SMSC Membership Information

SMSC Experience Driving Event

No license required!
Let's drive on the circuit with your beloved car!

"I'm interested in circuit driving, but joining right away feels uncertain...",
"I looked at the official website, but I don't really understand...", "I want to try it out first before deciding!!"
To respond to these voices, we will hold a trial membership event.
No special license is required, and you can safely enjoy the unique speed of circuit driving
through guided driving experience.

For program introduction, we have posted information from the previous event held on August 13, 2025.
The next event is being scheduled.

　2 wheels: FROC Information
　4 wheels: CC Information

Racing Course Driving Experience Event
【2 wheels: FROC】

Number of Openings

25 cars (first come, first served)

Date and Time

August 13, 2025 (Wed)

Content

①Pre-lecture (classroom) by former professional driver and current SUZUKA CIRCUIT advisor Keiji Tamura
②On-course corner explanation (partial)
③High-speed lead driving (about 30 minutes at a speed of approximately 5 minutes per lap)
④Feedback on driving, Q&A about membership and sports driving, etc.

Eligibility

Those who can present a valid ordinary motorcycle license (small class or above) on the day
18 years old and above
Those who have not been members of SMSC (our course driving members) within the past 3 years
Those who can answer a survey after driving

Vehicles

2 wheel registered vehicles with license plates that are permitted to operate on public roads
*2-stroke under 125cc / 4-stroke under 250cc is not allowed
*Reference Vehicle regulations can be found here (PDF: 373KB)

Items to Bring / Attire

Full Face Helmet
Long-sleeve pants suitable for lead driving (assuming highway driving)
Glove
Shoes
Driver's License
Letter of Commitment (Seal Required)

*Please download the pledge form when applying, fill it out, and bring it with you on the day.

Participation Fee

7,000yen (tax included) / per unit
* Includes mutual aid fee (tax-exempt) 500yen

Application Period

Until 11:59 PM on Tuesday, August 12

Cancellation Policy

Please contact us via the inquiry form instead of by phone.
Contact Form
Please note, participation fees are non-refundable.

Contact Us

SUZUKA CIRCUIT SMSC Office
Tel. 059-378-3405 (10:00–16:00)

Notes

If you arrive with vehicles or equipment that do not comply with the regulations, we may refuse your participation for the sake of safe operation.
If we determine that there is a danger, we may suspend the driving.
We kindly ask that companions do not ride along (tandem).
When driving on the circuit, it is often the case that general voluntary insurance does not apply. We recommend confirming with your insurance company in advance.
If you do not submit the pledge, we will have to refuse your participation in the driving.

Schedule for the Day (Tentative)

Time	Location / Content
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	SMSC Counter
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Reception & Vehicle Check at the Counter *Please use the parking lot in front of the office.
12:00 p.m. – 12:35 p.m.	SMSC Training Room
12:00 p.m. – 12:35 p.m.	Membership system lecture, riding lecture, driver's license verification, etc. ★A lecture on safe driving by Mr. Keiji Tamura, who regularly supports driving members as an official advisor of Suzuka Circuit
1:05 p.m. – 1:25 p.m.	PIT
1:05 p.m. – 1:25 p.m.	Move vehicles to the pit
1:30 p.m. – 2:25 p.m.	Racing Course
1:30 p.m. – 2:25 p.m.	・On-site training at major corners ・Approximately 30 minutes of high-speed lead driving (about 5 minutes per lap pace)
2:35 p.m.~ 2:55 p.m.	SMSC Training Room
2:35 p.m.~ 2:55 p.m.	Survey, Q&A, Feedback from Advisors

*The schedule is subject to change.

Various Information

You can check various information such as arrival routes, precautions, and pledge forms here.

Racing Course Driving Experience
【4 wheels: CC】