Ep. 8: The race begins on Mt. Akina while the Eight-Six remains absent
Aired on June 21, 1998
A large crowd gathers at Mt. Akina to watch a race commence, yet the Eight-Six is conspicuously missing from the scene. Itsuki finds himself in a difficult situation due to this absence. Takumi is the only individual capable of resolving Itsuki's predicament and getting him out of the current trouble. The tension builds as spectators wait for the action to start, but the key vehicle has not arrived, leaving Itsuki to rely entirely on Takumi for assistance in this critical moment.
Episodes
- Ep. 4 · The SpeedStars and RedSuns face off as Takumi arrives in the Eight-Six
- Ep. 5 · Takumi's impressive Eight-Six performance sparks a recruitment plot by Iketani and Itsuki for the SpeedStars.
- Ep. 6 · Takeshi races Ryousuke on Mt. Akina while Takumi shares the Eight-Six experience with Iketani.
- Ep. 7 · Takeshi prepares for a race against the Eight-Six while Takumi weighs the challenge.
- Ep. 8 · The race begins on Mt. Akina while the Eight-Six remains absent
- Ep. 9 · Takumi and Takeshi engage in a close race with the Eight-Six and Three-Two
- Ep. 10 · Takeshi and Takumi race toward the finish line while facing five treacherous hairpin curves.
- Ep. 11 · Shingo Arrives in a Red EG-6 During Iketani's S-13 Test
- Ep. 12 · Shingo Challenges Takumi to a Duct Tape Death Match with the Eight-Six