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.

Numbered 4-Wheel Racing Course Membership Trial Event

Number of Vehicles Required

25 cars (first come, first served)

Date and Time

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Content

① Pre-lecture (classroom) by racing driver and current SUZUKA CIRCUIT advisor Mr. Tetsuya Tanaka
②High-speed lead driving (approximately 30 minutes at a pace of about 5 minutes per lap on the 5.807 km course)
③ Feedback regarding driving, inquiries about membership and sports driving, etc.
④ [For those who wish] Paddock facility tour (control room, podium, etc.)

Eligibility

Those who can present a valid regular driver's license on the day
Those aged 18 or older (high school students allowed)
Those who have not been SMSC members (our course driving members) within the past 4 years
Those who can answer a survey after driving

Vehicle

From a safety assurance perspective, vehicles must comply with the regulations for 4 wheels with license plates.
*Reference Vehicle regulations can be found here (PDF: 373KB)

Items to Bring / Attire

Full-face or jet helmet
Long sleeves and long pants
Gloves (products that fully protect all fingers)
Shoes (sneakers recommended, sandals etc. are not allowed)
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

October 11 (Sat) 9:00 AM – November 2 (Sun) 11:00 PM

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.
Passengers accompanying you 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.

Schedule for the Day (Tentative)

Information such as directions and detailed maps within the circuit premises will be provided after your application.
*The schedule is subject to change without notice.

Time	Location / Content
11:40 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.	Pit
11:40 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.	After confirming that the vehicle meets the regulations, park it inside the pit
12:10 p.m.～ 1:10 p.m.	SMSC Classroom
12:10 p.m.～ 1:10 p.m.	Membership system lecture, driving technique lecture, driver's license verification, etc. ★ A lecture on safe driving by Mr. Tetsuya Tanaka, who supports driving members daily as an official advisor of SUZUKA CIRCUIT
1:10 p.m.～ 1:30 p.m.	Pit Lane
1:10 p.m.～ 1:30 p.m.	Move vehicles to the pit lane & line up
1:30 p.m.~ 2:45 p.m.	Racing Course
1:30 p.m.~ 2:45 p.m.	・On-site lecture at key corners ・About 30 minutes of high-speed lead driving (approximately 5 minutes per lap pace)
2:45 p.m.～	SMSC Classroom
2:45 p.m.～	Survey, Q&A, Feedback from Advisors

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 November 4 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.