Atitan in the field of car manufacturing, Japan has also long been a magnet for international-level motor racing.
Back in 1966, American open-wheel racers known as Indy cars were the first international speedsters to visit Japan — for a landmark event at Fuji Speedway (won by none other than three-time Formula One World Champion Jackie Stewart). But never before 2008 will all three championships run by motorsport's worldwide governing body, the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile, have been here in the same season. This year brings the chance to see Formula One (F1), the World Rally Championship (WRC) and the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC). In addition to these, the IndyCar World Series, the top open-wheel category from the United States, makes its fifth annual visit this year.
Why are so many championships now coming to Japan?