Japanese motorsport fans, and especially those of endurance racing, are passionate, knowledgeable and all-inclusive – they offer support for teams and drivers from all over the world. The whole family comes to the races, and there is nowhere that offers better value than an FIA World Endurance Championship event for family entertainment!
This weekend’s 6 Hours of Fuji, from 14-16th October, takes place at Toyota’s home track, Fuji International Speedway, and come rain or shine there is always strong support from the fans. The circuit is legendary in sportscar circles, having held the first 1000km of Fuji in 1967, and every year there is plenty of action or drama to entertain spectators and viewers.
There will be a special fan area which will be located behind the main grandstand on the front straight, plus a variety of attractions to suit families and visitors of all ages including the chance to see and hear different drivers on a special interview stage.
WEC Fan Area
Distribution of goodies, merchandise and a photo booth to get a great souvenir of you and your friends’ or family’s visit.
Photo: 2015 6 Hours of Fuji. Local schoolchildren attended a press conference, asked questions and met the drivers.
Special Interview Stage
Set in the fan area behind the main grandstand, the stage will be the scene for exclusive interviews with some of the stars of the show, including drivers from Toyota, Audi and Porsche. Hear what they have to say about the weekend ahead, and why they love racing at Fuji Speedway!
Manufacturers Area
See the latest models and some classic designs at the Manufacturers’ showcase where the biggest names in the auto world converge to display some glittering machinery and also to inform about the latest engineering trends.
Racing simulators
Do you think you are the next Kazuki Nakajima or Kamui Kobayashi? Now you can see how you match up against them on a lap of Fuji on a racing simulator. Did you know that racing professionally around the world today are several former gamers who have won national competitions and moved from sofa to cockpit as a result. It could be you!
Meet the Drivers
On both Saturday and Sunday fans will have an opportunity to get an autograph, grab a ‘selfie’ or just shake hands with their favourite drivers during a 30 minute autograph session – it’s all part of the show!
Tequila Patrón activation
If you are lucky enough not to be driving home, then why not come along and taste some of Tequila Patrón’s amazing products. There’s a lot more than you would imagine, and some amazing cocktails to be tried.
For the full 6 Hours of Fuji timetable click HERE
THE 6 HOURS OF FUJI
As the 2016 season starts to enter its final stages, and teams and drivers focus on their championship title hopes, attention turns to the next round of the FIA World Endurance Championship at Fuji Speedway which takes place on Sunday 16 October. Porsche is looking to consolidate its hold on the World Championship title, while Audi and especially Toyota, on home ground, will be doing all that is possible to claim victory.
The race in Japan, coupled with the often unpredictable October weather, has always been exciting and often dramatic. This year there will be 32 cars taking the start for the fifth edition of the 6 Hours of Fuji, with eight in LMP1, 11 in LMP2, seven in LMGTE Pro and six in the LMGTE Am class.
