Suzuka Circuit, Motorsport race track in Suzuka, Japan
Suzuka Circuit is a motorsport racing track in Suzuka that runs for 5807 meters and stands out for its figure-eight layout with technically demanding corners and long straights. Grandstands are distributed around the course and offer views of different sections, from tight chicanes to wide high-speed zones.
The racing track was designed by John Hugenholtz and built on the initiative of Soichiro Honda to create a new kind of motorsport facility in Japan. Since opening on November 3, 1962, the venue has hosted international races and made its figure-eight shape a trademark of Formula One racing in Asia.
The circuit's corners carry names from its own history: Degner honours Ernst Degner, who crashed his Suzuki 50 there during the inaugural All Japan Championship Road Race on 3 November 1962, while the Casio Triangle takes its nickname from the advertising sign once placed there. The Spoon Curve is named for its shape, and the 130R was long known as a test of nerve.
Visitors reach the facility by taking a Kintetsu express train from Osaka or Nagoya and then boarding a shuttle bus to the grounds. Comfortable shoes and sun protection are advisable, as the paths between grandstands can be long and many areas are outdoors.
The adjacent leisure center allows visitors to drive electric karts on real track sections and experience the same corners as racing drivers. This direct experience of the famous turns makes a visit special even outside race days.
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