The Rally Japan 2023 Commission is pleased to announce the course of the Toyota Stadium SSS and various Toyota Stadium entertainment plans (Part 1) for Forum8 Rally Japan 2023, the final round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), which will finally be held in one month’s time.
The Toyota Stadium SSS, which has been set up as a competition course for the first time, will be a course where two cars run at the same time. The venue is normally used for football and rugby competitions, but the new competition course features a multi-level crossing, sharp-angled curves and mini-jumps, allowing spectators to enjoy the excitement of a high-intensity rally competition up close.
The Service Park and Toyota Stadium, the venue for the Toyota Stadium SSS, will be called “ENJOY! RALLY STADIUM” and the area in front of Meitetsu Toyota-shi Station, the nearest station, “ENJOY! RALLY ENTRANCE”, to provide an opportunity to create new rally fans, not only through rally competitions but also through various entertainment programmes for children and adults alike.Details of the plans will be announced in due course as soon as they are finalised.
ENJOY! RALLY STADIUM
Location: Toyota Stadium grounds
Entry: admission charged.
(Admission is possible with a ‘Toyota Stadium SSS Ticket’ for 16-18 November and a ‘Stadium Entrance Ticket’ for 19 November. Some entertainment events are subject to a fee.)
Races: 16 Nov from 7.00pm (SS1), 17 Nov from 7.30pm (SS8), 18 Nov from 7.30pm (SS16).
Spot programs Opening ceremony The rally cars enter the course all together, preceded by a performance by the Aichi Prefectural Police Band. Afterwards, the rally cars then start their engines and switch on their headlights, creating an exciting atmosphere of sound and light. Also, don't miss interviews with high-profile drivers. Date and time: 16 Nov 17:00-18:40 (times subject to change).
The Ceremonial Finish and Awards Ceremony will be the finale of Rally Japan and the conclusion of the World Rally Championship (WRC) 2023 season.
When: 19 Nov 16:30-19:00 (times subject to change).
Drivers will sign autographs.
Date and time: 16 Nov 15:00-15:30 (times subject to change).
*Admission to the Autograph Session venue may be restricted depending on congestion.
Driver talk shows will be held.
Date and time: 17 Nov 18:15-18:45, 18 Nov 18:15-18:45 (times subject to change).
Only holders of a ‘Core Time Entry Ticket’ can enter the area where Meet the Crew will be held.
Demonstration runs of rally cars of yesteryear by legendary drivers will be held on a special course at Toyota Stadium SSS. Also, various rally cars, including those of yesteryear, will be exhibited at the Toyota Stadium event site.
Date and time of demo runs: 17 Nov 5pm-6pm and 18 Nov 5pm-6pm (times subject to change).
The JMRC National Rally Project Promotion Committee will hold a tournament of two cars running simultaneously in each class on a special course at Toyota Stadium SSS.
Date: 19 Nov 10:00-13:00 (times subject to change).
A special karting experience on the custom-built track at Toyota Stadium SSS.
Date and time: 17 Nov 2.30-4.00pm, 18 Nov 2.30-4.00pm (times subject to change).
A special hands-on experience is available for visitors to walk on a specially designed course at Toyota Stadium SSS.
Daytime: 11/16 10:15-12:00, 11/17 10:15-12:00, 11/18 10:15-12:00
(Times subject to change).
※Only available to holders of Hospitality Tickets, EX Premium Tickets and EX Gold Tickets.
Kids gather! RALLY fair
Little ones can enjoy target shooting, ring toss and ball toss games.
Stamp! RALLY JAPAN.
To ensure that visitors can enjoy Rally Japan to the fullest, a stamp rally will be available, where they can visit various locations and collect stamps to receive great gifts.
Partner and exhibitor booths
Vehicles, including rally cars, will be on display, as well as automobile-related products and a variety of goods for sale.
Stage events
Guests can enjoy talk shows by legendary drivers and performances by numerous athletes not limited to motorsport. Information on the performers will be released in the coming weeks.
Rally Japan Gourmet
In addition to the Toyo-Sta Rally Burger, which can only be eaten here, there is a wide range of other gourmet delicacies such as Fujinomiya yakisoba, beef tongue skewers and lovely apple candies.
*The content and times of entertainment projects are subject to change.
Schedule
Area: Meitetsu Toyota-shi Station area
Admission: free of charge (some entertainment programmes have chargeable programmes).
Entertainment projects
ENJOY! RALLY motor festival
A ‘car’ themed event will be held in the area around Meitetsu Toyota City Station.
The Forum8 Rally Japan 2023 trophy has been completed.
A metaverse space (Provided by FORUM8) will be progressively opened to the public, where visitors can virtually enjoy the special course at Toyota Stadium SSS and the PR booths of the host city and town.
First, on 16 October, we will unveil the Toyota Stadium SSS metaverse space where you can view the course from any angle you wish. After that, we will upgrade the space so that you can also enjoy driving simulations.
There will also be a PR booth incorporating local characters from the host city/town to introduce local specialities.
