Tōru Suetsugu
Lead Driver
Vehicle Mazda/Eunos Roadster 130 hp
Circuit
Momiji Line
紅葉ライン · Tochigi
Circuit data
Territory · Seven Star Leaf Tochigi
- Length
- 4.8 km
- Elevation
- 320 meters
- Corners
- 38 technical curves
- Surface
- Well-maintained asphalt
- Difficulty
- Medium-High
- Type
- FWD-favorable curves
- Prefecture
- Tochigi
- Real-world
- Nichien-Momiji Line (日塩もみじライン)
Profile
About the circuit
The Momiji Line in Nikko, Tochigi, is Seven Star Leaf's (SSR) territory. This average-skilled team uses a Nissan Skyline R34 and a Mazda Eunos Roadster. They are Project D's first opponent in Tochigi Prefecture.
Background
History
The Momiji Line is a toll road connecting Nikko to Shiobara Onsen. Seven Star Leaf takes its name from Speed Star Racing, like the Akina Speed Stars. It was here that Toru Suetsugu attempted to use Takumi's open gutter technique, failing spectacularly.
The route
Key points
5 sections
- 01 The Gutter Sections - Where Toru tried to copy Takumi
- 02 The Braking Zone - Critical for the R34 Skyline
- 03 The Technical Descent - Roadster territory
- 04 The Viewpoint Curve - Nikko panoramic view
- 05 The Toll Zone - Battle start point
Craft
To master it
- Kamikaze downhill style (Toru)
- Gutter curve driving
- RB25DET turbo power control
- Light MR Roadster handling
- Toll road adaptation
Warning
Hazards
- Proximity to residential areas
- Frequent local traffic
- Active police due to noise complaints
- Roads shared with cyclists
- Monitored speed limits
Legend
Battles & trivia
- Was Project D's first battle in Tochigi
- Toru wrecked his Roadster attempting the open gutter
- Atsuro's R34 Skyline has 400 HP
- Team named after Speed Star Racing (SSR)
- Momiji Line is an actual toll road in Nikko
Territory
Seven Star Leaf drivers
Tochigi, Japan
Atsurō Kawai
Power Driver
Vehicle Nissan Skyline 2.5 GT-Turbo 280 hp
Sources