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Challenge Club
Grand Prix

Challenge Club Grand Prix
Challenge Club Grand Prix

25th Suzuka Challenge Club Grand Prix Held!

The Challenge Club Grand Prix is an opportunity to fully showcase the techniques honed in the Challenge Club!
Every year, many drivers gather to participate in time attack competitions aiming for their personal best, as well as events such as driving technique workshops led by special guests.

Event Overview

Event Date January 6, 2024 (Sat) *Rain or shine
Venue Suzuka Circuit Racing Course (5,807m)

For detailed information for participants, please check here (information download page).

Special Guest

This year's guest drivers have been decided: Mr. Jitsukawa Matsuda and Mr. Hironobu Yasuda!!

Matsuda Tsugumi

Matsuda Tsugio

Hironobu Yasuda

Hironobu Yasuda

[Content]
  • Driving Technique Seminar
    Guest drivers will explain the key points for mastering SUZUKA CIRCUIT.
  • Ride Along
    Recruitment will be held during the briefing with a rock-paper-scissors tournament
    *Content is subject to change.

Time Attack Competition

Course in Use
Racing Course (5,807m)
Participation Fee
SMSC (Full Course Member) 33,000yen (tax included)

Free admission for members and their companions (Companions: up to the vehicle's capacity, Vehicles: up to 1 additional vehicle for participating vehicles)
Participants will receive free drinks at SUZUKA-ZE (during business hours from 10:00 to 13:30)
Companions wishing to have free drinks can do so with a prior application for 2,200yen (tax included)
[Free Drink Menu] *Subject to change
・Coffee (Hot/Iced)
・Tea (Hot/Iced)
・Oolong Tea
・Apple Juice
・Corn Soup

Eligibility
Holders of a valid "SMSC Challenge Club" or "SMSC 4 wheels" license on the day of the event
Vehicle Regulations

Only vehicles that comply with the Challenge Club vehicle regulations are allowed.
For more details, please refer to the Challenge Club Vehicle Regulations (PDF: 885KB).

Recruitment Period
From November 25, 2023 (Sat) 12:00 to December 16, 2023 (Sat) 23:59 *Registration will close once the number of participants reaches the limit.
*If a cancellation occurs during the application period, a mass email will be sent to everyone who has set up cancellation notifications.
Number of Vehicles Required
150 cars
*Please note that each application is limited to one car per person.
Driving Content

Driving time: 25 minutes for one session, 20 minutes for another session, totaling 45 minutes

  • Lead lap 1 + Time Attack (Measurement) 25 minutes
  • Time Attack (Measurement) 20 minutes
  • Time trials for the top 2 cars in each class (one car at a time)
    (Course entry → Attack lap → Pit in at the East shortcut)

After each class runs twice, the top two vehicles will determine the winner of each class in the final running session.

Award Ceremony
1st place in each class
Special prize for overall ranking every 10th place
Scheduled Class Division

■Class 1

ManufacturerVehicle Type
Honda CR-X, CR-Z, FIT
TOYOTA Vitz
NISSAN NOTE, MARCH
MAZDA Demio, MAZDA2
MITSUBISHI Colt
SUZUKI SWIFT
Alfa Romeo Julietta
FIAT ABARTH500
MINI cooperS
BMW MINI Cooper S
Abarth Abarth 595

■Class 2

ManufacturerVehicle Type
Honda Integra, Civic (up to EU), Accord, Integra Type R (DC2)
TOYOTA 86, MR-2, MR-S, Corolla Levin
MAZDA Roadster
Mercedes-Benz SLK200, SLK230
RENAULT Lutecia, Clio 3 RS

■Class 3

ManufacturerVehicle Type
Honda S2000, Civic (EP to FN2), Integra Type R (DC5), Accord Euro R
TOYOTA 86
NISSAN Skyline (up to R31)
MAZDA RX-8
SUBARU Legacy B4, BRZ
Alfa Romeo GTV
Lotus Elise
AUDI TT, AZ

■Class 4

ManufacturerVehicle Type
Honda NSX, Civic (FK2 and later)
TOYOTA Celica, Chaser
NISSAN Silvia (S13 and later), Fairlady Z
MAZDA RX-7
SUBARU Impreza WRX, WRX
MITSUBISHI Lancer Evolution
Lotus Exige (Series 2)
BMW M3
LEXUS RC-F
Porsche 911 (NA)

■Class 5

ManufacturerVehicle Type
TOYOTA Supra
NISSAN Skyline (R32 and later), GTR
CHEVROLET Corvette C7
Ferrari F430
Lamborghini Gallardo
Mercedes-Benz SLR, AMG, GTR
Porsche 911 Turbo
Lotus Exige (Series 3)
  • * Adding a supercharger or similar may result in a one-class increase.
  • * S tires may result in a one-class upgrade.
  • *The vehicles above are just examples. Other vehicles will be classified into appropriate classes by the office.
  • * Please note that class classifications may change or be consolidated depending on the number of applications and the situation.
Application Method

[Applications only from the Membership System (Shikumi Net)]
25th Challenge Club Grand Prix - Capacity of 150 vehicles
* Registration will close once the first 150 vehicles are reached.
Each application is limited to one person per vehicle.
*If a cancellation occurs during the application period, a mass email will be sent to everyone who has set up cancellation notifications.

To apply for participation, click here
(November 25, 2023 (Sat) 12:00 - December 16, 2023 (Sat) 23:59)
Apply for companion free drink here
(November 25, 2023 (Sat) 12:00 to December 29, 2023 (Fri) 23:59)

SUZUKA CIRCUIT SMSC Office Challenge Club Grand Prix Secretariat
TEL 059-378-3405

Payment
(About Payment)

Please complete the procedure within the member system after your application is complete.

  • Payment methods are limited to "credit card" and "convenience store (Lawson, FamilyMart, MiniStop, Seicomart)" only.
  • *If payment is not completed within one hour after application, the application will be automatically canceled.
    If payment is not completed by the payment deadline, the application will be automatically canceled.
  • *In the case of payment at a convenience store, there will be no refunds after the payment is completed.
Cancellation Policy

Cancellations can be made through the member system (Shikumi Net). However, the following cancellation policy will apply.

Cancellation Acceptance Date Cancellation Fee
After application ~
Until December 29, 2023 (Fri) 23:59
Free
From December 30, 2023 (Sat) 0:00 to January 2, 2024 (Tue) 23:59
50%
January 3, 2024
(Wed) after 0:00
100%

*In the case of convenience store payments, there will be no refunds after the payment is completed.
* The above cancellation policy also applies to complimentary drinks for accompanying guests.

Request to Participants

  • On the day of entry, it is necessary to present the "SMSC License (Membership Card)".

* Each event may be changed or canceled without notice due to circumstances. Thank you for your understanding.

Sponsors
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd., Bridgestone Corporation, Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.,
TotalEnergies Lubricants Japan, Ltd.

Contact Information

7992 Inao-cho, Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture 510-0295
SUZUKA CIRCUIT SMSC Office Challenge Club Grand Prix Secretariat
TEL 059-378-3405 [10:00 AM - 4:00 PM]

Contact Us

〒510-0295 Mie Prefecture Suzuka City Inao Town 7992 SUZUKA CIRCUIT
SMSC OfficeTel. 059-378-3405
Reception Hours 10:00–16:00

*The content is subject to change without notice.
*The displayed price is the total amount.
*The photos and illustrations used are for illustration purposes only.