About the Circuit
Mount Tsukuba, with its twin peaks, is an 877-meter sacred mountain dominating the Kanto plain. It's the territory of Purple Shadow, the mysterious duo known for their purple Honda S2000 and devastating team tactics.
Track Layout
Real name: Monte Tsukuba (筑波山)
Technical Specifications
Length
5.8 km
Elevation
400 meters
Corners
35 mixed-radius curves
Surface
Good asphalt
Difficulty
High
Type
Mixed: fast and technical sections
History
Tsukuba has been venerated since ancient times, visible from Tokyo on clear days. Purple Shadow chose this mountain for its combination of speed and technique, perfect for the light and agile S2000.
Key Points of the Route
The Cable Car Straight - Maximum speed section
The Twin Curves - Reflect the mountain peaks
The Ambush - Where Purple Shadow trapped rivals
The Kanto Viewpoint - View of the entire plain
The Shrine Descent - Sacred technical section
Skills to Master
Purple Shadow Drivers
Toshiya Joshima
Especialista en Técnicas de Mano
Vehicle
Honda S2000 (AP1)
240 CV
Kozo Hoshino
Especialista en Técnicas de Pie
Vehicle
Nissan Skyline GT-R
280 CV
Circuit Dangers
Sudden changes between fast and slow sections
Strong wind at the exposed summit
Pilgrim traffic
Morning fog
Risk of ambushes from local teams
Trivia
- Purple Shadow never revealed their identities initially
- Dr. Joshima is a doctor by profession
- Their two-car tactics were considered 'cheating'
- The purple S2000 is one of the most modified in the series
- Tsukuba also hosts a famous racing circuit