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- December 28, 2017
2018 Motorsports Fan Appreciation Day
SUPER FORMULA Opening Lap to Be Held (PDF, 249 KB) - December 27, 2017
2018 Motorsports Fan Appreciation Day
[Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix: Information on Events Commemorating the 30th Suzuka Hosting] Jean and Giuliano Alesi to Attend (PDF, 282 KB) - December 22, 2017
2018 Motorsports Fan Appreciation Day
Kazuyoshi Hoshino and Satoru Nakajima: Final Showdown Confirmed (PDF, 262 KB) - December 16, 2017
2018 Motorsports Fan Appreciation Day
Various tickets, including for a new area with great views and more, go on sale January 7 (Sun.) (PDF, 475 KB)*Revised edition - November 30, 2017
Spring 2018: New Attraction and Event Information, Part 1
The whole family battles it out at Suzuka! ~DUEL & Buzzing Fair~ to be held (PDF, 1,307 KB) - November 20, 2017
2017 Suzuka Circuit Racing School Formula (SRS-Formula)
Teppei Natori (17) awarded a scholarship (PDF, 235 KB) - November 18, 2017
2018 Motorsports Fan Appreciation Day
Event Date Set and Official Website Launched (PDF, 344 KB) - November 11, 2017
RICHARD MILLE SUZUKA Sound of ENGINE 2017
Held the children's event "Grid Kids" (PDF, 311 KB) - November 11, 2017
RICHARD MILLE SUZUKA Sound of ENGINE 2017
Japanese-built F1 machine “Kojima KE007” to appear (PDF, 303 KB) - November 10, 2017
RICHARD MILLE SUZUKA Sound of ENGINE 2017
Legendary F1 machine—another March 761 confirmed to participate (PDF, 274 KB) - November 9, 2017
RICHARD MILLE SUZUKA Sound of ENGINE 2017
Pagani Zonda Revolution and McLaren P1 LM make an appearance
McLaren P1 LM makes its Suzuka Circuit debut (PDF, 267 KB) - November 9, 2017
2017 Suzuka Circuit Racing School Formula (SRS-Formula)
Scholarship selection event to be held on November 15 (Wed.) (PDF, 323 KB) - November 8, 2017
RICHARD MILLE SUZUKA Sound of ENGINE 2017
Participating vehicles for “MOTORCYCLE HERITAGE” announced (PDF, 417 KB) - November 7, 2017
RICHARD MILLE SUZUKA Sound of ENGINE 2017
Vehicles participating in “TIME TRAVEL Parking” announced (PDF, 508 KB) - November 6, 2017
RICHARD MILLE SUZUKA Sound of ENGINE 2017
Supercar exhibition event “SUPER CAR COLLECTION” to be held (PDF, 454 KB) - November 1, 2017
Official decision on the course to be used for the “2017 MFJ All Japan Road Race Championship Series Final Round, the 49th MFJ Grand Prix Superbike Race in Suzuka”
(PDF, 169 KB) - October 27, 2017
“Bike Nori Bento,” which sold out on the same day at the Suzuka 8 Hours
Available in limited quantities at the All Japan Road Race final, the MFJ Grand Prix (PDF, 231 KB) - October 25, 2017
Status of the Suzuka Circuit International Racing Course following the impact of Typhoon No. 21 (PDF, 180 KB) - October 21, 2017
2017 All-Japan Super Formula Championship, Final Round: The 16th JAF Suzuka Grand Prix
Notice of cancellation of the final race (PDF, 188 KB) - October 13, 2017
Suzuka Circuit Winter Illumination Information: KOCHIRA Racing Illumination (PDF, 352 KB) - October 8, 2017
Regarding the conclusion of a friendship agreement with Spa-Francorchamps (PDF, 286 KB) - October 2, 2017
RICHARD MILLE SUZUKA Sound of ENGINE 2017, November 18 (Sat.) and 19 (Sun.)
21 Formula 1 cars, 13 Group C cars, and other historic legendary machines confirmed (PDF, 1,048 KB) - September 22, 2017
2017 FIA Formula One World Championship Round 16 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix
Takuma Sato's Honda RA300 demonstration run and F1 driver appearance schedule confirmed (PDF, 2,617 KB) - September 21, 2017
2017 FIA Formula One World Championship Round 16 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix
Fan meeting with F1 champions Damon Hill and Jenson Button confirmed (PDF, 278 KB) - September 20, 2017
2017 FIA Formula One World Championship, Round 16: Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix
Pre-race ceremony: Ken Yokoyama to sing the national anthem; Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J aircraft flight demonstration confirmed (PDF, 304 KB) - September 15, 2017
2017 FIA Formula One World Championship Round 16 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix
1996 F1 Champion Damon Hill to Attend (PDF, 517 KB) - September 1, 2017
Information on Winter Events 2017: KOCHIRA's Sparkling Winter (PDF, 1,592 KB) - August 25, 2017
Suzuka 10-Hour Endurance Race Tire Supplier Decided (PDF, 249 KB) - August 16, 2017
2017 AUTOBACS SUPER GT Round 6, the 46th International SUZUKA 1000km "SUZUKA 1000km THE FINAL"
Kazuki Nakajima and Kamui Kobayashi to appear at the eve festival, and Group C car demonstration runs by Kazuyoshi Hoshino and Masataka Sekiya confirmed (PDF, 300 KB) - August 10, 2017
RICHARD MILLE SUZUKA Sound of ENGINE 2017
Masters Historic Formula 1 participating vehicles confirmed (PDF, 1,175 KB) - July 28, 2017
2017 AUTOBACS SUPER GT Round6 46th International SUZUKA 1000km "SUZUKA 1000km THE FINAL"
Jenson Button appearance event announced! (PDF, 335 KB) - July 28, 2017
Final round of the 2016–2017 FIM Endurance World Championship Series: the 40th Anniversary "Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Road Race
Visit by Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de L‘ouest (PDF, 224 KB) - July 26, 2017
Suzuka Circuit Hotel and Family Camp: Fall-Limited Halloween Accommodation and Event Information (PDF, 328 KB) - July 22, 2017
Final Round of the 2016-2017 FIM Endurance World Championship Series, the 40th Anniversary Event of the "Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Road Race
Announcement of the fourth lineup of artists and the schedule for the music event "8 Fes" (PDF, 400 KB) - July 21, 2017
Suzuka 8 Hours 40th Anniversary Event Opening Ceremony Details Announced (PDF, 315 KB) - July 14, 2017
Suzuka 8 Hours Original Package Karaage-kun Goes on Sale Starting July 18 (Tue.) (PDF, 307 KB) - July 14, 2017
New school group program aligned with the new curriculum guidelines jointly developed with Mie University (PDF, 395 KB) - July 13, 2017
Notice of the 2017 SRS-Formula (Suzuka Circuit Racing School Formula) Advance Graduation Ceremony
SRS-Formula Advance Graduation Ceremony to Be Held on July 19 (Wed.) (PDF, 380 KB) - July 13, 2017
2017 All-Japan Super Formula Championship Final Round, 16th JAF Suzuka Grand Prix
Notice of event to be held October 21 (Sat.) and 22 (Sun.) (PDF, 1,126 KB) - July 11, 2017
2017 AUTOBACS SUPER GT Round 6, the 46th International SUZUKA 1000 km "SUZUKA 1000 km THE FINAL"
Latest event information: pre-event festival and exhibition plans announced (PDF, 340 KB) - July 11, 2017
Final Round of the 2016-2017 FIM Endurance World Championship Series, the 40th Anniversary of the "Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Road Race
Moriwaki and Harley-Davidson® Suzuka 8 Hours machines also on display: Additional exhibition vehicles announced for the "Suzuka 8 Hours History 'Mega' Museum" (PDF, 309 KB) - July 10, 2017
Tadahiko Taira to appear at the 40th Anniversary "Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours (PDF, 244 KB) - July 7, 2017
RICHARD MILLE SUZUKA Sound of ENGINE 2017, November 18 (Sat.)–19 (Sun.)
TIME TRAVEL Parking to be held at GP Square. Now accepting participants. (PDF, 305 KB) - July 6, 2017
Final Round of the 2017 MFJ All Japan Road Race Championship Series
49th MFJ Grand Prix Superbike Race in Suzuka
Information on the event to be held November 4 (Sat.) and 5 (Sun.) (PDF, 1,060 KB) - July 6, 2017
2017 FIA Formula One World Championship, Round 16, Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix
West Area tickets and Friday tickets go on sale from July 9 (Sun.) (PDF, 305 KB) - July 5, 2017
Official Facebook 100,000 Likes Thank-You Campaign
One winner will receive a one-of-a-kind "Coca-Cola Zero" bottle panel (PDF, 276 KB) - June 26, 2017
The world's first rider-controlled racing coaster, "DUEL GP," coming in March 2018 (PDF, 290 KB) - June 26, 2017
~A cheering style unique to the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix~
Event details announced for the “Formula 1 Japanese GP Cheering Goods Craft Championship” (PDF, 218 KB) - June 23, 2017
2016–2017 FIM Endurance World Championship Series Final Round, the 40th Anniversary "Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Road Race
Venue-exclusive gas tank-shaped lunch box, "Bike Bento," on sale (PDF, 645 KB) - June 22, 2017
Information on Fall 2017 Events
Make your Halloween debut with Putti Hatch at Suzuka Circuit this fall!! (PDF, 657 KB) - June 21, 2017
Final round of the 2016–2017 FIM Endurance World Championship Series: 40th Anniversary "Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Road Race
Win a case of "Coca-Cola" every day! Information on the 8-hour limited-time campaign (PDF, 206 KB) - June 19, 2017
Limited sales of the "Sports Driving Annual Passport Plus" begin (PDF, 212 KB) - June 16, 2017
2017 AUTOBACS SUPER GT Round 6, the 46th International SUZUKA 1000km "SUZUKA 1000km THE FINAL"
Jenson Button and Kamui Kobayashi confirmed to participate in the official SUPER GT test on June 30 (Fri.) and July 1 (Sat.) (PDF, 231 KB) - June 15, 2017
Thailand's female idol group "BNK48" to appear at the "Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Road Race (PDF, 433 KB) - June 13, 2017
2017 FIA Formula One World Championship, Round 16, Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix
Indy 500 winner Takuma Sato confirmed to attend the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix (PDF, 392 KB) - June 12, 2017
Final Round of the 2016-2017 FIM Endurance World Championship Series, the 40th Anniversary "Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Road Race
Announcement of the third group of artists to perform at the music event "8 Fes" and their respective performance dates (PDF, 772 KB) - June 12, 2017
Information on the price and sales locations for the "Coca-Cola" Slim Bottle, Suzuka 8 Hours original design (PDF, 274 KB) - June 8, 2017
Information on the public test for the 40th Anniversary Event of the "Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Road Race (PDF, 270 KB) - June 5, 2017
"Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Road Race 40th Anniversary Commemorative Helmet to Go on Sale!
~Suzuka Circuit and Arai collaborate to sell a limited edition of 8~ (PDF, 318 KB) - June 2, 2017
2017 AUTOBACS SUPER GT Round6, the 46th International SUZUKA 1000km "SUZUKA 1000km THE FINAL"
Former F1 champion Jenson Button confirmed to compete
Also to participate in tire manufacturer testing on June 6 (Tue.) and 7 (Wed.) (PDF, 267 KB) - May 30, 2017
Final Round of the 2016–2017 FIM Endurance World Championship Series: the 40th Anniversary Event of the "Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Road Race
Kenny Roberts to ride at Suzuka for the first time in 32 years on his 1985 FZR750
Yoshimura's legendary machine to be featured at the "8 Hours History 'Mega' Museum" (PDF, 555 KB) - May 23, 2017
Regarding the passing of Nicky Hayden (PDF, 186 KB) - May 19, 2017
Exciting new information for summer! 2017 summer vacation information, Part 2! (PDF, 1,679 KB) - May 19, 2017
2017 FIA Formula One World Championship Round 16 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix
A series of F1 Week events, including the "Williams F1 40th Anniversary Exhibition," have been confirmed! (PDF, 1,542 KB) - May 12, 2017
Final Round of the 2016-2017 FIM Endurance World Championship Series: 40th Anniversary "Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Road Race
Second lineup of artists announced for the "8 Fes" music event and information on the "BASE 8 Hours" event area (PDF, 928 KB) - May 10, 2017
2017 Asia Road Racing Championship Series Round 3: Event information for June 2 (Fri.)–4 (Sun.) (PDF, 538 KB) - May 10, 2017
Final Round of the 2016–2017 FIM Endurance World Championship Series: 40th Anniversary "Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Road Race
Information on manufacturer and team support seating (PDF, 352 KB)*Corrected version - April 26, 2017
2016–2017 FIM Endurance World Championship Series Final Round "Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Road Race 40th Anniversary Event
Advance admission tickets to be sold in advance at BIKE! BIKE! BIKE! 2017 on April 29 (Sat., holiday) (PDF, 216 KB) - April 24, 2017
SUZUKA Race of Asia 2017: Event information for June 24 (Sat.) and 25 (Sun.) (PDF, 843 KB) - April 24, 2017
Suzuka Circuit Golden Week Event Information
Lunar exploration rover "SORATO" to be exhibited at "Working Vehicles Gathering!!" (PDF, 339 KB) - April 21, 2017
2016-2017 FIM Endurance World Championship Series Final Round "Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Road Race 40th Anniversary Event
First lineup of artists announced for the music event "8 Fes" (PDF, 454 KB) - April 20, 2017
RICHARD MILLE SUZUKA Sound of ENGINE 2017, November 18 (Sat.) and 19 (Sun.)
Announcement of title sponsor and new event (PDF, 638 KB) - April 19, 2017
2017 AUTOBACS SUPER GT Round 6: 46th International SUZUKA 1000km
"SUZUKA 1000km THE FINAL" to be held August 26 (Sat.) and 27 (Sun.) (PDF, 915 KB) - April 18, 2017
Final Round of the 2016–2017 FIM Endurance World Championship Series: the 40th Anniversary "Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Road Race
Graeme Crosby, one half of the winning pair in the 3rd Suzuka 8 Hours, to appear (PDF, 242 KB) - April 15, 2017
Regarding the joint press conference for the Le Mans 24 Hours Road Race and the Suzuka 8 Hours Road Race (PDF, 382 KB) - April 14, 2017
Final round of the 2016-2017 FIM Endurance World Championship Series, the 40th Anniversary "Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Road Race
Calling for views of the Suzuka 8 Hours that you want first-time spectators to see! Announcement of the launch of the #SpectacularViewsOfThe8Hours campaign (PDF, 262 KB) - April 11, 2017
Energy car event in which cars race around the circuit powered by 40 rechargeable AA batteries
Information on the 2017 Ene-1GP SUZUKA (PDF, 513 KB) - April 5, 2017
Limited sales of the "Coca-Cola" Slim Bottle Suzuka 8 Hours original design begin June 19 (Mon.) (PDF, 242 KB) - March 31, 2017
Launch of "Efu-Suku!," a web video program to build excitement for the FIA Formula One World Championship (PDF, 278 KB) - March 31, 2017
BIKE! BIKE! BIKE! 2017: Information on the International Racing Course full-course test ride event (PDF, 250 KB) - March 28, 2017
Exciting new information for summer unveiled: 2017 summer vacation information, Part 1! (PDF, 1,481 KB) - March 24, 2017
2016–2017 FIM Endurance World Championship Series Final Round: 40th Anniversary "Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Road Race
Event and program overview (PDF, 7,237 KB) - March 21, 2017
New "Team SRS-Moto" launched; to compete in the 2017 MFJ All Japan Road Race Championship series (PDF, 451 KB) - March 17, 2017
2017 NGK Spark Plugs Suzuka 2&4 Race
Information on the special display of F1, MotoGP™, and Suzuka 8 Hours machines (PDF, 303 KB) - March 13, 2017
Super Taikyu Series 2017 Round 3: "SUZUKA ‘S-Tai’ Survival"
Information on the event to be held June 10 (Sat.) and 11 (Sun.) (PDF, 1,105 KB) - March 10, 2017
39th Class of Suzuka Circuit Queens
Debut at the 2017 NGK Spark Plugs Suzuka 2&4 Race (PDF, 264 KB) - March 4, 2017
Regarding the hosting of a new race event at Suzuka in 2018 (PDF, 286 KB) - March 3, 2017
Final Round of the 2016–2017 FIM Endurance World Championship: the 40th Anniversary "Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Road Race
Experience the “Coca-Cola” Suzuka 8 Hours at the Motopia amusement park!
Information on the Suzuka 8 Hours History Panel / 40th Anniversary “8 Hours ZONE” (PDF, 538 KB) - February 27, 2017
2017 Motorsports Fan Appreciation Day
~Giuliano Alesi’s First Drive of a Ferrari F1 Car~
Ferrari F1 car demonstration runs by Jean and Giuliano Alesi, and an F1 talk show featuring Mika Häkkinen, confirmed (PDF, 1,897 KB) - February 23, 2017
2017 Motorsports Fan Appreciation Day
Limited-edition shopping bags distributed at Lawson convenience stores (PDF, 276 KB) - February 23, 2017
A world first for a ride-type attraction!
Permanent installation of the "PaN" camera-sharing service at the new "Bunbunbachi" attraction (PDF, 423 KB) - February 22, 2017
2017 Motorsports Fan Appreciation Day
“A dream spanning more than half a century comes true”: Kazuyoshi Hoshino races around Suzuka in his beloved Honda RC. (PDF, 286 KB) - February 21, 2017
Final Round of the 2016-2017 FIM Endurance World Championship: the 40th Anniversary "Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Road Race
40th Anniversary merchandise available for advance sale at the 2017 Motorsports Fan Appreciation Day (PDF, 588 KB) - February 20, 2017
BIKE! BIKE! BIKE! 2017: Tomomitsu Yamaguchi, known as “Gussan,” to attend (PDF, 220 KB) - February 17, 2017
2017 Motorsports Fan Appreciation Day
Tohru Ukawa to appear at an event at Suzuka Circuit for the first time in 10 years; two-wheel riding event to be held (PDF, 545 KB) - February 15, 2017
2017 Motorsports Fan Appreciation Day: Mika Häkkinen to attend (PDF, 228 KB) - February 13, 2017
Yuki Kunii, first-year SRS-Moto scholarship recipient
Competes in the FIM CEV Repsol Moto3™ Junior World Championship (PDF, 387 KB) - February 10, 2017
2017 Motorsports Fan Appreciation Day
"Kazuki vs. Kamui: A Showdown Between Top SF Drivers Who Know the Pinnacle of the World" and "ARTA GT Machine Display & Ride Experience"
Event Information (PDF, 270 KB) - February 6, 2017
2017 Motorsports Fan Appreciation Day
Demonstration run of the new SUPER GT GT500-class vehicle confirmed (PDF, 243 KB) - January 24, 2017
2017 Motorsports Fan Appreciation Day
"SUPER FORMULA Opening Lap" to Be Held (PDF, 253 KB) - January 24, 2017
2017 Motorsports Fan Appreciation Day
The Alesi father-son showdown returns! A Ferrari 458 Challenge showdown confirmed! (PDF, 331 KB) - January 20, 2017
2017 Motorsports Fan Appreciation Day
Five past Suzuka 8 Hours-winning vehicles to take to the track; Aguri Suzuki vs. Keiichi Tsuchiya in a forbidden GT300 battle
Some of the SUPER GT GT300-class vehicles scheduled to run have been decided (PDF, 510 KB) - January 20, 2017
2017 Motorsports Fan Appreciation Day
Regarding the cancellation of Felipe Massa's appearance (PDF, 152 KB) - January 20, 2017
Announcement of the motorsports honors recipients (PDF, 610 KB) - January 19, 2017
2017 FIA Formula One World Championship, Round 16, Japanese Grand Prix: "Event Overview" (PDF, 1,753 KB) - January 18, 2017
"Chirara's Hello Garden: Bumblebee Fair" to Be Held from March 4 (Sat.) to May 31 (Wed.), 2017 (PDF, 1,331 KB) - January 17, 2017
Limited quantities of annual seats for VIP Suite Premium, the Hospitality Lounge, and the Family Lounge
and season seats for V2 Seats and the Panorama Room go on sale February 19 (Sun.) (PDF, 396 KB) - January 14, 2017
2017 Motorsports Fan Appreciation Day
The Alesi father-and-son duo to attend for the third consecutive year, and Honda F1 display and ride experience event confirmed (PDF, 325 KB) - January 13, 2017
Event Overview and Ticket Sales Information for the 2017 NGK Spark Plugs Suzuka 2&4 Race, to Be Held April 22 (Sat.) and 23 (Sun.), 2017
(PDF, 878 KB) - January 10, 2017
Campaign Commemorating the Opening of the New “Chirara's Hello Garden”
Free Admission to Putchi Hatch for the Spring Event “Chirara's Hello Garden: Bumblebee Fair” (PDF, 243 KB) - January 6, 2017
Cruise Suzuka Circuit on Your Own Motorcycle
BIKE! BIKE! BIKE! 2017 to Be Held on April 29, 2017 (Sat., Holiday) (PDF, 436 KB)
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