* Based on the manga by Shintani Kaoru serialised in Shounen Sunday from 1981 to 1985. When Sawatari Taka and his mother were heading home after having dinner, they were attacked by a motorcycle gang. However, they got saved by a mysterious young man. The next day, Sawatari learns that the young man is a professional racer who has the same first name, Toujou Taka. In a race, Sawatari loses control when entering a curve, nearly killing Toujou. After the event, the two become rivals as they compete against each other with their racing skills. Source: Wikipedia