Autopolis

The 4.673-kilometer racing circuit sits at an elevation of 3,000 meters within Aso Kujū National Park, featuring multiple elevation changes across its course.

The circuit opened in 1990 with a $500 million investment and hosted the World Sportscar Championship race in 1991, won by Michael Schumacher and Karl Wendlinger.

The original owner Tomonori Tsurumaki integrated art into motorsport by purchasing major artworks, including a Picasso painting for $51.3 million, for display at the circuit.

The track currently hosts Super GT races, Super Formula Championship in May, Super Taikyu in July, and MFJ Superbikes events throughout the racing season.

Naoki Yamamoto holds the fastest official lap record at 1 minute 26.960 seconds, achieved during the Super Formula championship with an average speed of 193 kilometers per hour.

Inception: March 1, 2005

Website: http://autopolis.jp

GPS coordinates: 33.03694,130.97303

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:45