Central Circuit
 Full Circuit (1996–present) | |
| Location | Taka District, Hyōgo, Japan |
|---|---|
| Time zone | JST |
| Coordinates | 35°01′29.60″N 134°55′19.43″E / 35.0248889°N 134.9220639°E |
| Opened | 1996 |
| Website | http://www.central-circuit.jp |
| Full Circuit (1996–present) | |
| Length | 2.804 km (1.742 miles) |
| Turns | 13 |
| Race lap record | 1:16.167 (.svg.png){kind=small} Aguri Suzuki, Nissan Skyline GTR (R33) GT500, 1996, JGTC (GT500)) |
Central Circuit (セントラルサーキット) is a 2.804 km (1.742 mi) motor racing circuit in Taka District, Hyōgo, Japan.[1] It is now used only for occasional karting races, and mainly for private rental. A non championship Super GT race was held here in 1996. The track has hosted the Roadster Cup for Mazda MX-5s since 2022.[2]
The circuit features a crossover, similar to Fiorano Circuit in Italy, Autódromo Juan Manuel Fangio in Argentina, and to Suzuka Circuit and Spa Nishiura Motor Park, the last two also in Japan.
Lap records
The fastest official race lap records at the Central Circuit are listed as:
| Category | Time | Driver | Vehicle | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Circuit: 2.804 km (1996–present) | ||||
| JGTC (GT500) | 1:16.167[3] | Aguri Suzuki | Nissan Skyline GTR (R33) GT500 | 1996 Nicos Cup GT Allstar Race |
References
- ^ "Motor Racing Japan - Central Circuit". motoracing-japan.com. 1996. Retrieved 6 June 2011.
- ^ "セントラルサーキットオフィシャルブログ" (in Japanese). 24 May 2025. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ "GT Championship 1996 - AllStar Race Result". supergt.net. 17 November 1996. Retrieved 23 June 2025.