Takumi is approached by RedSuns leader Ryosuke Takahashi and offered to join him in forming a professional racing team. Before coming up with an answer to the proposal, Takumi seeks retribution by issuing a rematch to Emperor leader Kyouichi Sudou, who previously defeated him due to an engine failure. He is also challenged by Kai Kogashiwa, a second-generation street racer whose father was once a fierce rival of Takumi's father Bunta.

Shinichirou Mikias Takumi Fujiwara
Ayako Kawasumias Natsuki Mogi
Unshou Ishizukaas Bunta Fujiwara
Takehito Koyasuas Ryousuke Takahashi
Tomokazu Sekias Keisuke Takahashi
Masahiko Tanakaas Kyouichi Sudou
Nobuyuki Hiyamaas Takeshi Nakazato
Mitsuo Iwataas Itsuki Takeuchi
Kazuki Yaoas Kouichirou Iketani
Keiji Fujiwaraas Shingo Shouji