Lin Yan also noticed these trainees but didn't interact with them, believing it was good to maintain some distance.
"Stop looking and train properly."
Sensing the commotion ahead, Zhou Xianyong reprimanded them from behind on his bicycle. Hearing their coach's voice, the relaxed trainees redoubled their efforts.
To motivate these trainees, Zhou Xianyong had personally joined them in their runs the previous afternoon, only stepping down when his stamina gave out.
Since Lin Yan had given him this job, he was determined to do it well.
The ten of them, including Jiang Qiyan, were very satisfied with their coach. While he was strict, the principle that a strict teacher produces outstanding students was timeless.
Lin Yan had reviewed Zhou Xianyong's profile and found that in addition to his technical skills, his character was also good. Otherwise, Lin Yan wouldn't have entrusted such an important position to someone new.
Lin Yan's training focus was on the nine corners at the back; the first nine corners held little significance for him.
The car accelerated to full throttle, the red racing car smoothly exiting and entering the corners on the track.
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As soon as he exited the club, Yan Xiaoqiang found a corner to sit down, intending to watch the race he hadn't finished earlier. However, upon checking his phone, he discovered the race had already concluded.
It made sense, he thought, as he had been here for quite some time, and it was likely over by now.
Just as Yan Xiaoqiang was about to exit, a new message caught his eye: Lin Shen was opening a club!!!
And the first batch of trainees were the top ten from the race they had just witnessed.
This news sent a jolt through Yan Xiaoqiang's body.
When Yan Xiaoqiang had first seen the race rules that day, he had been somewhat moved by Lin Yan's support for ordinary drivers. This news made him even more eager.
After a brief review of the replay, Yan Xiaoqiang slung his car over his shoulder and headed home.
All the way home, Yan Xiaoqiang pondered one question: how to get to Kyoto.
He had watched the race replay and had a general idea of the strength of the top ten drivers. Judging his own abilities, he wouldn't dare claim first place, especially considering the formidable strength of that female driver, but he was confident of a top-three finish. If he could make it into the top ten, he could join the club.
He had carefully read the recruitment rules for the Lin Shen Club. Even if he missed the race, those with talent could apply themselves and join after passing a test. Yan Xiaoqiang was very tempted.
What truly captivated Yan Xiaoqiang was the last rule in the recruitment guidelines: talented drivers facing financial hardship could have their fees completely waived. Although it required signing a complex contract, Yan Xiaoqiang was ecstatic.
A complex contract was essentially an indenture, something Yan Xiaoqiang had understood since his father's influence. Most clubs would have you sign similar contracts, but Lin Shen's offer of waiving all fees made Yan Xiaoqiang incredibly excited, wishing he could leave immediately to try.
However, there was a crucial issue: he was in a small town in the south, while Kyoto was located in the northern part of Huaxia. Such a long distance made traveling by bicycle impossible. His town was considered a third-tier city, and Yan Xiaoqiang's workplace was on the outskirts of the city. While it was fine for him to avoid attention by cycling normally, he would definitely be caught if he tried to ride on the highway.
It seemed he would have to take the train.
Yan Xiaoqiang's home was in the bungalow area behind the construction site; it wasn't even considered an old town, just rural bungalows with private courtyards. After parking his bicycle in the courtyard, Yan Xiaoqiang went inside and opened his piggy bank.
Including the two thousand yuan he had just won, Yan Xiaoqiang now had nearly four thousand yuan in savings, which was very little.
Motor racing was very expensive, especially for a family like Yan Xiaoqiang's.
"This money should be enough..."
Looking at the money, Yan Xiaoqiang counted it carefully and murmured.
Finally, casting a glance at the small room he had lived in for so many years, Yan Xiaoqiang began packing his bags.
He decided to take a gamble.
Putting his father's photo into his bag, Yan Xiaoqiang locked the courtyard gate and rode his bicycle towards the train station in the city.
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After training for the entire morning, Lin Yan stopped at noon.
New arrivals had come to the racetrack for lunch.
Ten units from last year
To others, these might just be cold machines, but to them, they were treasures!
As the premier racing event in the motorcycle world, comparable to Formula 1, the research and development funds for MotoGP racing cars were immense. Moto3, as the younger sibling of the highest category, MotoGP, also had its racing cars developed independently by the manufacturers.
However, its engine differed from MotoGP. While the key components of MotoGP racing cars were developed and built by the six major manufacturers themselves, Moto3 manufacturers could only build the external parts. The engines were standardized, using KTM 250 single-cylinder engines.
Don't underestimate this 250cc racing car just because it's a 250.
This single-cylinder 250cc Moto3 racing car produced a staggering sixty horsepower.
What does a 250cc displacement with sixty horsepower mean? Consider that a domestic SR imitation sports bike only has a little over twenty horsepower; this thing has more than double that. With sixty horsepower, this 250cc racing car could reach a top speed of 260 km/h.
250cc displacement, 260 km/h top speed – it was simply terrifying.
Lin Yan went to eat, and Zhou Xianyong explained these ten racing cars to the trainees.
Lin Yan hadn't brought these cars for the trainees to use; they were merely meant to motivate them.
ps: SR owners, don't get angry (doge)
In reality, 250cc imitation sports bikes all have around twenty-plus horsepower, but we used it as an example due to its high recognition. Please don't take offense.