Autopolis International Racing Course International
Autopolis International Racing Course International Notes:
Autopolis is a 4.673 km international racing circuit located near Kamitsue village in Ōita Prefecture, Japan, within Aso Kujū National Park. The circuit was built at a cost of $500 million by wealthy real-estate developer Tomonori Tsurumaki and opened in 1990, designed by Yoshitoshi Sakurai, who was the project leader of the Honda F1 team during the 1960s. The circuit features an elevation change of over 50 meters and was hailed as the future of motor racing when it opened.
To promote hosting a Formula One race, Autopolis sponsored the Benetton Formula One team in 1990 and 1991. However, following the bankruptcy of Tsurumaki's company Nippon Tri-Trust in 1993, the circuit never hosted its planned F1 Asian GP. The only major international race held at Autopolis was the 1991 430km of Autopolis in the World Sportscar Championship, won by Michael Schumacher and Karl Wendlinger. The circuit was purchased by Kawasaki Motors in 2005 and currently hosts Super GT, D1 Grand Prix, Super Formula, and Super Taikyu events.
International Notes:
The International configuration at Autopolis International Racing Course in Kyushu, Japan delivers the facility's championship-grade layout designed to FIA standards at this circuit located in Oita Prefecture's mountainous terrain. The International circuit represents the complete challenge utilizing Autopolis' dramatic elevation changes and technical corner sequences that distinguish it among Japanese circuits. This configuration serves domestic championships and international events requiring FIA-certified racing infrastructure.
Operating the International configuration showcases Autopolis' role as Kyushu island's premier permanent road course facility serving southern Japan's motorsport community. The circuit's mountainous location creates dramatic elevation changes uncommon at flatter Japanese venues. Kyushu's climate creates year-round racing potential though the facility operates primarily during moderate temperature periods. The International layout positions Autopolis as Japan's southern championship venue, serving the island's racing community with FIA-grade circuit infrastructure.
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