[Fuji Speedway Co., Ltd.] 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship Round 7 Fuji 6 Hours Endurance Race WEC JAPAN FUJI
The decisive battle at Fuji for the world number one is finally approaching in two weeks!
*Fuji Speedway Co., Ltd.*
Press release: August 28, 2024
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2024 FIA World Endurance Championship Round 7 Fuji 6 Hours Endurance Race WEC JAPAN FUJI The decisive battle at Fuji for the world number one is finally approaching in two weeks!
*・WEC Fuji: There are only 2 races left in the 8-race FIA World Endurance Championship, including the traditional 24 Hours of Le Mans! The Japan round, “Fuji 6 Hours Endurance Race” is finally here! * *・WEC
In the golden age of the Hypercar class, the championship battle between Ferrari, Porsche, and Toyota is heating up! TOYOTA hopes for victory at home course Fuji
Pay close attention to the running of GAZOO Racing! *
* ・LMGT3 class: After Valentino Rossi, a “living legend” in MOTO GP, turned to four-wheel racing, *
* First time participating in a race at Fuji Speedway! *
* ・Just before the final race, air race pilot Yoshihide Muroya did a demo flight “LEXUS PATHFINDER AIR RACING”
Celebrating Flight for WEC” held! *
* ・Reina Washio, who is active as a solo singer-songwriter, will sing the national anthem solo! Mr. Washio will also be the green flag bearer. *
* ・The 6th Le Village BONJOUR FRANCE, a French fair where you can feel the “24 Hours of Le Mans” in the event plaza.
Co-hosted with “Supported by Perrier”*
* ・We are also implementing a “WEC sticker gift” that you will receive when you purchase food, drinks, and goods over a certain amount! * * – On the night of the 14th (Saturday), you can stay inside the venue, and the entire Fuji Speedway will be transformed into a huge campsite! *
The 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship Round 7 Fuji 6 Hours Endurance Race will be held at Fuji Speedway* on September 13th (Friday), 14th (Saturday), and 15th (Sunday)*
There will be lots of events that can only be experienced at WEC Fuji at various locations around the venue! We have prepared a variety of on-site contents and look forward to your visit.
Advance tickets are on sale at Lawson and Ministop stores nationwide, as well as at Ro-Ticket and FSW Online Tickets. Please enjoy the world’s best race with your friends and family at Fuji Speedway! [Special site for Round 7 of the FIA World Endurance Championship] https://fiawec-fuji.com/
[6th 36 Hours of FUJI 2024 Special Site]
https://www.36hoursoffuji.com/
[WEC2024 season digest video]
https://youtu.be/-Yl3_iiZuZQ
■ * FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar class *
In addition to Toyota, Cadillac, Ferrari, Peugeot, and Porsche, Lamborghini, BMW, and Alpine will join in the battle for the prestige of automakers. There are only two races remaining in the series championship race, with Ferrari and Porsche aiming to regain the title, and Toyota aiming for consecutive victory.
What kind of battle will unfold, narrowed down to the showdown with GAZOO Racing?
The notable race will be held at Toyota’s home circuit, Fuji Speedway.
■ * WEC drivers: Many elite drivers including many F1 warriors and drivers who were active in Japan! MOTO
GP’s “living legend” Valentino Rossi appears in the 4-wheel race at Fuji! *
* [F1 Grand Prix participating driver] *
* [Jenson Button] *
*Won F1 World Champion with Braun Racing in 2009*
*Win SUPER GT championship with TEAM KUNIMITSU in 2018*
* [Robert Kubica] *
* Poland’s first F1 driver, won one race at the 2008 F1 Canadian Grand Prix* * [Antonio Giovinazzi]*
* Participated in F1 for 3 years from 2019, joined Ferrari in WEC from 2023 * * [Kamui Kobayashi] *
*First participation in F1 was in the 2009 F1 Brazilian GP, and 3rd place on the podium in the 2012 F1 Japanese GP*
* [Brendon Hartley] *
* Participated in F1 with Scuderia Toro Rosso in 2017 and 2018 * * [Mick Schumacher] *
* Participation in F1 from Haas F1 Team in 2021/2022 *
* [Daniil Kvyat] *
* Active in Red Bull Racing, Scuderia Toro Rosso, etc. from 2014-17 and 2018-2020*
* [Nick de Vries]*
*Spot participation with Williams in 2022 and participation with Scuderia AlphaTauri the following year*
* [Andre Lotterer] *
* 2006 and 2009 SUPER GT Champion *
*2011 Formula Nippon Champion*
*2011, 2012, 2014 Le Mans 24 Hours Winner*
* Participated in a spot race at the 2014 F1 Belgian GP *
* [MOTO GP (world’s highest category of two-wheeled racing)] * * [Valentino Rossi]*
*Won 9 world championships in 15 years since participating in the Road Racing World Championship*
* Said to be the “strongest rider in history” and “living legend” * * Participating in the FIA World Endurance Championship from this season! *
* ■Reina Washio, who is active as a solo singer-songwriter, will sing the national anthem solo! *
* Mr. Washio will also be the green flag bearer. *
[Profile of Reina Washio]
2011 “EXILE Presents VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 3～For
Girls~” and joined Flower as a vocalist and performer.
Debuted in the same year with “Still”. Also active as E-girls. In 2020, he started his solo career and held live performances in various places such as Osaka and Tokyo.
He is active in activities such as appearing in the popular content THE FIRST TAKE.
The song “Jewel reat. Rira Ikuta”, which was newly written and featured by Rira Ikuta, attracted a lot of attention.
Furthermore, the theme song “Call Me Sick” for the movie “God of Novel” and the theme song “So
Responsible for many tie-up songs such as “Addictive”.
In 2024, “SAGA2024” will be held in his hometown, Saga Prefecture. He is in charge of singing the image song “Batons ~When Your Dreams Come True~” for Kokusupo Zenkakusupo.
・Performance date: September 15th (Sunday)
■* Just before the final race, air show by air race pilot Yoshihide Muroya* * “LEXUS PATHFINDER AIR RACING Celebrating Flight for WEC” held! *
(c)Taro Imahara PATHFINDER
(c)Taro Imahara PATHFINDER
* Yoshihide Muroya, who won the world championship in the Air Race World Championship, which is known as “F1 in the sky,” will be enlivening the WEC, which is also held around the world, from the sky. *
*Enjoy the acrobatic flight demonstrated by Muroya’s world-class advanced piloting skills. *
*●Highlights of “LEXUS PATHFINDER AIR RACING Celebrating Flight for WEC”* * ・A splendid flight created by aircraft soaring high in the sky* * ・Displaying various techniques such as “Muroya Wheel” and
“Hammerhead” that can be performed at speeds of up to 10G and approaching 400km/h *
*Due to competition management, the home straight will not be flown. * ■Event overview*
*1. Event name *
* LEXUS PATHFINDER AIR RACING Celebrating Flight for WEC*
*2. Sponsor *
*Fuji Speedway Co., Ltd.*
*3. cooperation *
* LEXUS PATHFINDER AIR RACING*
*[Official website]*
* https://lexus-pathfinder-airracing.com/*
* [LEXUS NEWS]*
* https://lexus.jp/magazine/sport/yoshihide-muroya/*
*4. Flight dates *
*Sunday, September 15th 9:50-10:00*
* *Flights may be canceled if safety cannot be ensured due to weather or other reasons. *
*5. Airplane body *
* Extra 330SC (JA111F) *
*6. Pilot: Yoshihide Muroya*
* (Muroya Yoshihide)*
■ * 6th Le Village BONJOUR FRANCE Supported by Perrier*
*Le Village Bonjour France Supported by Perrier*
Since WEC has its origins in France, the French fair “Le Village BONJOUR” will be held at the venue.
FRANCE” will be held. Continuing from last year, we have partnered with Perrier as a sponsor, and we are raising the bar to give you an even more authentic French experience.
We serve as a bridge between Japan and France and introduce the authentic French lifestyle through a variety of themes such as culture, commerce, and entertainment.
* [cooperation]*
*French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan*
*[Sponsored]*
* French Embassy in Japan *
*[Detailed URL]*
* https://www.36hoursoffuji.com/foods-shopping*
*●PERRIERPERRIER*
Perrier is a carbonated natural mineral water from southern France that is enjoyed around the world in cafes, bars, restaurants, and of course at home. At our booth, we not only carry Perrier, but also high-quality mustard from France.
■ * Self-Defense Force helicopters of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Aviation School Flight Instructor Group Fuji Flight Team fly over the sky! *
* In addition to a performance by the band at the pre-start ceremony, equipment will be on display at the event plaza on both days! * With the cooperation of the Ground Self-Defense Force Fuji School, the Ground Self-Defense Force Aviation School Flight Instruction Corps In addition to the Fuji Air Group’s Self-Defense Force helicopter flying overhead, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Fuji School Band will perform at the pre-start ceremony, and Self-Defense Force equipment and vehicles will be on display at the event plaza on both days.
* ■The following four “WEC Grid Girls & Boys” have been selected to decorate WEC Fuji! *
・Minori Sasaki
・Karen Ishigaki
・Kazeyoshi Horio Formula Regional Japan participating driver ・Kento Omiya, FIA-F4 driver
Minori Sasaki
Mr. Karen Ishigaki
Kazumasa Horio
Kento Omiya
* ■You will definitely get it! “WEC sticker present” *
Targeted at restaurants throughout the Fuji Motorsports Forest* Guaranteed to get it! We will be running a “WEC Original Sticker Present” campaign*.
* If you purchase a product of 2,000 yen or more, or a food and drink product of 1,000 yen or more at a participating store, you will receive a WEC original sticker! *
A *sticker trading booth* will also be set up in the event square, so you can *exchange* for “Oshi Team” stickers,*
Let’s work together as a family and aim for completion*!
*●“You will definitely get it! WEC sticker present” *
*Event overview*
* [Implementation date] September 14th (Sat) and 15th (Sun) * * [Target stores]*
* 1. Permanent shopping terrace, *
* 2. Event plaza special store *
* 3. Crane Garden *
* 4. Fuji Speedway Hotel *
* 5. Fuji Motor Sports Museum *
* 6. Welcome Center *
* 7. Le Village BONJOUR FRANCE Supported by Perrier stores*
* 8. WEC Official Shop * *Excluding some stores
・Stickers are available in 36 variations*.
■ * The “event plaza” behind the grandstand is full of fun this time too! * * ■The players who will appear in the “Driver Talk Show” to be held on Saturday, September 14th have been decided one after another! * * After the talk show from 17:05, we will also participate in the ball throwing competition! *
* We are currently asking each driver to appear on a talk show! * * [The following are WEC drivers confirmed to appear]*
* *As of 15:00 on Wednesday, August 28th*
* ●1st time 12:40-13:10 *
* Brendon Hartley *
* Nick De Vries *
* Mick Schumacher *
* Jose Maria Lopez *
* Marion Sato *
* ●Second time 13:20-13:50 *
* Daniil Kvyat *
* Robin Frijns *
* ●3rd time 17:05-18:05 *
* (After the talk show, we will also participate in the ball throwing competition) *
* Andre Lotterer *
* Kamui Kobayashi *
* Ryo Hirakawa *
*Jenson Button*
* ■Interaction event with drivers! Pit walk! *
*Details URL:*
* https://fiawec-fuji.com/ticket/2024/index_tk05.html*
You can enter the pit lane where tires are changed and refueled, and enjoy photo opportunities and autograph sessions with players and team managers.
[Date and time]
September 14th (Sat) 11:45-12:35, 15th (Sun) 8:40-9:40
[Participation fee for each session (tax included)]
4,500 yen/person (over 16 years old, free for under 15 years old)
* ■Enjoy the powerful engine sound as racing cars pass by! * * “Circuit Safari” is a very popular event held only at Fuji, out of all 8 races of the World Endurance Championship! *
*[Detailed URL]*
* https://fiawec-fuji.com/ticket/2024/index_tk08.html*
The circuit safari that is familiar to Japanese race fans will be held again this year!
A special program that can only be experienced at Fuji Speedway, even among the WEC series held around the world.
It is a one-of-a-kind experience to get on a large bus and see the machines running side by side up close!
[Participation target]
Elementary school students and above (those who can wear seat belts properly)
* [Due to the expected large number of people who wish to participate, we will only sell tickets by lottery online. 】*
* [Ticket lottery advance sale reservation reception method] * * [Lottery acceptance period]*
* August 28th (Wednesday) 10:00 to September 4th (Wednesday) 23:00* * [Winner announcement date]*
* September 6th (Friday) 15:00~ *
* *Winners will be contacted via email*
* [Scheduled date and time of circuit safari]*
*September 14th (Saturday) Preliminary Day*
* (Scheduled running time 10:00-10:12) *
* * On the day of the event, you will need to register at the general information center in the event plaza between 6:30-9:00 (scheduled) * *Bus boarding/meeting time 9:15-9:35 (scheduled) Inside the event plaza*
■ * New camping area also available! From the qualifying day to the final day, enjoy camping and BBQ! *
During the race period from Saturday, September 14th to Sunday, September 15th, you can bring your tent to the venue and enjoy *camping* while watching the race!
■ * Fuji Motorsports Forest Welcome Center & Rookie Racing Garage * *
There is plenty of content, including a “special mini 4WD course” where children can play, a “Forest Horse Park” where you can try horseback riding, and an “e-motorsports simulator”! *
[Opening date and time]
September 13th (Friday) 10:00-17:00,
14th (Sat) and 15th (Sun) 9:00-17:00
[Official website]
https://fujimotorsportsforest.jp/
◆Forest Square “Forest Horse Park”
Interact with horses, the origin of mobility, and experience horseback riding at Forest Square
Enjoy.
◆1st floor “Forest Factory Mini 4WD World touring”
Mini 4WD is the most sold car model series in Japan, sold by Tamiya Co., Ltd. Come experience motorsports up close at the special course in the Welcome Center.
◆2nd floor “e-motorsports simulator experience”
A simulated experience of driving on a racing course with a racing simulator Enjoy.
◆2nd floor “Cafe Puzzle”
We offer a blissful moment with the highest quality specialty coffee roasted in-house and authentic espresso. We also carry carefully selected breads made with domestic wheat and baked in a radiant gas oven.
◆Thirty one ice cream
・We will be selling ice cream delivered directly from the local Oyamacho factory.
We have 8 flavors available, so please enjoy them with your family!
■ *Shade Racing FUJI Factory*
In addition to observing the maintenance of GT machines, a new exhibit depicting the inside of the pit has also appeared! You can experience motorsports even more closely.
[Opening hours]
September 14th (Sat) and 15th (Sun) 9:00-17:00
[Official website]
https://www.shade-racing.com/
■ *Fuji Motor Sports Museum*
In conjunction with WEC Fuji, a number of vehicles that have made many achievements in the history of auto racing will be on display, including the Mazda 787B that won the 1991 24 Hours of Le Mans, one of the world’s three major races. We look forward to your visit. [Opening hours]
September 13th (Friday) 10:00-19:00,
14th (Sat) and 15th (Sun) 9:00-19:00
[Official website]
https://fuji-motorsports-museum.jp/
* ■ Racing course time schedule (tentative) *
*The schedule is subject to change.
[Details site]
https://fiawec-fuji.com/timetable/24index.html
■* Round trip between JR Gotemba Station, Odakyu Line
Kaisei/Shin-Matsuda Station, and Fuji Speedway! *
* “Station Shuttle Bus” (charged) *
[Details site]
https://fiawec-fuji.com/access/index_map.html
■* [Free] Information on the “in-house shuttle bus”*
Tours the parking lots, welcome center, hotels, and museums adjacent to the 4,563m racing course from the event plaza.
You can take the “in-house shuttle bus.”
* [Route A] Visit each parking lot adjacent to the outside of the racing course (approximately every 15 minutes) *
Operating hours: September 13th (Friday) 7:30-18:00*, 14th (Saturday) 7:30-18:30, 15th (Sunday) 7:00-18:30
*The bus will not stop at the Welcome Center on the 13th (Friday). * [Route B] From the event square to the “Welcome Center” and then the “Hotel/Museum” *
Operating hours: September 14th (Sat) 7:30-18:30, September 15th (Sun) 7:00-18:30
■* [Free] “Care Shuttle” operated by “e-Palette”! *
The Care Shuttle will provide safe, secure, and comfortable
transportation for people with strollers, small children, and elderly customers during the two days of the event.
We support you.
[Operating section]
CRANE Garden ⇔ Event Square (Next to Grandstand N Gate)
[Operating hours]
September 14th (Sat) and 15th (Sun) (operation hours are being adjusted) [e-Palette details]
https://global.toyota/jp/newsroom/corporate/34527255.html
■ * Recommended for those staying at the venue on Saturday, September 14th! * * [Free] “Ashigara Onsen Shuttle Bus” *
A free shuttle bus will be provided to Ashigara Onsen in the local Oyama town. A must-see for everyone staying on-site!
[Getting on and off]
Event Plaza Ashigara Onsen Shuttle Bus Terminal
[Departure time]
Departing from Fuji Speedway
15:10, 16:20, 17:30, 18:40
Departing from Ashigara Onsen
16:50, 18:00, 19:10, 20:40
*Bus tickets will be distributed at the Oyama Town booth from 13:00 on the 14th (Saturday).
[Ashigara Onsen admission fee]
600 yen (3 hours)
[Business hours]
10:00-21:00 (last reception 20:00)
[Details site]
https://www.ashigaraonsen.jp/