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933: Chapter 920: Devil’s Race Track!

933: Chapter 920: Devil’s Race Track!

Afternoon.

Teams successively left the racetrack.

One by one, trailer trucks and box trucks headed straight for the northern suburbs of Longyang City.

There was a race circuit proudly known as the Devil’s Race Track.

This year’s Longyang City International Road Race was bound to be as unrestrained, wild, and fierce as ever.

And the reason lied in the circuit’s track, which was quite special.

Originally, it was a poor area of Longyang City, where the mountainous terrain made farming difficult, and escaping poverty was tough.

However, the winding, rugged mountain roads often attracted off-roading enthusiasts for adventurous camping trips.

Consequently,

Local residents from the mountains were simply relocated to new villages at the foot of the mountains.

And the mountains themselves were closed off and transformed into a race circuit over more than a year.

Departing from the new villages at the base, the route began with concrete roads, which turned into gravel and sandy paths upon entering the mountain areas.

Between the mountains, there were various types of corners—hairpin bends, consecutive S-curves, and of course, some straight sections.

It was called the Devil’s Race Track

Not just because of the total distance of the track, which, in fact, was less than twenty kilometers long.

But because on this track, one could encounter all kinds of road conditions.

There were asphalt roads, gravel paths, sandy tracks, some flat and straight, others rugged and uneven, some with sharp turns, some with steep gradients, others muddy and slippery…

So, on this track, one could face all sorts of situations.

Overturns, getting stuck, tire blowouts, skidding, stalling, car crashes…

Any vehicle that could complete the full track absolutely had superior performance, and of course, the driver’s skills deserved high praise.

Due to the track’s uniqueness, the distinct local automotive culture, and the desire to attract more attention,

The competition rules for Longyang City International Road Race Circuit were very laid-back and straightforward.

As long as it was a production car with a ground clearance of no less than 200 millimeters, whether it was a genuine off-road vehicle, a city SUV, or even a heavily modified sedan, regardless of whether it was powered by gasoline, diesel, electric, or hybrid…

There was just one rule: you must register as a team and set up rescue teams at specified locations,

So in case of any vehicle or personnel emergencies, the vehicle could be promptly towed and the driver rescued.

Due to such lenient registration conditions, the first few races attracted a lot of professional and amateur teams to join the excitement, so one could see various brands of vehicles from around the world here, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Land Rover…

But as lively as it was, the notorious reputation of the Devil’s Race Track also stemmed from these early races.

The survival of the fittest!

Only professional drivers and high-performance vehicles had any chance of finishing the course.

And in the last two editions of the race, it was mostly limited to professional teams, and of course, some wealthy car enthusiasts who formed amateur teams.

They all had one thing in common: they had good cars.

They chose Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Toyota Land Cruiser, Nissan Patrol, Range Rover, Jeep Wrangler, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, and the like.

These vehicles, already powerful and well-equipped with strong off-road capabilities, became even more formidable after further modifications and enhancements.

Thus the race also became a battleground for the wealthy.

However…

This year’s race was quite special.

Tianyuan Green Energy Auto had formed a team and was bringing its Tianwei SUV to compete.

As is widely known,

SUVs may look similar to off-road vehicles, but their design and manufacturing philosophies are entirely different.

SUVs focus on suburban use, capable of handling relatively rough terrain with better passability than a sedan, but they are not specifically designed for off-roading.

Off-road vehicles, on the other hand, are inherently built for navigating through muddy, rugged terrain, even in the wilderness, not caring about riding comfort, but focusing more on the ability to extricate themselves from all kinds of terrains at all times.

For this reason,

A good off-road vehicle, from its engine and transmission to the body structure and parts, is designed and manufactured to withstand harsh conditions, with features like full-time four-wheel drive, high-rigidity drive shafts, and differential locks at the front, middle, and rear…

SUVs, however, considering costs, prioritize riding comfort and fuel efficiency before adding some off-road capabilities.

For example, many city SUVs only have “on-demand four-wheel drive,” which uses computer sensing to automatically switch the drive mode based on road conditions, allowing the vehicle to have certain off-road capabilities.

Some more conscientious manufacturers even add a central differential lock that allows manual control of the drive mode, turning it into the more advanced “part-time four-wheel drive,” though at a higher cost.

Of course, the most impressive and expensive is “full-time four-wheel drive,” which maintains independent motion of all four wheels at any time on any road, like Mercedes-Benz’s 4MATIC, Audi’s quattro, or BMW’s xDrive.

Nonetheless, there’s still a substantial gap between an SUV and a hardcore off-road vehicle.

Especially in highly professional competitions, many off-road cars come with extensive modifications and reinforcements to their suspension and drives, making their off-road capabilities even stronger.

So then…

Sending Tianwei SUVs to compete might just be Tianyuan Green Energy Racing Team’s way of making a token appearance, right?

After all, the Tianwei SUV is not a pure off-road vehicle, and with its official price tag of 428,800 yuan, it has always been quite controversial.

For the same price, one could buy a BMW X3 or Audi Q5, which have nice ride comfort and handling, and can greatly satisfy a car owner’s need to show off.