Circuit Driving Lesson｜Mobility Resort Motegi

Would you like to connect the knowledge and experience gained through the program to your next challenge?

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Circuit Driving Lesson

This is a school aimed at debuting on the circuit.
This is the only school where you can practice sections of the Racing Zone!

Schedule

Circuit Driving Lesson 3/27 (Fri)・5/11 (Mon)・7/6 (Mon)・10/19 (Mon)・11/26 (Thu)

Date of Event	Application Period
3/27 (Fri)	2/5 (Thu) – 3/20 (Fri, holiday)
5/11 (Mon)	3/22 (Sun) – 5/4 (Mon, holiday)
7/6 (Mon)	5/17 (Sun) – 6/29 (Mon)
10/19 (Mon)	8/30 (Sun) – 10/12 (Mon, holiday)
11/26 (Thu)	10/7 (Wed) – 11/19 (Thu)

* The schedule is subject to change due to course conditions, etc. Thank you for your understanding.

I’m nervous about driving at Motegi just after getting my license.
I have only driven on the Short Course, and this is my first time driving on an international standard racing course.
The "Circuit Driving Lesson" is a driving school designed for those making their circuit debut.
The unique feature is the "section practice" conducted only in this school.
This is a special training method made possible because the school rents out the course exclusively.

Overview

: 1. Section Practice

The Racing Course is divided into three sections for cornering practice. Since each car starts one at a time, you can drive without worrying about others around you. Additionally, there is driving advice using radio communication from the instructor.

: 2. Lecture

Before the interval practice and free run, there is a lecture by the instructor. In the lecture, you can learn not only tips for driving faster but also the mindset for driving safely.

: 3. Free Run

Participants are divided into two groups to minimize speed differences among them, and each group runs two 30-minute sessions. (With timing)

: 4. Passenger Ride

You can ride along in a vehicle driven by an instructor simultaneously with the free run.
Experience the racing line, braking points, etc., and apply them to your free run.
* If there are many participants, first-timers will be given priority (or selection by lottery).

Fees & Capacity

Participation Fee

MCoM・SMSC Member: 24,000 yen
(From May 2026
25,000 yen)
General: 31,000 yen
(From May 2026
32,000 yen)

※The price includes participation fee, facility entrance fee, parking fee, meal fee, time measurement, and insurance fee.
* From May 2026, the participation fee will be revised. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Travel Time and Capacity

Travel Time: 120 minutes
Capacity: 40 units
Minimum Number of Participants: 10 units

Lead run + section practice + free run
* If the number of applicants does not meet the minimum operation, the event will be canceled.

Eligibility and Regulations

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.

Eligible Vehicles (Registered Vehicles)

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.

Vehicle Regulations Details (PDF: 615KB)

Unavailable Vehicles

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

Equipment Required for Driving

Helmet: Full-face type, jet type
Racing suit/coverall: Recommended to use a racing suit with excellent fire resistance and non-flammability, long sleeves and long pants
Gloves: Non-slip gloves such as racing gloves (work gloves not allowed)
Shoes: Racing shoes with excellent fire resistance and non-flammability or shoes easy to drive in (heels, sandals, etc. not allowed)
Equipment Regulations Details (PDF: 180KB)

Advisor

Kobayashi Katsuo

In 1989 and 1990, he won the C2 class championship in the All Japan Dirt Trial Championship.
From 1994, he fully switched to racing and participated in the All Japan GT Championship from 1995.
In 1998, at the GT Champion Race first held at Twin Ring Motegi (now Mobility Resort Motegi) Racing Course, he shone as the inaugural WINNER in the GT300 class with Car No. 77 Cusco Subaru Impreza.
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Other Information

Please cancel your application through the My Page on Shikumi Net.
For details on the cancellation policy and procedures, Click here for details.

If the event cannot be held due to bad weather, 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.
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