Toyota Stadium, where the ‘Service Park’, the base of operations for the FIA World Rally Championship Forum8 Rally Japan 2024 is located, will host not only the SSS (Super Special Stage) on a special track, but also a number of entertainment contents for children and adults.
As a first step, we are pleased to announce some of the official events and entertainment projects.
◆Outline of Toyota Stadium venue (7-2 Sengoku-cho, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture).
Date and time of competition SS1 Thursday 21 November, from around 19:00
(Toyota Stadium SSS) SS16 Saturday, 23 November, from around 19:00
SS20. Sunday 24 November, from around 12:20
◆Official events
media pen
Date and time
Thursday 21 November, around 12:00-14:00.
Location.
West event area
Contents
Witness top category drivers competing in FORUM8 Rally Japan 2024 are interviewed by the media.
Autograph session
Date and time
Thursday 21 November, around 15:00-15:30.
Location.
East event area
Contents
An autograph session will be held with drivers competing in the FORUM8 Rally Japan 2024.
Meet the Crew.
Date and time
Saturday 23 November, around 18:00.
Location.
West Event Area Outdoor stage
Contents
A live talk show with top drivers competing in FORUM8 Rally Japan 2024.
Opening ceremony
Date and time
Thursday, 21 November, around 17:30.
Location.
special course
Contents
The ceremony that marks the start of FORUM8 Rally Japan 2024.
Ceremonial Finish & Awards Ceremony
Date and time
Sunday 24 November, 16:30-19:00 approx.
Location.
special course
Contents
The FORUM8 Rally Japan 2024 finale ceremony and awards ceremony.
Service park
Date and time
Thursday 21 – Sunday 24 November, according to opening times. Service in/out Thursday 21 November, around 11:00-13:00. Saturday 23rd, around 18:00-20:00. Sunday 24, 12:00-14:00 approx.
Location.
Service park 1, service park 2.
Contents
During the service-in time, the rally cars return and can be seen rapidly servicing the vehicles and, in some cases, the drivers can be seen planning their strategy or taking a rest.
◆Entertainment projects
Blue Impulse air show
Date and time
Thursday 21 November, time TBC.
Location.
West event area
Contents
Watch impressive acrobatic flights by the Air Self-Defence Force.
The ‘Track Walk’ allows visitors to walk around a specially designed course at Toyota Stadium SSS. On the track, a variety of experiences are available for children and adults. Details to be announced at a later date.
How to Participate
Buy a ticket for the Track Walk experience (https://w.pia.jp/t/wrc-rj2024/) *Toyota Stadium SSS “Category 1” and “Category 2” ticket holders can experience this at no extra cost. *Toyota Stadium admission ticket holders for Friday 22 November can experience this at no extra charge. *Entry ends 30 minutes before the end of the day.
Hospitality programme ‘Rally car ride-along experience’
You can have a special experience riding in a rally car driven by a professional driver on the Toyota Stadium Special Track. *Content is only available to participants in the Hospitality Programme who have chosen the option.
Live performance by artists
Date and time
Saturday 23 November, around 17:00-18:00.
Location.
Special Track
Contents
Special live performances will be given by a number of talented artists. Performers and other details will be announced in August.
Stage project
Location.
West event area
Contents
There will be a variety of performances, not limited to motorsport. Public viewing will also take place. More details on stage performers, dates and times will be announced later in October.
Rally Japan World Gourmet
Date and time
Thursday 21 – Sunday 24 November, according to opening times.
Location.
West event area, concourse.
Contents
A variety of world gourmet food will be available, including drinks and one-hand foods inspired by the host country and other countries of the 2024 World Rally Championship season.
FMX SHOW CASE
Date and time
Friday 22 November, around 16:30-17:30.
Location.
Special Track
Contents
An entertainment show of “Freestyle Motocross (FMX)”, a derivative of motocross, will be held on a special track at Toyota Stadium. Enjoy an acrobatic show by Japan’s leading FMX rider Daisuke Suzuki and others, and a show-up by a DJ.
Partner and exhibitor booths
Date and time
Thursday 21 – Sunday 24 November, according to opening times.
Location.
West event area, concourse.
Contents
Automobile-related products will be on display and for sale, as well as various goods.
Layout of the venue
*Time, place and content may be subject to change depending on venue availability.
*Photographs are of last year’s appearance and images and may differ from those on the day of the event.
