novelraw #427 - A blockbuster
#427 - A blockbuster
February 14th.
On this traditional Valentine's Day in Rogue Eagle City, the Million Dollar Bounty Competition for Golf sedans, organized by National Automobile Sales Company, was held as scheduled.
After ten days of intense and fierce preliminary rounds, 35 sedans, with their outstanding performance and the superb skills of their drivers, successfully broke through the siege and won the valuable qualification to enter the finals.
These vehicles, transformed from ordinary family cars into stars on the track, represent not only speed and passion but also the crystallization of technology and dreams.
On the day of the finals, the Rogue Eagle City Stadium was filled with a roaring crowd, with more than 50,000 spectators pouring into the venue to witness this grand event.
On the stands, colorful flags fluttered, and cheers rose and fell, the entire venue filled with a festive and warm atmosphere.
At the same time, ATV Television brought the event to audiences across the country and even the world, with live broadcasts during prime time allowing more than 100 million television viewers to watch this spectacular competition simultaneously, with ratings exceeding 30%, setting a new viewership record.
ATV Television's advertising department, with its keen market insight and superb marketing skills, successfully transformed the event into a huge advertising platform.
In addition to providing ample exposure opportunities for the Golf and JETTA brands, they also cleverly attracted the favor of more than a dozen companies, with the sides of the track adorned with a variety of colorful billboards, becoming a unique landscape in the event.
These commercial breaks and trackside advertisements not only brought substantial revenue to the television station, totaling over one million US dollars, but also allowed many advertisers to witness the unparalleled advertising effect of television media.
Even more noteworthy is that the pre-heating stage of the event had already demonstrated its strong market appeal.
During the ten-day preliminary rounds, hundreds of amateur players enthusiastically participated every day, and thousands of spectators came to watch this automotive extravaganza.
This unprecedented level of participation and attention once again proved the irreplaceability of television media as a mainstream communication channel.
As a result, many companies, hearing the news, extended olive branches to ATV, hoping to leverage the event's influence for brand promotion and market expansion.
Such amazing advertising results greatly surprised even the old man Situ, who had originally thought that this event would result in heavy losses, and he finally admitted that in terms of vision, he was still a Pacific Ocean away from Ren Zhong's level.
In newspapers, some media even opened a special column, publishing daily lists and scores of amateur experts who had entered the finals, causing a stir among many amateur enthusiasts, and even professional drivers flew in from the distant West Coast to rent those family sports cars to participate, among which the Ford Thunderbird was the most popular among these racing enthusiasts.
The Thunderbird, as a force to be reckoned with in the family sports car market, has won the favor of many car enthusiasts with its unique charm and excellent performance.
Its base model is priced affordably, starting at just $2,695, while consumers seeking freedom and style can opt for the convertible version, priced slightly higher at $2,765.
However, this is just the beginning. With the increase in personalized needs, the Thunderbird offers a wealth of optional accessories, from exquisite interior decorations to practical functional upgrades, allowing each owner to create a unique vehicle.
Including shipping and all optional accessories, the final price of the Thunderbird can climb to approximately $4,000, but this price range perfectly matches the expectations of many racing enthusiasts for the economy and performance of a racing vehicle, making the Thunderbird a popular choice in events such as the Million Dollar Bounty Competition.
The core reason why the Thunderbird stands out among many participating vehicles is its Mercury 4.8L V8 engine.
This engine is known for its large displacement and amazing power output, making it a signature feature of the Thunderbird series.
Whether equipped with a 3-speed automatic transmission or a manual transmission for ultimate handling, the Thunderbird delivers impressive performance.
The automatic transmission version has a maximum output power of up to 148kW, while the manual transmission version is slightly lower but still maintains a strong level of 144kW, ensuring that the vehicle can exhibit ample power reserves under any road conditions.
It is this power configuration that gives the Thunderbird amazing top speed performance.
Therefore, in the Million Dollar Bounty Competition for Golf sedans organized by National Automobile Sales Company, the Thunderbird has become a sought-after object for many participants.
To ensure a firm grip on victory in the fierce competition, the Golf and JETTA teams demonstrated unprecedented determination and meticulous preparation.
They knew that on the track where speed and passion coexisted, any slight negligence could lead to complete defeat.
Therefore, Golf and JETTA not only gathered the top automotive experts in the United States, but also secretly dispatched these elites to drive carefully tuned race cars on the Watkins Glen International Raceway for repeated test runs in the unknown nights, striving to engrave every inch of the track and every corner into their minds, and achieve the ultimate state of man and car integration.
In the tuning of the engine, the car manufacturer has devoted all its efforts.
They sent an experienced team of engineers, completely broke the shackles of conventional program control, and pushed the engine potential of GolfGTI and JETTA to the extreme.
This almost crazy overclocking optimization, although at the expense of some engine life, has brought unparalleled explosive power on the track.
Whenever the engine roars, it seems that you can hear their desire and roar for victory.
After this transformation, the performance of GolfGTI and JETTA on the track was astonishing.
In the competition of straight-line acceleration, GolfGTI, like a wild horse, easily broke through the speed of 200 kilometers per hour, while JETTA was not to be outdone, closely following, proving its strength with a top speed of 195 kilometers per hour.
Such speed is almost unparalleled in the current arena, enough to make any opponent pale in comparison.
However, since most of these secret test runs were conducted late at night, and the team deliberately kept a low profile, the outside world knew very little about the true strength of Golf and JETTA.
In the media's noise and public speculation, these two cars with unlimited potential seemed to have been forgotten in the corner, and few people regarded them as favorites to win the championship.
But it is this low-key and calmness that allows Golf and JETTA to have more possibilities and surprises in the upcoming competition.
When they truly drive onto the track and show amazing strength, they will surely shock the audience and silence all doubters.
The special bonus model made the hustle and bustle and tension outside the arena reach a boiling point as the competition approached. In the dark corners under the slanting sunlight, a group of figures gathered furtively; this was the trading floor for the racetrack's black market. The air was filled with the smell of tobacco and sweat, mixed with the desire for victory and nervous speculation about the unknown outcome.
"Car number 19, Jim's Thunderbird, that's a veteran on the track, as steady as they come! Buy another 10 dollars worth of tickets to win, you can't go wrong!" A voice lowered his voice, with a bit of mystery and confidence, shuttling through the crowd, clutching a few crumpled slips of paper in his hand, densely filled with betting information. His eyes quickly scanned around, looking for the next potential buyer.
"Wait, brother, I think Benz's car number 25 has a chance, that power, that handling, it's simply tailor-made for this race! Another one for his win, I'll bet too!" Another gambler interjected excitedly, took out a wad of banknotes from his pocket, his eyes flashing with the desire for victory.
"Hey, you guys are so enthusiastic about Thunderbird and Benz, doesn't anyone want to give GolfGTI a chance?" A slightly abrupt voice suddenly sounded, with a bit of stubbornness that refused to admit defeat. He stood in the crowd, looking a little out of place, but also attracting the attention of the people around him.
"Haha, brother, are you new here? GolfGTI? That's just a modified version of a 1.8L displacement family car, how can it compare with a 4.8LV8 muscle monster? This is simply hitting a stone with an egg, overestimating yourself!" A veteran gambler sneered, his tone full of ridicule.
"That's right, you might as well pray for a pie in the sky. GolfGTI wants to win? Unless a miracle happens, or we're all blind!" The people around echoed, laughter and disdain intertwined, making this proposal seem even more absurd.
However, the gambler who raised the objection did not back down. A kind of indescribable light flashed in his eyes, as if he saw the possibility that others had not noticed. "Miracle? Who knows? Before the game is over, anyone can be the winner. I'll bet on GolfGTI, not for anything else, but for that hint of uncertainty and the courage to challenge authority."
With that, he walked firmly towards the black market trader, took out the money, and placed the bet solemnly.
Before the start of the competition, the underground gambling market in Rogue Eagle Country had a carnival opportunity. Because it was the first live broadcast in history, ATV could show this competition live to nearly 50 million Rogue Eagle audiences, which made the gambling market in the entire Rogue Eagle territory have a plan to make a big splash.
Because this competition has the strongest unpredictability, and so many players are participating in the live broadcast at the same time, the possibility of the gambling market directly manipulating this competition is very small. For the gambling market, there is no competition more attractive than this.
Therefore, large and small cities with ATV television networks are all collectively immersed in this carnival.
The number of viewers of this competition far exceeded the scope of ATV users.
On the day of the competition, many cities in Rogue Eagle Country saw the rare scene of everyone turning out.
The advertising owners who originally invested high advertising fees were overjoyed after receiving the census data of the real-time audience, which was at least several times more than the expected number of viewers.
This means that the advertising display effect far exceeded expectations.
However, whether Golf can win this time, just this intensive communication will make the two brands of Golf and JETTA almost household names. In terms of popularity, it is not a loss even if the million-dollar prize is awarded.
Simply spending a million dollars on various advertisements would not achieve this effect at all.
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Therefore, regardless of whether he wins or not, Ren Zhong's dimensionality reduction attack method has already been a great success in Rogue Eagle this time.
As the referee's flag waved sharply, the racetrack was instantly shrouded in a tense and fiery atmosphere, and the competition arrived as scheduled, with the roar resounding through the sky. Under the sunlight, every inch of asphalt on the track seemed to be ignited, flashing with the light of expectation and passion.
The Golf GTI and JETTA top-of-the-line racing cars, after careful tuning by the engineers, are no longer ordinary street cars. Their hearts - the engines - have been completely released, and every part has reached the limit of performance, with surging power far exceeding the 110 horsepower limit, as if beasts are ready to go. In the adaptive running laps, they swept through the corners at amazing speeds, and easily broke through the limit of 200 kilometers per hour during straight-line acceleration, leaving dazzling blue tail flames, making the audience marvel.
The two top Rogue Eagle local racers, wearing professional racing suits and lightweight helmets, revealed firmness and confidence in their eyes. They are not only pursuers of speed, but also contenders for honor and bonuses. Standing in the starting area, they looked at each other, without needing to say much, the spark of tacit understanding and competition had collided in the air.
As the green light came on, the two stepped on the accelerator almost simultaneously, and the racing cars rushed out of the starting point like arrows off the string. The explosive force of the catapult start made everyone present feel an unprecedented shock. The tires rubbed violently against the ground, making a harsh scream, which then turned into a powerful force, pushing the racing car forward. In an instant, they opened up a clear distance from the opponents behind, as if they were engaged in a lonely chase.
On the track, two racing cars shuttled between corners and straights like two bolts of lightning. Every brake, every turn, was accurate and precise, demonstrating the racers' superb driving skills and deep understanding of the racing cars. In the stands, cheers and cheers rose and fell, but in this tense and fierce competition, even the air seemed to freeze, and everyone's heart beat in sync with the rhythm of the racing cars.
As the last lap approached, the competition on the track reached a fever pitch. However, these two Rogue Eagle prides did not give their opponents any chance. With their excellent driving skills and the excellent performance of the racing cars, they led all the way until they crossed the finish line. At that moment, the joy of victory bloomed on their faces, while the other racing cars on the track could only look up to them and be overshadowed.
As soon as the results of the competition came out, the entire Rogue Eagle region was shaken. Those gamblers who bet on other racing cars all showed disappointment, and their gambling money flowed away like water, leaving only regret and remorse. And these two racers, with their own strength and efforts, not only won the competition, but also pocketed the 100,000 US dollars in prize money, becoming heroes and legends in people's mouths.
... (End of this chapter)