curve across 170 laps.
1What to Expect
Fiftieth edition of Japan's long-distance endurance race held at Suzuka Circuit
Fourth round of five-event global championship returning to Suzuka after absence since 2019
Six manufacturers competing including Ferrari, Mercedes-AMG, Porsche, BMW, Chevrolet, and Ford
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East Course viewing covers start-finish action, pit work, and overtaking at Turn 1 and 2
West Course features technical S-curves and challenging corners including Degner, Spoon, and 130R
About the Venue
While you're in the area
Experiences near Suzuka Circuit
2Logistics
- Kintetsu Shiroko Station connects to circuit via Mie Kotsu bus in 20 minutes
- Higashi-Meihan Expressway Suzuka interchange sits 25 minutes from circuit parking gate
- Parking fills on race days; advance booking or public transport recommended
- Re-entry requires security re-tagging; ticket valid for single entry otherwise
3Frequently Asked Questions
- Best fit if you value motorsport heritage: 50th edition of Japan's pioneering endurance race since 1966, six-decade history across World Sportscar Championship, Super GT, Intercontinental GT Challenge eras.
- Best fit if you enjoy championship finales: Round 4 of five-event Intercontinental GT Challenge spanning four continents, manufacturers' and teams' title positioning determined across Australasia, Europe, Asia, North America calendar.
- Best fit if you value historic venues: Suzuka Circuit's unique figure-eight layout where back straight overpasses front section, 5.807km through Spoon Curve, 130R, Degner curves since 1962 Honda test track origins.
- Not ideal if you prefer dry-weather racing: 239mm average September rainfall creates very wet conditions, 79% average humidity throughout race duration, event runs rain-or-shine with track surface challenged by Japan's wettest month.
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