SUPER FORMULA Introduces 'Friday Partner Day'
On July 18, 2025, Japan Racing Promotion (JRP), the organization behind the prestigious SUPER FORMULA series, is set to host its first-ever 'Friday Partner Day' at Fuji Speedway. This initiative aims to maximize the potential of weekdays during race events by introducing technology and job-seeking sessions. With a commitment to fostering a sustainable automotive and motorsports industry, JRP is expanding its outreach to both professionals and students.
The 2025 season will see a significant increase in race events, with two races being conducted on several weekdays. In line with this, the NEW Friday Partner Day is set to enhance local community engagement through interactive sessions. Prior to this, previous initiatives focused on connecting with local residents and inviting students to the circuits, thus nurturing a motorsport culture beloved by the community.
This year, as they prepare for the midway point of the 2025 season at the July Fuji event, JRP is broadening its target audience from local to nationwide. The new initiatives include:
- - Technology Sessions aimed at showcasing the latest advancements in mobility technology within a motorsport context.
- - Job Sessions catered specifically to students passionate about the automotive industry, facilitating networking opportunities with potential employers.
Technology Session Overview
Purpose: To create exchanges related to mobility innovations, displayed in a motorsport environment.
Organizer: Japan Racing Promotion
Location: Fuji Speedway, Crystal Room No.1-3 (Technology Session Area)
Exhibiting Companies: Between 10-20 partners of SUPER FORMULA
Expected Attendees: Approximately 100 professionals including researchers and product developers.
Job Session Overview
Purpose: To generate matching opportunities between students passionate about automotive careers and industry representatives.
Organizer: Japan Racing Promotion
Co-organizer: Fennel Co., Ltd.
Location: Fuji Speedway, Crystal Room No.1-3 (Job Session Area)
Exhibiting Companies: 10-20 partners of SUPER FORMULA
Expected Attendees: Between 100-150 students and job seekers.
Participating and Exhibiting Companies at Partner Day (Tentative):
- - BeeNext Technologies
- - Fuji Speedway Co., Ltd.
- - Fuji Telecommunications Co., Ltd.
- - Hiraoka Co., Ltd.
- - HR Provision Co., Ltd.
- - Honda/HRC
- - M-TEC Co., Ltd.
- - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing/Toyota Motor Corporation
- - Sakura Internet, Inc.
- - Others.
Both technology and job sessions are open for company participation and attendee registration. For further details, please visit the official website:
Partner Day.
This new initiative not only enhances the engagement between the motorsports community and the automotive industry but also serves as a pathway for students aspiring to carve a career in this dynamic field.