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Chapter 173 Victory in the first battle
The first game of the China Dragons team was held as scheduled at the Tokyo Dome Stadium.

The home stadiums of each team in this WGP were basically built according to three ideas.

The first type is the wealthy teams that build their own venues from scratch, such as the American team. Their team built a mini racing track in Tokyo Bay, including an undersea tunnel and a sea bridge, at their own expense. Of course, there are very few such teams. Apart from the United States, only Germany, Sweden, and Saudi Arabia do this.

The second type is the team whose specialty is cross-country tracks and has little financial support. Their home venue is chosen to be an outdoor venue, such as Jamaica and Tanzania where Okita Kai is located.

The most common one is the Hua Xia Zhan Long, which rents a large local stadium in Japan and lays a running track there during competitions, using it as its home court. Its main selling point is affordability.

Before going on stage, Lin Che and his teammates met their opponents in the player channel, the members of the South African Rainbow Diamonds team, an all-black team.

The strength of the South African team is not considered strong among the 24 participating teams. In the exhibition match that day, the captain of the South African team was always hovering in the third tier.

Before the race, Lin Che also noticed the opponent's car. The information showed that their car was called Seven-Colored Stars. As the name suggests, the color scheme of this car was flashy.

"Hi bro!" The captain of the South African team, a black guy with a very sunny smile, greeted everyone from the Chinese team enthusiastically, revealing a row of white teeth that were particularly dazzling against his skin color.

"Hello." Lin Che responded politely.

"Let's cheer together in the game soon!" The members of the South African team began to sway their shoulders slightly to the beat of the music in the stadium, without any feeling of nervousness before the game.

Soon, the DJ on the scene began to call on the participating players to come on stage.

As the visiting team, the members of the South African team were the first to walk out of the player channel, and the audience at the scene also gave them applause out of respect.

When it was the turn of the Chinese War Dragon Team, because of Lin Che, everyone enjoyed the treatment of half a host when they came on stage. The applause and cheers at the scene far exceeded that of the other team, especially after Lin Che made his final appearance as captain, the cheers and screams resounded through the sky.

In the studio of CCTV5, the live broadcast of the game also started as scheduled.

"Welcome to watch the WGP World Cup of Mini Cars. I am the commentator Su Fan."

"I'm the commentator Zhang Weiping." The commentator partnering with Su Fan today was not the familiar teacher Han Qiao, but a tall commentator. Teacher Zhang Weiping was no stranger to the parents who watched the game with their children in front of the TV. This legend who once created great achievements in the field of basketball in China is now trying to step into a new field.

"Wow, we can see that the members of the Chinese War Dragon Team have already entered. Thanks to Lin Che's previous fame in Japan, the audience here are very enthusiastic." Su Fan smiled as he watched Lin Che waving to the audience around him on the screen.

"Lin Che's performance in the game two days ago made China's voice heard to the world. I hope they can continue their efforts today and get a good start for our Chinese team," said Coach Zhang.

The race track and rules also appeared on the screen at this time, and Su Fan's voice also rang out: "This game adopts a 5-on-5 relay race. We can see that the home track of the Huaxia team is divided into five stages."

"After the start, there is a track that is a mixture of straight lines and curves, which goes around the venue three times. This track leads to the center of the venue, a three-layer, difficult technical uphill track consisting of various complex continuous curves. After finishing the three-layer track, the third runner will face a long downhill straight line leading directly outside the venue. The whole course is three kilometers. The last two handover points of this race are set up outside the Dome Stadium. The fourth runner will face a road course consisting of continuous high-speed curves and straight lines. After the fourth runner finishes this section of the track, it will be handed over to the last runner to complete the 2-kilometer straight sprint back to the Dome Stadium!"

"We can see that the personnel arrangements for both sides have been finalized," said Coach Zhang. "The first baton for the Huaxia team will be handled by Chen Hewang, the second baton by Chen Xiaohu, and the third baton by Huo Yuesheng. The fourth and fifth batons outside the stadium will be handled by Gao Xiaoman and the captain of the Huaxia team, Lin Che, respectively. Audiences familiar with them will find that each section of the track they are responsible for is tailor-made for them. This is also the advantage of the home team in the group stage of the World Cup."

"The competition is about to begin. We can see that Chen Hewang and the South African team's first runner, Ricky Davis, have already stood at the starting point and started the car." Su Fan said.

Chen Hewang, who was at the starting point, looked at the track in front of him, took a deep breath, and said in a low voice with a firm look in his eyes: "Yin Yang Scorpion, start!"

"Voiceprint verification passed, Chen Hewang, access is allowed."

As the countdown to the start of the game ended, Chen Hewang rushed out with the first runner of the South African team.

"We can see that for this World Cup, contestant Chen Hewang designed a new car. The name of this car is Yin Yang Scorpio. Both the name and the Tai Chi logo on the body of the car are very Chinese. I just don't know how this car is different from his previous legendary dream racing car, Scorpio?" Su Fan began to introduce Chen Hewang's new car. Only then did the Chinese audience in front of the TV realize that Chen Hewang had changed his car.

The Yin-Yang Scorpion's start was very stable. It did not show any eye-catching running skills, nor did it get a huge advantage at the first time. The Yin-Yang Scorpion just expanded its advantage bit by bit in an orderly manner. After the Yin-Yang Scorpion ran through three bends, everyone suddenly realized that the opponent's car seemed to have disappeared on the screen. Looking back, the Yin-Yang Scorpion had unknowingly gained a huge advantage.

However, compared with the gorgeous performances of Scorpio in the past, this car seems a bit too mediocre. Many Chinese children in front of the TV feel it is a bit boring. The previous Scorpio was so handsome, changing colors while running with sparks and lightning all the way. Why does it feel so mediocre after changing the car?

However, Dr. Chen in the coaching seat was very satisfied as he looked at the data transmitted back by the Yin-Yang Scorpio in real time on the computer. Although the current Yin-Yang Scorpio is weaker than Scorpio in some aspects, Chen Hewang's ability to read the game has actually improved a lot due to the weakening of the car. Chen Hewang has been fine-tuning the data of the Yin-Yang Scorpio during the game. With the assistance of AI, the Yin-Yang Scorpio has maintained an efficient dynamic balance.

On this track with both straight lines and various complex curves, the Yin-Yang Scorpion looks ordinary, but it has been maintaining a stable acceleration. This acceleration cannot be expressed intuitively without looking at the data.

At this time, Coach Zhang also commented: "I like Chen Hewang's running style because it is very reasonable. It's not like some other runners who just rush around and then get chased by others if they make a mistake."

Chen Hewang and Yin Yang Scorpion finally passed the baton to Chen Xiaohu who was guarding the second runner with a 41-second advantage.

Chen Xiaohu took the connecting buckle handed over by Chen Hewang, locked the Jingtianhu and started it.

"Jingtianhu! Start!" "Voiceprint verification successful, Chen Xiaohu, access is allowed."

After passing the verification, Chen Xiaohu and Jingtianhu also started their performances.

Faced with the complex and ever-changing continuous serpentine bends and uphills, with the help of the highest torque motor in the War Dragon Team and the unique retractable dragon head and phoenix tail of the Jingtianhu, the Jingtianhu seemed to be at ease on this daunting track. Under the control of the chip, the Jingtianhu could always ensure that the guide wheels of the dragon head and phoenix tail were fully fitted on the bends. It was as if it were walking on flat ground on this bend, and its speed was constantly increasing. The golden Jingtianhu was like a golden flash on this track, shuttling between the complex tracks.

At this time, the second runner of the South African team had just started, and when faced with this complex track, the second Seven-Colored Star seemed a little pale in comparison. Although this car also had a high-torque configuration that was biased towards curves, it could only ensure that it could run stably through this section of the track without flying off the track. It was simply unable to accelerate and move between the curves with ease like Jingtianhu.

"The warm-up is almost done, Jingtianhu, relax the springs at the dragon head and the phoenix tail, and then accelerate!" The excited Chen Xiaohu also gave orders to the car. The speed of Jingtianhu on the track suddenly increased a lot, but it seemed more agile when turning. The gap between the two teams continued to widen.

At this time, Lin Che and South Africa's captain, Hakim Kofi, who had already arrived at the last baton handover point and were waiting, were watching the live broadcast on the screen at the baton handover point.

"Your players are all so awesome." Coffey suddenly said to Lin Che.

"You're too kind." Lin Che said modestly, "Your team members are quite capable."

"You don't have to say that." Coffey shook his head. "It's an indisputable fact that there is a big gap between our players and you. My players didn't even have a decent car a few years ago. We could only play with cars assembled from picked-up parts on the dilapidated field."

Lin Che: ???
Are you sure you are from South Africa, the only developed country in Africa? The conditions of the Jamaican team are not so exaggerated.

As if noticing Lin Che's confused look, Kofi explained, "Because we are black. A few years ago, South Africa was the country with the most severe racial segregation in the world. Although South Africa is developed and children can play the most advanced mini racing cars, they only belong to white children until our president becomes president."

"I originally thought that after racial segregation was broken, we would be able to play advanced mini racing cars with those white children. However, this barrier was only removed, but it did not disappear. They were unwilling to play with us before, and now that segregation has been abolished, they are still unwilling to play with us. In addition, due to the retaliatory anti-oppression of some of my irrational compatriots, most white children in South Africa left South Africa with their families. Although we have advanced mini racing cars, we have also lost friends who were supposed to be able to play with us. South Africa's mini racing car technology has also stagnated. This seven-color star is already two years old."

Lin Che listened to Kofi's story and didn't know what to say for a moment.

On the contrary, Kofi suddenly showed a cheerful smile after saying this: "Sorry, I said so much all of a sudden. Anyway, we came to this arena to take this opportunity to prove that no matter the skin color, as long as you try your best as a mini racer, you can shine on the field."

……

At this time, Chen Xiaohu had already passed the baton to Huo Yuesheng. As soon as Huo Yuesheng started the Phantom Blood Bats, they began to sprint like a group of wild horses.

"Phantom Blood Bat, start the magic bat running method!" Huo Yuesheng shouted, and the Phantom Blood Bat on the straight downhill began to change, lowering the body of the car, covering the wheel hub, and oblique upward airflow began to be generated. The enhanced downhill force made the Phantom Blood Bat stick to the downhill track, and the speed increased rapidly. The time difference between the Chinese team and the South African team continued to widen.

"Xiaoman, you and Xiaoche should hold back in the last two runs. Our advantage now is enough to ensure victory. Give the other team some face and pay attention to the international impact." Lin Che received advice from his coach in his earphone. After all, according to Dr. Chen's estimation, if they continued running at the current trend, the Chinese team would probably win by more than 4 minutes, which was not in line with the Chinese people's habit of leaving a way out when doing things.

Gao Xiaoman, who was at the fourth baton pass, looked at the black girl who was smiling at her and nodded, "Okay, I have no objection."

However, after seeing Kofi's infectious smile, Lin Che rejected this suggestion: "No, coach, they are all real mini racers. Giving our all is the best respect for them."

"Okay, then you decide for yourselves." Dr. Chen nodded, giving Lin Che enough respect.

This also meant that when Gao Xiaoman passed the dunk to Lin Che, the gap between the South African team and the Chinese team had reached 3 minutes.

"Lightspeed War Dragon, start!"

"Voiceprint verification passed, Lin Che, access is allowed."

The Lightspeed War Dragon's motor started running at full speed, and together with Lin Che, it rushed towards the Tokyo Dome Stadium without looking back.

"Lightspeed War Dragon, activate the lightspeed propulsion mode!" In the last 800 meters, Lin Che calmly activated the lightspeed War Dragon's propulsion mode and steadily won the first victory for his team.

Just as Coach Chen expected, four minutes later, Coffey's Seven-Colored Star crossed the finish line.

However, there was not much frustration on Kofi's face. After finishing the game, Kofi immediately congratulated Lin Che and gave him a big hug.

"A beautiful game, congratulations, my friend," Kofi said. "The only regret is that this track doesn't allow us to give full play to our potential. Next time at our home ground, we will show you the real South African way of running."

"I'm looking forward to it." Lin Che also responded to his new friend with a smile.

While the War Dragon team won its first victory, the game in Group A also ended.

The Italian team took the top five places in the team race points race and defeated another European team, Portugal. The strange thing is that all the cars of the Portuguese team failed to complete the race.

(End of this chapter)