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How to Enjoy the SUPER GT Motegi Race
Comprehensive Guide

SUPER GT is Japan's premier racing series where top drivers handle racing cars developed based on production vehicles from domestic and international automakers. In 2026, the Motegi race will feature two races over the weekend—witness the moment the champion is decided! Check out information to enjoy the Motegi race even more!

EVENT

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SUPER GT Grand Finale Ceremony
  • 8th

Please be sure to join the ceremony where all GT500 and GT300 teams will appear on stage.

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Saturday Night Grand Final Eve Festival
  • 7th

This year, the Grand Final Eve Festival will be held on the course after the Saturday final!
Enjoy the eve festival while eating from the kitchen cars appearing on the home straight!

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2026 Season Champion Prediction with GT500 Card Giveaway
  • 7th
  • 8th

Post your predictions for the 2026 series champions of GT500 and GT300 on X, and receive a GT500 card of the team you posted about!

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DRIVER

* Rankings as of the end of Rd.7

No.36
Team Ranking: 1st place
TGR TEAM au TOM’S
  • Sho Tsuboi
  • Kenta Yamashita

They won the season opener at Okayama and Round 2 at Fuji back-to-back, then added more points with an eighth-place finish at Round 7 at Autopolis. Can the three-time defending champions show their strength once again at Motegi, where they secured both a victory and their third consecutive title last year?

Machine
au TOM'S GR Supra
(TOYOTA GR Supra GT500)
No.100
Team Ranking: 2nd
STANLEY TEAM KUNIMITSU
  • Naoki Yamamoto
  • Masayuki Makino

The team claimed its first win of the season at Round 4 at Fuji and its second at Round 7 at Autopolis. At Motegi, where Naoki Yamamoto and Masayuki Makino won in 2022, they aim to reach the top again with the PRELUDE-GT.

Machine
STANLEY HRC PRELUDE-GT
(Honda HRC PRELUDE-GT)
No.17
Team Ranking: 3rd
Astemo REAL RACING
  • Kota Tsukagoshi
  • Yuto Nomura

Kota Tsukagoshi and Yuto Nomura showed the strength of their partnership with their first win of the season at Round 6 at SUGO. At Round 7 at Autopolis, they fought for the lead from the early stages but stopped just before the finish. Can they turn their speed into a victory at Motegi?

Machine
Astemo HRC PRELUDE-GT
(Honda HRC PRELUDE-GT)
No.38
Team Ranking: 4th
TGR TEAM KeePer CERUMO
  • Oyu Toshiki
  • Raito Kobayashi

A second-place podium finish at the season opener in Okayama and another second place in Round 7 at Autopolis show that the team has repeatedly turned its pace into results. Can Oyu Toshiki and Raito Kobayashi make the most of both opportunities at Motegi, where two races will be held?

Machine
KeePer CERUMO GR Supra
(TOYOTA GR Supra GT500)
No.39
Team Ranking: 5th
TGR TEAM SARD
  • Yuki Sekiguchi
  • Sacha
    Fenestraz

After finishing second at Round 6 at SUGO, they added more points with a seventh-place finish at Round 7 at Autopolis. Can Yuki Sekiguchi and Sacha Fenestraz claim a season-ending victory at Motegi, where acceleration and braking are key?

Machine
DENSO KOBELCO SARD GR Supra
(TOYOTA GR Supra GT500)
No.23
Team Ranking: 6th
NISMO
  • Katsumasa Chiyo
  • Akihoshi Meisei

Following a third-place podium finish at Round 2 at Fuji, the team took another third place at Round 7 at Autopolis. A late-season surge made its presence felt. Can the MOTUL Niterra Z carry that momentum to victory at Motegi?

Machine
MOTUL Niterra Z
(Nissan Z NISMO GT500)
LAST RUN!
No.30
apr
Manabu Orido

Since joining JGTC/SUPER GT in 1996, he has enjoyed a long career that includes two GT300 class series championships. He has announced that this season will be his last as a SUPER GT driver. He now prepares for his final race at Motegi, where he charged from the back of the grid to claim a come-from-behind GT300 class victory in 2008.

Machine
apr GR86 GT
(TOYOTA GR86)
LAST RUN!
No.22
R'Qs MOTOR SPORTS
Masaki Jounai

Since joining JGTC/SUPER GT in 1997, he has enjoyed a long career that includes two GT300 class victories. He has continued to compete as a driver for R'Qs MOTOR SPORTS since 2010, but has announced that Round 3 of this event on November 7 will be his final SUPER GT race. He now prepares to take on his last GT300 race at Motegi, in the class to which he has devoted his passion for many years.

Machine
R'Qs AMG GT3
(Mercedes AMG GT3)
LAST RUN!
No.96
K-tunes Racing
Mamoru Nitta

Competing in JGTC/SUPER GT since 1994, he has won three GT300 series championships and a class-record 23 races. At this season’s Round 7 at Autopolis, he became the oldest race winner in JGTC/SUPER GT history. He has announced that this season will mark the end of his career as a SUPER GT driver. The veteran who has helped shape GT300 history will take on his final race at Motegi.

Machine
K-tunes RC F GT3
(LEXUS RC F GT3)

CAMP&STAY

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Parking guide for overnight stays in cars or tents

Enjoy watching races and activities while staying at Mobility Resort Motegi!

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Victory Corner Deck

You can watch from your own section or a dedicated lawn area, and stay overnight with your own tent!

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T5 (Turn Five) Deck

High convenience with a dedicated parking lot allowing direct vehicle access and support for large tent setups. Enjoy comfortable viewing in the open environment of the exclusive lawn area, and don’t miss the race developments on the large screen right in front of you.

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Hello Woods
Premium Camp

A conveniently located campsite with showers, just a five-minute walk from the home straight grandstand! Guests can also join the exclusive “Course Inspection Bus Tour” on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Haga Onsen Roman no Yu to Extend Hours on November 7 (Sat)

Enjoy a relaxing soak with views of the Nikko mountain range at Haga Onsen Roman no Yu. On November 7 (Sat), it will stay open until 9:30 p.m. instead of its usual 9:00 p.m.

SCHEDULE

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November 6 (Fri) Exclusive Practice / Official Qualifying ▼
  • November 6 (Fri)
  • 7:30 a.m.
    North Gate / South Gate Open
  • 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
    FIA-F4 Exclusive Practice (Champion Class)
  • 8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
    FIA-F4 Exclusive Practice (Independent Class)
  • 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    SUPER GT Exclusive Practice
    GT300/GT500 (9:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.)
    Full Course Yellow Test (10:25 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.)
    GT300 (10:40 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.)
    GT500 (10:50 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.)
  • 1:00 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.
    FIA-F4 Official Qualifying (Champion Class)
  • 1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.
    FIA-F4 Official Qualifying (Independent Class)

* Admission is free for those with advance spectator tickets!

Learn more

* From 6:00 p.m. on November 6 (Fri), parking and overnight stays are permitted in both designated and general parking areas. (A SUPER GT Rd. 8 on-site parking ticket and spectator ticket are required.)
* Please leave the venue once after it closes at 4:30 p.m. on November 6 (Fri).

Staying on Site

  • November 7 (Sat)
  • November 8 (Sun)
  • 7:30 a.m.
    Spectator Gate Open
  • 8:15 a.m. –
    FIA-F4 Final Race (Champion Class) (13 Laps or 30 Minutes)
    * Race start procedure from 8:00 a.m.
    * The race ends once the time exceeds 30 minutes.
  • 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
    SUPER GT Official Qualifying
    GT300 9:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m.
    GT500 9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
  • 10:15~
    FIA-F4 Final Race (Independent Class) (13 Laps or 30 Minutes)
    * Start procedure from 10:00 a.m.
    * The race ends once the time exceeds 30 minutes.
  • 11:10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Pit Walk
  • 12:10 p.m. – 12:20 p.m.
    All-Driver Appearance (Video)
  • 12:30 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.
    SUPER GT Warm-up Session
  • 14:00~
    SUPER GT Rd.3 Final Race
    * Start procedure from 12:50 p.m.
  • After the final race
    Award Ceremony
  • 4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.
    Full Course Walk & Parc Fermé Walk
  • 17:00~
    Grand Final Eve Festival
    ※Please leave the home straight by 7:00 p.m.
  • 7:30 a.m.
    Spectator Gate Open
  • 8:45 a.m. –
    FIA-F4 Final Race (Champion Class) (13 Laps or 30 Minutes)
    * Start procedure from 8:30 a.m.
    * The race ends once the time exceeds 30 minutes.
  • 9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
    SUPER GT Official Qualifying
    GT300 9:45 a.m. – 10:05 a.m.
    GT500 10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
  • 11:10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Pit Walk
  • 12:10 p.m. – 12:25 p.m.
  • 12:30 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.
    SUPER GT Warm-up Session
  • 14:00~
    SUPER GT Rd.8 Final Race
    * Start procedure from 12:50 p.m.
  • After the final race
    Awards Ceremony & Grand Finale
  • Parc Fermé Walk / West Course Walk

* Please take down your tent in the camping area by 6:00 a.m. on November 8 (Sun).
* You may stay on site until 8:00 a.m. on November 9 (Mon).
If you remain on site after 8:00 a.m. on November 9 (Mon), an additional parking fee will apply.

Staying on Site

* Subject to change without notice

■Entry after 6:00 p.m. on November 8 (Sun)
・Re-entry is permitted through the North and South Gates only until 10:00 p.m.
・You may stay on site
* Race tickets for everyone in your group and a parking ticket must be presented
 Off-site parking tickets may also be used after 6:00 p.m.

Advance race ticket holders also get free admission to the tire test on November 9 (Mon)!

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Event Overview

Event Name
2026 AUTOBACS SUPER GT Round8 MOTEGI GT 250km Race GRAND FINAL
Held on the same day
2026 AUTOBACS SUPER GT Round3 MOTEGI GT 250km Race
2026 AUTOBACS SUPER GT Round8 MOTEGI GT 250km Race GRAND FINAL
2026 FIA-F4 Championship Rounds 13 & 14
Date of Event
November 6, 2026 (Fri): Practice
November 7, 2026 (Sat): Round 3
November 8, 2026 (Sun): Round 8
Organizer
GT Association Inc. / M.O. Sports Club (M.O.S.C.) / Honda Mobilityland Corporation
Certified
Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) / Japan Automobile Federation (JAF)
Certified
GT Association Inc.
Sponsorship
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry / Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Liberal Democratic Party Motorsports Promotion Parliamentary Federation / Motegi Town