"JOY TAI" refers to
What is JOY TAI?
Affordable participation fees,
enjoyable box car endurance race with everyone!
Concept of JOY TAI
Among the participatory endurance events presented by Mobility Resort Motegi, the popular event representing 4 wheels is the "JOY TAI". Any driver with a JAF domestic A-class license or above can participate, and it is set up to allow various vehicle types to participate beyond category boundaries, making it a endurance race for box cars.
The first event was held in 2001. Regarding refueling, rules were set to minimize the cost of participation and make the race enjoyable, such as changing the amount of fuel depending on the engine specifications, prohibiting engine starts during refueling, requiring staff to push the car, and mandating pit stops. In addition, regulations were also set to allow officials to recover vehicles that have stopped on the course, ensuring the popularity of the race.
Participating drivers include beginners who have obtained a license for this "JOY TAI" and celebrities from various industries. "JOY TAI" continues to evolve and change every year, and in 2009, a class was established for hybrid cars to participate, attracting attention as a race that keeps up with the times.
What kind of drama will unfold in the 24th event in 2025?
※General term for staff supporting race operations.
Overview
This is a JAF-sanctioned race that anyone with a JAF domestic Class A license or higher can participate in, while keeping costs for machines and equipment low, allowing drivers to enjoy one race per year.
Eligibility
- 1. Must possess a valid driver's license and be a holder of a JAF domestic driving competition permit of class A or higher.
- 2. All registered drivers must meet at least one of the following conditions by September 12, 2025 (Fri).
- (1) Submit a document proving that you have participated in a JAF sanctioned race and have competed in the final race (including consolation). (Copy of official results is acceptable.)
- (2) Record the measurement results of running within 3 minutes and 00 seconds in the open practice or the special sports driving for participants held during that week. (The record will be based on the measurement results by Mobility Resort Motegi.)
- ※The event organizing committee may change the above time depending on road conditions such as rain.
- 3. Drivers who have no experience participating in the Motegi Enjoy Endurance Race must attend a training session set on the open practice day or the special sports driving day for participants held during that week.
Price
※Includes special sports driving fee
・For non-member drivers of MCoM/SMSC, a separate MS provisional mutual aid membership fee is also required.
■MS Provisional Mutual Aid Association Membership Fee (only if the driver is not a member of MCoM or SMSC)
For each driver... 7,000yen (tax-exempt)
For other fees, please check the "2025 Mote gi Enjoy TAI Special Regulations Chapter 4 Fee Regulations."
Machine Description
If it is a commercially available mass-produced car, you can participate in an open car or a foreign car!!
However, since modifications in accordance with the general provisions and safety regulations of the JAF domestic competition vehicle rules are necessary, the participating vehicles will not be registered with a license plate.
Even if the weight does not meet the regulations, entry is possible by imposing a handicap on the fueling area stay time!
If the above requirements are met, the vehicle can participate in "JOY TAI", but the JAF Domestic Competition Vehicle Regulations for Production Touring Cars (N1) or Special Touring Cars (N2) specify how much modification is allowed beyond that.
