SUPER FORMULA '3rd Technical Session & Career Session' to be Held at Fuji Speedway on July 17 (Fri), 2026

Japan Race Promotion Co., Ltd. (JRP), headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, and operator of the All-Japan Super Formula Championship—the pinnacle of Japanese motorsports (hereinafter 'SUPER FORMULA')—has announced details of the '3rd Technical Session,' to be held this week on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Fuji Speedway (Oyama Town, Sunto District, Shizuoka Prefecture).

The international STEM education program 'STEM Racing' has newly confirmed its participation, expanding the number of exhibiting companies and organizations to a record high of 16.

JRP aims to serve as a 'bridge' connecting technological innovation with solutions to societal challenges through motorsports, known as a 'rolling laboratory.' This third edition of the Technical Session will feature technology exhibitions by leading-edge companies and organizations, as well as keynote speeches by industry experts. The venue will also showcase the domestically developed next-generation formula car prototype, 'JNFP-1,' offering a rare opportunity to experience the technical capabilities of Japanese formula racing.

The concurrent student career event, 'Career Session,' has already closed applications due to overwhelming response.

《Official Event Website》 https://superformula.net/partner-day/tech-and-career-260717/

《Attendance Registration Form》 https://forms.gle/7XD3bdyCWad4djp78

Overview of the Technical Session

Theme: 'SDV (Software Defined Vehicle).' As vehicle value shifts from hardware to software, technologies honed at the forefront of motorsports—such as real-time data analysis, AI, communication, simulation, and vehicle control—are becoming key drivers in the evolution of next-generation mobility. This session will bring together diverse technologies and solutions supporting the SDV era. Positioning SUPER FORMULA as a 'rolling laboratory,' the event will foster collaboration among companies, researchers, and students, creating a space for new technological co-creation. The number of exhibitors has increased since the June 29, 2026 announcement, with the addition of STEM Racing, bringing the total to a record 16 organizations.

Organizer

Japan Race Promotion Co., Ltd.

Co-organized by

Japan Automobile Conference Association (JACA)

Date and Time

July 17, 2026 (Fri) 11:00–16:00

Venue

Crystal Room, Fuji Speedway (Oyama Town, Sunto District, Shizuoka Prefecture)

Admission

Free

Target Audience

Approximately 100 professionals, researchers, and product developers

Exhibiting Companies and Organizations

AIST, Cozmic Inc., ENEOS Corporation, GAZOO Racing, Honda, Japan Motorsport Industry Association (JMIA), Klinger Japan Co., Ltd., M-TEC (Mugen) Inc., RPV Inc., STEM Racing Japan, Tamachi Kogyo Co., Ltd., The University of Tokyo, Totec Amenity Co., Ltd., Toyota Motor Corporation, Extreme D Corporation, Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. (in alphabetical order)

'STEM Racing,' newly confirmed as an exhibitor, is an international STEM education program targeting students aged 6–19. Through designing and racing miniature formula cars, students gain hands-on experience in engineering, teamwork, and project management. The program has grown to include over 65 countries, 29,000 schools, and 1.8 million participants (35% female).

In Japan, STEM Academy Association operates as the official licensee. Teams include schools such as Fukuoka Institute of Technology High School, as well as student-led teams like 'Team Hayate,' composed of students from the American School in Japan. Domestic competitions will be held in 2026, marking the program's full-scale launch. Two selected Japanese teams are scheduled to compete in the 'STEM Racing World Finals' in Singapore in October 2026. Supported by Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), the program aims to expand opportunities for students nationwide through partnerships with schools, educational institutions, and corporations.

The philosophy of STEM Racing—cultivating next-generation engineers and innovators through motorsports—aligns closely with JRP's human resource development goals under the 'SUPER FORMULA NEXT50' initiative. The Technical Session will serve as a platform to widely promote these activities.

Keynote Speeches (4 sessions, order not fixed)

Japan Motorsport Industry Association (JMIA)

The State and Challenge of Domestic Formula Racing

Toyota Motor Corporation

RAMN: An Automotive Security Education Platform Leveraging a Global Security Community

Honda R&D Co., Ltd.

Frontline Challenges in Connected Two-Wheelers

GAZOO Racing

Software-Based Solutions to Challenges in Motorsports Operations at GR

※Exhibiting companies and lecture content are subject to change or addition without prior notice.

The latest information is available on the official event website. Attendance registration can be completed via the form above or the official website.

About Japan Race Promotion Co., Ltd. (JRP)

JRP operates the All-Japan Super Formula Championship, Japan's premier and fastest formula car racing series. In 2022, JRP launched the 'SUPER FORMULA NEXT50' project to build a sustainable motorsports industry, advancing initiatives toward carbon neutrality and the digitalization of motorsports.

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