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The "Motegi Racing School Series," popular for its small-group lessons, is a step-up program that allows participation according to individual skill levels, ranging from "Racing School Beginner" to "Racing School."
Motorsports can be enjoyed by a wide range of customers, from circuit beginners to intermediate riders.

Schedule

  • Riding Club *The schedule for events after April 2026 is planned to be released around early February.

  • Mobility Resort Motegi Racing School Beginner *The schedule for events after April 2026 is planned to be announced around early February.

  • Motegi Racing School April 24 (Thu), June 9 (Mon), October 3 (Fri), November 6 (Thu), March 28, 2026 (Sat)

    Date of Event Application Period Advisor
    April 24 (Thu) March 12 (Wed) – April 17 (Thu) Iomote, Sakata, Sekiguchi, Kobayashi, Nosane
    June 9 (Mon) April 20 (Sun) – June 2 (Mon) Iomote, Sakata, Aoki, Nosane
    October 3 (Fri) August 14 (Thu) – September 26 (Fri) Iomobe, Sakata, Aoki, Hasegawa Hijiri
    November 6 (Thu) September 17 (Wed) – October 30 (Thu) Iomobe, Sakata, Aoki, Koyama, Nosane
    March 28, 2026 (Sat) February 6 (Fri) – March 21 (Sat) Iomobe, Sakata, Koyama, Kobayashi, Enokido

    * The schedule for events from April 2026 onward is planned to be announced around early February.

* Important: The mandatory age for wearing "airbag-type protection" will be expanded from January 1, 2026, requiring those aged 30 and under as well as those aged 50 and over to wear it. For safety reasons, this will also apply to all Schools and Track Days. We appreciate your understanding. >> Click here for details (PDF:969KB)
* From January 2026, the participation fee will be revised. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
* Advisors may be changed or added.

RIDING CLUB Riding Club (Track Day)

The Riding Club is a driving event hosted by Mobility Resort Motegi, limited to numbered motorcycles, with the theme of "riding comfortably," "safely," and "enjoyably."
You can enjoy three sessions of 20 minutes each.

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience,
we will hold a "safety briefing before riding" and a "riding seminar."
Additionally, before free riding, we will conduct a familiarization lead ride to consider the warming up of the Rider and
the machine.

* For the safety of all participants, depending on low temperatures or road surface conditions,
the guided tour may be changed to one led by an instructor. Thank you for your understanding.

Overview

  • Overview
  • Overview

Circuit Run

We will organize participants into 3 groups based on their vehicle type, engine displacement, and declared time, in order to minimize speed differences between participants and ensure a safer and more enjoyable experience.

Pre-Race Briefing

Following the rules and manners is essential for safely enjoying sports. As part of our safety training, our circuit advisors will explain the proper way to take the course line, rules and manners, and the meaning of the 11 official flags. They will also provide instructions on how to handle accidents if they occur.

Guided Tour

First time on the course and feeling anxious? Not sure where the record line is? Don't worry, our advisors will lead the way for customers like you until you get used to the course.

In addition,...

  • You can also measure your time by wearing an automatic measurement device transponder. The measurement results will be uploaded to a dedicated download site for participants.
  • Photos taken by photographers on the day of the event can be purchased on the photo sales site "Photoreco." This service allows easy downloading on your computer or smartphone.
    *Details will be announced on the day of the event.
  • In addition to general recruitment, it is possible to set exclusive slots for "manufacturers and shops."
    * The exclusive slots can be used for up to 40 vehicles.
    * Contact: Phone (0285) 64-0200
    Mobility Resort Motegi Motorsports Section School Office
Participation Fee
MCoM・
SMSC Membership
21,000 yen
General 31,000 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 Capacity
Travel Time 60 minutes (lead driving + free driving 20 minutes x 3)
Capacity 105 people
Minimum operation 25 people

* The capacity may change depending on the availability of reserved slots for "manufacturers and shops."
※If the minimum number of participants is not met, the event may be cancelled.
* Running time may be changed due to weather conditions, red flags, or other circumstances on the day.

WEB Entry

Eligibility and Regulations

Eligibility

  • Holders of a small or larger motorcycle license (Minors require the consent of their legal guardian.)
  • Please check the details of vehicles and equipment below before applying.
  • The mandatory age for wearing "airbag-type protection" will be expanded from January 1, 2026, and it will be mandatory for those aged 30 and under and those aged 50 and over. Please note that you will not be allowed to run if you do not wear it.

※The following vehicles are not eligible for participation.

  • Vehicles without license plates for public road use
  • The displacement at the time of manufacturer's shipment is vehicles with a displacement of 150cc or less
  • Temporary number vehicles, race-spec vehicles, scooters, Americans, etc., are not suitable for circuit driving.
  • Cannot run with slick tires or block tires.
  • Please equip your car with road tires with grooves suitable for circuit driving.

Guest Rider

One of the attractions of the Riding Club is that the main guest Rider and professional road racers who serve as Circuit Advisors run the course together.

Kota Nozane

November 17 (Mon) Mr. Kota Nozane

Won the JSB1000 class championship in 2020, competed in the Superbike World Championship in 2021 and 2022, and participated in the Road Race World Championship Moto2 class in 2023.
From 2024, transferred from Yamaha to Honda and is currently competing in JSB1000.

Noboru Ueda

October 24 (Fri) Mr. Noboru Ueda

His nickname is "Nobby." In 1991, he made a striking debut by achieving pole-to-win at the Road Race World Championship held in Suzuka.
He then competed in the Road Race World Championship 125cc class for 12 years, achieving a total of 13 wins, 39 podium finishes, and 19 pole positions, maintaining a long-standing presence on the world stage.

Takaaki Nakagami

June 16 (Mon) Mr. Takaaki Nakagami

Started riding pocket bikes at age 4, made his pocket bike race debut in 1998 (age 6) and recorded a victory.
In 2005, made a spot appearance in the GP125 class of the All Japan Road Race Championship, finishing 13th in the series and receiving the MFJ Rookie of the Year award.
2012 Full participation in the Moto2™ class
2016 Achieved first victory at the Moto2™ Dutch GP.
2018 Participated in MotoGP™ with LCR Honda IDEMITSU, finished 6th in the Final Round Valencia GP.
2020 Achieved his first pole position at the MotoGP™ Teruel GP.
2024 Retired from active racing
After retiring, he served as a development Rider and participated as a wildcard in the 2025 MotoGP™ French GP, finishing in 6th place.

Mami Nakano

May 12 (Mon) Mr. Shinya Nakano

1998 All Japan Road Race Championship GP250 Champion
1999 World Road Racing World Championship GP250 Ranking 4th Rookie of the Year
2000 World Road Racing World Championship GP500 Ranking 5th Rookie of the Year
2002-2008 Participated in MotoGP™
2004-2006 Participated in MotoGP™ with Kawasaki Racing Team
2009 Participated in Superbike World Championship
In addition to providing commentary for Nippon TV's MotoGP™ races, he also serves as a navigator for BS11's "Adult Bike Time Motolize" and is the representative of apparel brand 56 Design. He also serves as a member of the MFJ Road Race Committee and is actively involved in promoting the fun of motorcycles in various fields.

RACING SCHOOL Motegi Racing School

We invite riders with achievements in the World Championships/All Japan Championships as advisors, and
train practical riding concepts and techniques for driving on the track.

  • Racing School
    The "Motegi Racing School Series," popular for its small group lessons, is a two-step upskilling program ranging from "Racing School Beginner" to "Racing School." It allows a wide range of customers, from circuit debutants to intermediate riders, to enjoy motorcycle sports.

    * The "Motegi Racing School Beginner 01 (South Course only)" and "Motegi Racing School Advance," which were held until 2024, have been discontinued.
    From 2025, the "Motegi Racing School Beginner 02 (South Course / Racing Course)" will be held as "Motegi Racing School Beginner (South Course / Racing Course)."

Motegi Racing School
Beginner

A school for circuit debutants to beginners that combines "riding lessons" and "non-riding lessons."
You will ride on two courses: the fully paved "South Course" and the "Racing Course," which hosts MotoGP™.

  • Motegi Racing School Beginner
  • Motegi Racing School Beginner

Importance of Basics

You can practice various basic movements such as acceleration, sudden braking, and cornering work repeatedly on the fully paved South Course.

Non-riding lessons

There is an ideal form for any sport. We will check the riding form while stopping the bike. From the tips of your feet to your fingertips, your gaze, head position, and muscle usage will be directly communicated by our advisor.

In addition,...

  • At the South Course, we conduct basic riding practice and our advisors will provide advice on each customer's riding.
  • The 4.801m-long Racing Course, where MotoGP™ is held, features a "stop & go" course layout that allows you to learn the basics of riding.
Participation Fee
MCoM・
SMSC Membership
¥20,500
General 30,900 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 Capacity
Travel Time 180 minutes (South Course 120 minutes
Racing Course 30 minutes × 2 sessions)
Non-running lessons
Lectures
120 minutes
Capacity 24 people
Minimum operation 9 people

※If the minimum number of participants is not met, the event may be cancelled.
* Running time may be changed due to weather conditions, red flags, or other circumstances on the day.

WEB Entry

Motegi Racing School

A small-group lesson for beginners to intermediate riders running on the Racing Course that hosts MotoGP™

  • Motegi Racing School
  • Motegi Racing School

This is a small-group school where circuit beginners to intermediate riders train for a full day on the Racing Course. One advisor supports approximately 4 to 5 participants. Lessons in small groups, almost like personal training, are highly praised.

Small group lessons

To ensure minimal speed differences between participants, we will organize small groups of around 5 people per group based on car model, engine displacement, lap times, and experience, allowing for a safer driving experience.

In addition,...

  • First time on the course and feeling anxious? Not sure where the record line is? Don't worry, our advisors will lead the way for customers like you until you get used to the course.
  • There is an ideal form for any sport. We will check the riding form while stopping the bike. From the tips of your feet to your fingertips, your gaze, head position, and muscle usage will be directly communicated by our advisor.
  • Experience an image training lesson on how to drive on the circuit while riding in a passenger car driven by an advisor.
  • You can measure your time by wearing the automatic measurement device transponder. The measurement device will be lent at the reception desk. The measurement results will be uploaded to a dedicated download site for participants.
Eligibility

Best time on the Motegi Racing Course is 2 minutes 15 seconds or more (slower than 2 minutes 15 seconds), and the vehicle has an engine displacement of 150cc or more (*For vehicles 250cc or less, the time must be slower than 2 minutes 25 seconds).
If your time is faster than the standard time, special instructor follow-up advice may not be available.

Participation Fee
MCoM・
SMSC Membership
39,800 yen
General 53,800 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 Capacity
Travel Time 90 minutes (Racing Course 30 minutes
×3 sessions)
Non-running lessons
Lectures
90 minutes (form check,
course drive, etc.)
Capacity 20 people
Minimum operation 9 people

※If the minimum number of participants is not met, the event may be cancelled.
* Running time may be changed due to weather conditions, red flags, or other circumstances on the day.

WEB Entry

Eligibility and Regulations

Eligibility

  • Holders of a small or larger motorcycle license (minors require the consent of their legal guardian.)
  • Please check the details of vehicles and equipment below before applying.
  • The mandatory age for wearing "airbag-type protection" will be expanded from January 1, 2026, and it will be mandatory for those aged 30 and under and those aged 50 and over. Please note that you will not be allowed to run if you do not wear it.

※The following vehicles are not eligible for participation.

  • Vehicles for public roads without license plates. However, vehicles modified for racing based on public road vehicles are excluded.
  • The displacement at the time of manufacturer's shipment is vehicles with a displacement of 150cc or less
  • Temporary number vehicles, scooter type, underbone type, American type, etc., vehicles unsuitable for circuit driving
  • Cannot drive with block tires.

Mobility Resort Motegi Advisor Introduction

Advisor

In the Racing School Series, professional riders who have excelled in the World Championships and have a track record in the All Japan Championships will share practical knowledge and techniques as trainers for safe riding enjoyment.

Norio IOBE

Tokuo IOBE Norio IOBE

Chief Advisor of Mobility Resort Motegi. In the 1980s, he was a privateer who stood on the podium and excelled in the 500cc class in the All Japan Championships. Currently, he serves as the director of his own team, i-factory, and his kind lessons for beginners at the circuit and in road racing are highly praised.

YouTube:
Gohyakubu Tokuo YouTube Channel

Kazuto SAKATA

Sakata Kazuto Kazuto SAKATA

In 1994 and 1998, he won two series titles in the Road Racing World Championship (WGP) GP125cc class. In recent years, he has been working as a TV commentator for the MotoGP™ World Championship and as the principal of the MFJ Road Racing Academy, aiming to develop junior riders who aspire to be world GP riders.

Related:
Kazuto Sakata Official Blog Powered by Ameba (ameblo.jp)

Nobuatsu AOKI

Nobuatsu Aoki Nobuatsu AOKI

Special promotion to international class A at the youngest age in 1989. Won the 1997 Road Race World Championship GP500 Rookie of the Year. Participated in the World Championship from 1997 to 2007. In recent years, served as a development rider for Suzuki's MotoGP™ machine and also participated in the Suzuka 8 Hours.

Related:
https://twitter.com/
Nobuatsu_Aoki

Taro SEKIGUCHI

Taro SEKIGUCHI Taro SEKIGUCHI

Participated in the 2022 MFJ All Japan Road Race Championship JSB1000 class with SANMEI Team TARO PLUSONE.
Raced in the top JSB1000 class of the All Japan Road Race with Team TARO. Started mini-bike racing (under 50cc) in the first year of junior high school. From age 16, began full-scale road racing, competing with various teams while racing in Japan and Europe. In 2003, achieved the remarkable feat of winning all 8 races in the European Championship. Has been participating in the World GP since 1999.

Related:
https://twitter.com/
taro_sekiguchi

Tomoyoshi KOYAMA

Koyama Tomoyoshi Tomoyoshi KOYAMA

Competed in the 2022 MFJ All Japan Road Race Championship ST600 class with JAPAN POST Honda Dream TP.
Started pocket bike racing at age 3, debuted in the All Japan Championship in 1999. Won the GP125 class series title in 2000. From 2005 to 2010, competed full-time in the World Championship 125cc class. In recent years, has been riding 600cc bikes, participating in the ASIA ROAD RACING CHAMPIONSHIP, and won the series title in the All Japan Championship in 2019.

Related:
https://ameblo.jp/
koyamax-71/

Chojun KAMEYA

Kameya Chojun Chojun KAMEYA

Debuted in the 1995 All Japan Championship GP250 race, and has been competing in the JSB1000 class since 2005. After retiring in 2014, he has been active in development as an advisor and accompanying as a SUPER SPORTS advisor for all races in the ASIA ROAD RACING CHAMPIONSHIP.

Related:
https://twitter.com/
chojun_race

Masataka KAMEDA

Kameda Masataka Masataka KAMEDA

After participating in the All Japan Road Race Championship GP125 class, he serves as an instructor for the circuit license acquisition school at Mobility Resort Motegi and also works as a circuit advisor.

Yoshihiro KONNO

Yoshihiro Konno Yoshihiro KONNO

Competed in the 2022 MFJ All Japan Road Race Championship JSB1000 class with Murayama.Honda Dream.RT.
Started pocket bike racing at age 7 and began road racing in 1996. Has competed in the All Japan Championship since 1998 and has been an active rider in the Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race and All Japan Championship since the 2000s. His advice based on race feedback is highly regarded.

Related:
https://twitter.com/
konno_32

Shizuka OKAZAKI

Okazaki Shizuka Shizuka OKAZAKI

Participated in the 2022 MFJ All Japan Road Race Championship J-GP3 class with JAPAN POST Honda Dream TP.
Started pocket bike racing influenced by her younger brother in the 5th grade of elementary school, became a first-generation student of the MFJ Road Race Academy in 2007, and won consecutive series titles in the MFJ Ladies Road Race in 2009 and 2010. From 2010, she fully participated in the All Japan Championship. In 2016, she earned a wildcard entry and competed in the Moto3 class at the MotoGP™ Grand Prix of Japan. It was the first time in 21 years that a female racer participated in a world Grand Prix. Since 2020, she has established her own team, "RT YOLO!", and continues to compete in the All Japan J-GP3 class.

Related:
https://twitter.com/
okazaki_shizuka

Ryuta KOBAYASHI

Kobayashi Ryuta Ryuta KOBAYASHI

2014 All Japan Road Race Championship ST600 Series Champion.

Kota NOZANE

Nozane Kota Kota NOZANE

Won the JSB1000 class championship in 2020, competed in the Superbike World Championship in 2021 and 2022, and participated in the Road Race World Championship Moto2 class in 2023.
From 2024, transferred from Yamaha to Honda and is currently competing in JSB1000.

Ikuhiro ENOKIDO

Enokido Ikuhiro Ikuhiro ENOKIDO

He made his All Japan Road Race debut in 2015 and competed in the ST600 class. In his first year, he ranked 9th, but in his second year in the class, 2016, he staged a dramatic comeback in the Final Round at Suzuka and won his first ST600 championship.

MORE INFO Other Information

  • The "Racing School" is an experience program that counts as riding performance when obtaining the MFJ Road Race domestic license.
  • 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.
    For more details about event cancellations, please Click here for details.