Japanese kids now better at drifting than most adult drivers thanks to Suzuka coaster
Published on Sep 14, 2025 at 4:51 AM (UTC+4)
by Keelin McNamara
Last updated on Sep 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
Suzuka is one of the most beloved and famous race tracks on the planet.
It also happens to be one of the oldest tracks on the Formula 1 calendar, and is home to the annual 8 Hours superbike endurance race.
Suzuka itself is home to the smaller Twin Circuit that happens to be nearby.
And Japanese kids are now better at drifting than some adult drivers, thanks to the Suzuka coaster.
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Suzuka hones drifting art in amusement ride
As you are probably aware by now, drifting is a pretty big deal in Japan.
That is because the Japanese practically invented the art of drifting.
And the nation even has an amusement ride dedicated to mastering the art.
Suzuka is one of Japan’s most famous race tracks – and is the home track of Honda.
Despite being most famous for Formula 1 and superbike endurance racing, it actually has a smaller circuit.
The Suzuka Twin Circuit has a dedicated amusement park area – and some of the rides look really cool.
One of the rides in particular looks like a must-try for car enthusiasts of all ages.
It is a massive slide ride, and it features two cars racing each other down the ride on rails.
Track is a scaled-down version of the real thing
This track isn’t just a lot of fun – it’s incredibly creative in how it has been designed.
The track is a smaller, scaled-down version of the real Suzuka circuit across the road.
What’s so fascinating about this amusement ride is that it requires real input from the driver.
Taking on a full drift around a longer corner takes more skill, much like in real life.
But the rewards for getting the drifting right are increased speed and a hell of a lot of fun.
Technically, the ride at Suzuka is more of a rollercoaster, since it’s on rails and follows a pre-determined course.
But what sets it apart is how active and involving it is for the people taking it on.
We can only hope that this type of drifting ride becomes much more mainstream across the world.
What do you think of the Suzuka drifting ride? Would you give it a try if you could?
Keelin McNamara is a content writer at Supercar Blondie from Ireland, covering cars, technology, and lifestyle. Despite being a Law graduate, he discovered his passion for journalism during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has worked in the industry ever since. Outside of work, he is an avid MotoGP fan, and is a self-confessed addict of the sport.
