Story
Only the fearless survive in the white-hot world of street racing, as teams take on dangerous roads in the shadow of Mt. Akina. Behind the wheel of the mysterious "Ghost of Akina" is Takumi, on his way to becoming the greatest racer ever. (Source: TOKYOPOP) Note: the chapter count includes six extra chapters published in volumes 2, 3, 30, 33, 39 and 48.
Synopsis via AniList (English).
Preview
From the anime adaptation: Initial D 1st Stage.