First "JOY TAI"
The information provided is for the year 2024.
Information for 2025 will be announced as soon as it is determined.
- What is "JOY TAI"?
- "Steps to Participate in JOY TAI"
- Conditions for Participation
- What kind of vehicles can participate?
What is "JOY TAI"?
"JOY TAI" is a 4 wheels endurance race that is easy for beginners to participate in!
"JOY TAI" is a JAF certified 4 wheels endurance race held at Mobility Resort Motegi, using box cars and following unique rules. It features a wide variety of eligible vehicles, making participation accessible to many. Other characteristics include the requirement for general tires, and vehicles that stop on the course can be retrieved by officials (*) and can return to the race afterward, making it a race that beginners can participate in with confidence. Every year, we welcome many first-time drivers, and each team enjoys the event with their families and friends. Please enthusiastically participate in the annual box car racing festival, the "Motegi Enjoy Endurance Race 'JOY TAI'".
※General term for staff supporting race operations.
"Steps to Participate in JOY TAI"
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Application Period
May 18 (Sat) 10:00
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June 2 (Sun) 10:00 -
Official Qualifying
(60-minute Qualifying Race)July 6 (Sat) -
7-Hour Endurance Race
July 7 (Sun)
First, let's gather our teammates to participate together!
"JOY TAI" includes various groups such as friends from school or work, family, and car enthusiasts. Enjoy a genuine JAF-approved race with your fun companions.
Meet the eligibility requirements!
■Participant Qualifications
Possession of a valid 2024 JAF participant permit.
*This does not apply if the driver is also a participant.
■Driver Qualifications
It is necessary to meet the above two conditions, so please check in advance.
- 1. Hold a valid driver's license and possess a JAF domestic driving competition permit A or higher.
- 2. You must meet the driving experience set by the organizer in the public practice session or the special sports driving reserved for participants held during the relevant week.
Please check the "2024 Enjoy TAI Special Regulations Chapter 2 (Page 4)" for details.
Let's sign up!
From May 18 (Sat) 10:00 to June 2 (Sun) 10:00 is the entry acceptance period.
※Registration will close once the first 90 vehicles (capacity) are reached.
Participation fees vary depending on the number of drivers and the number of MCoM or SMSC license holders.
*For details, please check Chapter 4 (Page 6) of the "2024 JOY TAI Special Regulations".
What is an MCoM Member?
MCoM is a membership system established for those who use the courses at Mobility Resort Motegi.
What is an SMSC member?
SMSC (Suzuka Motorsports Club) is a membership program established for those who wish to use the courses at Suzuka Circuit.
Join the public practice session!
If you do not have experience participating in JAF-sanctioned races, you will need to record a lap time of under 3 minutes during the practice session. We encourage you to participate.
Let's confirm the details registered in the participation acceptance document!
We will send the acceptance letter in late June, so please check to ensure there are no discrepancies in the content.
Additionally, there may be important announcements regarding the tournament included, so the representative should check all documents.
Race week is finally here! Let's head to the venue fully prepared!
First, please check the participation acceptance document to ensure there are no deficiencies. Then, bring the necessary items for participation registration, such as licenses and stamps, as well as tools needed for vehicle maintenance. Please be careful not to forget items that the pit crew may use, such as raincoats, stopwatches, and goggles for refueling.
Additionally, we recommend registration and vehicle inspection on Friday in case you are unable to pass the vehicle inspection.
Finally, the final race!
After completing the reception and vehicle inspection, you will finally participate in the 7-hour endurance race after receiving a briefing on the course.
We hope you enjoy the race with your friends and family, aiming to finish the race.
Conditions for Participation
1
Participants must hold a valid 2024 JAF participant permit.
However, this does not apply if the driver is also a participant.
2
All drivers must possess a valid driver's license and
hold a JAF domestic driving competition permit A or higher.
3
All registered drivers must meet one of the following conditions by July 5, 2024 (Fri).
- (1) Submit a document proving that you have participated in a JAF-sanctioned race and have competed in the final race (including consolation). (Copy of official results is acceptable.)
- (2) Record the lap time results of running within 3 minutes and 00 seconds during the public practice session or the special sports driving exclusively for participants held in that week. (The record will be based on the results measured by Mobility Resort Motegi.)
*Considering road conditions such as rain, the tournament organizing committee may change the above time. - (3) Drivers who have no experience participating in the Motegi Enjoy Endurance Race must attend a training session once, which will be held during the public practice session or on a special sports driving day designated for participants in the relevant week.
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If a driver under the age of 18 participates, a parental consent signature and a seal registration certificate (valid within 3 months) must be submitted with the application.
What kind of vehicles can participate?
Since 2012, "JOY TAI" has been changed to 10 classes, and in 2024 it will be held with 10 classes.
Please check the applicable classes based on the vehicle's displacement and the vehicles that can participate.
Tire Regulations
Equip with radial tires that are generally sold and listed in the catalog of tire manufacturers for domestic retail products in Japan.
| Vehicle Class | Available Tire Sizes |
| Vehicles within the modification range of N1 |
The size shall be the maximum as described in the catalog and specifications of the relevant vehicle type. *For FIT, it shall comply with the 2024 Motegi Champion Cup Race FIT 1.5 Challenge Cup vehicle regulations. |
| Vehicles within the N2 modification range | Freedom |
* The use of competition-specific tires is prohibited.
The minimum weight of the vehicle must exceed the values in the table below.
| Displacement | Minimum Weight (Common for N1 and N2) |
| Up to 1,000cc | 680kg |
| Up to 1,400cc | 780kg |
| Up to 1,500cc | 840kg |
| Up to 1,600cc | 900kg |
| Up to 2,000cc | 1,000kg |
| Up to 2,500cc | 1,080kg |
| Up to 3,000cc | 1,160kg |
| Displacement | Minimum Weight (Common for N1 and N2) |
| Up to 3,500cc | 1,240kg |
| Up to 4,000cc | 1,320kg |
| Up to 4,500cc | 1,400kg |
| Up to 5,000cc | 1,460kg |
| Up to 5,500cc | 1,520kg |
| Over 5,500cc | 1,580kg |
The weight in the table is the minimum weight of the vehicle excluding fuel and driver, with lubricating oil and coolant filled.
Weight Regulations
For other regulations regarding participating vehicles, please refer to the "JOY TAI" special regulations, Chapter 6: Regulations for Participating Vehicles.
