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10 | with dreams RACING DNA the NsX-Gt had their last run at honda’s home circuit, the twin ring motegi, during the motegi Gt 250km race 2009. Visitors can take delight in honda’s heritage models displayed at the Collection hall, including the very first honda F1 race car. a variety of facilities like the side-by-side track allows fans to safely experience the excitement of Formula Car racing. the environmental impact of this sizeable project was carefully studied to preserve the site at tochigi Prefecture.
Any true race enthusiast would know of Twin Ring Motegi, Honda’s famed racing circuit with mega facilities in Motegi, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As its name suggest, Twin Ring Motegi has a unique two circuit layout – the Super Speedway, a 2.4km oval course, and the Road Course, a 4.8km road course. The oval course is the only one in Japan and was primarily built with the motivation to nurture Honda’s program in IndyCar® Racing. The idea to build the racing circuit was initiated in the mid 80’s when Honda’s sales employees suggested creating a network of facilities where riders can enjoy their motorcycles. Some brainstorming and numerous assessments later, a decision was made to not only build a race track but one that keeps Honda’s ideals alive – to pursue dreams and spread joy. The company’s then President Tadashi Kume said to the project’s team, “I want you to create a facility of ample scale that can foster our dreams.” With that, the passion shared among a few Honda associates to boost the enthusiasm for motorsports flourished into an investment of sizable scale. Twin Ring Motegi finally opened in August 1997 in the eastern district of Motegi-machi in the Haga Gun of Tochigi Prefecture, covering a remarkable 6.6 million square meters – massive enough to fit three Suzuka Circuits comfortably! Serious efforts made to co-exist harmoniously with the locals’ environment lasted through the years and remains a critical reminder of Honda’s ideal in balancing the pursuit of dreams with using natural environments efficiently. A great number of major race series have been held at Twin Ring Motegi and it continues to host international and local racing events till today, becoming a venue where motorsports culture is able to thrive. In addition to that, visitors of all ages are encouraged to experience other driving-related activities, like safety driving courses, go-kart and dirt track racing. Recreational facilities like the Honda Collection Hall, a museum that introduces about 350 pieces of Honda’s legacy in production cars and motorcycles including racing machines; Fan Fun Lab, an amusement complex that promotes Honda’s mobility and environmental culture with various exhibits and amenities; and Hotel Twin Ring all provide visitors a reason to stay and fully immerse themselves in the thrills and excitement that the worldclass venue offers. Today, the goal to cultivate racing talents and grow the motorsports culture in Japan continues to remain an unshakable foundation of the Twin Ring Motegi. The full-size mobility park stands to mirror possibilities of the future and we will always be reminded that Twin Ring Motegi is a story of accomplishment, challenge and Honda’s ultimate symbol of dreams. the unique dual-course circuit, the 2.4km Oval Course and 4.8km road Course, gives twin ring motegi its name “I want you to create a facility of ample scale that can foster our dreams.” - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. President & Chief Executive Officer, Tadashi Kume, 1983 – 1990 with dreams | 11
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