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| + | The '''Okayama International Circuit''' (formerly known as '''TI Circuit Aida''') is a 2.301mi private [[motorsport]] race track near [[Aida, Okayama|Aida]] (Present: [[Mimasaka, Okayama|Mimasaka]]), [[Okayama Prefecture]], [[Japan]]. '''TI''' is abbreviation of "'''T'''anaka '''I'''nternational" after the name of the [[holding company]], though the name of the circuit was officially "TI Circuit Aida". | ||
The course was built in [[1992]] as a private race track for the wealthy. It soon hosted its first race, staged by veteran [[Great Britain|British]] drivers (which explains the circuit's corner names, such as [[David Hobbs|Hobbs]] and [[Richard Attwood|Attwood]]). | The course was built in [[1992]] as a private race track for the wealthy. It soon hosted its first race, staged by veteran [[Great Britain|British]] drivers (which explains the circuit's corner names, such as [[David Hobbs|Hobbs]] and [[Richard Attwood|Attwood]]). | ||
| − | In | + | In 1994 and 1995, the TI Circuit hosted the [[Formula One]] [[Pacific Grand Prix]]; both events were won by [[Michael Schumacher]] in his early title-winning years. This race made Japan one of only five countries to ever host more than one [[Formula One]] event in the same year. It was discontinued primarily due to its location in a remote area of [[Japan]]. |
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| + | In March, 2003, Tanaka International Company sold the circuit to [[Unimat]] [http://www.unimat.co.jp/], and the new owners renamed it [[Okayama International Circuit]] on [[May 1]], [[2004]]. | ||
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| + | On [[October 26]] 2008 the circuit will host a round of the [[FIA]] [[World Touring Car Championship]]. It will be the first world championship FIA race since 1995. | ||
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==Formula One races== | ==Formula One races== | ||
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! [[1995 Formula One season|1995]] | ! [[1995 Formula One season|1995]] | ||
| [[October 22]] | | [[October 22]] | ||
| − | | | + | | {{flagiconGermany}} [[Michael Schumacher]] |
| − | | [[Benetton Formula|Benetton]]-[[Renault | + | | [[Benetton Formula|Benetton]]-[[Renault F1|Renault]] |
| [[1995 Pacific Grand Prix|Report]] | | [[1995 Pacific Grand Prix|Report]] | ||
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! [[1994 Formula One season|1994]] | ! [[1994 Formula One season|1994]] | ||
| [[April 17]] | | [[April 17]] | ||
| − | | | + | | {{flagiconGermany}} [[Michael Schumacher]] |
| [[Benetton Formula|Benetton]]-[[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] | | [[Benetton Formula|Benetton]]-[[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] | ||
| [[1994 Pacific Grand Prix|Report]] | | [[1994 Pacific Grand Prix|Report]] | ||
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| + | ==External links== | ||
| + | * [http://www.okayama-international-circuit.jp/ Okayama International Circuit official website] - {{ja}} | ||
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| + | {{Formula One circuits}} | ||
| + | {{WTCC circuits}} | ||
| + | {{Super GT courses}} | ||
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[[Category:Formula One circuits]] | [[Category:Formula One circuits]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Pacific Grand Prix]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Motorsport venues in Japan]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:46, 2 August 2009
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The Okayama International Circuit (formerly known as TI Circuit Aida) is a 2.301mi private motorsport race track near Aida (Present: Mimasaka), Okayama Prefecture, Japan. TI is abbreviation of "Tanaka International" after the name of the holding company, though the name of the circuit was officially "TI Circuit Aida".
The course was built in 1992 as a private race track for the wealthy. It soon hosted its first race, staged by veteran British drivers (which explains the circuit's corner names, such as Hobbs and Attwood).
In 1994 and 1995, the TI Circuit hosted the Formula One Pacific Grand Prix; both events were won by Michael Schumacher in his early title-winning years. This race made Japan one of only five countries to ever host more than one Formula One event in the same year. It was discontinued primarily due to its location in a remote area of Japan.
In March, 2003, Tanaka International Company sold the circuit to Unimat [1], and the new owners renamed it Okayama International Circuit on May 1, 2004.
On October 26 2008 the circuit will host a round of the FIA World Touring Car Championship. It will be the first world championship FIA race since 1995.
Formula One races
| Season | Date | Winning Driver | Winning Team | Report |
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| 1995 | October 22 |  Michael Schumacher
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Benetton-Renault | Report |
| 1994 | April 17 | Michael Schumacher
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Benetton-Ford | Report |
External links
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Suzuka Circuit • Okayama International Circuit • Fuji Speedway • Sepang Circuit (Malaysia) • Sportsland SUGO • Suzuka Circuit • Twin Ring Motegi • Autopolis • Fuji Speedway |