"Motegi Challenge Circuit Driving Event"
At Mobility Resort Motegi, we offer programs that allow you to easily experience and enjoy motorsports, enhancing your car life.
We will hold the Circuit Challenger driving event "Motegi Challenge Circuit Driving Event" for 4 wheels registered vehicles.
This is a driving event hosted by Mobility Resort Motegi with the theme of "Comfortably" and "Safely and Enjoyably". The total driving time is 60 minutes, allowing you to enjoy three 20-minute sessions.
To ensure you enjoy safely, we will hold a "Safety Briefing before Driving" and a "Driving Seminar."
The total driving time is 60 minutes, consisting of three 20-minute free driving sessions with a lead instructor.
We invite professional drivers active in Japan and offer events outside of driving time, so you can enjoy a full day at the circuit.
| Challenge Circuit Driving Event | |
|---|---|
| Travel Time | Racing Course 20 minutes x 3 sessions |
| Classroom and Non-Driving Lessons | ・Driving Technique Seminar |
| Other | ・Passenger Ride (Lottery) ・Sale of Driving Photos |
| Capacity | 90 units |
| Vehicle and Equipment Regulations | MCoM 4 Wheel Challenge Club Regulations |
| Eligibility | MCoM・SMSC Member Non-Member |
| Time Measurement | Yes |
| Lunch | With lunch box |
| JAF・MFJ License Driving Record |
Not applicable |
| Membership Fee | 21,000 yen |
| Non-Member | 32,000 yen |
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Date of Event
2026 Date of Event Recruitment Start Date Application Deadline February 26 (Thu) January 7 (Wed) February 19 (Thu)
- Participation Fee
MCoM・SMSC Member 21,000 yen General 32,000 yen The price includes participation fee, facility entrance fee, parking fee, meal fee, and insurance fee.
*Starting in 2025, the participation fee will be revised. Thank you for your understanding.
- Travel Time and Constant
Travel Time Indoor MT Constant Minimum operation Total 60 minutes
20 minutes × 3 sessions30 minutes 90 units 30 units ※If the recruitment does not reach the quota, the event will be cancelled.
Advisor
To ensure you take home many valuable "experiences," we invite professional drivers active both domestically and internationally as guests, and we prepare various hands-on events outside of driving time so you can enjoy a full day at the circuit.
Guest Advisor on February 26, 2026 (Thu)
Miki Koyama
Ms. Miki Koyama
Hometown: Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture
- 2015
- Race debut in the FIA F4 Japanese Championship
- 2019, 2021
- Participated in the W Series
- 2022年
- Formula Regional Japanese Championship Champion
Became the first female champion in history of the FIA-sanctioned mixed-gender single-seater championship - 2025, 2026
- Full participation as the only female driver in SUPER GT
Yoshiyuki Tsuruha
Mr. Yoshiyuki Tsuruha
Hometown: Ichikai Town, Tochigi Prefecture
- 2013
- Passed the ZAPSPEED Racing Team audition with top honors
- 2016
- Participated in the Super FJ Motegi Series Series 2nd place Highest position 2nd place
- 2017
- Participated in the SCCN VITA Trophy Race Series Series Champion Highest position 1st place
- 2019
- TGR 86/BRZ Race Clubman Series Expert Class Participation
3rd place in the series, highest position 1st place, Okayama Course Records set - 2020
- TGR 86/BRZ Race Clubman Series Expert Class Participation
Series Champion Highest position 1st place
S Endurance 24-hour Race Spot Participation Class 3rd place - 2023
- S耐久 ST-3 Class Series Champion
* Guest drivers and MCs are subject to change due to circumstances.
Pre-Race Briefing
Explanation of the local rules of the Motegi Racing Course and manners within the course.
Grouping
We are working to organize participants into 3 groups based on the vehicle type, engine displacement, and declared time provided at the time of application, in order to minimize the speed differences among participants and ensure a safer and more enjoyable experience.
Travel Time
Enjoy three 20-minute rides at just the right time for both members and non-members.
Please note.
Ride Along
As a highlight besides the driving event, there is a ride-along by lottery.
You can experience the driving of a guest professional driver from the passenger seat.
Driving Seminar Held
We will hold a driving technique seminar taught directly by guest drivers.
Feel free to ask any questions about driving concerns or strategies for Motegi,
and more.
Time Measurement
You can measure your time by attaching an automatic timing device transponder.
The timing device will be lent to you at the participant reception.
The timing results will be uploaded to a download site exclusive to participants.
Circuit Photo
A professional photographer will capture driving scenes on the circuit.
Images will be posted on "PhotoReco" and can be downloaded.
The first photo of each vehicle is available for free.
- Eligibility
- Driver's license that allows you to drive the participating vehicles. We will confirm it at the reception on the day of the event.
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Eligible Vehicles (Registered Cars)
- MCoM Vehicle Regulations 3) 4CC [4-wheel Challenge Club registered vehicle class] compliant vehicle
- Vehicles that comply with the safety standards of the vehicle inspection (automobile inspection registration system) and have been issued a vehicle inspection certificate and inspection sticker.
- Open roof vehicles must have 4-point or more roll cages/roll bars installed.
- Vehicles that cannot run
- Vehicles without license plates for public road use
- ・RV・SUV, 1BOX, Van/Minivan, Kei Car
- Open roof vehicle with 4-point or more roll bar, or vehicle without hard top
- Required Equipment
HELMET Full face type, jet type Racing Suit
・Coveralls・Recommended for fire-resistant and non-flammable racing suits, ・Long-sleeved and long pants Gloves Slip-resistant racing gloves and other items (military gloves not allowed) Shoes Fire-resistant and non-flammable racing shoes and easy-to-drive shoes (heels, sandals, etc. not allowed)
- Other
- To cancel your application, please proceed from the My Page of Shikuminet. For cancellation rules and procedures, click here.
- ・If the event cannot be held due to bad weather or other reasons, a refund will be issued after deducting the handling fee.
・If the event is canceled, we will notify you by email or other means around 3:00 PM the day before.
For more details about event cancellations, please Click here for details.