SUPER FORMULA's Pioneering Friday Partner Day Tech Session
On July 18, 2025, the Japan Racing Promotion (JRP) will host the inaugural Friday Partner Day at the scenic Fuji Speedway in Shizuoka, Japan. This event aims to bring together businesses, educational institutions, and the motorsport community to explore the evolving landscape of mobility and technological advancements in the automotive sector.
Overview of Friday Partner Day
As part of its initiative to increase the number of races in the 2025 season, JRP is introducing the Friday Partner Day, a platform for business networking and community exchange. The event will include special sessions for business matching within the automotive sector, featuring student engagement programs that seek to connect aspiring professionals with companies in the motorsport industry.
The Friday Partner Day will leverage the day dedicated to practice runs, allowing the local community, including students and industry professionals, to engage and exchange ideas in a collaborative environment. This will be the first opportunity for many to witness the seamless blend of technology and motorsports, aimed at solving societal challenges through innovative solutions.
Exciting Tech Sessions Ahead
Throughout the day, attendees can look forward to a dedicated tech session, described as a “laboratory for running experiments” in motorsports. It will feature cutting-edge technology from various companies that aim to tackle key industry challenges and showcase their latest innovations. Engaging discussions will also take place, as industry leaders present keynote speeches aimed at inspiring collaboration and fostering advancement in the automotive space.
Key Details of the Tech Session
- - Date and Time: July 18, 2025, from 11:15 AM to 5:00 PM (Registration opens at 11:00 AM)
- - Location: Crystal Room, Pit Building 2F, Fuji Speedway
- - Organizer: Japan Racing Promotion, in cooperation with Fuji Speedway
List of Participating Companies:
- - Sakura Internet Corp.
- - University of Tokyo
- - Fujitsu Ltd.
- - Internet Initiative Japan, Inc.
- - M-TEC Co., Ltd. and Totech Amenity, Inc.
- - KDDI Corporation
- - Toyota Gazoo Racing Development (TGR-D)
- - Extreme D Inc.
- - VANTIQ Inc.
Keynote Highlights:
1.
Opening Address (11:15 - 11:25 AM) - Yueno Yoshihisa, CEO of Japan Racing Promotion
2.
Challenges in Autonomous Formula Racing (12:00 - 12:30 PM) - Kazuhira Ikeda from TGMGP
3.
Motorsports Technologies Supporting Space Exploration (2:00 - 2:30 PM) - Takafumi Horie, Entrepreneur
4.
Formula Machines with AI-Enhanced Self-Driving Capabilities (3:30 - 4:00 PM) - Toshiharu Mitsuyoshi, Guest Researcher at the University of Tokyo
5.
Future of SUPER FORMULA as a Testbed for Mobility (4:30 - 5:00 PM) - Speaker to be confirmed
Please note that keynote titles and schedules are subject to change.
Media Participation and Coverage
JRP welcomes media coverage of the Friday Partner Day. Interested media representatives can apply for attendance to either cover only Friday Partner Day or to cover the entire SUPER FORMULA event series. Application details can be obtained through the respective channels provided by JRP:
Join Us for an Innovative Experience
The Friday Partner Day offers an unparalleled opportunity for industry professionals, students, and motorsport enthusiasts to network, exchange knowledge, and witness the future of mobility. We invite everyone to seize this chance and participate in shaping the dialogue around technology in motorsports.
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