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Endurance Racing

2026 Super Taikyu Round 2 Suzuka

Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan18–19 Apr 2026Weekend

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Why You Should Go

Asia's largest endurance GT series comes to the world's only figure-of-eight Grand Prix circuit.

Format

2-day endurance race

Crowd

Enthusiasts & competitors

Vibe

Grassroots, Convivial

About This Event

Japan's oldest operating sports car championship since 1991 — a five-hour multi-class endurance race on Suzuka's 5.8km figure-of-eight layout, the world's only FIA Grade 1 circuit where the back straight passes over the front section via an overpass. GT3, GT4, TCR and production-based machinery compete simultaneously, with professional and amateur drivers sharing entries across nine classes.

1What to Expect

TCR-class touring cars make their seasonal debut at this round
ST-Q class features manufacturer-developed experimental vehicles running carbon-neutral and alternative fuels
Saturday qualifying sessions split drivers A through D across separate time slots by class
Figure-of-eight layout lets general admission spectators view multiple circuit sections from single positions

2Best Way to Experience It

  • Grandstand I at hairpin exit captures the slowest speeds and heaviest braking where overtaking concentrates
  • Pit Walk access available both days; sold separately until fifteen minutes after session start

About the Venue

Race Tracks

Suzuka Circuit

  • 5.81 km
See the venue guideDirections

3Logistics

  • Kintetsu Shiroko Station sits closest; route bus or taxi reaches circuit in twenty minutes
  • Reserved on-site parking bookable online from 2,000 yen per day
  • Tickets require re-tagging by security at exit for same-day re-entry permission
  • Children under age three enter free

4Frequently Asked Questions

  • Best fit if you enjoy multi-class endurance racing: nine classes compete simultaneously in single 5-hour race, GT3, GT4, TCR professional machinery mixed with minimally-modified Japanese domestic market production cars.
  • Best fit if you value grassroots motorsport: Asia's largest pro-am endurance series since 1991, amateur and professional drivers team together, independent entries welcome, "having fun is the main objective" series philosophy.
  • Best fit if you like legendary circuits: Honda's Suzuka figure-of-eight layout passes back straight over front section via overpass creating unique viewing angles, only FIA Grade 1 track with this geometry.
  • Not ideal if you prefer internationally-diverse grids: domestic-focused Japanese series with minimal international entries from Malaysia, Hong Kong teams, paddock atmosphere and commentary primarily Japanese-language, limited English-language fan services.

Tags

Multi Day EventCircuit RacingJDMEndurance Racing

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