Japan Cup - Suzuka 2025 Timetable Summary (Support Race of IGTC Suzuka 1000km)

The Japan Cup, as a prominent support series during the 2025 Suzuka 1000km (Intercontinental GT Challenge), brings competitive sprint racing action across two race days. Below is the full provisional schedule, featuring testing, qualifying, and both races.

📆 Event Summary

• Event Name: Japan Cup (Support Event to Suzuka 1000km)
• Location: Suzuka Circuit, Japan
• Date: September 12–14, 2025
• Sessions Included: Paid Testing, Practice, Qualifying, Two Races

📅 Detailed Timetable

Friday, September 12

• 08:30–09:30: Paid Test Session 1 (Japan Cup)
• 10:50–11:50: Paid Test Session 2 (Japan Cup)
• 14:00–15:30: Official Practice
  • Note: Last 30 minutes reserved for Bronze drivers only
• 16:35–17:35: Pre-Qualifying Session

Saturday, September 13

• 09:00–09:15: Qualifying 1
• 09:22–09:37: Qualifying 2
• 13:15: Grid Walk
• 13:25: Pit Lane Opens
• 13:55–14:55: 🏁 Race 1

Sunday, September 14

• 08:20: Grid Walk
• 08:30–09:00: Pit Lane Procedures
• 09:00–10:00: 🏁 Race 2

📝 Notes

• Japan Cup serves as a key support category for the IGTC Suzuka 1000km weekend.
• Provides ample testing, qualifying, and 2x 60-minute race formats.
• Offers both professional and gentleman drivers an opportunity to compete at the world-famous Suzuka Circuit.
• Sunset during the weekend is approximately 17:52 JST, not affecting Japan Cup sessions.

Stay tuned for full entry lists and race results. The Japan Cup Suzuka 2025 promises to deliver wheel-to-wheel action and a perfect warm-up to the endurance main event!