World Motorsport
Okayama
Address : 1210 Takinomiya, Aida-cho, Aida-gun, Okayama Pref. 701-2612
Tel : +(81) 8687-4-3311
Fax : +(81) 8687-4-2600
Web : www.okayama-international-circuit.jp
Circuit Information
Type : Permanent Road Course
Length : 3.7km / 2.301miles
Corners : 11
Description
The course was built in1992 as a private race track for the wealthy. It soon hosted its first race, staged by veteran British drivers (which explains the circuit's corner names, such as Hobbs and Attwood).
In 1994 and 1995, the TI Circuit hosted the Formula One Pacific Grand Prix; both events were won by Michael Schumacher in his early title-winning years. This race made Japan one of only five countries to ever host more than one Formula One event in the same year. It was discontinued primarily due to its location in a remote area of Japan.