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South Korea’s Biggest Motorsport Festival, Jeonnam-Gwangju GT, Set for Sept. 12-13

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News Official statement New plan
  • The Jeonnam GT motorsport festival will take place Sept. 12-13 at the Yeongam International Circuit under its new name, Jeonnam-Gwangju GT.
  • About 150 cars and motorcycles will compete across seven events, including a two-hour endurance race and the Toyota Gazoo Racing 6000 series.
  • Qualifying will run on Sept. 12, followed by the opening ceremony, an Apink performance and finals on Sept. 13; admission is free.

South Korea’s biggest motorsport festival is changing its name as the Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City launches. The Jeonnam GT event will now run as Jeonnam-Gwangju GT at the Yeongam International Circuit on Sept. 12 and 13.

The event will use the theme “September, now we race together!” Jeonnam-Gwangju City announced the program on Sept. 3, presenting the renamed festival as a symbol of the region’s new joint identity.

Seven motorsport categories will bring about 150 cars and motorcycles to the track. They include Jeonnam Endurance, a two-hour race often described as motorsport’s marathon, the top-level Toyota Gazoo Racing 6000 series and the Sportsbike 400 motorcycle competition.

September, now we race together!

— Event organizersThe theme for the renamed Jeonnam-Gwangju GT festival.

The festival will also offer virtual racing, kart experiences, miniature-car races and a bubble show. Visitors can attend free of charge. Qualifying takes place on Sept. 12, while the following day will feature the opening ceremony, a congratulatory performance by girl group Apink and finals in each category.

A Jeonnam-Gwangju City official called the 2026 event “a meaningful occasion that marks a new beginning for Jeonnam and Gwangju as they move toward a shared future.” The official said organizers aim to develop it into a signature sports attraction for Jeonnam-Gwangju, representing both motorsport cooperation and regional integration.

2026 Jeonnam-Gwangju GT is a meaningful occasion that marks a new beginning for Jeonnam and Gwangju as they move toward a shared future.

— Jeonnam-Gwangju City officialThe official described the event’s regional significance.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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