Autopolis

Autopolis International Racing Course
Full Circuit (1990–present)
LocationKamitsue village, in
Hita City, Ōita Prefecture, Japan
Time zoneUTC+09:00
Coordinates33°2′13″N 130°58′22.9″E / 33.03694°N 130.973028°E / 33.03694; 130.973028
FIA Grade2
OwnerKawasaki Motors (2005–present)
Hazama Ando (1995–2004)
Tomonori Tsurumaki (1990–1994)
OperatorAutopolis Co., Ltd.
OpenedNovember 1990; 34 years ago (1990-11)
Construction cost¥47 billion
ArchitectYoshitoshi Sakurai
Major eventsCurrent:
Super GT
(1999, 2003–2009, 2011–2015, 2017–2019, 2021–present)
Super Formula (1991–1992, 2006, 2009–present)
Super Taikyu (2012–present)
MFJ Superbike (2002–2015, 2017–present)
Former:
TCR Japan (2019–2021)
FR Japan (2020)
Asia Road Racing Championship (2009–2014)
Formula V6 Asia (2007)
Asian Touring Car Series (2003–2005, 2007)
World Sportscar Championship (1991)
Websitehttp://www.autopolis.jp/
Full Circuit (1990–present)
Length4.673 km (2.904 miles)
Turns19
Race lap record1:26.960 (Japan Naoki Yamamoto, Dallara SF19, 2020, Super Formula)
Main Circuit (1990–present)
Length3.022 km (1.877 miles)
Turns12

Autopolis (オートポリス, Ōtoporisu) is a 4.673 km (2.904 mi) international racing circuit located near Kamitsue village in Ōita Prefecture, Japan on the 30 km (19 mi) northeast of Kumamoto.[1] Opened in 1990, it hosts a range of domestic and international motorsport events throughout the year. The track is noted to have a high standard of facilities and infrastructure. Due to the circuit ending up in financial difficulties, it has changed hands several times but still operates to this day.