On July 29, 2016, GTA Co., Ltd announced the 2017 SUPER GT series schedule. The planned schedule for the coming 2017 season will feature a total of eight rounds. (Photo: 2016 season opener)
According to the announcement, the regular series will consist of the eight rounds on the same six Japanese and one foreign circuit as this year. The opening round is scheduled for April 9th (race day) at Okayama International Circuit and the final round will be held on November 12th (race day) at Twin Ring Motegi. Round seven will be the overseas race in the Kingdom of Thailand (Chang International Circuit).
2017 SUPER GT Calendar (applied to JAF and FIA for approval)
Rounds | Dates | Circuit |
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Round 1 | Apr. 8-9 | Okayama International Circuit |
Round 2 | May 3-4 | Fuji Speedway |
Round 3 | May 20-21 | Autopolis |
Round 4 | Jul. 22-23 | Sportsland SUGO |
Round 5 | Aug. 5-6 | Fuji Speedway |
Round 6 | Aug. 26-27 | Suzuka Circuit |
Round 7 | Oct. 7-8 | Chang International Circuit (Thailand) |
Round 8 | Nov. 11-12 | Twin Ring Motegi |
Note: The above schedule has been finalized with consideration for other world championship events to be held in Japan, however, changes may be made in this schedule as a result of subsequent changes in international world championship events.
4/13-14 | Round1 OKAYAMA | |
5/03-04 | Round2 FUJI | |
6/01-02 | Round3 SUZUKA | |
8/03-04 | Round4 FUJI | |
9/21-22 | Round6 SUGO | |
10/19-20 | Round7 AUTOPOLIS | |
11/02-03 | Round8 MOTEGI | |
12/07-08 | Round5 SUZUKA |