WEBVTT 00:00.490 --> 00:03.460 We're seeing something crazy from the 86. 00:03.730 --> 00:09.420 The NSX slowed down entering the fog, and the 86 used that opening to take fourth! 00:09.690 --> 00:12.260 And he's drifting, Ikeda-san. 00:12.260 --> 00:17.930 The same drifting he used to smash the death zone record in qualifying. 00:17.930 --> 00:18.930 Three. 00:18.930 --> 00:19.560 Two. 00:20.030 --> 00:20.970 One! 00:26.300 --> 00:29.230 And from out of the white wall of fog... 00:29.230 --> 00:31.390 ...a red car appears! 00:31.390 --> 00:36.330 The 86 has exited the death zone that was covered by the White Devil! 00:36.330 --> 00:37.750 Kanata to Ogata-san. 00:37.750 --> 00:40.030 What kind of margin do I have to the 2 car behind? 00:40.030 --> 00:41.710 It's 8.73 seconds. 00:41.710 --> 00:43.000 Awesome job, Kanata. 00:43.410 --> 00:44.960 Hm, 8.73? 00:44.960 --> 00:46.500 That might not be enough. 00:51.580 --> 00:57.090 There's sound logic behind drifting at a time like this. 00:57.090 --> 01:01.720 The poor visibility mixed with the low mu from the road 01:02.080 --> 01:05.110 means that instead of relying purely on your steering, 01:05.110 --> 01:09.450 it's better to focus on your throttle control to open up your options. 01:10.110 --> 01:14.530 If you're looking to combine speed with safety, drifting is a good go-to. 01:15.390 --> 01:19.160 It's really more of a rally skill, though. 01:19.740 --> 01:22.620 You can tell he's Fujiwara Takumi's student. 01:23.700 --> 01:29.000 I feel we'd never see this mix of factors outside of MFG, which uses public roads. 01:29.580 --> 01:32.140 And given the lack of visual input, I can only presume... 01:32.140 --> 01:38.550 ...he's using his mental map of the course to make up the difference. 01:39.070 --> 01:42.140 Katagiri Kanata is a genuine threat. 02:02.120 --> 02:03.910 MF Ghost 03:13.610 --> 03:14.210 m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 03:13.610 --> 03:18.030 Lonesome Cowboy 03:16.270 --> 03:17.900 Kaito to booth. 03:17.900 --> 03:20.250 How far behind the 86 am I? 03:20.250 --> 03:22.240 A little under nine seconds. Over. 03:23.550 --> 03:27.740 Damn. Even with the rain easing off, the roads are still very wet. 03:27.740 --> 03:32.450 I was trying to catch the pair in front, but he took me by surprise. 03:33.220 --> 03:36.460 C'mon, asphalt, dry out. The sooner the better. 03:37.540 --> 03:42.180 I just need a bit more traction and I'll be able to crush the 86. 03:43.630 --> 03:47.340 There's a little under nine seconds between the 86 and the 2. 03:47.340 --> 03:48.940 But I have to wonder... 03:48.940 --> 03:53.090 Do you think the 2 will be able to make that up in time? 03:53.090 --> 03:56.860 Given how many factors are at play, I don't want to make any proclamations, 03:57.250 --> 04:00.330 but I think it'll be tight come the end. 04:00.330 --> 04:05.280 Now the rain has stopped, the performance gap between the 86 and the 2... 04:05.280 --> 04:08.530 ...will gradually revert to what it would be normally. 04:08.530 --> 04:12.000 How quickly that happens will decide the outcome. 04:12.550 --> 04:17.580 We're looking at a wild turn of events that has everyone on the edge of their seats. 04:21.460 --> 04:26.220 Now, let's check in with our leading pair at the Port Kojiri hairpin! 04:26.630 --> 04:31.080 The 4 and the 12 are breathtakingly close as they battle! 04:34.960 --> 04:38.030 I know exactly where he's gonna make his move. 04:38.430 --> 04:41.820 He even rehearsed it last lap. 04:42.180 --> 04:45.950 But that also means I can relax until we get there. 04:46.640 --> 04:49.590 I need to come up with a plan to keep him behind. 04:50.520 --> 04:51.920 There's gotta be a way. 04:52.500 --> 04:53.690 There has to be. 04:55.980 --> 04:58.940 Sawatari tries to escape. Beckenbauer gives chase. 04:58.940 --> 05:03.050 Their white-hot battle continues into the woods! 05:03.050 --> 05:05.050 Sana, the bell rang. 05:05.400 --> 05:07.420 We'd better get to class. 05:07.920 --> 05:11.140 I'm not going. I'm skipping fifth period. 05:11.470 --> 05:14.390 Ko-kun's working so hard. 05:14.390 --> 05:19.060 If I don't watch him, I'll be a failure as a girlfriend. 05:19.340 --> 05:20.380 Okay. 05:20.380 --> 05:22.250 We're gonna get going, then. 05:25.710 --> 05:29.890 You can do it, Ko-kun. After all, we've got a date in Shibuya later. 05:34.750 --> 05:37.930 The 86 dives into the hairpin! 05:39.210 --> 05:42.960 Let's check the time gap back to the 2 as it approaches the turn. 05:43.350 --> 05:47.420 The red 2 car hasn't appeared on the preceding straight yet. 05:48.200 --> 05:52.350 Meanwhile, the 86 is through the hairpin and accelerating again. 05:52.350 --> 05:55.140 Katagiri Kanata 05:52.350 --> 05:55.140 Akaba Kaito 05:52.640 --> 05:56.600 It's hard not to wonder how the gap between these two has changed. 05:57.260 --> 05:59.060 And here he comes. 05:59.350 --> 06:04.110 There's still a lot of spray being kicked up. It looks like the road hasn't dried much yet. 06:04.910 --> 06:06.040 Here we go! 06:06.860 --> 06:09.200 The current gap is 8.55 seconds! 06:09.490 --> 06:12.370 I'm a little surprised it hasn't shrunk more, Ikeda-san. 06:12.610 --> 06:18.080 The stretch between Sector 2 and the hairpin is relatively high-speed, 06:18.080 --> 06:21.250 but the state of the roads is proving to be a major factor. 06:21.540 --> 06:26.630 That said, I definitely anticipate the gap to suddenly start shrinking at some point. 06:26.630 --> 06:30.050 I wouldn't assume anything about the outcome of today's race. 06:30.050 --> 06:34.640 This battle for third might prove to be more exciting than the clash for first! 06:34.640 --> 06:37.310 Wow. How will it turn out? 06:34.640 --> 06:40.050 I'm sure our director's scratching his head over which of the two battles to focus on! 06:37.550 --> 06:40.050 I'd love it if the 86 came out on top. 06:40.050 --> 06:41.490 I feel ya, man. 06:45.140 --> 06:47.970 The wind's picked up. It's getting kind of chilly. 06:48.610 --> 06:53.820 Kyoko-senpai, those drinks over there... Can we just take whatever we want? 06:54.070 --> 06:58.950 Yup. Since it's cooled down a bit, it might be a good idea to grab one. 07:01.790 --> 07:04.850 Marie-chan, be real with me. Do you seriously not have a boyfriend? 07:05.510 --> 07:10.420 Sure don't. I just broke up with the last one. 07:10.730 --> 07:13.890 I wish I had a new one already. 07:14.240 --> 07:17.480 I feel like I might die from loneliness. 07:17.480 --> 07:21.170 Sounds like your problem is dependence, not loneliness. 07:21.660 --> 07:25.270 Trust me, you can get along just fine without a man. 07:25.790 --> 07:28.750 If the alternative is some scumbag giving you the runaround, 07:28.750 --> 07:32.150 you're better off having fun with the girls. 07:32.400 --> 07:36.170 But I don't really have a lot of friends, either. 07:36.170 --> 07:37.870 Yeah, sounds about right. 07:37.870 --> 07:42.660 Kyoko-san, will you be my friend? Please! 07:42.980 --> 07:46.350 Well, I can't really see a reason to say no. 07:47.630 --> 07:52.090 Why don't we do lunch on our next day off? You can tell me what your whole deal is. 07:52.090 --> 07:53.820 Thank you so much! 07:53.820 --> 07:57.890 Oh, lunch? That sounds nice. Mind if I join? 07:57.890 --> 07:58.970 Sure. 07:58.970 --> 08:01.470 We'll have a girls' day out. 07:58.970 --> 08:03.190 Ashinoko Skyline 09:04.680 --> 09:06.160 I can't keep up. 09:06.490 --> 09:11.410 Is the NSX no match for a Ferrari showing its true strength now the rain's let up? 09:12.400 --> 09:15.630 No, it's not that. That's just making excuses. 09:16.080 --> 09:21.600 The speed Akaba Kaito and Katagiri Kanata showed when they got serious... 09:21.850 --> 09:23.900 I just can't keep up with them. 09:26.170 --> 09:28.440 This forested area offers limited visibility, 09:28.440 --> 09:32.970 meaning it's unlikely the 86 will even be able to see the 2 in his rear-view mirror. 09:32.970 --> 09:39.750 But at the same time, Akaba Kaito in the 2 is unlikely to see the 86 ahead. 09:40.240 --> 09:45.200 In a situation like that, what goes through a driver's mind? 09:45.470 --> 09:51.590 You're not battling your rival so much as fighting yourself. 09:51.590 --> 09:54.110 You focus all of your technical expertise 09:54.110 --> 09:58.140 and mental energy into shaving off as much time as possible, 09:58.140 --> 10:02.760 placing full faith in your car and yourself. 10:03.380 --> 10:05.920 Isolated and tough, like a lonesome cowboy. 10:06.850 --> 10:10.350 Something about your description brought that to mind. 10:11.820 --> 10:16.770 And here's the 86 passing through the entrance to the Hakone-en area. 10:17.740 --> 10:19.660 How far behind him is the 2 car? 10:20.550 --> 10:25.490 How much has Akaba gained on Katagiri, who's shown he can tame this forested area? 10:26.880 --> 10:28.570 Here he comes. 10:31.960 --> 10:32.990 And he's... 10:34.170 --> 10:35.380 through the checkpoint! 10:37.750 --> 10:38.840 The gap is now... 10:39.140 --> 10:41.300 8.27 seconds! 10:41.300 --> 10:45.060 He's only gained on him by three-tenths of a second! 10:45.060 --> 10:49.270 What a shock! It seems the gradually drying roads... 10:49.610 --> 10:53.240 are posing no problems as Katagiri Kanata scythes through the woods 10:53.240 --> 10:55.940 at a pace comparable to the Ferrari! 10:56.220 --> 10:57.830 Unbelievable. 10:58.140 --> 11:00.210 I've watched racing for a long time, 11:00.210 --> 11:02.910 but I've never seen a driver so full of surprises. 11:03.320 --> 11:07.160 And this is the same quiet, well-mannered Kanata-kun I know? 11:08.570 --> 11:11.500 Whether he likes it or not, 11:11.500 --> 11:16.090 the entire world will be drawn to such a talented young prospect. 11:16.890 --> 11:20.720 Katagiri Ken, if you're watching this somewhere, you need to speak up. 11:22.210 --> 11:24.470 This is your son out there. 11:25.560 --> 11:27.510 How could you not be proud of him? 11:37.070 --> 11:37.400 MF Ghost 11:37.400 --> 11:37.610 MF Ghost 11:37.610 --> 11:37.820 MF Ghost 11:37.820 --> 11:41.030 MF Ghost 11:37.890 --> 11:39.230 MF Ghost. 11:42.080 --> 11:42.410 MF Ghost 11:42.410 --> 11:42.620 MF Ghost 11:42.620 --> 11:42.830 MF Ghost 11:42.830 --> 11:43.740 MF Ghost 11:43.490 --> 11:46.040 MF Ghost 11:43.530 --> 11:44.920 MF Ghost. 11:46.720 --> 11:51.750 Ikeda-san, would you mind humoring an ignorant question I have? 11:51.750 --> 11:52.660 Shoot. 11:52.660 --> 11:55.170 When you look at a group like the Godly Fifteen, 11:55.170 --> 11:57.840 aren't the drivers of comparable ability? 11:58.190 --> 12:01.550 On top of that, there's the grip-to-weight ratio regulation, 12:01.550 --> 12:04.020 so shouldn't they all have similar cornering speeds? 12:04.490 --> 12:11.600 So how can the 86 surpass the rest when it comes to cornering in wet conditions? 12:11.600 --> 12:13.560 Sorry if I'm asking something obvious. 12:13.830 --> 12:16.710 No, it's actually a great question, 12:16.710 --> 12:22.050 and one I imagine most people watching this will also be asking. 12:22.920 --> 12:26.660 In short, the key is in the difference in tire temperature. 12:27.750 --> 12:32.240 While driving, your tires get hot due to friction from the road. 12:32.610 --> 12:36.880 And the tire compound is designed to give peak performance 12:36.880 --> 12:40.140 only once it has reached a certain temperature. 12:40.760 --> 12:47.630 On rainy days like today, the water serves as a coolant, stopping the tires heating up. 12:48.050 --> 12:52.540 This means they're racing around with their tires not up to temperature. 12:53.090 --> 12:57.070 My theory is the 86 has been managing to keep its tires... 12:57.070 --> 13:02.030 ...in the temperature window more consistently than anyone else. 13:02.250 --> 13:05.280 And I believe he's working the tires intentionally. 13:05.990 --> 13:09.950 It's a very advanced driving technique Katagiri Kanata is demonstrating. 13:10.480 --> 13:14.200 Lighter cars also tend to have narrower tires, 13:14.200 --> 13:18.710 which probably helps when managing their temps as well. 13:19.050 --> 13:22.520 You can see signs of the front two drivers doing it, too. 13:22.520 --> 13:26.510 I see now. You've really helped to clear up my confusion on the matter. 13:29.870 --> 13:33.070 The leaders are now entering Sector 3! 13:33.520 --> 13:38.280 And the amount of water cooling down their tires is steadily decreasing. 13:38.280 --> 13:41.440 We're seeing less and less spray! 13:45.020 --> 13:46.650 Guess I gotta do that. 13:47.040 --> 13:49.700 That cheap trick I learned in France. 13:50.080 --> 13:54.660 Just before he puts his foot to the floor coming onto the Relay Straight, 13:54.950 --> 13:58.000 I'll pretend to lose control to throw him off. 13:58.370 --> 14:00.450 I call it the Half-Spin Feint. 14:01.130 --> 14:06.620 If it makes him hesitate for even a moment, it'll reduce his top speed. 14:07.410 --> 14:12.420 It's a type of distraction you learn when fighting on narrow straights. 14:13.090 --> 14:17.130 It won't work twice on the same guy, but it should do the trick here. 14:18.410 --> 14:22.220 Man, it feels like I've really changed. 14:22.620 --> 14:25.980 I was never this fixated on finishing first before. 14:26.480 --> 14:30.950 The 4 and the 12 start their steep descent downhill. 14:30.950 --> 14:34.870 There's not much of this final lap left to go. 14:34.870 --> 14:38.960 But I doubt they'll just stay where they are. In fact, I'm sure they won't. 14:38.960 --> 14:44.040 Not with the driving machine that is Beckenbauer on the attack! 14:45.380 --> 14:50.590 I'm in no doubt that he's loaded up his "overtake" program and is about to hit "run"! 14:50.890 --> 14:53.270 So the countdown's already started? 14:53.270 --> 14:55.060 Can you keep him behind, Sawatari? 14:55.060 --> 14:59.310 And now, entering Sector 3... 14:59.620 --> 15:04.300 It's Katagiri Kanata in third, continuing his miracle run! 15:05.910 --> 15:09.300 But hot on the heels of one red car comes another. 15:09.300 --> 15:12.710 Akaba Kaito hurtles into Sector 3! 15:13.710 --> 15:17.440 And his time gap to the 86 is currently... 15:18.420 --> 15:20.040 7.19 seconds! 15:20.040 --> 15:24.420 The prancing horse is definitely closing in. 15:24.820 --> 15:28.420 I'd say his tires are gradually regaining their grip. 15:28.780 --> 15:33.510 Once he reaches the lake's edge, the 2 will likely start gaining faster and faster. 15:33.800 --> 15:35.690 At the end of the Relay Straight, 15:35.690 --> 15:42.020 the margin the 86 has over the 2 will determine who comes out on top. 15:42.780 --> 15:48.250 Our cameras now head down the field to check in on Ishigami in the 1 and Yashio in the 16! 15:50.690 --> 15:54.700 Now the rain's stopped, my tires are starting to get their grip back. 15:54.700 --> 15:56.660 This is my chance to gain some ground. 15:57.520 --> 16:01.580 That whack to the rear has badly affected my rear suspension. 16:23.230 --> 16:26.810 As soon as I get any traction, I'm hit with horrendous oversteer. 16:27.030 --> 16:30.280 It must be the electric systems malfunctioning. 16:30.280 --> 16:33.630 Even using every trick I know, I can't go much faster than this. 16:36.610 --> 16:38.200 Booth to Ishigami-san. 16:38.200 --> 16:41.240 Please just retire the car. You've done enough. 16:41.240 --> 16:45.080 It's painful watching you trundle around with the car not working properly. 16:45.370 --> 16:49.830 And since it's a mechanical issue, your pride won't take a hit from not finishing. 16:49.830 --> 16:51.630 You're wrong about that. 16:51.960 --> 16:54.460 That's not how my pride works. 16:54.830 --> 16:59.300 I need to rack up as many points as I can, even if it's only a few. 16:59.890 --> 17:02.310 So even if I end up looking pathetic, 17:02.880 --> 17:06.040 I will not make the call to drop out myself. Over. 17:07.170 --> 17:10.320 The 1 seems to be suffering from car trouble, 17:10.950 --> 17:13.880 and the 16 pulls off the overtake. 17:13.300 --> 17:15.650 Yanagida Takuya 17:13.300 --> 17:15.650 Yashio Kakeru 17:13.300 --> 17:15.650 Ishigami Fujin 17:14.160 --> 17:15.650 Kyogoku Takamitsu 17:15.650 --> 17:17.610 Sakamoto Yudai 17:15.650 --> 17:17.610 Aiba Shun 17:15.890 --> 17:17.610 And in the middle group... 17:17.610 --> 17:23.410 Aiba in the 9 continues marching forward, with Sakamoto in the 5 next in his sights! 17:26.700 --> 17:29.830 Wasn't expecting to run into you this far up. 17:29.830 --> 17:33.000 You would've normally wrecked your tires by now. 17:33.000 --> 17:36.300 Guess the rain saved your butt this time, huh? 17:36.300 --> 17:40.750 Don't screw with me, Sakamoto. The GTR's purring like a kitten. 17:40.750 --> 17:44.470 It's time I paid you back for Odawara. 17:51.320 --> 17:53.940 The feed switches to the lead group. 17:53.940 --> 17:58.240 The 4 and the 12 are approaching the Relay Straight! 17:59.360 --> 18:03.080 We're likely looking at the stretch of road that'll decide the winner! 18:13.500 --> 18:17.550 Here we go. Win or lose, this is the biggest gamble I'll ever take. 18:25.020 --> 18:26.430 What the hell? 18:30.810 --> 18:32.880 What incredible late braking! 18:32.880 --> 18:35.860 The 12 makes its move coming into the Relay Straight! 18:36.180 --> 18:40.230 The two cars run parallel with their throttles wide open! 18:42.740 --> 18:45.950 Exhaustion doesn't just dull your focus. 18:45.950 --> 18:49.010 It affects your decision-making as well. 18:49.820 --> 18:54.670 I'd wager driving through that death zone wore you out mentally. 18:54.950 --> 18:59.130 I can't believe you fell for such an obvious trap. 18:59.370 --> 19:01.000 What a farce! 19:01.000 --> 19:04.510 The 12 pushes ahead as they dice inches apart! 19:06.010 --> 19:12.020 Is this Porsche's famous PDK transmission with 0.03-second shift speed in action? 19:12.020 --> 19:15.480 It looks dire for Sawatari Koki! 19:18.650 --> 19:21.490 The 12 pulls ahead! 19:21.490 --> 19:23.830 A major overtake resulting in a new leader! 19:23.830 --> 19:27.290 Beckenbauer is back on top! 19:28.710 --> 19:30.290 Credit where it's due, Sawatari... 19:30.710 --> 19:37.360 Even if it was brief, you were the first Japanese driver to make me race seriously. 19:39.460 --> 19:42.550 Aw, man. He ended up in first, anyway. 19:42.550 --> 19:45.150 Beckenbauer's just too strong. 19:45.150 --> 19:47.990 Is there seriously no one from Japan who can take this guy? 19:48.600 --> 19:51.560 And in the contest for third place, 19:51.560 --> 19:56.060 the 86 begins its approach to the Relay Straight! 19:56.480 --> 19:59.940 Now, where is it? When will the 2 car appear? 19:56.480 --> 19:59.940 Hakone Checkpoint 19:59.940 --> 20:01.930 How much closer has it gotten? 20:03.780 --> 20:05.200 There it is. 20:05.550 --> 20:10.660 With a characteristic screech of its exhaust, the red Ferrari's on the move! 20:10.660 --> 20:13.120 I've got you now, Katagiri Kanata. 20:13.440 --> 20:17.000 I'm gonna take you down. 20:18.500 --> 20:20.300 And the time gap is... 20:20.300 --> 20:22.130 2.68 seconds! 20:22.130 --> 20:25.220 We're looking at a gap of less than three seconds! 20:25.220 --> 20:28.600 It's looking bad for Katagiri-kun at this point. 20:28.930 --> 20:32.520 The likelihood of the 2 car catching him is 100%. 20:32.520 --> 20:35.620 The only question is whether he can prevent the overtake. 20:36.020 --> 20:40.190 God only knows which one will take the checkered flag first. 20:40.630 --> 20:43.360 We'll have to watch with bated breath to see how it plays out. 20:43.900 --> 20:45.870 They near the end of the straight, 20:45.870 --> 20:51.380 the 86's exhaust starting to sound like it's screaming as it flees for its life! 20:51.790 --> 20:55.950 Meanwhile, the 2 car sounds like a beast chasing down its prey! 21:05.200 --> 21:09.300 It's no good. He can't outrun him. 21:09.300 --> 21:14.290 There's no way an 86 with 200hp can outpace a Ferrari that's packing 670hp. 21:14.990 --> 21:19.140 I'm sorry, Kanata. I'm so sorry. 21:42.250 --> 21:44.230 He's closing in! 21:44.230 --> 21:45.970 Akaba in the 2 is gaining! 21:45.970 --> 21:48.930 Only 1.96 seconds separates them! 23:31.480 --> 23:35.070 Next time, Turn 20: The Conclusion.