Suzuka circuit transforms resurfacing rubble into collector's item; fragments come from the track used in Formula 1 and in tests of the Honda NSX.
The management of the Suzuka circuit, in Japan, announced an initiative aimed at collectors of historical motorsport items: the sale of original fragments of the track’s asphalt. The action takes place as a result of the resurfacing works of the West Course of the racetrack – a stretch that is part of the complete route used in Formula 1 and other international competitions.
The decision transforms what would be industrial rubble into a sporting relic. The objective is to allow the public to acquire a physical part of the place, preserving the history of one of the most technical and respected racetracks in the world.
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For the Brazilian public, the material carries a particular symbolism. Suzuka was the scene of Ayrton Senna’s most emblematic title decisions, in 1988, 1989 and 1990. In addition to the F1 disputes, the removed asphalt witnessed the development of iconic vehicles, such as the Honda NSX, a sports car whose dynamics were fine-tuned by the Brazilian driver himself in these corners.
The sale of the fragments is not unprecedented in motorsport. The Indianapolis circuit in the United States maintains a similar tradition by selling “cores” of its asphalt layers, which serve as geological records of the track’s evolution since 1909. In the Japanese case, the focus is on the modern high-grip surface, marked by the rubber of tires in categories such as Super GT and the traditional 8 Hours of Suzuka.
鈴鹿サーキット西コース路面張替え工事に伴い、F1や鈴鹿8耐など様々なビッグレースが行われたレーシングコースの「アスファルト」を販売します。
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— 鈴鹿サーキット Suzuka Circuit (@suzuka_event) December 28, 2025
Images released on the circuit’s social networks show the use of heavy machinery for the precise cutting of the blocks. Suzuka’s management said details on pricing, product formatting (whether it will come in boxes or display stands) and availability dates will be released at a later date. The expectation is that, as with other historical tracks, the items will sell out quickly due to global demand.
