Autobacs Seven, the largest chain of car accessory stores in Japan, announced the opening of "AUTOBACS REDEE Emotorsports Stadium," a permanent stadium where visitors can experience e-motorsports (e-racing) in the digital educational facility "REDEE" operated by Redhorse Corporation. REDEE Emotorsports Stadium", a permanent stadium where visitors can experience e-motorsports (e-racing).
Will it become a Mecca for e-Racers?
REDEE" is located in "LaLaport EXPOCITY" in Suita City, Osaka Prefecture, and will open on March 1, 2020.
The "AUTOBACS REDEE Emotorsports Stadium," a stadium where visitors can experience e-motorsports, will be permanently installed in "REDEE," attracting many car enthusiasts and aspiring e-racer enthusiasts to visit.
At the stadium, visitors will be able to experience Gran Turismo SPORT for free, and racing game-related equipment will be provided by Logitech International S.A.'s Japanese subsidiary, Logitech, and STRASSE's distributor, Costic.
In the future, events such as e-motorsports-themed programming learning and workshops for designing original color race cars will be held in cooperation with collaborating companies.
REDEE CAFE" has also been renewed.
REDEE CAFE" will be renewed and equipped with free Wi-Fi and power outlets for recharging, and can be used as a free rest area.
The "REDEE CAFE" will also be equipped with free Wi-Fi and rechargeable power outlets, and will have an exhibition of wrapped cars illustrated by jbstyle, who was in charge of the "REDEE" mural, as well as a store selling e-motorsports goods.
Openning event in conjunction with A PIT AUTOBACS SHINONOME
The "AUTOBACS e-Motorsports Experience" will be held in conjunction with " A PIT AUTOBACS SHINONOME" located in Koto-ku, Tokyo, where many car enthusiasts in Tokyo gather. e-Motorsports Experience" will be held as the opening event on April 17 (Sat.) and 18 (Sun.), 2021.
The event will include races and other events connecting the stadium in Osaka and stores in Tokyo, Toyama, and Aichi online.
Schedule of "AUTOBACS e-Motorsports Experience" (tentative)
April 17 (Sat), 18 (Sun): A PIT AUTOBACS SHINONOME (Tokyo)
May 8 (Sat), 9 (Sun): Super Autobacs TOYAMA Minami (Toyama)
May 15 (Sat.), 16 (Sun.): Autobacs Toyohashi (Aichi)
To participate in the event, you can enter via Google Form.
"AUTOBACS REDEE Emotorsports Stadium" Facility Overview
Address REDEE" 1F, 2-1 Senri Banpaku Koen, Suita, Osaka 565-0826, Japan Opening hours 11:00 - 20:00 Closed No holidays Size Approx. 11.5m x 8.5m, approx. 97.7㎡ (approx. 29.6 tsubo) Trial tables Permanently installed: 6 units Signage Permanently installed 2m long x 3m wide large monitor Others Operation table equipped with all the equipment necessary for live broadcasting and distribution Admission Free of charge Experience fee Free of charge