2015 Super Formula series

[TheNo1F1Fan]

To be honest I want Izawa to focus on his GP2 season

[cds_uk]

I thought Mardenborough was a cert to get a drive?

[Racing in Japan]

These rumor I think is not still high credibility.Especially, this year there are many movement.

But two of Tom's, Mugen-Yamamoto, KCMG-Nakayama, Nakajima-D.Nakajima would almost certainly.

[toledo47]

Originally Posted by SuperFormulaComplet

Hello.In my opinion, when you go to Okayama-circuit, to use a car is best.I went to there by train and bus for Super-GT race in 2010.This race is the most popular race series in Japan.I explain you how much difficult and unconvinient to go to Okayama circuit by public transport.First, you have to go to Yoshinaga-Station.Himeji-Station to Yoshinaga-Station \970 1hour (one way 1US$=\120)Himeji-City is the nearest big city for Okayama-circuit.Osaka-Station to Yoshinaga-Station \2590 2hours (one way)Osaka-City is the second urban city in Japan.Second, you have to take a shuttle bus from Yoshinaga-Station to the circuit.It takes about \1000 30minits.But the number of the shuttle busses are a few times in a day.An official announcement of the bus has not yet been.So, I'm sure to go there is difficult, especially for foreigners.I'll go to Okayama-circuit by train at 2015 Super Formula Race May 23,24.I went to every single Race in 2014 Super Formula.So if you have another question about Japanese circuits, please ask me.Is Okayama so hard to get to because not many people drive cars? >I guess about over 80% of audience go there by car on the race day.Would you please correction my English sentences, if you have a time.

I knew Autopolis is very difficult to get to but i had no idea that Okayama was so difficult. I'll be coming over from the US and staying in Japan for 2 years. I have to be in Kyoto on April 7. I was thinking about flying into Okayama Around March 31 or so, and staying for a week and doing the Okayama Super GT race on April 4-5 and then either flying or taking a shinkansen up to Osaka/Kyoto. I for sure wont have access to a car, I figured access to the circuit by train/bus would be simple I can understand a little Japanese but probably not enough to be of much help figuring out how to get to the circuit

[ptclaus98]

All this championship needs is English coverage and it will be by far my favorite single seater championship.

[TheNo1F1Fan]

Originally Posted by ptclaus98

All this championship needs is English coverage and it will be by far my favorite single seater championship.

Absolutely agree.

[Racing in Japan]

Japanese model car brand EBBRO release SF14 1/43 model
https://www.facebook.com/EBBRO/posts/908584055860205

[Deleted]

Originally Posted by ptclaus98

All this championship needs is English coverage and it will be by far my favorite single seater championship.

There were some english broadcasts on Star Sports last year. But obviously Asian cable channel isn't really gonna make that much of a difference for further international growth. But I don't think SF is planning on that, same as with Super GT

[Racing in Japan]

Dutch media says, Nobuharu Matsushita (Japanese F3 champ) almost certainly the teammate of Stoffel Vandoorne in ART.
http://autosport.nl/klasse/nieuws/24...sfermarkt-2015

If this rumor true, Tsukakoshi will remain Japan(SGT and SF).

[Formulahistory]

That would make sense, because he is younger and more promising.

[ivanalesi]

I was hoping for Koudai, Matsushita needs a season in EU, in smth like GP3 and then to go into the deep waters with GP2.

[SuperFormulaComplet]

toledo47>>
Hello, the official anouncement of to go to Okayama circuit on next Super GT days has still yet.
If you want to know how to go there, please ask here.
To go to there on Super GT is easier than on Super Formula days.
Because Super GT is watched by a lot of people.
If I go there on GT days, I will enjoy to eat octopus or akashiyaki in Akashi city.

[toledo47]

Originally Posted by SuperFormulaComplet

toledo47>>
Hello, the official anouncement of to go to Okayama circuit on next Super GT days has still yet.
If you want to know how to go there, please ask here.
To go to there on Super GT is easier than on Super Formula days.
Because Super GT is watched by a lot of people.
If I go there on GT days, I will enjoy to eat octopus or akashiyaki in Akashi city.

Good to know! I'll have to try some takoyaki or something in Akashi if I have the chance to go to the Super GT race in April. Is Akashi a good area to get a hotel room in as well?
I'm planning on staying in Japan for 2 years so i'm hoping to make it to all 6 major circuits if I have good chances.

[Racing in Japan]

Toyota's 2015 Motorsports Activities will Live Webcast at January 30.
http://newsroom.toyota.co.jp/en/detail/5285903/

[SuperFormulaComplet]

toledo47>>
Hello again!
In my opinion, if you are a biginer of to use Japanese train systems, I recommend you to stay Himeji city.
To find a hotel in Akashi city is not so difficult.
But from Akashi to Yoshinaga(nearest station to the circuit) takes about 90min by local train.
From Himeji to Yoshinaga takes shorter.
I hope that you can be enjoy cherry bloosum viewing in Okayama.

You wrote before to go to Auto-police is most difficult.
I agree with you.
If you go there only by yourself, you can go to almost anywhere in Japan.
*With the exception of the case of the use of taxis.
Would you please, come to Super Formula race, too.

[toledo47]

Originally Posted by SuperFormulaComplet

toledo47>>
Hello again!
In my opinion, if you are a biginer of to use Japanese train systems, I recommend you to stay Himeji city.
To find a hotel in Akashi city is not so difficult.
But from Akashi to Yoshinaga(nearest station to the circuit) takes about 90min by local train.
From Himeji to Yoshinaga takes shorter.
I hope that you can be enjoy cherry bloosum viewing in Okayama.

You wrote before to go to Auto-police is most difficult.
I agree with you.
If you go there only by yourself, you can go to almost anywhere in Japan.
*With the exception of the case of the use of taxis.
Would you please, come to Super Formula race, too.

I'll have to look into Himeji then! Thanks!
I'm sure i'll get a chance to see cherry blossoms there, however I will be living in Kyoto for a while, so i'll have many chances to see that in Japan.
I've been wondering about Autopolis, I guess the only way to go by car? Is SUGO easily accessible ?
I might go see a Super Formula race if I have a chance, however i'm a much bigger fan of Super GT.

[SuperFormulaComplet]

Hi!
I tell you my experience to go to Auto-police in 2014 Super Formula.
I stayed in Kumamoto city.
You are able to stay Kumamoto , Fukuoka , Ohita cities.
I think Kumamoto is best because Ohita is rural area.
And Fukuoka is the biggest city in Kyusyu island. So you will worry about traffic jam.
On the race days, I was able to use bus to go to Auto-police. However, the bus ran only once a day!(Maybe in S-GT days two or three times a day)
You are able to use this bus only race days. No public transport system to go there nomal days.
Moreover, if I used the bus I will arrive the circuit after free practice session! So I could be enjoy only qualify and race.
Moremoreover, you have to reserve the bus before qualify or race days in Japanese language.
So I used rent a car on the days.
If you use taxi from Kumamoto city to Auto-police, you have to pay over 15,000yen (130US$) one way.
And I'm sure it is impossible to go there without car navigation system or map.
There weren't any signboad "To Auto-police is here!".
It will take about 70 min by car.
When I arrived the circuit, I thought it likes Machu Picchu.
Auto-police is located in mountain area.
I like this up down circuit. But to go there is unconvenient.


Unlike with it, to go to Sugo is easier.
The circuit is located near Sendai station.
Sendai is the biggest city in Tohoku region.
So, you can go there by bus.
The bus runs every 30 min on the Big race days.
You can also go there by bus in nomal days.
It takes about 50 min.

I went to Suzuka, Fuji, Motegi, Auto-police, and Sugo in 2014, another year to Okayama.
The most delicious food was "Grilled beef tougue" in Sendai city.
You don't forget to eat it!

[toledo47]

Originally Posted by SuperFormulaComplet

Hi!
I tell you my experience to go to Auto-police in 2014 Super Formula.
I stayed in Kumamoto city.
You are able to stay Kumamoto , Fukuoka , Ohita cities.
I think Kumamoto is best because Ohita is rural area.
And Fukuoka is the biggest city in Kyusyu island. So you will worry about traffic jam.
On the race days, I was able to use bus to go to Auto-police. However, the bus ran only once a day!(Maybe in S-GT days two or three times a day)
You are able to use this bus only race days. No public transport system to go there nomal days.
Moreover, if I used the bus I will arrive the circuit after free practice session! So I could be enjoy only qualify and race.
Moremoreover, you have to reserve the bus before qualify or race days in Japanese language.
So I used rent a car on the days.
If you use taxi from Kumamoto city to Auto-police, you have to pay over 15,000yen (130US$) one way.
And I'm sure it is impossible to go there without car navigation system or map.
There weren't any signboad "To Auto-police is here!".
It will take about 70 min by car.
When I arrived the circuit, I thought it likes Machu Picchu.
Auto-police is located in mountain area.
I like this up down circuit. But to go there is unconvenient.


Unlike with it, to go to Sugo is easier.
The circuit is located near Sendai station.
Sendai is the biggest city in Tohoku region.
So, you can go there by bus.
The bus runs every 30 min on the Big race days.
You can also go there by bus in nomal days.
It takes about 50 min.

I went to Suzuka, Fuji, Motegi, Auto-police, and Sugo in 2014, another year to Okayama.
The most delicious food was "Grilled beef tougue" in Sendai city.
You don't forget to eat it!

How does reserving the bus work? Are reservations made on their website or by phone? They only have 1 bus? Is it large?
I have watched Super GT broadcasts from Autopolis and it looks like such a great circuit.

Good to know that SUGO is easy to get to. It seems the 5 circuits (other than Autopolis) are simple to go to by public transportation.
Beef tongue... I've eaten yakiniku in Japan before, saw beef tongue on the menu but was not tempted to try it yet!

[SuperFormulaComplet]

Hello. toledo47
Are reservations made on their website or by phone?>>
You have to use a phone. If you need help, I can help you.

They only have 1 bus? Is it large?>>
On Super Formula race day, they use 1 bus.
On Super GT race day, maybe they will use 2 or 3 buses.
I don't know the bus is large or not.

The reservation will start before a few weeks race day.
You don 't need rush. And to use the bus is not popular, so it doesn't sell out.

The bus stops 5 or more bus stop.
Forexample, Kumamoto station, Kumamoto transport center, Kumamoto airport, and so on. Finally, it arrive the circuit. So if you ride the bus on first bus stop, it takes about 2 hours.

Good luck and Don't give up!
Thanks to your messages I'm able to study English for free!

[Racing in Japan]

Latest SuperFormula rumor according Japanese Motorsports channel.

J-P Oliveira and Narain Karthikeyan will leave from IMPUL. And Loic Duval and Andrea Caldarelli will replace they.

Takashi Kogure will move from Nakajima to another team.

[chunterer]

Thanks for getting us back on topic!

Any news where JP and Narain might go?

[Formulahistory]

I think Karthikeyan has to leave Super Formula.

[Racing in Japan]

Narain maybe move to Honda engine user team. But information is less about the Honda team...

[LavidaLoca]

2015 Toyota Line-up

- Petronas Tom`s : Nakajima - Lotterer
- Kondo Racing : Rossiter
- Sunoco Team LeMans: Hirakawa - Kobayashi
- KCMG: Nakayama
- LeNovo Team Impul: De Oliveira - Caldarelli
- Cerumo IngIng: Kunimoto - Ishiura

[Formulahistory]

I hoped that KCMG would choose a not Japanese Asian driver to supply the series's plans for an expandation outside of Japan.

Caldarelli could be a very strong title contender...