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Endurance Racing

2026 Super Taikyu Round 5 Autopolis

Autopolis International Racing Course, Hita, Japan25–26 Jul 2026Weekend

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Why You Should Go

Japan's oldest sports car championship races for five hours on Autopolis's mountainous circuit.

Format

2-day endurance race

Crowd

families & petrolheads

Vibe

Grassroots, Family-friendly

About This Event

Founded by Mitsuru Kuwayama in 1991 as Japan's oldest operating sports car championship — nine classes of GT3, GT4, TCR and production-based machinery compete in pro-am endurance racing. A single five-hour race at Autopolis International Racing Course, a 4.674km permanent circuit with 18 corners and over 50 metres of elevation change through the mountains of Aso Kujū National Park.

1What to Expect

Five-hour endurance race at Autopolis on weekend dates
Pro-am racing series featuring GT3, GT4, TCR cars and production vehicles
All nine race classes compete simultaneously on the same circuit
Show all 6
Circuit first section runs downhill; latter portions climb back uphill
Multiple viewing spots available beyond the main grandstand
On-site lodges offer views of the final corner

About the Venue

Race Tracks

Autopolis International Racing Course

  • 4.67 km
  • 18 turns
See the venue guideDirections

2Logistics

  • Circuit located 30 kilometers northeast of Kumamoto
  • On-site lodges and camping facilities available at the circuit
  • Campsite sits at approximately 800 meters elevation
  • Facility operates primarily during moderate temperature periods

3Frequently Asked Questions

  • Best fit if you enjoy endurance racing: five-hour single race with nine-class grid featuring GT3, GT4, TCR cars alongside minimally modified Group N production vehicles, mixed professional and amateur driver lineups.
  • Best fit if you value dramatic circuits: Autopolis sits within Aso Kujū National Park mountains, 160ft elevation change sends cars downhill opening through sweeping uphill technical sections across 4.674km through 18 corners.
  • Best fit if you're into grassroots motorsport: Japan's oldest sports car championship (since 1991) emphasizes amateur-driven participation, fields regularly exceed 40+ cars, family-friendly spectator atmosphere accessible to first-time race visitors.
  • Not ideal if you prefer championship-deciding rounds: Round 5 of seven-race calendar holds mid-season positioning rather than title finale stakes, series' flagship Fuji Super TEC 24 Hours draws larger crowds and championship drama.

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Multi Day EventCircuit RacingJDMEndurance Racing

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