Fuji Speedway: Japan’s Other Great Circuit
Fuji Speedway: Japan’s Other Great Circuit
Set against the backdrop of Mount Fuji and famous for one of motorsport’s longest straights, Fuji Speedway is the Toyota-owned home of Japanese endurance racing.
Fuji Speedway, at the foot of Mount Fuji in Shizuoka, is one of Japan’s two great circuits. Opened in 1966 and owned by Toyota since 2000, it hosted the Japanese Grand Prix in 1976–77 and again in 2007–08, and is famous for an enormous ~1.475km main straight. Today it is a cornerstone of endurance racing, hosting the FIA WEC’s 6 Hours of Fuji and SUPER GT. ⚠ Event calendars change — check the latest.
1. The big picture
The Mount Fuji circuit and Japan’s endurance hub.
Fuji is the natural complement to Suzuka in Japanese motorsport.1 Fast, dramatic and visually stunning beneath Mount Fuji, it is central to the country’s sports-car and GT scene.
2. From F1 to endurance
Opened in 1966, Fuji hosted Japan’s first two Formula 1 Grands Prix in 1976 and 1977, then returned to F1 in 2007 and 2008 after Toyota’s acquisition of the track.1 Its defining feature is the ~1.475km main straight, one of the longest in the sport, retained through later redesigns.
3. The home of endurance
Since 2012, Fuji has hosted the FIA World Endurance Championship’s 6 Hours of Fuji, drawing large crowds to the Toyota-owned circuit, and it remains a key venue for SUPER GT and Japanese sports-car racing.2 For fans, it pairs world-class racing with one of the most beautiful settings in motorsport. ⚠ Confirm the current race calendar.
4. Why it matters
- It’s a great circuit. Fast, scenic and historic at Mount Fuji’s base.
- It has F1 history. Hosted the JGP in the 1970s and 2000s.
- It’s an endurance home. WEC’s 6 Hours of Fuji and SUPER GT.
In five lines
- Fuji Speedway sits at the base of Mount Fuji in Shizuoka.
- It opened in 1966 and has been Toyota-owned since 2000.
- It hosted the Japanese GP in 1976–77 and 2007–08.
- It has a ~1.475km main straight, one of the longest anywhere.
- It hosts the WEC’s 6 Hours of Fuji and SUPER GT.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Fuji Speedway?
Toyota, which has owned the circuit since 2000.
Has Fuji Speedway hosted Formula 1?
Yes — the Japanese Grand Prix in 1976–77 and again in 2007–08.
What is the track known for?
One of the longest straights in motorsport (about 1.475km); it now hosts WEC and Super GT rounds.
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Sources & notes
- Fuji Speedway — Oyama, Shizuoka (base of Mt Fuji); opened 1966; Toyota-owned since 2000; hosted Japanese GP 1976-77 & 2007-08 (Hamilton/Alonso); ~1.475km main straight; FIA WEC 6 Hours of Fuji since 2012; SUPER GT. Wikipedia
- FIA WEC
A heritage feature dated 15 June 2026. Historical records are stable but commemorative appearances change — confirm against official sources.
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| 日付 | 変更内容 |
|---|---|
| 2026年6月16日 | 初回公開 |
| 2026年6月21日 | 情報を更新 |
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最終検証日：2026年6月21日
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