Tsukuba Circuit

Tsukuba CircuitTsukuba Circuit is a legendary Japanese race track located in Shimotsuma, a neighboring city of Tsukuba, Japan.

Established February 15, 1941, Tsukuba Circuit is part of a larger complex named the Japan Auto Sports Center. In addition to the 1.29 mile (2,070 meter) Tsukuba Circuit 2000 course, Course 1000 contains a Gymkhana track (total length of 1039 m). Tsukuba Circuit is host to automotive events like D1 Grand Prix, the all Japan motorcycle and touring car championships, and even a retirement ceremony for Keiichi Tsuchiya.

Tsukuba Circuit is proving ground for JDM car manufacturers. The current OEM chassis Time Attack record holder is Nobuteru Taniguchi in the all carbon fiber HKS CT230R Lancer Evolution, posting a lap time of 53.589 seconds.

Tsukuba Circuit is featured in dvds from Best Motoring International, JDM Option, and the final video of the Shuto Kousoku Trial series, SKT Max. Tsukuba Circuit also appears in racing video games like Forza Motorsport 1 and 2, Gran Turismo 4, Tourist Trophy, Enthusia Professional Racing, and D1 Grand Prix.

Tsukuba Circuit Website (Japanese):

http://jasc.or.jp

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  1. Damn that track looks sick id love to go see it!

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