Circuit

Mount Akagi

赤城山 · Gunma

Mount Akagi track layout
Layout · 6.8 km

Circuit data

Territory · Akagi RedSuns Gunma
Length
6.8 km
Elevation
600 meters
Corners
48 variable-radius curves
Surface
High-quality asphalt
Difficulty
Extreme
Type
High-speed curves
Prefecture
Gunma
Real-world
Mount Akagi (赤城山)
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About the circuit

Mount Akagi is a dormant 1,828-meter volcano that dominates the northern Gunma landscape. Its mountain road is considered one of the most technical in Japan, with high-speed curves requiring millimeter precision. It's the territory of the legendary Akagi RedSuns, led by the Takahashi brothers.

Background

History

Mount Akagi has been sacred in Japanese culture for centuries. The modern road was built in the 60s for tourist access. In the 80s, it became an elite training ground for serious drivers. The Takahashi brothers established their dominance here.

The route

Key points

5 sections

  1. 01 The High-Speed Section - Where Ryosuke's FC3S shined
  2. 02 The Twin Curves - Require perfect transition
  3. 03 The Lake Descent - Technical section to the crater lake
  4. 04 The Shrine Hairpin - Tight corner near the temple
  5. 05 The Red Viewpoint - RedSuns meeting point

Craft

To master it

  • High-speed driving on open curves
  • Smooth transitions between curves
  • Optimal use of rotary engine
  • Technical analysis and calculated lines
  • Controlled drift at extreme speeds

Warning

Hazards

  • Extremely high speeds
  • Sudden radius changes in curves
  • Strong wind at the summit
  • Ice in winter
  • Wildlife at night

Legend

Battles & trivia

  • The name 'RedSuns' comes from the red sunset at Akagi
  • Ryosuke never lost at home until facing Takumi
  • The crater lake freezes in winter
  • There's a historic rivalry between Akagi and Akina drivers
  • Locals identify drivers by engine sound

Territory

Akagi RedSuns drivers

Gunma, Japan

Ryosuke Takahashi

Leader and Strategist

Vehicle Mazda Savanna RX-7 280 hp

Keisuke Takahashi

Lead Driver (Uphill)

Vehicle Mazda Efini RX-7 Type R 280 hp

Kenta Nakamura

Support Driver

Vehicle Nissan Silvia K's 155 hp
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