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Motegi repurposes parts of historic oval while retaining the rest for now

Parts of Motegi’s historic speedway have been given a new lease of life as spectator areas, but much of the oval remains intact as part of a phased redevelopment plan.Earlier this year, circuit owner Honda began dismantling parts of Motegi’s…

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 1:41 PM
Motegi repurposes parts of historic oval while retaining the rest for now
Key Things to Know
  • Parts of Motegi's historic oval have been converted into new spectator areas under a phased redevelopment plan.
  • The remaining sections of the speedway banking will stay intact for the foreseeable future and serve as parking.
  • New installations include a Turn 1 campsite, a Turn 5 viewing deck, and the panoramic Victory Corner Deck.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Mobility Resort Motegi has begun repurposing parts of its historic 1.5-mile oval speedway into spectator areas while keeping other sections intact. Phased redevelopment began in May under track owner Honda, completing in time for the MotoGP event on October 4. Additions include a campsite at Turn 1, a viewing deck at Turn 5, and the Victory Corner Deck offering panoramic views.

While sections of asphalt banking were replaced with grass, remaining portions continue to be used for parking. Honda subsidiary Mobilityland confirmed redevelopment is occurring in phases, with no further changes planned ahead of the Super GT finale in November. The oval previously hosted IndyCar and NASCAR before being decommissioned in 2022.

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