Domestically Japan's most popular motorsports category. Known by automakers as an alternative to the much yearned-after sports car race series.
A one-make formula series aimed at developing world-class drivers out of its young entrants. NISSAN/NISMO support young drivers through their "NISSAN DRIVER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (N.D.D.P.)". There are reports not only on the races, but also on the determined young drivers involved.
A world standard step-up formula experienced by most drivers nationwide now running in the top categories. In 2010, NDDP drivers Kimiya Sato (20 years old) and Daiki Sasaki (18) will participate in Japan Formula 3.