Tokachi International Speedway
| Location | Sarabetsu, Hokkaido, Japan |
|---|---|
| Time zone | JST |
| Coordinates | 42°38′N 143°17′E / 42.63°N 143.29°E |
| Opened | 1993 |
| Major events | 24 hours of Tokachi |
| Length | 5.091 km (3.164 mi) |
| Turns | 18 |
| Lap record | 1'39.625[1] (Toranosuke Takagi, PIAA Nakajima Racing - Reynard96D, 1996, Formula Nippon) |
Tokachi International Speedway (十勝インターナショナルスピードウェイ) is a 5.091km motor racing circuit in Takikubo, Sarabetsu, Hokkaido, Japan.[2]
The circuit has two main configurations, the Grand Prix Course (グランプリコース), 5.091km, and the Clubman Course (クラブマンコース), 3.405km.
Events
Starting in 1995,[3] there has been a 24-hour N1 class race in July each year. In 2007, a Toyota Supra took the first win for a hybrid vehicle.[4]
In 2004, a regular Japan GT Championship race was held at the Clubman Course. And also a regular Formula Nippon race in 1995 and 1996 were held at the Grand Prix Course.
The track is also used by the Renault Eurocup, and for karting.
References
- ↑ http://tokachi.msf.ne.jp/course-record.php
- ↑ "Motor Racing Japan - Tokachi International Speedway". motoracing-japan.com. 1996. Retrieved 2011-06-06.
- ↑ http://www.caradvice.com.au/61065/lexus-lfa-set-to-tackle-nurburgring-24-hour-race/
- ↑ http://www.autoblog.com/2007/07/16/hybrid-toyota-supra-wins-tokachi-24-hrs/
External links
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