This page describes NSX Fiesta 1998, the largest event in Japan for all NSX owners, organized by HONDA. On the 50th anniversary of Honda, the venue moves from the Suzuka road course to the new Twin-Ring Motegi facility in Tochigi prefecture, about 60 miles from Tokyo.
Tentative Plans | Factory | Track | Links
visitors since 04 July 1998.
Last updated: 07 July 1998
97 NSX Fiesta in SUZUKA
More Info
The June 98 issue of Car & Driver has an article on the Motegi track. Excerpts follow: p.34 -- "Japan Tries American-Style Racing -- and Likes It" has several interesting tidbits about the Twin Ring Motegi track, which Honda reportedly spent over $400M to build. In contrast, they spent $35M (approx 35 years ago) to build the Suzuka road course that currently hosts the Japan F1 race. There is a high-speed 1.5 mile banked oval ringed by mountains (located about 2 hours north of Tokyo), 2 complete road courses, a 1/4 and 1/8 mile dirt tracks, a go-kart track ("Kart Land"), and complete separate facilities for teaching driving dynamics such as limit handling, hydroplaning and collision avoidance. Outside the main track is the "Honda Fan Fun Lab" (an interactive display of Honda-related products) and the "Honda Collection Hall" (a three story musuem... in addition to everything Honda has ever made, also houses hundreds of significant cars and bikes from competitors)... For those who had their appetites whetted at NSXPO 98, this is the mother lode... "This is true. This is not lie."
NSX Factory Info
The Tochigi Factory is now composed of three different plants that are located in Tochigi Prefecture: - The Takanezawa Plant, established in May 1990 for exclusive production of the NSX sports car, is the only plant in the world mass-producing an all-aluminum body, and features advanced equipment as well as hands-on "craftsmanship." Employees: 370 Size: 27,500 sq. meters Annual Capacity: 6000 vehicles Produces: NSX, Honda EV Note: NSX engines are actually produced in the Wako Engine Plant (part of the Saitama Factory). - The Mohka Plant (est December 1970) produces parts for both automobiles and motorcycles, including engine parts such as crankshafts, cylinder heads, intake and exhaust valves, and frame and suspension parts, such as the universal joints that are essential to front-wheel-drive vehicles. The Mohka Plant was part of the Saitama Factory, until it became an independent facility in 1986. It was assigned to the Tochigi Factory in June 1992. Employees: 820 Size: 58,600 sq. meters Produces: Engine and chassis parts - The Haga Parts Plant (est September 1993) is responsible for production of high-tech components. Employees: 170 Size: 6,900 sq. meters Produces: Automobile parts
TENTATIVE PROGRAMME (US CLUB) ============================= 13 October Leave US for Japan 14 October Arrive Tokyo 15 October Tokyo Tour / Akihabara / vendors 16 October Transit to Motegi Honda NSX Plant Tour (Tochigi Japan) 17-18 October NSX Fiesta Activities Technical Sessions Track Event at Twin Ring MotegiOwners Dinner Alternate Agenda for 18th TBD 19 October Tokyo / Dealers 20-22 October Optional Tours
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Links to other sites on the Web
NSX Club of Japan 98 Fiesta -- English
Honda Fiesta 98 Page (J)
Fiesta archives (J): 1997 | 1996Virtual Motegi Page | Japan Travel Info | Japan Tourism Info | Currency Convertor ($:Y)
Maps. Tochigi is in Kanto Region. More maps.NSX Club -- Midwest Events Page
My NSX Page
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