About holding of "snow road drive experience event"
～Experience the danger of sudden braking on a snowy road and sudden steering wheel operation on a special course～
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- About holding of "snow road drive experience event"
December 18, 2007
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Kanto Regional Head Office
Niigata Regional Head Office
NEXCO EAST Kanto Regional Head Office (Taito-ku, Tokyo, Regional Head Office length: Shinichi Ishikawa) and Niigata Regional Head Office (Niigata Nishi-ku, Regional Head Office length: Yoshio Shiraishi), the ski area paradigm and Tanigawadake parking area, each directly connected to Joshinetsu road Saku flat parking area We will hold a "Snow Road Driving Experience Event" at two venues (Out-bound line) for two days from Saturday, January 26, 2008 to Sunday, January 27, 2008.
The purpose of this event is mainly for customers who come to Nagano and Niigata for leisure activities such as skiing and hot springs from the Tokyo metropolitan area. The purpose is to deepen awareness of safe driving through hands-on experience.
At the Sakudaira parking area venue, we invite Mr. Kiyomizu, who is active as a motor journalist and racing driver, to give advice on safe driving on snowy roads.
If you are a member of the press and would like to have a trial run, please let us know your desired date and time in advance.
[Snowy road experience event held at the Tanigawadake parking area last year]
Sakudaira venue contents
(1) Snow road driving experience
| event date | Saturday, January 26, 2008, Sunday, January 27, 2008 |
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| Time | From 10:00 to 15:00 |
| Saku venue | Directly connected to the Sakudaira parking area on the Joshinetsu Expressway Saku Ski Garden "Parada" North Palada 3rd parking lot  (Map provided by Saku Ski Garden "Parada") ・It is convenient to use the Sakudaira smart IC for the Sakudaira venue (North Palada). A highway oasis is attached to the Sakudaira PA on the Joshinetsu Expressway, and you can go directly to the Saku Ski Garden "Parada" (http://www.saku-parada.jp/). The slopes are divided into south and north, and you can easily go to the south parada (slope on the south side) from within PA and to the north parada (slope on the north side) by using the Sakudaira smart IC.The "Sakudaira Smart IC" started full-scale operation from April 1, 2007 as a full-inter format that can be operated 24 hours a day from both Tokyo and Nagano. |
| Overview | Test drive the prepared passenger car (provided by Volkswagen Group Japan Co., Ltd.) on the "Snow Road Driving Experience Course (20 m wide x 80 m long frozen road surface)" installed in the Saku Ski Garden "Parada" I will take it. There are two passenger cars, one with studless tires and one with normal tires. Experience the difference in behavior of each vehicle due to starting, slalom, sudden braking, etc. In addition, an instructor (motor journalist and racing driver Mr. Kiyomizu) will give advice on the points of snowy road driving. |
| Qualification | Those who have a normal license or higher (* Those who are drunk cannot participate). |
| The number of participants | First 50 people (each day) |
| Participation fee | free |
| Reception method | Fill out the application form at the reception located beside the course. |
| Participation privilege | Get a free drink ticket from the Palada Center House. |
| Other |
E-NEXCO pass campaign Customers who apply for the E-NEXCO pass membership on the day will receive a "lift one-day ticket" as a gift. In addition, from January 26th to March 31st, the following discounts will be offered when you use the E-NEXCO pass at the Saku Ski Garden "PARADA".
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(2) Attractions other than snowy road experience
Introducing various efforts on winter Expressway.
Mr. Shimizu, motor journalist and racing driver
Since making his debut in 1972 in the rally, he has been active as a professional race driver in endurance races both inside and outside of Japan, while also acting as an automobile journalist. Recently, he has been active in safety and environment as a life theme for car lovers. Major publications "Recommendations for car safety" "What is a fuel cell?" "The idea of ITS" NHK Books "Diesel is the only way to save the earth" Diamond
- For details, please refer to the NEXCO EAST website.
URL: http://www.e-nexco.co.jp/ ("Regional information" → "North Kanto/Koushin")
Tanigawadake venue
(1) Snow road driving experience
| event date | Saturday, January 26, 2008, Sunday, January 27, 2008 |
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| Time | 7:00 to 13:00 |
| Tanigawadake Venue | Kan-Etsu Expressway Tanigawadake Parking Area (Out-bound Line)   Snow road experience burn (Tanigawadake parking area) |
| Overview | A lane mark and rubber cone are installed on the "snow road experience course (13m wide x 54m long frozen road surface)" installed in the parking area. Test drive a passenger car. There are two passenger cars, one with studless tires and one with normal tires. Experience the sudden lane change and sudden lane change for each vehicle. |
| Qualification | Those who have a normal license or higher (* Those who are drunk cannot participate). |
| The number of participants | You will experience on a first-come, first-served basis (if you have a large number of people, you may have to wait). |
| Participation fee | free |
| Reception method | Fill out the application form at the reception located beside the course. |
| Participation privilege | Presents hot drinks, gifts, etc. |
| Other |
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(2) Attractions other than snowy road experience
- Tanigawadake parking area specialties such as mochi and tasuke buns will be sampled and disposable cairo and candy gum will be distributed (limited quantity).
- A slide is available in the venue for children to enjoy.
- We are planning a chain attachment and detachment workshop.
- For details, please refer to the NEXCO EAST website.
URL: http://www.e-nexco.co.jp/ ("Regional information" → "Niigata")