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Take on the "Circuit Challenger" run on SuzukaCircuit International Racing Course with an EV machine (electric cart)!
掲載日：2016.03.09
I took a test drive on the world's first attraction, ``Circuit Challenger,'' where you can enjoy F1 courses using EV machines (electrically powered karts) equipped with cutting-edge technology. There are new ways to enjoy the car, such as being able to use the accelerator and brakes at hand, and a data card that records driving techniques. If there are two people riding, children in the third grade of elementary school or above can drive, so let's try it out together as a family!
I took an early test drive of the "Circuit Challenger", an EV machine that will be running at SuzukaCircuit starting Saturday, March 19, 2016. This attraction, which runs around 2.243km on the East Course where F1 is held, offers a new way to enjoy it, not just running!
The theme of this circuit challenger is the development of future racing machines. After receiving guidance from team staff at the entrance, participants will take a driving test on the racing course. By the way, the project advisor for this machine is racing driver Takuma Sato.
The unique feature of this machine is that the accelerator and brakes are not controlled by your feet, but are all controlled by the steering wheel. The blue lever on the right side of the photo is the accelerator, and the red lever on the left side is the brake. Shift changes are performed using the left button inside the steering wheel. The card slot records the results of your driving technique. Even small children who can't reach the pedals can easily operate the machine, and the 4-speed shift makes it even more fun to operate the machine.
Let's get in and wait for the start. I'm nervous to go out on a real international racing course!
If the vehicle is for one person, the driver must be in the 5th grade of elementary school or above. If the vehicle is for 2 or more passengers, the driver must be in the 3rd grade or above.
This and the bat will also take on the circuit challenger!
After hitting the course, move the machine from side to side to warm up the tires before starting. Once you arrive at the starting grid, start at the signal. A well-timed start will lead to good results.
One photo from the second corner heading towards the S-curve. The maximum speed is 30 km, but because it is close to the ground, it feels quite fast. It was especially impressive when descending from the start to the first corner.
After running, insert the recording card set into the machine into the data station shown in the photo, and a results table with the running data recorded will be output. My result is C, which is probably the lowest rank...There is still room for improvement, so next time I will aim for the highest rank.
This new attraction is recommended for a wide range of people, from children to adults. A smartphone app has also been released that allows you to enjoy Circuit Challenger even more. By reading the QR code attached to the result data in the result table, you can see strategy information, ranking display, etc.
For more information about Circuit Challenger and to download the app, please visit this website.
