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Motegi repurposes parts of historic oval into spectator areas

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 1:41 PM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Motegi repurposes parts of historic oval into spectator areas

Summary

Parts of the 1.5-mile oval at Motegi have been repurposed as spectator areas, as circuit owner Honda embarks on a phased redevelopment plan. The work began in May, involving the dismantling of sections of the iconic speedway that previously hosted IndyCar and NASCAR events in Japan. The remaining portions of the oval will stay intact for the time being as this redevelopment project progresses.

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Key Details

•Motegi's historic oval has been partially dismantled.
•Repurposed areas will now serve as spectator zones.
•Honda began redevelopment work in May 2026.
•More parts of the oval will remain unchanged for now.
•IndyCar and NASCAR previously raced at this venue.

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1:41 PMMotorsport.com — Motegi repurposes parts of historic oval while retaining the rest for now

What they're saying

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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 1.5-mile oval that previously served as the home for IndyCar and NASCAR’s forays to Japan. Work to redevelop the oval began in May, with new ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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