Circuit

Mount Myogi

妙義山 · Gunma

Mount Myogi track layout
Layout · 4.5 km

Circuit data

Territory · Myogi Night Kids Gunma
Length
4.5 km
Elevation
450 meters
Corners
62 very tight curves
Surface
Irregular asphalt
Difficulty
Very High
Type
Consecutive tight corners
Prefecture
Gunma
Real-world
Mount Myogi (妙義山)
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Profile

About the circuit

Mount Myogi is famous for its steep rock formations and extremely technical roads. With peaks reaching 1,104 meters, its routes are known for consecutive tight corners. It's the territory of the Night Kids, specialists in aggressive night driving.

Background

History

Mount Myogi has been considered sacred since ancient times, with numerous Buddhist temples. The Night Kids emerged here in the 90s, taking advantage of the darkness and technical curves to establish their dominance with high-power vehicles.

The route

Key points

5 sections

  1. 01 The Temple Curves - Brutal series of hairpins
  2. 02 The Rock Pass - Narrow section between formations
  3. 03 The Shrine Descent - Technical downhill with blind curves
  4. 04 The Night Viewpoint - Night Kids starting point
  5. 05 The Natural Chicane - Rock formation creating tight S

Craft

To master it

  • Night driving without lights
  • Mastery of consecutive tight corners
  • AWD use on corner exits
  • Aggressive last-moment braking
  • Psychological intimidation of rivals

Warning

Hazards

  • Almost zero visibility at night
  • Extremely tight curves
  • Frequent fallen rocks
  • Irregular surface
  • Steep cliffs

Legend

Battles & trivia

  • Nakazato chose the GT-R to dominate these curves
  • The Night Kids only race at night
  • The rocks create echoes that amplify engines
  • Shingo developed the 'gum tape deathmatch' here
  • The main temple is 1,200 years old

Territory

Myogi Night Kids drivers

Gunma, Japan

Takeshi Nakazato

Team Leader

Vehicle Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II 280 hp

Shingo Shoji

Support Driver

Vehicle Honda Civic SiR II 170 hp
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