In spite of his lack of interest in cars and street racing, Takumi Fujiwara's steadfast dedication to delivering tofu every morning on the Akina mountain road sets him apart from his friends. He finds talk about driving and cars dreary and exhausting. One fateful night, the renowned Akagi Red Suns street racing team descends upon Akina with the aim of dominating the local mountain pass, led by Ryousuke and Keisuke Takahashi. Their ambitious mission is to conquer every racing course in Kanto, and they appear well on their way to achieving it. However, during their journey back from Akina, one of their top drivers is surprisingly overtaken by an old Toyota AE86. The Takahashi siblings soon learn that the AE86 driver possesses exceptional abilities and familiarity with the local terrain, causing them to become apprehensive of him.