Central Circuit
 Full Circuit (1996–present) | |
| Location | Taka District, Hyōgo, Japan |
|---|---|
| Time zone | JST |
| Coordinates | 35°01′29.60″N 134°55′19.43″E / 35.0248889°N 134.9220639°E |
| Opened | 1996 |
| Website | http://www.central-circuit.jp |
| Full Circuit (1996–present) | |
| Length | 2.804 km (1.742 miles) |
| Turns | 13 |
| Race lap record | 1:16.167 ( Aguri Suzuki, Nissan Skyline GTR (R33) GT500, 1996, JGTC (GT500)) |
Central Circuit (セントラルサーキット) is a 2.804 km (1.742 mi) motor racing circuit in Taka District, Hyōgo, Japan.[1] It is now used only for occasional karting races, and mainly for private rental. A non championship Super GT race was held here in 1996. The track has hosted the Roadster Cup for Mazda MX-5s since 2022.[2]
The circuit features a crossover, similar to Suzuka Circuit and Spa Nishiura Motor Park, also in Japan.
Lap records
[edit]The fastest official race lap records at the Central Circuit are listed as:
| Category | Time | Driver | Vehicle | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Circuit: 2.804 km (1996–present) | ||||
| JGTC (GT500) | 1:16.167[3] | Aguri Suzuki | Nissan Skyline GTR (R33) GT500 | 1996 Nicos Cup GT Allstar Race |
References
[edit]- ^ "Motor Racing Japan - Central Circuit". motoracing-japan.com. 1996. Retrieved 6 June 2011.
- ^ "セントラルサーキットオフィシャルブログ" (in Japanese). 24 May 2025. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ "GT Championship 1996 - AllStar Race Result". supergt.net. 17 November 1996. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
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