I just completed Stage 2 - Goal 1. Finish under 2:25. Straightforward 2 lap Suzuka Cup (maybe 16 opponents) run on the "Circuit" - the long backside starting uphill. No upgrades finished yet. Seemed to be relatively "easy" until I finished the first lap. I think I had about 1:10 remaining, drove wildly to make it, sliding out on the last turn. Made it with a couple of seconds to spare.