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IMSA and IndyCar drivers compete in the Suzuka 1000km race

Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 11:22 PM

Last updated Sep 11, 2026

IMSA and IndyCar drivers compete in the Suzuka 1000km race

Summary

Drivers from the IMSA and IndyCar series have traveled to Japan to participate in the Suzuka 1000km. The event takes place at the Suzuka Circuit. This appearance occurs shortly before the scheduled Battle on the Bricks event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Participants include various drivers currently active in the North American sports car and open-wheel racing circuits. The journey to the Japanese venue represents a significant detour for the competitors involved in the upcoming IMS schedule. Drivers are currently preparing for the endurance contest at one of the world's noted racetracks.

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Key Details

•IMSA and IndyCar drivers are participating in the Suzuka 1000km
•The event is held at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan
•Drivers are preparing for the Battle on the Bricks next week
•The race follows the Indianapolis Motor Speedway event schedule

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11:22 PMRacer — IMSA, IndyCar stars suit up for a milestone Suzuka 1000km

What they're saying

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Before next week’s Battle on the Bricks at IMS, some of IMSA’s top stars have taken a long detour across the Pacific Ocean to another of the world’s greatest racetracks: Suzuka Circuit.
— Racerby RJ O’Connell

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