Featuring a world-class driving track tucked away in the mountains of Chiba

HONG KONG, CHINA- Media OutReach - 15 September 2020 - Cornes & CompanyLtd. started construction on THE MAGARIGAWA CLUB this past spring inMinamiboso, which is in Chiba Prefecture. In creating the club, which isscheduled to open late 2022, Cornes envisions a truly unique driving club, roadcourse, and destination that will offer experiences unattainable at other racingcircuits. Located 60 minutes from the Tokyo metro area, Tokyo International Airport, and Narita International Airport,the exclusive driving club allows members to enjoy an unparalleled drivingexperience and spectacular views of Mt. Fuji and Tokyo Bay. In addition to its distinctive3.5-kilometer driving course, The Magarigawa Club features a stylish restaurant,bar and lounge, fitness center, hot spring baths, spa facilities, a familylounge for members with small children, and many other facilities and amenities.Complete with an outdoor play area, dog run, and hiking trails, the club offersrecreational options for everyone--not just car enthusiasts. The first round ofapplications for membership are sold out.

Asia'sfirst private driving club "THE MAGARIGAWA CLUB" scheduled to open late 2022 inTokyo Area, Minamiboso, Chiba Prefecture

Concept

There are more than a few racing circuits inthe world today, and some of them are legendary. There are corners that anymotorsports enthusiast is familiar with and tracks that are known for thedrivers who conquered their competition there. These spots and places gain iconicstatus, becoming destinations for those passionate about motor racing. Aiming toput THE MAGARIGAWA CLUB on the map, too, Cornes wants to turn it into an iconicdestination by creating an exceptional, world-class driving club. The idea behindthe project is to build a truly uniquedriving club, road course, and destination that will offer experiencesunattainable at other racing circuits.

The name and logomark of the club are basedon the kanji "巛(magarigawa)",an ideogram that helps illustrate the topography and natural features of theclub's location. Cornes hopes that MAGARIGAWA's members will be able to fullyimmerse themselves in the beautiful natural landscape, take in the breathtakingscenery, and enjoy the unusual pace at the club, allowing them to become onewith nature and have experiences that they won't get anywhere else in the world.

Roadcourse

The drivingcourse was designed by the world renown team at Tilke Engineers & Architects.It is the first course in Japan that the team has designed from scratch andfeatures a maximum ascent of 20%, maximum descent of 16%, and an 800-meter longstraight, making it a track like no other in the world. It is challenging butalso designed for safety, letting drivers focus on the driving experience.Members can use their own automobiles on the course, store them on site, and getmaintenance checks before and after driving. They can take one-on-one lessonswith professional racing drivers and explore the potential of their favoritecars in a safe manner. The climate-controlled pit building can accommodate upto 36 vehicles and gives members access to refueling stations, pre- andpost-inspections by on-site mechanics, and other services and facilities thathelp ensure a satisfying driving experience.

Other Major Facilities

Clubhouse

The design of the clubhouse combineselements from both traditional Japanese and contemporary architecture. Inside theclubhouse, members will find a bar, where they can enjoy a drink with friends,a restaurant, where they can appreciate fine dining and views of the circuit, anda family lounge, where their children are welcome to play to their hearts'content. There is also a fitness center, 25m swimming pool, spa facilities, andnatural hot spring baths for downtime and deep relaxation. Outside theclubhouse, there is a playground, dog run, and hiking trails suitable for naturewalks and picnics in the local mountains and other open-air activities.

Owner's paddocks and long-term garage

Each owner's paddock provides privateindoor parking for up to 4 automobiles and features a spacious floorplan thatincludes a dining area, living room, and terrace. There is also a long-term carstorage facility on site. It is highly secure and humidity- andtemperature-controlled, making it a suitable environment for storing members' mostprized automobiles. On-site auto mechanics and technicians keep members' vehiclesin top condition for driving.

"Magarigawawill be home for car lovers. A sanctuary where members will be able to enjoyand share their passion with friends and family." said KenzoWatari, CEO, Cornes Group.
"It will be the answer to the perennialquestion -- where do you drive an 800 horsepower supercar?"  

"When I first heard about the idea ofcreating a private driving course in Tokyo, I got immediately excited to getinvolved in this project" said Dr. Carsten Tilke, Managing Director, TilkeEngineers & Architects. "The extremely hilly topography offers anastonishing basis for the track and makes the layout absolutely unique in theworld. Although we have designed and realized over 80 racetracks worldwideincluding 19 Formula One circuits, this project was very special to us and we areproud to be part of it.

Drivers will enjoy mid-speed, technicalsections as well as two high-speed straights of the 3.5 km track, whichincorporates highest safety and environmental standards. It will be ideal forall kind of driver skills. As a car enthusiast and racing driver myself, Ican't wait to drive my first laps at this amazing unique track."

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Overview

Name: THE MAGARIGAWA CLUB

Location: Minamiboso, Chiba Prefecture, Japan

Date of opening: Scheduled for late 2022

Total site area: 1,000,000sq.m

Track specs: 3.5 kmin length, max. ascent of 20%, max. descent of 16％,800 m long straight, 22 corners, elevation change of 250 m

Convenient: 60minutes from Tokyo & Haneda Airport

About Cornes & Company Ltd.

First establishedin 1861, Cornes & Co., Ltd. specializes in the import and sale ofelectronic components, systems equipment, industrial machinery, laboratoryequipment and scientific instruments, apparels, fragrances, kitchenware, and nauticalcharts and publications and has expanded its business into a wide range ofareas including non-life insurance and marine insurance survey. It's subsidiarycompanies Cornes Motors Ltd. and C.P.S. Ltd, are authorized distributors of Rolls-Royce,Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Porsche automobiles. Cornes Motors is theleading ultra luxury automotive dealership in Japan.