Simplify the following text for a Grade 8 native English-speaking person.
Original: Fuji remained a popular sports car racing venue and FIA World Sportscar Championship visited the track between 1982 â `` 1988 and it was often used for national races .
Simplified: Fuji remained a popular sports car racing venue . FIA World Sportscar Championship visited the track between 1982 â `` 1988 .