Central Circuit

Central Circuit
Full Circuit (1996–present)
LocationTaka District, Hyōgo, Japan
Coordinates35°01′29.60″N 134°55′19.43″E / 35.0248889°N 134.9220639°E / 35.0248889; 134.9220639
Opened1996
Websitehttps://central-circuit.com/
Full Circuit (1996–present)
Length2.804 km (1.742 mi)
Turns13
Race lap record1:16.167 ( Aguri Suzuki, Nissan Skyline GTR (R33) GT500, 1996, JGTC (GT500))

Central Circuit (セントラルサーキット) is a 2.804 km (1.742 mi) motor racing circuit in Taka District, Hyōgo, Japan. It is now used only for occasional karting races, and mainly for private rental. A non championship Super GT race was held here in 1996. The track has hosted the Roadster Cup for Mazda MX-5s since 2022.

The circuit features a crossover, similar to Fiorano Circuit in Italy, Autódromo Juan Manuel Fangio in Argentina, and to Suzuka Circuit and Spa Nishiura Motor Park, the last two also in Japan.