Tokachi International Speedway

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Tokachi International Speedway
The Grand Prix Course layout of the Tokachi International Speedway.
LocationSarabetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
Time zoneJST
Coordinates42°38′N 143°17′E / 42.63°N 143.29°E / 42.63; 143.29
FIA Grade2
Opened1993
Major eventsTokachi 24 Hours (1994-2008)
All Japan Grand Touring Car Championship (2004)
Formula Nippon (1995-1996)
Grand Prix Course
Length5.092 km (3.163 mi)
Turns15
Race lap record1'39.625[1] (Japan Toranosuke Takagi, Reynard 96D, 1996, Formula Nippon)
Clubman Course
Length3.400 km (2.113 mi)
Turns10
Junior Course
Length1.700 km (1.056 mi)
Turns7
Websitetokachi.msf.ne.jp

Tokachi International Speedway (十勝インターナショナルスピードウェイ) is a motor racing circuit in Takikubo, Sarabetsu, Hokkaido, Japan.[2]

The circuit has two main configurations, the Grand Prix Course (グランプリコース), 5.091 km (3.163 mi), and the Clubman Course (クラブマンコース), 3.400 km (2.113 mi).

Events[]

Starting in 1994,[3] there was a 24-hour N1 class race in July each year until 2008. In 2007, a Toyota Supra took the first win for a hybrid vehicle.[4]

In 2004, a regular All Japan Grand Touring Car Championship race was held at the Clubman Course. And also a regular Formula Nippon race in 1995 and 1996 were held at the Grand Prix Course. In 2018 the D1 Grand Prix series held a regular race at the circuit.

The track is also used by the Renault Eurocup, and for karting.

References[]

  1. ^ "十勝スピードウェイ".
  2. ^ "Motor Racing Japan - Tokachi International Speedway". motoracing-japan.com. 1996. Retrieved 2011-06-06.
  3. ^ "Lexus LFA set to tackle Nürburgring 24 Hour race - Drive".
  4. ^ "Hybrid Toyota Supra Wins Tokachi 24-Hour race".

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