September 12, 2026
[Guide] How to Enjoy Your Day?
Not sure how to enjoy the SUZUKA 1000km? No worries! Check in advance and make the most of your viewing experience! This article introduces how to spend the final race day on Sunday, September 13.
9:00 Show Your Ticket at the Main Gate for Admission
The gates open at 8:15 a.m. on Sunday, September 13, but please adjust your entry time according to access conditions and your preferred way of watching. Tickets will be checked at the entrance gates. To ensure smooth admission, please check the entry procedures in advance.
9:15 See the Historic Cars Commemorating the 50th Event
Five legendary cars that have colored the history of the SUZUKA 1000km are on display at GP Square. Enjoy taking commemorative photos with these precious machines!
10:00 See SUZUKA CIRCUIT Related Goods
The OFFICIAL SHOP is open at GP Square! We have spectator goods and SUZUKA 1000km 50th Anniversary logo merchandise available. Please be sure to stop by!
11:00 Have Lunch Before the Final Race Starts
In addition to the restaurants inside the park, shops under the grandstand and some stores in the racing course area will also be open. We offer everything from light snacks to hearty menu options!
* Shops under the grandstand and some stores in the racing course area will be open only on September 12 (Sat) and 13 (Sun) for these two days.
12:00 Start Procedure & 12:50 Final Race Start
For the excitement of the start, we recommend the grandstand seats with a view of the home straight! Don’t miss the machines lined up on the grid before the start and the thrilling atmosphere just before the race begins. Enjoy the powerful start scene as all cars burst forward with the signal. After the race starts, it’s also recommended to move to different locations to watch from various angles!
Click here for the SUZUKA 1000km rules explanation
Click here to see the view from each spectator seat
15:00 Enjoy the Park or Pool
Take a break from watching the race and refresh yourself with attractions or the pool! You can enjoy the attractions while still in your swimsuit after swimming. Among them, we especially recommend the bike-shaped coaster "GP Racers," which offers an authentic riding experience.
17:00 Light Stick Rental
From 17:00, light sticks will be distributed at the Grandstand entrance. Let’s all cheer on the night race together!
Gather at the Grandstand at the checkered flag!
19:15 Checkered Flag
End this special day with fireworks lighting up the night sky, keeping the excitement of the race alive!
Exit
Congestion is expected during the departure times, so please check in advance the best way for you to get home. Please note that the last temporary Mie Kotsu bus on Sunday, September 13, departs from the bus stop in front of the Main Gate at 20:30. Please be careful not to miss it.
