Let's do it again this year! Summer Car Festival! 'SPEED FESTIVAL 2026 with TIPO OVERHEAT MEETING' to be held at Okayama International Circuit on July 20th (Marine Day)! Tickets are selling well!

Culture Entertainment Inc. Necon Pub Division (hereinafter referred to as Necon Pub) will hold 'SPEED FESTIVAL 2026 OKAYAMA with TIPO OVERHEAT MEETING' (hereinafter referred to as SF2026 Okayama) at Okayama International Circuit (Okayama, Mimasaka City) on Marine Day, July 20, 2026 (Mon, Holiday).

SPEED FESTIVAL is a circuit event themed 'Gather, Drive, Talk, and Enjoy' for car enthusiasts. Various cars from domestic and international classics to the latest models gather, allowing you to enjoy cars all day at Okayama International Circuit.

Continuing from last year, this event is held in collaboration with the automobile magazine 'Tipo (Tipo)'.

In addition to circuit driving, there are driving events, races, vehicle exhibitions, experiential content, owner meetings, and more, offering a variety of programs for both drivers and spectators as a 'summer festival for car enthusiasts'.

■ The highlight of the event, circuit driving!

The highlight of the event is, of course, circuit driving.

The exhilaration of driving your own car on an international-standard racing course, which is not usually experienced, is exceptional. For those who say, 'I'm nervous because it's my first time on a circuit...', we also offer beginner-friendly driving slots with a lead car. Up to the passenger capacity can ride along, so you can enjoy circuit driving casually with your family or friends.

For those who want to enjoy serious driving, we also offer free driving slots.

This year, in addition to one slot (20 minutes), we have set the pricing so that it becomes more cost-effective the more you book two or three slots. Take this opportunity to enjoy circuit driving to your heart's content.

■ Not just driving. There are plenty of contents to enjoy just by watching!

It's not just about driving. There are plenty of contents that you can enjoy just by watching.

The highlight is the 'GC Returns', which has started in earnest this season. The machines from the Grand Champion Race, which caused a frenzy at Fuji Speedway in the 1970s, are reborn in the modern era. You can enjoy the powerful silhouette form and the sound created by large-displacement engines, as well as the heated battle in race format up close.

We will also hold the 'CATERHAM CUP JAPAN'. The gentleman's race, which has been loved for many years in the UK, is finally starting in earnest in Japan. The sprint race by the Caterham Seven 170R, which can be said to be a synonym for lightweight sports cars, will surely be a heated battle that will make both drivers and spectators hot.

The 'RADICAL CUP JAPAN', scheduled to start in the 2027 season, will also appear. At the venue, we will hold exhibitions and demo runs of the racing machine 'SR3 XXR'. This is a precious opportunity to experience the machine that will be the main character of the one-make race held in 14 countries around the world as soon as possible.

When it comes to Tipo Overheat Meeting, the presence of Renault & Alpine is indispensable. This year, we will set up a dedicated driving slot for owners, allowing them to enjoy circuit driving with their beloved cars, and enjoy the exchange between owners in the paddock. The sight of new and old Renault & Alpine lined up is a must-see feature of this event.

For those participating with friends or colleagues, we recommend club meetings. You can arrange your beloved cars in a dedicated area and enjoy car talks. Regardless of the manufacturer, model, or year, enjoy the exchange with fellow enthusiasts who share the same hobby.

■ The usual parade run! Various experiential contents as well

The event will conclude with the usual parade run. This is open to anyone (with a private car), so please enjoy the event to the fullest.

In the paddock area, vehicle exhibitions, shop exhibitions, stage events, and workshops are also planned.

In addition to the popular circuit taxi, this year we also offer various experiential contents such as test drives of the latest models where you can hold the steering wheel yourself, and BBS test drives where you can experience the difference in wheels.

A one-day-only car festival where you can enjoy driving, watching, and talking.

Please come and visit 'SPEED FESTIVAL 2026 OKAYAMA with TIPO OVERHEAT MEETING'!

■ Event Overview

Event Name: SPEED FESTIVAL 2026 with TIPO OVERHEAT MEETING

Date and Time: July 20, 2026 (Mon, Holiday) 8:00～17:00 (tentative)

Venue: Okayama International Circuit (Okayama, Mimasaka City, Takio 1210)

Organizer: Culture Entertainment Inc. Necon Pub Division

Admission: Free (parking fee separate)

＼ Tickets are selling well! ／
　https://www.tipo-mag.com/fes2026ticket/

※ If you are a 'Tipo Garage' member who can read the back numbers of Tipo, you will receive a 10% discount on the event participation fee. Please take this opportunity to join!
　https://www.tipo-mag.com/order/

■ Inquiries about the event

SPEED FESTIVAL Office

speedfes@ceg.co.jp

【Official Event Site】
https://www.tipo-mag.com/sf2026_event/

【SNS】

◎ Tipo Official Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tipo_and_carmagazine/
◎ Tipo Official Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tipoandcarmagazine/
◎ Tipo Official X https://x.com/tipo_mag

【About Tipo (Tipo)】

At the time of its launch in 1989, Tipo was one of the first to focus on Italian and French cars, which were treated as minor cars in Japan, and actively introduced them, becoming widely recognized. The word 'Italfran' (Italfran), which is now commonly used among car enthusiasts, is also a coined word by Tipo. For this reason, Tipo is often thought of as an automobile magazine specializing in Latin cars, but in fact, it does not discriminate by nationality or genre. Tipo actively covers and introduces in its pages any cars or games that it thinks are 'interesting'. Having surpassed 400 issues since its launch, Tipo aims to always be close to its readers. Without being bound by media formats such as magazines, web, and events, we will continue to propose a fun and enjoyable car life with cars.

【About Necon Pub Division】

Founded in 1976 as a hobby publisher 'Neko Publishing'. Merged with Culture Entertainment Inc. in February 2021.

Mainly engaged in magazines, books, event planning, products, brand production, regional revitalization, and other new value provision in the hobby field.

【About Culture Entertainment Inc.】

Culture Entertain