SMSC Membership Information

SMSC Experience Driving Event

No license required!
Let's drive on the circuit with your beloved car!

“I’m interested in circuit driving, but I’m hesitant to join right away…”,
“I looked at the official website, but I don’t really understand it…”, “I want to try it first before deciding!!”
To respond to these kinds of requests, we are holding a trial membership event.
No special license is required, and you can safely enjoy the unique speed of circuit driving
through a guided driving experience.

Racing Course Driving Experience Event
【2 wheels: FROC】

Number of Vehicles Required

25 cars (first come, first served)

Date and Time

September 18, 2025 (Thu)

Content

①Pre-lecture (classroom) by former professional rider and current SUZUKA CIRCUIT advisor Osamu Deguchi
②Corner explanation on the racing course (partial)
③High-speed lead driving (about 30 minutes at a speed of approximately 5 minutes per lap)
④Feedback on driving, Q&A regarding membership and sports driving, etc.

Eligibility

Those who can present a valid ordinary motorcycle license (small class or above) on the day
18 years old and above
Those who have not been members of SMSC (our course driving members) within the past 3 years
Those who can answer a survey after driving
Those who agree to appear in photographs or videos

Vehicle

2 wheels registered vehicles with license plates that are allowed to operate on public roads
*2-stroke engines under 125cc / 4-stroke engines under 250cc are not allowed
*Reference Vehicle regulations can be found here (PDF: 373KB)

Items to Bring / Attire

Full Face Helmet
Long-sleeve pants suitable for lead driving (assuming highway driving)
Glove
Shoes
Driver's License
Letter of Commitment (Seal Required)

*Please download the pledge form when applying, fill it out, and bring it with you on the day.

Participation Fee

7,000yen (tax included) / per unit
*Includes mutual aid fee (tax-exempt) 500yen

Application Period

Until September 16 (Tue) 23:59

Cancellation Policy

Please contact us via the inquiry form, not by phone.
Inquiry Form
Please note that participation fees are non-refundable.

Contact Us

SUZUKA CIRCUIT SMSC Office
Tel. 059-378-3405 (10:00–16:00)

Notes

If you arrive with vehicles or equipment that do not comply with the regulations, we may refuse driving for the sake of safe operation.
If we determine that there is a danger, we may suspend the driving.
Accompanying passengers (tandem) are not allowed.
When driving on the circuit, it is often the case that general voluntary insurance does not apply. We recommend confirming with your insurance company in advance.
If you do not submit the pledge, we will have to refuse your participation in the driving.

Media coverage and filming are scheduled to take place for the purpose of recording and introducing the day's events. The photos and videos taken may be used for news reports, public relations, social media, and other purposes. We ask for your understanding and cooperation regarding the coverage and filming when participating. Please note that appropriate measures will be taken to ensure individuals cannot be identified.

Schedule for the Day (Tentative)

Time	Location / Content
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.	SMSC Counter
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.	Reception & Vehicle Check at the Counter * Please use the parking lot in front of the office.
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.	SMSC Classroom
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Membership system training, riding lessons, driver's license verification, etc. ★ A lecture on safe driving by Osamu Deguchi, who supports driving members daily as an official advisor of SUZUKA CIRCUIT
3:00 p.m. – 3:25 p.m.	Pit
3:00 p.m. – 3:25 p.m.	Move vehicles to the pit
3:30 p.m.~ 5:00 p.m.	Racing Course
3:30 p.m.~ 5:00 p.m.	・On-site training at key corners ・About 30 minutes of high-speed lead driving (approximately 5 minutes per lap pace)
5:10 p.m.~ 5:20 p.m.	SMSC Classroom
5:10 p.m.~ 5:20 p.m.	Survey, Q&A, Feedback from Advisors

*The schedule is subject to change.

Various Information

You can check various information here, such as the access routes to the venue and the Precautions Agreement.

Application Method

Please apply through "Motaspo.net".

"Motaspo.net" Participation Application

Please scroll down to the September 2 wheels event section, select this event, and apply.

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.