September 4, 2026
[Guide] How to Enjoy the Event
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 gate opening time on Sunday, September 13 is 8:15, but please adjust your entry time according to access conditions and your preferred way of watching. Tickets will be checked at the entrance gate. 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 commemorative photos with these valuable 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 shops in the Racing Course area will also be open. We offer everything from light snacks to hearty meals!
* Shops under the Grandstand and some shops in the Racing Course area will be open only on September 12 (Sat) and 13 (Sun) for these two days.
12:05 Start procedure & 12:45 Final race start
To experience 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 begins, it’s also recommended to move to different locations to watch from various angles!
Explanation of the Suzuka 1000km rules is here
View from each spectator seat is here
15:00 Enjoy the Park or Pool
Take a break from watching the race and refresh yourself with attractions and the pool! You can enjoy the attractions while still in your swimsuit after the pool. Among them, the bike-shaped coaster "GP Racers," which offers an authentic riding experience, is highly recommended.
17:00 Light Stick Distribution
Starting at 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 checker flag!
19:15 Checker Flag
Keep the excitement of the race alive and end this special day with fireworks lighting up the night sky!
Exit
Congestion is expected during the departure time, so please check your preferred way of getting home in advance. Also, 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.
