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Challenge Club
Grand Prix

Challenge Club Grand Prix
Challenge Club Grand Prix

25th Suzuka Challenge Club Grand Prix held!

The Challenge Club Grand Prix is a chance to fully demonstrate the techniques honed in the Challenge Club!
Every year, many drivers gather to participate in time attack competitions where they aim for their personal best, as well as events such as driving technique seminars by special guests.

Event Overview

Event Date January 6, 2024 (Saturday) ※Rain or shine
Venue Suzuka Circuit Racing Course (5,807m)

For detailed information for participants, please check here (information download page).

Special Guest

This year's guest drivers have been decided as Mr. Matsuda Tsugio and Mr. Yasuda Hiroyuki!!

Matsuda Jisei

Matsuda Jisei

Yusuke Yasuda

Hironobu Yasuda

【Content】
  • Dora Tech Seminar
    Guest drivers will explain the strategies for Suzuka Circuit.
  • Ride-along
    Recruitment at the rock-paper-scissors tournament during the briefing
    *Content is subject to change.

Time Attack Competition

Course Used
Racing Course (5,807m)
Participation Fee
SMSC (Full Course Member) 33,000yen (tax included)

Free admission for members and their companions (Companions: up to the capacity of the vehicle, vehicles: up to one participating vehicle)
Participants will receive free drinks at SUZUKA-ZE (10:00-13:30 during SUZUKA-ZE business hours)
Companions who wish to have free drinks can use them for a pre-application fee of 2,200 yen (tax included)
【Free Drink Menu】※Schedule
・Coffee (Hot/Iced)
・Black Tea (Hot/Iced)
・Oolong tea
・Apple Juice
・Corn Soup

Eligibility
Valid on the day of the event for "SMSC Challenge Club" or "SMSC 4-wheel" license holders
Vehicle Regulations

Only vehicles that comply with the SMSC Challenge Club vehicle regulations are allowed.
For more information, please refer to the SMSC Challenge Club Vehicle Regulations (PDF: 885KB).

Recruitment Period
November 25, 2023 (Saturday) 12:00 ~ December 16, 2023 (Saturday) 23:59 *Registration will end when the number of applicants reaches the limit.
※If a cancellation occurs during the application period, an email will be sent to all those who have set up cancellation notifications.
Number of Openings
150 units
*One application per person.
Driving Content

Driving Time 25 minutes for 1 session, 20 minutes for 1 session, total 45 minutes

  • Guided lap 1 lap + Time Attack (measurement) 25 minutes
  • Time Attack (Measurement) 20 minutes
  • Time trial for the top 2 cars in each class (1 time trial per car)
     (Start → Attack lap → Pit in at East Short Cut)

※After two runs in each class, the top two cars will compete in the final run to determine the winner of each class.

Awards
1st place in each class
Flying award in overall ranking every 10th place
Schedule Class Division

■Class 1

ManufacturerVehicle Type
Honda CR-X、CR-Z、FIT
TOYOTA Vitz
NISSAN NOTE、MARCH
MAZDA Demio, MAZDA2
MITSUBISHI Colt
SUZUKI SWIFT
Alfa Romeo Julietta
FIAT ABARTH500
MINI cooperS
BMW MINI Cooper S
Abarth Abarth 595

■Class 2

ManufacturerVehicle Type
Honda Integra, Civic (~EU), Accord, Integra Type R (DC2)
TOYOTA 86, MR-2, MR-S, Corolla Levin
MAZDA Roadster
Mercedes-Benz SLK200、SLK230
RENAULT Lutecia, Clio3 RS

■Class 3

ManufacturerVehicle Type
Honda S2000, Civic (EP-FN2), Integra Type R (DC5), Accord Euro R
TOYOTA 86
NISSAN Skyline (~R31)
MAZDA RX-8
SUBARU Legacy B4, BRZ
Alfa Romeo GTV
Lotus Elise
AUDI TT、AZ

■Class 4

ManufacturerVehicle Type
Honda NSX, Civic (FK2~)
TOYOTA Celica, Chaser
NISSAN Silvia (S13~), Fairlady Z
MAZDA RX-7
SUBARU Impreza WRX, WRX
MITSUBISHI Lancer Evolution
Lotus Exige (Series 2)
BMW M3
LEXUS RC-F
Porsche 911(NA)

■Class 5

ManufacturerVehicle Type
TOYOTA Supra
NISSAN Skyline (R32~), GTR
CHEVROLET Corvette C7
Ferrari F430
Lamborghini Gallardo
Mercedes-Benz SLR、AMG、GTR
Porsche 911 Turbo
Lotus Exige (Series 3)
  • ※Superchargers and other aftermarket parts may result in a one-class upgrade.
  • ※S tires may be upgraded by one class.
  • ※The above vehicles are just an example. Other vehicles will also be assigned to appropriate classes at the office.
  • ※Please note that the class classification may change or be integrated depending on the number of applications and the situation.
Application Method

[Available only for members (Sikumi Net) application]
150 cars for the 25th Challenge Club Grand Prix
※Reception will end when 150 cars are reached in order of arrival.
1 person per 1 vehicle is required for application.
※If a cancellation occurs during the application period, an email will be sent to all those who have set up cancellation notifications.

Click here to register
(From 12:00 on Saturday, November 25, 2023 to 23:59 on Saturday, December 16, 2023)
Click here to register for free drinks for accompanying guests
(From 12:00 on Saturday, November 25, 2023 to 23:59 on Friday, December 29, 2023)

SUZUKA CIRCUIT SMSC Office Challenge Club Grand Prix Office
TEL 059-378-3405

Payment
(About payment)

Please complete the procedure within the member system after applying.

  • ※Payment methods are limited to "credit card" and "convenience stores (Lawson, FamilyMart, MiniStop, Seicomart)".
  • ※If payment is not made within 1 hour after application completion, the application will be automatically cancelled.
    If payment is not completed by the payment deadline, the application will be automatically cancelled.
  • ※There will be no refunds after payment is completed for convenience store payments.
Cancellation Policy

Cancellation is possible from the member system (Sukuminet). However, the following cancellation policy will apply.

Cancellation Date Cancellation Fee
After application ~
Until 23:59 on December 29, 2023 (Friday)
Free
December 30, 2023 (Saturday) 0:00 ~
January 2, 2024 (Tuesday) 23:59
50%
2024年
January 3rd (Wednesday) after 0:00
100%

※In case of convenience store payment, there will be no refund (repayment) after payment is completed.
※The same cancellation policy applies to accompanying free drinks.

Attention to all participants

  • On the day, please present your "SMSC License (Membership Card)" upon entry.

※Each event may be subject to change or cancellation without notice due to circumstances. Thank you for your understanding.

【Sponsors】
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd., Bridgestone Corporation, Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.,
Total Energies Lubricants Japan Corporation

Contact Us

7992 Inabecho, Suzuka, Mie 510-0295, Japan
Suzuka Circuit SMSC Office Challenge Club Grand Prix Office
TEL 059-378-3405 [10:00 AM - 4:00 PM]

Contact Us

〒510-0295 7992 Inouemachi, Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture, Suzuka Circuit
SMSC OfficeTel. 059-378-3405
Reception Hours 10:00-16:00

※Content is subject to change without notice.
※The price is displayed as the total price.
※The photos and illustrations used are for illustration purposes only.