"JOY TAI" refers to
What is JOY TAI?
Affordable participation fees,
enjoyable box car endurance race with everyone!
Concept of JOY TAI
Among the participatory endurance events presented by Mobility Resort Motegi, the popular event representing 4 wheels is the "JOY TAI". Any driver with a JAF domestic A-class license or above can participate, and it is set up to allow various vehicle types to participate beyond category boundaries, making it a endurance race for box cars.
The first event was held in 2001. Regarding refueling, rules were set to minimize the cost of participation and make the race enjoyable, such as changing the amount of fuel depending on the engine specifications, prohibiting engine starts during refueling, requiring staff to push the car, and mandating pit stops. In addition, regulations were also set to allow officials to recover vehicles that have stopped on the course, ensuring the popularity of the race.
Participating drivers include beginners who have obtained a license for this "JOY TAI" and celebrities from various industries. "JOY TAI" continues to evolve and change every year, and in 2009, a class was established for hybrid cars to participate, attracting attention as a race that keeps up with the times.
What kind of drama will unfold in 2026, the 25th edition of the event?
※General term for staff supporting race operations.
Overview
This is a JAF-sanctioned race that anyone with a JAF domestic Class A license or higher can participate in, while keeping costs for machines and equipment low, allowing drivers to enjoy one race per year.
Eligibility
- 1. Must possess a valid driver's license and be a holder of a JAF domestic driving competition permit of class A or higher.
- 2. All registered drivers must meet at least one of the following conditions by August 21, 2026 (Fri).
- (1) Submit a document proving that you have participated in a JAF sanctioned race and have competed in the final race (including consolation). (Copy of official results is acceptable.)
- (2) Record a measured result of having driven a lap time within 3 minutes 00 seconds during a driving event or a special sports driving session exclusively for participants held in the relevant week. (The record shall be based on the results measured by Mobility Resort Motegi.)
- ※The event organizing committee may change the above time depending on road conditions such as rain.
- 3. Drivers who have no experience participating in the Mote tai (Mote endurance) Enjoy endurance race are strongly encouraged to attend a training session held during a driving event or on the special sports driving day exclusively for participants in the relevant week.
- 4. Drivers holding a license issued by an overseas ASN must possess a license equivalent to JAF’s domestic driving competition permit class A or higher.
Also, present documents such as the participation certificate issued by the relevant ASN during the document inspection.
Price
* Includes the fee for the participants-only special Sports Driving Reservation
・For drivers who are not members of MCoM/SMSC, an additional MS Provisional Mutual Aid Association membership fee is required.
■MS Provisional Mutual Aid Association Membership Fee (only if the driver is not a member of MCoM or SMSC)
For each driver... 7,000yen (tax-exempt)
* For other fees, please refer to the "2026 Motegi Enjoy Endurance Race Special Regulations Chapter 4 Fee Regulations."
Machine Description
As long as it is a mass-produced car generally available on the market, participation is possible even with an open car or a foreign car!!
However, since modifications must comply with the general and safety regulations of the JAF Domestic Competition Vehicle Regulations, the vehicles eligible to participate are those not registered with license plates.
Even if the weight does not meet the regulations, entry is possible by imposing a handicap on the fueling area stay time!
If the above requirements are met, the vehicle can participate in "JOY TAI", but the JAF Domestic Competition Vehicle Regulations for Production Touring Cars (N1) or Special Touring Cars (N2) specify how much modification is allowed beyond that.
