SMSC Membership Information

SMSC Experience Driving Event

SMSC Experience Driving Event
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.

Numbered 2 Wheels
“Ride On Club” Trial Membership Event

Number of Openings
24 vehicles (first-come, first-served)
Date and Time
July 21, 2026 (Tue)
Content
  1. ①Pre-driving lecture (classroom) by Suzuka Circuit Advisor Mr. Shinya Takeishi
  2. ②On-site corner explanation at the Racing Course (partial)
  3. ③High-speed lead driving (about 30 minutes at a speed of approximately 5 minutes per lap)
  4. ④Feedback on driving, Q&A about membership and sports driving, etc.
Participation Requirements
  • 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
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
May 19 (Tue) 9:00–July 19 (Sun) 23:59
Cancellation Policy
Please contact us via the inquiry form instead of by phone.
Contact Form
Please note, participation fees are non-refundable.
Inquiry
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.
  • For safety assurance reasons, during the first three hours after joining, driving is limited to the East Course only; however, in this event, you will experience driving the full course.

Schedule for the Day (Tentative)

Time & PeriodLocation / Content
8:15~
8:45
SMSC Counter
Reception & Vehicle Check at the Counter
*Please use the parking lot in front of the office.
8:45~
9:45
SMSC Training Room
Membership system training, riding training, driver's license verification, etc.
★A safety lecture by Mr. Shinya Takeishi, who supports members regularly running the course as a Suzuka Circuit Riding Advisor
9:50–
10:10
PIT
Move the vehicle to the PIT and put on the equipment
10:15~
11:30
Racing Course
・On-site training at major corners
・Approximately 30 minutes of high-speed lead driving (about 5 minutes per lap pace)
・Commemorative photo on the home straight
11:45~
12:00
SMSC Training Room
Survey, Q&A, Feedback from Advisors

Various Information

You can check the access routes, precautions, and pledge forms here.

Various information is available here

Application

Please apply via Web entry (Motaspo.net).
<Application Period>
May 19 (Tue) 9:00~July 19 (Sun) 23:59

"Motaspo.net" Participation Application

Scroll down the screen to the July section of the 2 wheels events and access this event.
Scroll to the very bottom of the event overview page to display the "Participation Application" tab and access it.
Please enter the required information and apply for this event.

Inquiry

〒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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