The Japanese circuit of Motegi opened in 1997 and it is situated in the hills north of Tokyo, between the city of Mito and Utsonomiya. 

It is officially named Twin Ring Motegi since, inside this structure it shelters two different layouts, an oval of 2,493 meters and a road course of 4,801 meters with 3 different layout.
Built by Honda to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary in motorsport, it is the expression of the Japanese perfection, known as much for its modern infrastructure as well as the perfect asphalt. It initially received the Champ Car and currently the Indy Racing League. Besides being famous for the motorcycle racing it is also known as a circuit which has received in 1998 one of the rare NASCAR races to be held outside of the United States.
One of the main uses of the circuit is the world motorcycle competitions since 1999. From 2000 to 2003 it was named the Pacific Grand Prix, when it was alternated with the circuit of Suzuka, which was later decided to be too dangerous. Following this, Motegi became the single and official seat of the Grand Prix of Japan.
The layout is regular but fascinating, and basically has a good traction, facilitated by a perfect coating and a good grip, but without being particularly abrasive. It presents four straight lines on which the motorcycles are subjected to hard acceleration and fierce braking. The last turn is a decisive spot on the circuit and an ideal overtaking place.


TWIN RING MOTEGI
120-1 Hiyama, Motegi-machi, Haga-gun,
321-3597 Tochigi (Giappone)
www.twinring.jp 

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