May 26, 2023
Fuji Motorsports Museum

Le Mans 24-Hour Race 100th Anniversary Gets
into Gear at Fuji Motorsports Museum
Series of Events Featuring Drivers, Toyota Le Mans Racecars,and more Begins June 9
Furthering its mission of celebrating motorsports history, Fuji Motorsports Museum,
which opened this past October, is pleased to present a special exhibition: "100th
Anniversary of the Le Mans 24-Hour Race: Passion of People Fascinated by theSarthe."

The exhibition begins June 9, 2023 (Friday) and features a special display of Toyota's
Le Mans cars, special talks by drivers who competed in the race, along with photo
panels showing the excitement of Le Mans in the late 1960s.

Summary of Events and Exhibitions
1. History of Toyota at the Le Mans 24-Hour Race Exhibition
When:

June 9 (Friday) - July 9, 2023 (Sunday)

Where:Le Mans Exhibition Corner, 2nd floor

Overview:

The exhibition introduces the manufacturing process of three
generations of Toyota development. The interior of the TS020
will be open to the public only for this limited time.

Vehicles on Display:・ TS010 (1991) V10 NA
Toyota's full-scale entry in Le Mans
・ TS020 (1999) V8 Twin Turbo *Permanent exhibit
The fastest machine at that time with high output andaerodynamic body・ TS050 HYBRID(2018) V6 twin turbo + motor (replica)
TS010

TS020

TS050 HYRID

2. Fireside Chat Sessions: Le Mans, the Enchanting Circuit de la Sarthe(1) Discussion featuring Hiroshi Fushida and Masanori Sekiya
When:June 10, 2023 (Saturday) 16:00 - 17:00

Overview:

Listen to the experiences of Japanese pioneer Hiroshi
Fushida discuss participation in the 1970s, when Japanese
teams began competing in Le Mans, and hear from Masanori
Sekiya, who followed in his footsteps and later became thefirst Japanese driver to win a top podium finish in 1995.

(2) Discussion featuring Ukyo Katayama, Toshio Suzuki, and Keiichi Tsuchiya
When:

June 30, 2023 (Friday) 16:00 - 17:00

Overview:

In 1999, TS020 (Car #3) chased the top position with only a
few laps remaining, but suffered a tire burst and finished in
2nd place. The three drivers who achieved this feat will talkpassionately about their experiences in front of the actual car.

Participation Details:
・ Where: 2nd floor, Le Mans Exhibition Corner (inside the blackout curtain
area)
・ Number of participants for each session: 50 people per day
・ Numbered tickets (reserved seats) will be distributed on a first-come, firstserved basis from 10:00 a.m. on the day of the event.
・ Admission: Free (Museum ticket is required)

3. Mr. Joe Honda Le Mans Collection Photo Exhibition
When:

June 9 (Friday) - July 9 (Sunday), 2023

Where:

2nd floor, on the wall introducing cars that have won Le Mans
over the past 100 years

Overview:

Panels showing Le Mans race cars from 1967 to 1971 andthe excitement of the race venue. 10 photographs are
exhibited.

Note:

This exhibition is also running at the Maison franco-japonaise(Ebisu) from June 8 (Thursday) to June 22 (Thursday).

【Information on Fuji Motorsports Museum】① Location: 645 Omika, Oyama-Cho, Sunto-Gun, Shizuoka, Japan, 410-1308
・Approx. 20 minutes by car from Tomei Expressway, Gotemba Interchange(from Tokyo).
・Approx. 10 minutes by car from Shin-Tomei Expressway Shin-Gotemba
Interchange (from Nagoya).
・Approx. 20 minutes by taxi (13 km) from Gotemba Station on JR GotembaLine.
Telephone number: ＋81-550-78-2480② Hours: 10:00 - 17:00 (Admission until 16:30)*Subject to change on weekends, holidays, race days, etc.
③ Admission fee: (Weekdays) Adult 1,800 yen, Junior high and high school
student 900 yen, and Elementary school student 700 yen(Weekends and national holidays) Adult 2,000 yen, Junior high and highschool student 1,000 yen, and Elementary school student 800 yen*Tax included / Online and group discounts available

For details on opening hours and admission fees, please visit the official website.
https://fuji-motorsports-museum.jp/
Media wishing to cover the event, can request through an "Application for Coverage"
located on the Fuji Motorsports Museum website.
Fuji Motorsports Museum, Japan
Telephone number: ＋81-550-78-2480 (Representative)
E-mail address: xk-fmm@mail.toyota.co.jp<Reference>
Toyota Kaikan Museum
An exhibition introducing the history of Toyota's participation in the Le Mans 24-HourRace features the TS050 HYBRID (replica of the 2018 winner), the winner's trophy,
racing suit, and more. The exhibit is displayed until June 7, 2023 (Wednesday).
https://www.toyota.co.jp/jp/about_toyota/facility/toyota_kaikan/
Toyota Automobile Museum
The "100th Anniversary of the Le Mans 24-Hour Race" exhibition is being held until
June 30, 2023 (Friday), at the TINY STUDIO workshop on the first floor of theAutomobile Culture Showroom. Miniature cars of past winners, domestic cars thatchallenged to conquer Le Mans, and a variety of cars that adorned Le Mans
are on display.
https://toyota-automobile-museum.jp/