The information provided is for the year 2024.
Information for 2025 will be announced as soon as it is determined.
First time "K-TAI"
- What is "K-TAI"?
- Steps to Participate in "K-TAI"
- Conditions for Participation
- What kind of vehicles can participate?
What is "K-TAI"?
"K-TAI" is a kart endurance event that can be enjoyed by both beginners and heavy users!
"K-TAI" is the largest kart endurance event at Mobility Resort Motegi Road Course, where up to 120 karts can participate using 4-cycle engine sports karts and electric karts.
At "K-TAI", we hold training sessions and provide course guidance through bus rides so that even beginners in motorsports can enjoy. Of course, you can also drive on the actual road course in advance.
Please join us at the annual kart event festival "2024 Motegi KART Endurance Festival "K-TAI"" with many participants every year!
Steps to Participate in "K-TAI"
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Application Period
May 12 (Sun)
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June 2 (Sun) -
Open Practice Session
Round 1 May 13 (Mon) 2ndJune 10 (Mon)
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Event Day
Special Sports Driving
Aug 2 (Fri)
Registration/Inspection/
Special Sports Driving
Aug 3 (Sat)
Enjoy 7-Hour Endurance
Aug 4 (Sun)
"K-TAI" has various submission documents such as team registration and vehicle change application forms from the application process.
Please be sure to meet the submission deadline to smoothly proceed with the event.
Please check the following for an excerpt of the submission documents.
| Submission Documents | Submission Deadline | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Registration (Web) | July 7 (Sun) | All Teams |
| Participation Agreement, Pledge, and MS Mutual Aid Association Application Form | July 7 (Sun) Deadline | All Teams |
| Pit Allocation Request Form | July 7 (Sun) by 17:00 | Desired Team |
※We also accept requests for bib numbers. Please fill out and submit the request when applying for participation.
First, let's gather our teammates to participate together!
"K-TAI" includes various groups such as school or company friends, family, and cart companions. The person who has the most fun wins! So please join us with your fun companions.
Meet the eligibility requirements!
At "K-TAI", we have set up several eligibility requirements to ensure that even those who are driving on the circuit for the first time can safely participate.
■Competition License / MCoM・SMSC License for those who do not have one
Participate in the open practice session, attend the "K-TAI" workshop, and practice driving.
■Competitive License / MCoM・SMSC License Holders
Participate in open practice and perform practice runs.
Let's sign up!
From May 12 (Sun) to June 2 (Sun) is the entry acceptance period.
Application via WEB Entry
To participate, please proceed with the entry below.
Please note that the application will be completed with the participation number.
One application per team is allowed.
※If you have a desired bib number, please apply together.
※We will post the application URL on the "K-TAI" website as soon as it is decided.
Participation Fee
Enjoy 7-hour Endurance 88,000 yen/1 team
If you are not a MCoM or SMSC member, a separate fee will be required in addition to the participation fee.
In addition, MS Mutual Aid Association fees will be charged each time you participate in a trial run, open practice, or on the day of the competition.
| MS Temporary Mutual Aid Association Membership Fee | Driver ¥7,000 | Pit Crew 500 yen | Helper ¥0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | Driver ¥5,000 | Pit Crew ¥1,000 | Helper ¥1,000 |
| MS Temporary Mutual Aid Association Membership Fee | Driver ¥0 | Pit Crew ¥0 | Helper ¥0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | Driver ¥0 | Pit Crew ¥1,000 | Helper ¥1,000 |
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.
MS Provisional Mutual Aid Fee @ 7,000 yen × 3 = 21,000 yen + Driver Registration Fee 5,000 yen = 26,000 yen
MCoM "K-TAI" Limited Membership Registration Fee (MS Mutual Aid Membership Fee 10,000 yen per year + Registration Fee 5,500 yen) = 15,500 yen
Since the membership fee is paid annually, there is no need to pay each time.
※Test drive and open practice fees are required separately.
Register your team's composition, including team name and drivers!
After completing the entry, the team formation registration form will be sent from the secretariat. Please register drivers, pit crew, helpers, vehicles, team names, etc.
The deadline for submission is July 7 (Sun).
Practice sessions will be held three times before the main event!
At the open practice session, you can take a bus tour of the beginner-friendly course and actually ride on the course that will be used in the main event.
In addition, there will be "K-TAI" training sessions and representative meetings for eligible participants, so please join us.
Let's confirm the registered information on the acceptance letter!
We will send you an acceptance letter after July 18th, so please check to make sure there are no discrepancies in the content.
Also, there may be important announcements included with the documents, so please check all of them if you are the representative.
Event week is finally here! Let's head to the venue fully prepared!
Please check the acceptance letter that was sent to you and make sure there are no mistakes.
Please also be aware that in addition to the equipment for the vehicle and driver, such as tools necessary for vehicle maintenance and raincoats and stopwatches used by the pit crew, please do not forget to bring them as they are easy to forget.
Also, please note that registration and vehicle inspection are only available on the Saturday before the event.
Final Event is Finally Here!
The grid will be determined by lottery.
After receiving the briefing, it's finally time for the final race. "K-TAI" is not about who is the fastest, but about who enjoys it the most.
We hope you and your friends and family will enjoy the 7-hour endurance event.
Conditions for Participation
1. Driver Qualifications
Run Mobility Resort Motegi Road Course at least once during open practice or special sports driving, meeting one of the following conditions: A, B, or C.
- A) Participated as a driver in the "K-TAI" of 2023.
- B) Owns a competition license.
- C) Participate in one of the three "open practices".
Also, please be sure to attend the "K-TAI" training session held on public practice days.
2. Drivers can register 3-10 people, and pit crew/helpers can register 1-11 people.
■Driver Registration
Please gather 3 to 10 drivers to participate. However, drivers cannot be registered in multiple teams. If you register only the minimum of 3 drivers and someone becomes unable to participate due to sudden circumstances, the entire team will not be able to participate. It is recommended to register with 4 or more drivers if possible. Also, please note that if a driver under junior high school age is registered, the pit stay time will be added.
■Registration for Pit Crew/Helpers
Pit crew/helper can register up to 11 people.
Please register at least one pit crew.(Must be 16 years or older.)
Duplicate registration with the driver is not allowed.
3. Registration of team representative is required, and team representative is obligated to attend "Representative Meeting".
We will explain the precautions for participating in "K-TAI" to the representative. Please be sure to participate. The meeting will be held on the open practice day.
What kind of vehicles can participate?
■Designated Engine
Please participate with a vehicle equipped with the specified 4-cycle engine or electric motor.
| Specified Engine | |
| Made by Honda | GX200、GX200SP、GX270 |
|---|---|
| SUBARU made | EX21、EX27、KX21 |
| Made by EIKO | EX21E |
| Made by YAMAHA | MZ200、MX300RKC |
| Made by BRIGGS & STRATTON | 206、WORLD FORMULA、XR1450 |
| Electric carts driven by electric motors and batteries | |
※Classes are divided depending on the engine used.
■Tires
| Dunlop | DF2、DRK-SP |
|---|
The brand of wet tires is free, but please try to install new tires as much as possible.
※For other vehicles, please contact the office.
