Chapter 010

The Downhill Racing Specialist (ダウンヒルスペシャリスト, Daunhiru Supesharisuto, "Downhill Specialist") is the tenth chapter of Initial D.

Plot
As it nears 10PM, the SpeedStars are surprised by the preparedness of the RedSuns, as they brought a van with spare tires.

Both teams are disappointed that the Eight-Six hasn't shown up. The SpeedStars hold out hope, but prepare anyway.

The spectators comment on the difficulty of the downhill, and doubt Akina will be able to beat the Takahashi brothers.

Fumihiro gets the all clear from the bottom of the mountain, and Kenji and Keisuke pull up to the start line. As the countdown begins, a message comes from the bottom of the mountain, a car is heading up. Iketani and Keisuke probe the lookout for the model and colour, and are shocked to hear that it's a Black and White Trueno. Keisuke calls off the countdown, choosing to wait for the Eight-Six, his actual opponent for the night's race.

Down the mountain, Takeshi Nakazato of the Myogi NightKids watches as the Eight-Six drives up the mountain, commenting on the aura of the driver. He thinks Akina might have a chance afterall.

Takumi looks at all of the spectators along the course, and feels out of place among them.

At the top of the mountain everyone excitedly waits as the Eight-Six finally arrives.

Japan

 * November 6th 1995 (Tankōbon, Volume 01)

Chinese

 * January 1st 1998 (Tankōbon, Volume 01, Sharp Point Press)

English

 * May 21st 2002 (Tankōbon, Volume 01, Tokyopop)
 * April 17th 2019 (Digital re-release, Volume 01, Kodansha USA)

French

 * January 14th 2009 (Tankōbon, Volume 01, Kazé)

Italian

 * March 28th 2023 (Tankōbon 2-in-1, Volume 01, J-Pop)

Characters (in order of appearance)

 * Koichiro Iketani
 * Keisuke Takahashi
 * Ryosuke Takahashi
 * Kenji
 * Fumihiro
 * Takeshi Nakazato
 * Takumi Fujiwara

Cars (in order of appearance)

 * Mazda ɛ̃fini RX-7 Type R (FD3S)
 * Mazda SAVANNA RX-7 Infini III (FC3S)
 * Nissan 180SX Type II (RPS13)
 * Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II (BNR32)
 * Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-APEX (AE86)