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The Suzuka 1000 km was an endurance sports car race held at Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture, Japan. The race distance was approximately 1,000 kilometers, or roughly 173 laps of the 5.8 km circuit. It served as a round of the All Japan Sports Prototype Championship, the BPR Global GT Series, and later the Super GT series. The event has since been replaced by the Suzuka 10 Hours as part of the Intercontinental GT Challenge.
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Suzuka 1000km ranks #58 of 188 in the Motor Race ranking, behind San Marino Grand Prix, ahead of Singapore Grand Prix.
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What is the Suzuka 1000km?
The Suzuka 1000km is a legendary endurance race historically held at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan. It required sports cars to cover a grueling distance of exactly 1,000 kilometers on the technical figure-eight track.
What racing series sanctioned the Suzuka 1000km?
For decades, the race served as a premier round of international sports car racing, most notably as part of the Autobacs Super GT Series. It was widely considered the most important endurance race in Japan.
Is the Suzuka 1000km still held today?
The traditional 1,000-kilometer format was discontinued after the 2016 race due to rising costs and scheduling conflicts. It was subsequently replaced by a 10-hour endurance race known as the Suzuka 10 Hours.
Why is the Suzuka Circuit unique for endurance racing?
The Suzuka track is uniquely designed with an overpass, creating a rare figure-eight layout. This provides undulating elevation changes and requires a highly balanced chassis setup, making the 1,000km race a distinct challenge for drivers and engineers.
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