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SMSC Membership Information

Membership Classification, Fees, and Qualifications

Membership Classification, Fees, and Qualifications

Membership categories vary depending on 4-wheel or 2-wheel, general vehicles or race vehicles, and the course.

Racing Course

Racing course where big races such as the F1 Japanese Grand Prix and Suzuka 8 Hours are also held.

Length: 4 wheels 5.807km 2 wheels 5.821km
(East Course 2.243km / West Course 3.475km)

South Course

The South Course has gained international recognition on the kart track.

Length: 1.264km

≫ New Membership Registration

※Please check the membership category, fees, and conditions before applying.
※Please also apply for visitor participation here.

4 wheels

  • Numbered General Vehicles
  • Full Course
  • South Course
SMSC Challenge Club

License required to drive on the racing course (full course) with numbered vehicles.

Registration Fee 25,000yen
Annual membership fee 25,000yen
MS Mutual Aid Association Membership Fee 10,000yen
TOTAL 60,000yen
【Eligibility for Membership】
・Regular Driver's License Holder
  • 【Racing Fees】
    ・8,000yen/30 minutes

    Including one lap of lead driving
    Only during lead driving, it is allowed to ride up to the maximum capacity (16 years old and above).
    ※This is a weekday (Monday to Friday) driving program.

Click here for information about the Challenge Club Grand Prix

  • Numbered General Vehicles
  • South Course
SMSC Enjoy Club

License required to drive on the South Course with numbered vehicles.
There are two driving classes: Gymkhana and Grip.

Registration Fee 10,000yen
Annual membership fee 15,000yen
MS Mutual Aid Association Membership Fee 10,000yen
TOTAL 35,000yen

Visitor Participation Program (PDF: 343KB)

【Eligibility for Membership】
・Regular Driver's License Holder
  • 【Race Fees】
    Gymkhana Class(Separate visitor fees apply)
    ・5,000 yen / 60 minutes
    ・9,000yen/120 minutes
    ・12,000yen/day ticket
    Grip Class (visitor fee set separately)
    ・4,000yen/30 minutes
  • No Number Race Vehicle
  • Full Course
  • South Course
4-wheel license/4-wheel junior license (limited to formula cars)

License required for practicing and participating in 4-wheel sports driving and races on the racing course.

Registration Fee 35,000yen
Annual membership fee 25,000yen
MS Mutual Aid Association Membership Fee 10,000yen
TOTAL 70,000yen
4-wheel license
【Eligibility for Membership】
・Regular Driver's License Holder
4-wheel Junior License (Formula car only)
※The fee is the same as the 4-wheel license.
【Eligibility for Membership】
・Holder of JAF Limited Domestic Competition Driver's License A
  • 【Racing Fees】
    ・8,000yen/30 minutes
  • No Number Race Vehicle
  • South Course
South 4-wheel License/Kart License

License required to drive and practice on the South Course with Formula cars, touring cars, and carts.

Registration Fee 10,000yen
Annual membership fee 15,000yen
MS Mutual Aid Association Membership Fee 10,000yen
TOTAL 35,000yen
【Eligibility for Membership】
Southern 4-Wheel License (Southern Course Only)
・Regular Driver's License Holder
・Over 16 years old
*If you are over 16 years old and do not have a regular driver's license, one of the following conditions is required
★JAF Kart International License Holders
★Honda Racing School Suzuka Kart Class Graduates
Kart License
・Over 7 years old (on the 8th birthday of that year)
  • 【Racing Fees】
    4 Wheels
    ・4,000 yen/30 minutes
    Kart (Class division available for large number of karts)
    ・5,000yen/half day
    ・10,000yen／1 day
Equipment Regulations (PDF: 871KB)

2 wheels

  • Numbered General Vehicles
  • Full Course
  • South Course
Full Course Ride-On Club

License required to ride on the racing course (full course) with a numbered bike.

Registration Fee 25,000yen
Annual membership fee 25,000yen
MS Mutual Aid Association Membership Fee 10,000yen
TOTAL 60,000yen
【Eligibility for Membership】
・Must be 18 years of age or older and hold a regular motorcycle license (small or larger size)
・Those who fall under any of the following ①②③
  • ①Those who have ridden the East Course for more than 3 hours in the past year at the SMSC Ride-On Club
  • ②MFJ Domestic License or higher holder
  • ③For those who have driven for more than 3 hours in the past year on the Mobility Resort MOTEGI Road Course
    • 【Racing Fees】
      ・$5,000/30 minutes
      ※Maximum 50 cars per group, including 2 laps of lead driving.
      ※This is a weekday (Monday-Friday) driving program.
  • Numbered General Vehicles
  • East Course
  • South Course
Ride On Club

License required to ride on the racing course (East Course) and South Course with numbered bikes.

Registration Fee 15,000yen
Annual membership fee 25,000yen
MS Mutual Aid Association Membership Fee 10,000yen
TOTAL 50,000yen

Visitor Participation Program (PDF: 343KB)

【Eligibility for Membership】
・Must be 18 years of age or older and hold a regular motorcycle license (small or larger size)
【Racing Fees】
East Course:
・5,000yen/30 minutes
*Maximum 35 cars per group, including 2 laps of lead driving.
*This is a weekday (Monday-Friday) driving program.
South Course:(Separate visitor fee applies)
・3,000yen/30 minutes
  • No Number Race Vehicle
  • Full Course
  • South Course
2-Wheel License/2-Wheel Junior License

License required for practicing to participate in 2-wheel sports driving and racing on the racing course.

Registration Fee 35,000yen
Annual membership fee 25,000yen
MS Mutual Aid Association Membership Fee 10,000yen
TOTAL 70,000yen
2-wheel license
【Eligibility for Membership】
・For those who fall under either of the following:
①Holders of a regular motorcycle license (above small motorcycle license) and holders of MFJ domestic license or higher
※If you do not hold an MFJ domestic license or higher, you must pass a 1-day practical training course.
②Those who have driven for 3 hours or more on the Mobility Resort MOTEGI Road Course within the past year.
2-Wheel Junior License
※The fee is the same as the 2-wheel license.
【Eligibility for Membership】
For those who fall under either ① or ② below
① Those who are 12 years old or older and hold an MFJ Junior License or higher (screening and recommendation required)
※In general, passing a 1-day practical training course is required.
② Those who have driven for 3 hours or more on the Mobility Resort MOTEGI Road Course within the past year
About the 1-day Seminar
This seminar is for those who do not hold an MFJ license and are aiming to obtain a 2 wheels license.
※Held twice between December and May
【Racing Fees】
  • ・5,000yen/30 minutes
  • No Number Race Vehicle
  • South Course
South Course 2-Wheel License / South Course Mini Bike License

License for optimal practice of 2-wheel sports driving on the South Course.

Registration Fee 10,000yen
Annual membership fee 15,000yen
MS Mutual Aid Association Membership Fee 10,000yen
TOTAL 35,000yen
【Eligibility for Membership】
・Regular motorcycle license (limited to small motorcycles or above) or holder of MFJ Junior License
★Mini bikes are for ages 9 and up
  • 【Racing Fees】
    ・3,000yen/30 minutes
Equipment Regulations (PDF: 871KB)

Pit Crew

Pit Crew License

Necessary for helpers during sports driving.

Annual membership fee 16,000yen
MS Mutual Aid Association Membership Fee 4,000yen
TOTAL 20,000yen
【Eligibility for Membership】
・Over 16 years old

≫ New Membership Registration

※Please check the membership category, fees, and conditions before applying.

About MS Mutual Aid Association

It is a mutual aid association composed of members of Suzuka Circuit and Mobility Resort MOTEGI.
In case of injury or death during sports driving, insurance will be paid to members to reduce the burden risk.
Club members are required to join this mutual aid association.

Contact Us

〒510-0295 7992 Inouemachi, Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture, Suzuka Circuit
SMSC OfficeTel. 059-378-3405
Reception Hours 10:00-16:00

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