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2027 D1 Grand Prix Autopolis

Autopolis International Racing Course, Hita, Japan23–24 Oct 20272 days

Why You Should Go

Two rounds of Japan's top drift series with a pit walk and close up viewing in 2026

Format

Two Day Drift Event

Crowd

Drift fans, no published crowd figure

Vibe

Pro drifting double header in Kyushu

About This Event

The D1 Grand Prix, Japan's top level drifting championship, brings two full rounds to Autopolis in Hita, Oita, for its Kyushu weekend. In 2026 the weekend added a pit walk and a Gekikan area, a close up viewing zone sold as its own ticket.

1What to Expect

Two rounds of the 2027 D1 Grand Prix run on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 October 2027, one full round each day. The organiser lists the dates as provisional while its JAF calendar application is pending.
Each round opens with solo runs scored by the DOSS system on speed, drift angle and how steady the angle holds, then a knockout of twin car battles where the two drivers swap lead and chase over two runs.
The 2026 season finale entry list had 42 Japanese cars out of 43, led by Toyota GR86s, Nissan Silvias and 180SXs, Toyota Supras and Mark IIs.
In 2026 the Final Corner Stand was mostly unreserved, and the exhibitor booths were set up there.

2Best Way to Experience It

  • Tickets in 2026 were single day, so Saturday and Sunday each needed its own ticket, and none were refunded once bought.
  • General admission in 2026 was ¥5,500 per day in advance and ¥7,500 at the gate, or ¥9,900 for both days in advance.
  • The Gekikan area was an extra ¥2,200 in advance (¥3,300 on the day) and the pit walk an extra ¥2,500 (¥3,500) in 2026, each sold per day on top of admission.
  • The 2026 Family ticket at ¥19,800 per day covered 2 adults and 2 children of junior high age or under, with the pit walk and Gekikan area for all four and parking for one car. It was paper only.
  • The 2026 Premium ticket at ¥33,000 per day added dedicated parking, priority entry, lunch, the Gekikan area, the pit walk, a souvenir and a passenger ride.
  • On the Friday in 2026 practice could be watched from the Final Corner Stand from 12:00 for ¥1,500 including parking, paid at the gate.

About the Venue

Race Tracks

Autopolis International Racing Course

  • 4.67 km
  • 18 turns
See the venue guideDirections

3Nearby Accommodation

4Logistics

Getting there

Driving

  • The circuit names Ueki, Kumamoto and Kikusui IC on the Kyushu Expressway and Hita IC on the Oita Expressway as the nearest interchanges.
  • Parking in 2026 was ¥1,500 per day in advance and ¥2,500 on the day, with one ticket per car or motorbike.

Public transport

  • The circuit says shuttle buses from Kumamoto city and Hita city run at its big events, and on other days access is by car or taxi.

Rideshare and taxis

  • Taxis are the only other way in named by the circuit.

Best value route

  • The 2026 Family ticket, which bundled parking for one car with admission for four.
Tickets and entry

Tickets

  • 2027 tickets are not on sale yet.
  • In 2026 they were sold through Lawson Ticket, with D1 fan club presales first and an overseas sales page, as paper tickets or e-tickets in the Lawson Ticket app (smartphone only, no resale).
  • Lawson stores in Kumamoto Prefecture sold admission ¥1,100 cheaper from the Loppi machine.

Bringing things in

  • Tables, umbrellas and chairs were not allowed in the 2026 Gekikan area.
  • Drones need the circuit's permission, and pets are not allowed in the paddock.
On the day

Food and drink

  • The Drivers' Salon restaurant near the control tower and the Ukaretei both serve food, and coin lockers in the Drivers' Salon cost ¥100.
  • The circuit has no permanent ATM.

Our vlog

The Complete D1 Grand Prix Experience at Autopolis — Everything You Need To Know

2025

5Frequently Asked Questions

Suitable for kids?
In 2026 children of junior high age and under got in free on admission tickets with a parent, but needed their own Premium, Gekikan area or pit walk ticket. Babies in arms or in a pushchair were free on the Gekikan area and pit walk tickets.
Want to see the cars up close?
The 2026 pit walk and Gekikan area were sold per day on top of admission, and both came with the Family and Premium tickets.
Using a wheelchair?
The circuit does not lend wheelchairs or pushchairs.
What if it rains?
The event ran rain or shine in 2026, and putting an umbrella up while watching was not allowed. Once one competition car has run, the day counts as held and tickets are not refunded.
Can't make it?
The D1GP MOVIE CHANNEL on YouTube streamed the 2026 rounds live.

6Cost Breakdown

2027 pricesPrice
2027 tickets not yet on sale
Admission¥5,500 per day advance, ¥7,500 at the gate in 2026
Two day admission¥9,900 in 2026
Gekikan area¥2,200 advance, ¥3,300 on the day in 2026
Pit walk¥2,500 advance, ¥3,500 on the day in 2026
Family ticket¥19,800 per day in 2026
Premium ticket¥33,000 per day in 2026
Friday practice¥1,500 including parking in 2026
Parking¥1,500 advance, ¥2,500 on the day in 2026
Last verified: 3 November 2026Official link: d1gp.co.jp

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