Super GT - Okayama

Experience the exhilarating Okayama GT 300km Race at the historic Okayama International Circuit in Japan. The race features both GT500 and GT300 classes competing on this challenging 3.703 km track with 13 turns. The circuit hosts 43 cars with 15 in GT500 and 28 in GT300 classes, showcasing powerful machines from Toyota, Honda, and Nissan.

The Okayama International Circuit offers fans a perfect view of high-speed racing action. Located in Mimasaka, Okayama Prefecture, this clockwise circuit has hosted Super GT races since 1999. The track features turns named after famous racing drivers like Stirling Moss and David Hobbs, adding character to this racing venue.

GT500 cars at Okayama Super GT use 2.0-liter turbocharged engines with carbon monocoques built to specific regulations. GT300 allows diverse car types including FIA GT3, GT300, and GT300MC regulation vehicles. The GTA maintains competitive balance between different manufacturers through technical adjustments.

New talent joins the Okayama Super GT grid with rookies Zak O'Sullivan, Yuto Nomura, Yuma Shoji and Syun Koide making their GT500 debuts. Fans will also see returning drivers Hironobu Yasuda, Tsubasa Kondo, and Iori Kimura competing for glory on this technical circuit.

Originally opened in 1990 as TI Circuit Aida, Okayama International Circuit has a rich racing heritage. The track hosted Formula 1's Pacific Grand Prix in 1994 and 1995, both won by Michael Schumacher. After changing ownership, it became Okayama International Circuit in 2005 and continues to be a key venue for Japanese motorsport.

The circuit's location between Osaka and Hiroshima makes it accessible for fans traveling to Okayama. Visitors can reach the track from Okayama Airport, about 75 minutes away. The combination of technical corners and elevation changes creates fantastic racing at this Okayama Super GT event.

This Okayama race showcases the blend of Japanese engineering and international racing talent that makes Super GT one of Asia's premier motorsport championships. The two-class racing format means constant action as faster GT500 cars navigate through GT300 traffic, creating strategic battles throughout the 82-lap contest.