The Yakuza games have always gifted fans with plenty of awesome and enjoyable minigames to enjoy when they want to take a break from the story, and one of the best minigames in Yakuza: Kiwami is Pocket Circuit Racing, which allows you to create custom car builds to race on a variety of tracks.
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Winning every Pocket Circuit race will earn you the ‘The Dragon of Pocket Circuit Reborn!’ achievement/trophy. You’ll need a variety of parts to make the ultimate car, and each race requires a different setup in order to win. We’ve got a full guide here on the best build for each race and where to get the necessary pocket circuit parts.
Updated November 3, 2025: We’ve updated this guide to include when certain substory races become available, as well as some tips for Pocket Circuit Racing to help you master the track.
Recommended Pocket Circuit Builds For Each Official Race
Introductory Race
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Tires |
Slim |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop. |
|---|---|---|
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Frames |
Speed |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop. |
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Motor |
Speed |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop. |
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Gears |
Balanced |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop. |
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Battery |
High Speed |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop. |
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Stabilizer |
None |
— |
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Suspension |
None |
— |
|
Bumper |
None |
— |
Little Racer Cup
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Tires |
Slim Plus |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Introductory Race. |
|---|---|---|
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Frames |
Speed Plus |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Introductory Race. |
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Motor |
Speed Plus |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Introductory Race. |
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Gears |
Balanced Plus |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Introductory Race. |
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Battery |
Regular |
Given by Pocket Circuit Fighter. |
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Stabilizer |
None |
— |
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Suspension |
None |
— |
|
Bumper |
None |
— |
Rookie Race
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Tires |
Slim Plus |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Introductory Race. |
|---|---|---|
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Frames |
Speed Plus |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Introductory Race. |
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Motor |
Speed Plus |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Introductory Race. |
|
Gears |
Balanced Plus |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Introductory Race. |
|
Battery |
Regular |
Given by Pocket Circuit Fighter. |
|
Stabilizer |
None |
— |
|
Suspension |
None |
— |
|
Bumper |
None |
— |
Beginner Cup
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Tires |
Spiked Plus |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop. |
|---|---|---|
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Frames |
Speed Plus |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Introductory Race. |
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Motor |
Speed Plus |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Introductory Race. |
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Gears |
Balanced Plus |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Introductory Race. |
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Battery |
High Capacity |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop. |
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Stabilizer |
None |
— |
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Suspension |
None |
— |
|
Bumper |
None |
— |
Amateur Cup
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Tires |
Extra Slick |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Beginner Cup. |
|---|---|---|
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Frames |
Extra Balanced |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Beginner Cup. |
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Motor |
Extra Speed |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Beginner Cup. |
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Gears |
Extra Balanced |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Beginner Cup. |
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Battery |
Regular |
Given by Pocket Circuit Fighter. |
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Stabilizer |
None |
— |
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Suspension |
None |
— |
|
Bumper |
None |
— |
Standard Cup
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Tires |
Extra Slick |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Beginner Cup. |
|---|---|---|
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Frames |
Extra Metal |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Beginner Cup. |
|
Motor |
Extra Speed |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Beginner Cup. |
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Gears |
Extra Balanced |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Beginner Cup. |
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Battery |
High Capacity |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop. |
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Stabilizer |
Side Stabilizer |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Beginner Cup. |
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Suspension |
None |
— |
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Bumper |
None |
— |
Intermediate Cup
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Tires |
Super Slick |
Available from Purgatory Weapons Shop. |
|---|---|---|
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Frames |
Super Speed |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Standard Cup. |
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Motor |
Super Speed |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Standard Cup. |
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Gears |
Boost Plus |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Standard Cup. |
|
Battery |
High Capacity |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop. |
|
Stabilizer |
None |
— |
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Suspension |
Medium |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Standard Cup. |
|
Bumper |
None |
— |
Advanced Cup
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Tires |
Super Slick |
Available from Purgatory Weapons Shop. |
|---|---|---|
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Frames |
Super Speed |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Standard Cup. |
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Motor |
Super Speed |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Standard Cup. |
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Gears |
Boost Plus |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Standard Cup. |
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Battery |
High Capacity |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop. |
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Stabilizer |
None |
— |
|
Suspension |
Medium |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Standard Cup. |
|
Bumper |
None |
— |
Pro-am Race
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Tires |
Ultra Slick |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Advanced Cup. |
|---|---|---|
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Frames |
Ultra Speed |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Advanced Cup. |
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Motor |
Godspeed |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Advanced Cup. |
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Gears |
Super Boost |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Advanced Cup. |
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Battery |
High Capacity |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop. |
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Stabilizer |
None |
— |
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Suspension |
Medium |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Standard Cup. |
|
Bumper |
None |
— |
Elite Cup
|
Tires |
Ultra Slick |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Advanced Cup. |
|---|---|---|
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Frames |
Ultra Speed |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Advanced Cup. |
|
Motor |
Godspeed |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Advanced Cup. |
|
Gears |
Ultra Balanced |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Advanced Cup. |
|
Battery |
Regular |
Given by Pocket Circuit Fighter. |
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Stabilizer |
None |
— |
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Suspension |
Heavy |
Available from Ebisu Pawn. |
|
Bumper |
None |
— |
Expert Race
|
Tires |
Ultra Slick |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Advanced Cup. |
|---|---|---|
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Frames |
Ultra Speed |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Advanced Cup. |
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Motor |
Godspeed |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Advanced Cup. |
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Gears |
Ultra Balanced |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Advanced Cup. |
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Battery |
High Capacity |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop. |
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Stabilizer |
None |
— |
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Suspension |
Heavy |
Available from Ebisu Pawn. |
|
Bumper |
None |
— |
Master Cup
|
Tires |
Ultra Spiked |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Advanced Cup. |
|---|---|---|
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Frames |
Ultra Speed |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Advanced Cup. |
|
Motor |
Godspeed |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Advanced Cup. |
|
Gears |
Ultra Boost |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Expert Cup. |
|
Battery |
High Capacity |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop. |
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Stabilizer |
None |
— |
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Suspension |
Heavy |
Available from Ebisu Pawn. |
|
Bumper |
None |
— |
Champion Cup
|
Tires |
Ultra Spiked |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Advanced Cup. |
|---|---|---|
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Frames |
Ultra Metal |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Advanced Cup. |
|
Motor |
Godspeed |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Advanced Cup. |
|
Gears |
Ultra Balanced |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Advanced Cup. |
|
Battery |
Regular |
Given by Pocket Circuit Fighter. |
|
Stabilizer |
None |
— |
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Suspension |
Heavy |
Available from Ebisu Pawn. |
|
Bumper |
Bumper Plate |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Standard Cup. |
2005 King Of Speed Cup
|
Tires |
Ultra Slim |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Advanced Cup. |
|---|---|---|
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Frames |
Ultra Metal |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Advanced Cup. |
|
Motor |
Ultra Godspeed |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Champion Cup. |
|
Gears |
Ultra Boost |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Expert Cup. |
|
Battery |
High Capacity |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop. |
|
Stabilizer |
None |
— |
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Suspension |
Heavy |
Available from Ebisu Pawn. |
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Bumper |
Bumper Plate |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Standard Cup. |
Recommended Pocket Circuit Builds For Optional Races
The Fighter’s Successor (Substory #56) – Hideki-Kun
Substory 56 becomes available in Chapter Four.
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Tires |
Slim |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop. |
|---|---|---|
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Frames |
Speed |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop. |
|
Motor |
Speed |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop. |
|
Gears |
Balanced |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop. |
|
Battery |
High Speed |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop. |
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Stabilizer |
None |
— |
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Suspension |
None |
— |
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Bumper |
None |
— |
The Fighter’s Successor (Substory #56) – Pocket Circuit Fighter
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Tires |
Ultra Slick |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Advanced Cup. |
|---|---|---|
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Frames |
Ultra Metal |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Advanced Cup. |
|
Motor |
Ultra Godspeed |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Champion Cup. |
|
Gears |
Ultra Boost |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Expert Cup. |
|
Battery |
High Capacity |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop. |
|
Stabilizer |
None |
— |
|
Suspension |
Heavy |
Available from Ebisu Pawn. |
|
Bumper |
Bumper Plate |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Standard Cup. |
The Fighter’s Successor (Substory #56) – Takuma-Kun
|
Tires |
Ultra Spiked |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Advanced Cup. |
|---|---|---|
|
Frames |
Ultra Metal |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Advanced Cup. |
|
Motor |
Ultra Godspeed |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Champion Cup. |
|
Gears |
Ultra Boost |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Expert Cup. |
|
Battery |
High Capacity |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop. |
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Stabilizer |
Side Stabilizer |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Beginner Cup. |
|
Suspension |
Heavy |
Available from Ebisu Pawn. |
|
Bumper |
Bumper Plate |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Standard Cup. |
Searching For The Present (Substory #50)
Available after Chapter Seven.
|
Tires |
Ultra Spiked |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Advanced Cup. |
|---|---|---|
|
Frames |
Ultra Metal |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Advanced Cup. |
|
Motor |
Ultra High Torque |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Champion Cup. |
|
Gears |
Ultra Boost |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Expert Cup. |
|
Battery |
High Capacity |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop. |
|
Stabilizer |
Side Stabilizer |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Beginner Cup. |
|
Suspension |
Light |
Available from the Parts Shop after winning the Introductory Race. |
|
Bumper |
None |
— |
Guard Dog Of The Circuit (Majima Everywhere)
This email becomes available when you are D Rank in Majima Everywhere.
|
Tires |
Slim Plus |
Available from the Parts Shop after winning the Introductory Race. |
|---|---|---|
|
Frames |
Speed Plus |
Available from the Parts Shop after winning the Introductory Race. |
|
Motor |
Speed Plus |
Available from the Parts Shop after winning the Introductory Race. |
|
Gears |
Balanced Plus |
Available from the Parts Shop after winning the Introductory Race. |
|
Battery |
Regular |
Given by Pocket Circuit Fighter. |
|
Stabilizer |
None |
— |
|
Suspension |
None |
— |
|
Bumper |
None |
— |
Vicious Dog Of The Circuit (Majima Everywhere)
Complete Guard Dog of the Circuit, and then re-visit later, and this should be available. You may need to progress further in the Pocket Circuit sub stories.
|
Tires |
Ultra Spiked |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Advanced Cup. |
|---|---|---|
|
Frames |
Ultra Metal |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Advanced Cup. |
|
Motor |
Ultra Godspeed |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Champion Cup. |
|
Gears |
Ultra Boost |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Expert Cup. |
|
Battery |
High Capacity |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop. |
|
Stabilizer |
None |
— |
|
Suspension |
Heavy |
Available from Ebisu Pawn. |
|
Bumper |
None |
— |
Mad Dog Of The Circuit (Majima Everywhere)
This email becomes available when you are B Rank in Majima Everywhere, providing you have completed the previous Majima Everywhere races.
|
Tires |
Ultra Spiked |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Advanced Cup. |
|---|---|---|
|
Frames |
Ultra Metal |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Advanced Cup. |
|
Motor |
Ultra Godspeed |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Champion Cup. |
|
Gears |
Ultra Boost |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Expert Cup. |
|
Battery |
Regular |
Given by Pocket Circuit Fighter. |
|
Stabilizer |
None |
— |
|
Suspension |
Heavy |
Available from Ebisu Pawn. |
|
Bumper |
Bumper Plate |
Available from Pocket Circuit Parts Shop after winning the Standard Cup. |
Pocket Circuit Racing Tips
- Only use Boost during races when necessary to avoid running yourself off the track.
- Adjust your setup if you’re not finding success. Sometimes changing only one part can make all the difference, so if you’re leaving the track on bends, improve your balance and grip. If you’re too slow around the lap, you need more speed and acceleration. Test your setup and tweak as needed.
- Invest in new parts. Not only from the Pocket Circuit Parts Shop, but Ebisu Pawn too.
- Practice makes perfect. If you’re struggling with a particular race, practice it and try out different setups so you can learn when to boost and when to let things roll.
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