2026 Jap'n'Car Festival
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Why You Should Go
See Japanese car culture on-track at a historic French autodrome with special guests and hands-on driving experiences.
Format
Two-Day Event
Crowd
Mix of club enthusiasts, sport compact and drift fans, families and weekend trackday participants concentrated around paddock and grandstand areas.
Vibe
Energetic, motorsport-focused festival with club camaraderie, loud track sessions and evening social programming.
About This Event
Weekend festival celebrating Japanese car culture at the historic Autodrome de Linas‑Montlhéry. Expect track sessions, parades, exhibitions and guest appearances.
Confirmed for May 30–31, 2026 at Linas‑Montlhéry with on-site driving activities and evening DJ sets.
1What to Expect
Catch a focused Japanese car culture gathering at one of France's most famous circuits, combining static shows with on-track demonstrations and fan activities.
What makes it worth the trip:
- Guest appearance and autograph/photo sessions with Keiichi Tsuchiya.
- On-track sessions, EASYDRIFT passenger rides and parade laps at Autodrome de Linas‑Montlhéry.
- Exhibitions, club displays, car‑bowling/football and evening DJ entertainment.
Best way to experience it:
Arrive early to park with clubs or see static displays, book any paid driving or passenger experiences in advance through the official ticketing, and plan for noise/helmet rules for track activities. Allow time to walk the paddock and join parades or scheduled autograph slots.
Good to know:
- The event is run at Autodrome de Linas‑Montlhéry; organizer contact/public events email is listed on the official site.
- Tickets include visitor, VIP and participant/driver packages; specific sessions (driving, EASYDRIFT, passenger rides) often require prior registration.
While you're in the area
Experiences near Autodrome de Linas-Montlhéry
2Frequently Asked Questions
- Great if you want track access and drift demonstrations with Japanese cars.
- Great if you enjoy meeting notable figures from the JDM scene like Keiichi Tsuchiya.
- Great if you like mixed show-and-drive weekends with club displays and hands-on experiences.
- Maybe skip if you prefer quiet classic car shows without on-track noise or active driving sessions.
3Cost Breakdown
Official site lists visitor tickets, VIP passes and separate driver/participant packages plus paid driving or passenger experiences; check the event ticketing page for exact costs and registration details.
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