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 joining right away feels uncertain...",
"I looked at the official website, but I don't really understand...", "I want to try it out first before deciding!!"
To respond to these voices, we will hold a trial membership event.
No special license is required, and you can safely enjoy the unique speed of circuit driving
through guided driving experience.

Racing Course Driving Experience Event
【2 wheels: FROC】

Number of Openings

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 about 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

Vehicles

2 wheel registered vehicles with license plates that are permitted to operate on public roads
*2-stroke under 125cc / 4-stroke under 250cc is 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 23:59 on September 16 (Tue)

Cancellation Policy

Please contact us via the inquiry form instead of by phone.
Contact Form
Please note, 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 your participation for the sake of safe operation.
If we determine that there is a danger, we may suspend the driving.
We kindly ask that companions do not ride along (tandem).
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 events of the day. 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 Training Room
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Membership system training, riding training, driver's license verification, etc. ★A lecture on safe driving by Osamu Deguchi, who supports running 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 major corners ・Approximately 30 minutes of high-speed lead driving (about 5 minutes per lap pace)
5:10 p.m.~ 5:20 p.m.	SMSC Training Room
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 such as arrival routes, precautions, and pledge forms here.

Application Method

Please apply from "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 7992 Inouemachi, Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture, Suzuka Circuit
SMSC OfficeTel. 059-378-3405
Reception Hours 10:00-16:00

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