Takumi Fujiwara vs Seiji Iwaki

The battle between Takumi Fujiwara and Seiji Iwaki is the seventeenth battle of Initial D.

Prior to the Battle
Earlier Seiji brushes off Itsuki about the legend of the Eight-Six during their first encounter. After Kyoichi heard about Ryosuke's defeat, they reconsidered racing the Eight-Six before he races Ryosuke. Seiji was ordered by Kyoichi do simulation 3 (draft your opponent to exploit their weakness and overtake when your close to the finish line). The race starts in a handicap style where the racer with a less powerful car starts first and then the faster car will follow.

During the Battle
Takumi leads at first but also frustrates Seiji to draft the Eight-Six in slow speed. Seiji loses patience and disobeys Kyoichi overtakes Takumi launching his Evo IV to full power. Takumi can barely keep up after encountering a much faster and powerful car. Seiji unsuccessfully tries to pull away from Takumi and stresses his front tires. Takumi did the same tactic against Ryosuke Takahashi getting closer to Seiji using the gutter run and then out-drifting him on the last corner trapping him inside.

After the Battle
Team Emperor's Gunma sweep came to an end and Kyoichi slaps Seiji for disobedience. Kyoichi then had to take care of the Eight-Six himself before racing Ryosuke. Takumi in his heart couldn't accept victory and vows not to race in Akina again. He later found out the truth of Natsuki's date with the Mercedes driver later that night.

Second Stage

 * 100 - Dave Rodgers
 * Mikado - Dave McLoud
 * I Love You Like Are - Valentina
 * Make My Day - Derreck Simons
 * Take My Soul - Mickey.B

Battle Stage

 * Love Killer - Nando