SUZUKA CHAMPION CUP RACE

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What is the SUZUKA CHAMPION CUP RACE...

A traditional participatory race at Suzuka Circuit, held under the new name "SUZUKA CHAMPION CUP RACE" starting from the 2025 season. Its origins trace back to the 1968 "Suzuka Silver Cup" series, followed by the 1988 "Suzuka Freshman Trophy," and then the "Suzuka Clubman Race" series from 1996, weaving a history of over 50 years. Throughout its long history, many fierce competitions and renowned drivers have emerged from here at Suzuka.

Some of the race categories that make up the "SUZUKA CHAMPION CUP RACE" include race series that also compete at other circuits, but the main categories will compete for the series championship here at the Suzuka Circuit.

One of the attractions of the "SUZUKA CHAMPION CUP RACE" is the wide variety of categories held, including "Super-FJ," the gateway formula category; "FJ1500," a new category starting in 2026 as the successor to Super-FJ; "Formula Enjoy," which introduced a new model in 2015; the "FIT 1.5 Challenge Cup," where drivers compete using FIT cars; and the lightweight, compact-bodied and engine-attractive "VITA" and "v.Granz."

In all categories, many drivers participate, making it easy to obtain race information and maintenance information. This race series is very accessible not only for young drivers aiming to become top drivers in the future but also for "weekend racers."

2026 Schedule

Round1: February 28 (Sat) ・ March 1 (Sun)
Round2: June 13 (Sat)・June 14 (Sun)
Round3: July 11 (Sat)・July 12 (Sun)
Round4: October 3 (Sat) ・ October 4 (Sun)
Final Round: December 5 (Sat) ・ December 6 (Sun)

Venue: Full Course

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Information

December 19, 2025: The provisional 2026 Annual Calendar and event categories have been published (PDF: 441KB)

Race Schedule

Event Category

Super FJ (S-FJ): Entry-level formula car set up as the successor category to FJ1600.
A class with many drivers aiming to step up to higher categories such as FIA-F4.
FJ1500: A new class starting in 2026 as the successor category to Super FJ.
Held in mixed races with Super FJ.
The machines have a structure based on higher-level formula cars.
FIT 1.5 Challenge Cup: Honda FIT one-make race. A motorsports introductory class that anyone can easily and enjoyably start.
Formula Enjoy: A "low cost," "equal conditions," and "enjoy" driving experience that allows beginners to strongly feel the joy of racing, a "fun formula" for novice racers.
F-Be: Middle Formula, which is a unique category in Japan following F3, and is a class that has become established in Japan.
Only the tires are one-make, and since the selection of the engine and chassis is free, the total setting of the machine becomes important.
VITA: One-make race of VITA
A class where you can participate safely and at low cost with the authentic machine "VITA-01" born as a racing car.
v.Granz: Held as the CS2 class since 2016, and as the v.Granz class starting in 2024.
A class where the ultimate machine, created through the relentless efforts of the development team armed with construction technology gained from 50 years of history, competes.