Suzuka 1000km

The Suzuka 1000km is a prestigious endurance sports car race held annuallyat the Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture, Japan. First held in 1966,it is one of the most historic and significant motorsport events in Japan, originally serving as a platform for Japanese manufacturers to showcase their performancecars. Over its long history, the race has been a part of numerousprestigious international and domestic championships, including the Super GT Series, FIA GT Championship, World Sportscar Championship, and the Intercontinental GT Challenge. The event is renowned for its demanding nature, testing the limits of both driver and machine over a distance of1,000 kilometers on the iconic figure-eight layout of the Suzuka Circuit. The race has seen various formatsthroughout its existence; for a period, it was transformed into the 'Suzuka 10 Hours' from 2018, focusing on GT3 machinery as part of the Intercontinental GT Challenge.However, the classic 1000km format is set to make a return, continuing its legacy as a premierendurance challenge. The event traditionally attracts a large number of spectators and features top-tier teams and driversfrom around the world, competing in different classes of sports cars, making it a highlight of the motorsport calendar.