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Win the 6-lap Circuit race Inner City Reverse against three opponents, including Takashi in a Supra, to rank 9th in Need for Speed Underground.

Win the 6-lap Circuit race Inner City Reverse against three opponents, including Takashi in a Supra, to rank 9th in Need for Speed Underground.

Win the 6-lap Circuit race Inner City Reverse against three opponents, including Takashi in a Supra, to rank 9th in Need for Speed Underground.

Win the 6-lap Circuit race Inner City Reverse against three opponents, including Takashi in a Supra, to rank 9th in Need for Speed Underground.

Win the 6-lap Circuit race Inner City Reverse against three opponents, including Takashi in a Supra, to rank 9th in Need for Speed Underground.

Need for Speed Underground

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Need for Speed Underground Earn Your Stripes walkthrough: beat Takashi, Tanaka, and Vince in a 6-lap Circuit race. Use shortcuts to win.

By teroqim·Originally published: March 2004·Updated Feb 2025·10 min read·Multi-source verified

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Walkthrough

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Start the Circuit race Inner City Reverse, which consists of 6 laps.
2
Your opponents are Takashi (driving a Supra), Tanaka (driving an Impreza), and Vince (driving a Celica).
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Warning: One mistake can cause your opponents to catch up quickly.
4
Utilize the construction site shortcut and the overhead pass whenever possible.
5
Be particularly aware of the souped-up Supra driven by Takashi.
6
Complete all 6 laps to secure victory.

Tips

The race is 6 laps long, which may feel like too many.
Take the construction site shortcut and the overhead pass whenever possible to gain an advantage.
Watch out for the souped-up Supra.

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