First "Moto Festival"
The information provided is for the year 2024.
Information for 2025 will be announced as soon as it is determined.
- "What is the Moto Festival?"
- "Steps to Participate in the Moto Festival Moto Mini 6 Hours"
- Conditions for Participation
- Can I participate with my own motorcycle?
"What is the Moto Festival?"
Anyone from beginners with no racing experience to veterans can participate!
"Moto Festival" will host various motorcycle races, including 'Moto Mini 6 Hours', where Riders will take turns riding mini bikes such as GROM, APE100, and XR100 for 6 hours, as well as races for those who want to pursue speed on mini bikes, including one-make races, suitable for everyone except beginners!
Among them, 'Moto Mini 6 Hours' will implement a Moto Festival riding event to allow beginners to participate, providing programs such as workshops for participants, bus tours of the course, and guided rides, ensuring a safe experience for beginners.
"Steps to Participate in the Moto Festival Moto Mini 6 Hours"
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Application Acceptance Period
(Representative Registration)September 1 (Sun)
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October 9 (Wed) -
Moto Festival
Driving EventMay 1 (Wed)
July 15 (Mon, Holiday)
October 16 (Wed)
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Team Formation Registration
September 24 (Tue)
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October 11 (Fri) -
Holding of this tournament
November 10 (Sun)
Let's recruit friends for the endurance race!
Riders can register from 2 to 6 people. Participation is not possible with just 1 person.
If only 2 Riders are registered, and one of them suddenly cannot participate, the entire team will be unable to participate. It is recommended to participate with at least 3 people.
To form a team, you will also need pit crew members to assist you. You can register from 1 to 6 people for this.
Meet the eligibility requirements!
"Moto Festival" has established several participation qualifications to ensure that even those driving on the track for the first time can do so safely. Many first-time participants obtain their qualifications by following the three steps below.
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1. Obtain an Enjoy License. (You can get it by applying and paying the fee)
- 2. Attend the safe driving lecture held during the driving event.
- 3. Practice runs will be held during the driving event.
For details, please check the special regulations.
Let's register for participation and the representative!
The registration period for "Representative Registration" is from September 1 (Sun) to October 9 (Wed).
First, please register the representative and the desired bib number.
After that, we will inform the representative of the confirmed bib number.
Register the team formation of Riders and pit crews!
Once you receive the contact for the race number, please complete the 'Team Registration' between September 24 (Tue) and October 11 (Fri). Confirm the members by this period and check the licenses and participation records of all Riders.
There will be payment procedures for participation fees, etc. during the team registration (Convenience store transfer or credit card payment).
Participation Fee: ¥78,000 / 1 Team
In addition to the participation fee, the following charges will apply.
| MS Temporary Mutual Aid Association Membership Fee | Rider/1 person 7,000 yen | Pit Crew/1 person 500 yen |
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| Registration Fee | Rider/1 person 3,200 yen | Pit Crew/1 person 700 yen |
| Total | Rider/1 person 10,200 yen | Pit Crew/1 person 1,200 yen |
| MS Temporary Mutual Aid Association Membership Fee | Rider/1 person 0 yen | Pit Crew/1 person 0 yen |
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| Registration Fee | Rider/1 person 0 yen | Pit Crew/1 person 700 yen |
| Total | Rider/1 person 0 yen | Pit Crew/1 person 700 yen |
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.
Let's check the acceptance letter
About two weeks before the tournament, we will send a participation acceptance letter to the representative.
We will enclose important announcements about the tournament and the credential pass required for entry.
Representatives are requested to check all documents before attending.
Registration is open, and the final race is finally here!
Before your visit, make sure you haven't forgotten anything and don't forget to check your equipment!
After completing registration and vehicle inspection, you will finally have the briefing on the course before the final race.
The "Moto Mini 6Hours" is a race where you can participate in mini-games while driving, calculate fuel efficiency due to refueling restrictions, and it's not always the fastest person who wins; teamwork is essential to finish the race.
Please aim for the finish line as a united team!
Conditions for Participation
We will check if the conditions are met (or are expected to be met) when registering the team formation. Please gather the members' information before the representative registers.
1. You must be at least 12 years old at the time of application.
2. Hold a valid MFJ license for the current year as listed below.
・Enjoy ・Pit Crew A ・Road Race Junior ・Road Race Freshman ・Domestic Road Race
About the MFJ Enjoy License
The MFJ Enjoy License is a membership card issued by the General Incorporated Foundation Japan Motorcycle Sports Association for participating in racing events.
After referring to the details of the MFJ Enjoy License, please obtain the application form and apply directly to the MFJ.
Japan Motorcycle Sports Association
10th Floor, Tsukiji Square Building, 3-11-6 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0045
TEL 03-5565-0900 (Closed on Sat, Sun, and Holidays)
*For inquiries regarding "Moto Festival" other than the MFJ Enjoy License, please contact the event office.
3. Attendance of Safe Driving Classroom
If you are participating with only a driver's license, please obtain the "MFJ Enjoy License" and attend the Safety Driving School held at Mobility Resort Motegi.
*If you are participating with the MFJ Pit Crew License, please also take the Safety Driving School.
4. Participating Riders must meet one of the following conditions by the final event.
- (1) Participated in the Moto Festival driving event held at Mobility Resort Motegi after 2024.
- (2) Participated in the 2023 Moto Mini 6 Hours final.
- (3) Participated in 2 wheels races held at the Mobility Resort Motegi road course after March 2024.
- (4) After 2023, I drove for more than 1 hour in the 2 wheels sports driving or 2 wheels school program at the road course of Mobility Resort Motegi.
Can I participate with my own motorcycle?
The following 7 vehicles are the main participants.
Other eligible vehicles
YAMAHA/TTR90, Honda/CRF100F, XR80, XR70, XR50, CRF50, Z50R, Dream 50R
※If you wish to participate using vehicles other than Honda, YAMAHA, SUZUKI, and Kawasaki,
you must apply to the tournament office in advance and can only participate if approved.
Eligible to participate
● Engine displacement of 100cc or less (excluding GROM (MONKEY) model 20J-JB02, KSR110, Z125PRO)
● 4-stroke engine
● 4-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled 2-valve
※ Dream 50 and Dream 50R have up to 4 valves.
● Change to the same type engine of 100cc or less at the time of manufacturer shipment
※ Only applicable if it can be swapped with bolt-on.
Unable to participate
● Vehicles with a wheel rim size of less than 12 inches
● Vehicles with an engine displacement of 101cc or more (excluding GROM, KSR110, Z125PRO)
● Frame modifications
* Cutting unnecessary stays and welding stays for fairing installation and handle stoppers are allowed.
Welding for fuel tank or step installation, and any modifications deemed as frame reinforcement are not allowed.
● Fuel injection and supercharging
* Only carburetors (with a diameter of 22φ or less) and naturally aspirated systems are permitted.
Notes
Vehicles using 12-inch tires must use the following designated competition tires.
*Slick tires cannot be used regardless of size.
[ Competition-Specific Designated Tires ]
| Dry | Wet | ||
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| Front | Rear | ||
| Bridgestone | RACING MINI SO1 RACING MINI SO1 Soft |
RACING MINI SO2 | BT-601SS WET NHS |
| Dunlop | KR337/KR337 PRO | KR345 | |
The HRC GROM Cup class will use Dunlop tires as a one-make.
Other
The vehicle regulations vary depending on the class you participate in, so please check the "Moto Festival" special regulations.
