The Maniwa Speed Festival Executive Committee will host the MH Hillclimb/Maniva Speed Festival on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at a special venue in Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan, with the support of Maniwa City and sponsorship from TONE Co., Ltd. Entry tickets (including parking and shuttle bus passes) will be available from Tuesday, October 8.
Around 30 speed machines, including active race cars, top-tier tuned machines, and legendary race cars from both Japan and abroad, will gather at the venue to race up the mountain pass in a full-fledged hillclimb event. The start point at the special venue will feature a paddock and event space, allowing attendees to get up close to the powerful machines and their sounds, as well as interact with professional drivers.
A spectator area will be set up at the start point, offering a close-up experience of the cars as they prepare for the hillclimb. Attendees will also be able to watch the event live on special monitors. (A limited number of special passes for roadside viewing will be available for sale).
The event space will include a special museum showcasing legendary race cars of global significance, booths from famous parts manufacturers and shops, as well as a local market featuring food courts and specialty goods from Maniwa. A kids’ corner will also be available, making the event enjoyable for all ages.
Please note that personal vehicle or pedestrian access to the main venue is not permitted. Attendees must use the shuttle bus from the designated parking lot as specified when purchasing tickets. Due to venue capacity limits, ticket sales will stop once the attendance limit is reached. No tickets will be sold on the day of the event
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In coordination with local police, noise and nuisance prevention measures will be in place to avoid disturbance to local residents. Modified cars and nuisance behavior (such as engine revving) will be subject to penalties.
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