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SMSC Experience Driving Event

SMSC Experience Driving Event
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 the introduction of the program, we have posted information from the previous event (June 12, 2025).
The next event is being scheduled.

Number of Openings
20 vehicles (first-come, first-served)
Date and Time
June 12, 2025 (Thu)
Content
  1. ①Pre-lecture (classroom) by former professional driver and current SUZUKA CIRCUIT advisor Mr. Tetsuya Tanaka
  2. ② High-speed lead driving (circling approximately 5.807 km per lap at a speed of about 5 minutes per lap for about 30 minutes)
  3. ③ Feedback regarding driving, inquiries about membership and sports driving, etc.
  4. ④[For those interested only] Paddock facility tour (control room, podium, etc.)
Eligibility
  • Persons who can present a valid regular driver's license on the day
  • For those aged 18 and over (high school students allowed)
  • Those who have not joined as an SMSC member (our course driving event member) within the last 4 years
  • Those who can answer a survey after driving
Vehicles
From the perspective of safety assurance, vehicles must comply with the regulations for numbered 4 wheels vehicles.
*Reference Vehicle regulations can be found here (PDF: 373KB)
Items to Bring / Attire
  • Full-face or jet helmet
  • Long-sleeved pants
  • Gloves (products that protect all fingers)
  • Shoes (sneakers recommended, sandals not allowed)
  • Driver's License
  • Pledge (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
May 4 (Sun, Holiday) 9:00 AM – June 8 (Sun) 11:00 PM
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 AM - 4 PM)
Notes
  • If you arrive with vehicles or equipment that do not comply with regulations, we may refuse to allow you to drive for safety reasons.
  • If we determine that there is a danger, we may suspend the driving.
  • We kindly ask that companions refrain from riding along.
  • 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)

TimeLocation / Content
13：00～14：00 PIT
After confirming that the vehicle meets the regulations, park inside the pit
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM SMSC Training Room
Membership system training, driving technique training, driver's license verification, etc.
★Lecture on safe driving by Tetsuya Tanaka, who regularly supports driving members as an official advisor of Suzuka Circuit
3:00 PM - 3:10 PM Pit Lane
Move vehicles to the pit lane & line up
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM Racing Course
・On-site lecture of major corners
・Approximately 30 minutes of high-speed lead driving (about 5 minutes per lap pace)
16:10~16:30 SMSC Training Room
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.

Application Method

Please apply from "Motaspo.net".

≫ Click here to apply

Contact Us

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

※The content may change without notice.
※The price shown is the total price
※The photographs and illustrations used are for illustrative purposes only.