{
  "id": 12638022,
  "title": "Motegi repurposes parts of historic oval while retaining the rest for now",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/motegi-repurposes-parts-of-historic-oval-while-retaining-the-rest-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T13:41:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/motegi-repurposes-parts-of-historic-oval-while-retaining-the-rest-for-now/10862637/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Parts of Motegi's historic speedway have been repurposed for spectator areas, while much of the oval remains intact. Honda began dismantling sections of the 1.5-mile oval that previously hosted IndyCar and NASCAR events in Japan earlier this year. The redevelopment plan, which includes new spectator facilities, began in May and was completed in time for MotoGP on October 4th. New structures, such as the 'Green Campsite' at Turn 1 and a viewing deck at Turn 5, have been constructed. However, the majority of the oval remains unchanged, with asphalt replaced by grass on some sections and parts of the banking still in place. The premium 'Victory Corner Deck' has been added at the top of the hill, providing fans with a panoramic view of the final sector and the start/finish straight. Despite these changes, the oval is unlikely to undergo further modifications in the near future, though the long-term plans remain unclear.",
  "summary": "Parts of Motegi’s historic speedway have been given a new lease of life as spectator areas, but much of the oval remains intact as part of a phased redevelopment plan. Earlier this year, circuit owner Honda began dismantling parts of Motegi’s 1.5-mile oval that previously served as the home for IndyCar and NASCAR’s forays to Japan. Work to redevelop the oval began in May, with new ... Keep reading",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}