SMSC Membership Information

Participant Information Page

Information needed to participate in the event, including the schedule, entry list, driving groups, and vehicle and equipment regulations, will be posted here as it becomes available.
* Participants should check this page regularly until the day of the event.

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Date and Time | Venue

Special Guest

Two drivers competing at the highest level
are coming to Suzuka Circuit!
Join us for stories and driving you won't find anywhere else,
and enjoy a truly special experience!

Atsushi Miyake

A top driver from Mie Prefecture who graduated at the top of his class at Suzuka Circuit Racing School and now competes in GT500.
A rising young driver to watch, expanding his career from Japan's top racing series to the international stage!

Nobuteru Taniguchi

A top driver with extensive experience and an impressive track record, including a GT300 series championship.
He also shares the fun and fascinating world of cars on his official YouTube channel, NOB Channel!

Upcoming Events

*The content is subject to change without notice.

Driving and Awards

Participation Fee

25,000 yen (tax included)
*Accompanying guests: Free admission when entering with a member, up to the vehicle's passenger capacity.
*Accompanying vehicles: Free admission for up to one vehicle when entering with a member.

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

November 28, 2026 (Sat) 12:00–December 12, 2026 (Sat) 23:59
*First-come, first-served basis
*Registration closes once capacity is reached (a waitlist is available, as with Sports Driving).
*Additional registration may be offered depending on the number of applications.

Number of Vehicles Required

100 vehicles
*Registration is limited to one vehicle per person.

Driving Content

Driving Time: One 20-minute session in the morning + one 20-minute session in the afternoon

Driving Groups

To group drivers with similar speeds as closely as possible, participants will be divided into five driving groups based on the lap times they report when registering.
* Driving groups and award classes are different.
* Self-reported time: Your typical lap time on the full course, not your best lap time.
* You may be asked to change driving groups if deemed necessary for safety.

Award Ceremony

• 10% of the vehicles registered at check-in on the day of the event (rounded to the nearest whole number | at least one person per class)
・Overall placement prizes: 10 participants (10th, 20th, 30th, etc., depending on the number of participants with valid times on the day)
・Target Time Awards: 5 participants whose times are closest to the target times they provided at registration
※As a general rule, attendance at the award ceremony is required to receive an award.

Application Method

As with sports driving event reservations, applications are accepted through the shikuminet member system.

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[CCGP-Exclusive New Member Benefit]
Those who join between this announcement and the close of applications for this event and attend the event will receive 10,000 yen toward the participation fee.
Please see the event overview for details.

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

The same policy applies as for Sports Driving. View the cancellation policy here (PDF: 258 KB)

Request to Participants

• On the day of entry, it is necessary to present the "SMSC License (Membership Card)".
• Vehicles and equipment that do not comply with the regulations will not be permitted to participate.
• You must present your SMSC License upon entry on the day of the event.
• Please note that this event is subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.

Contact Information

7992 Inao-cho, Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture 510-0295
SUZUKA CIRCUIT SMSC Office Challenge Club Grand Prix Secretariat
TEL 059-378-3405 [10:00–16:00]