In Japan Takaya can count on the support and backing of the public, but his greatest ally is his car, the Todoroki Special. During the tests the technicians realize that the only way to not lose speed on the curve, with the great grip of the tires is to cut the curve, but with the risk of going off the road. Takaya's skill must make the difference. However, the unexpected explosion of a wheel catapults him off the road.