Chapter 310 Insane Move
River and Manfred couldn’t help but think, "Damn it!"
This mountain road is way too dangerous! There are barely any lights, and sharp turns everywhere. And it just snowed! Even though the snow was cleared, the road was still wet and slippery. Speed up too much, and the tires could easily slip. Racing fast on a mountain like this was like walking a tightrope thousands of feet above the ground. One tiny mistake, and it would be a disaster.
That was why the organizers were super careful when picking drivers and cars. Anyone in this race wasn’t weak. They were all pros. Manfred and the others trusted Tilda completely, but if something went wrong, it would be unforgivable. Lab Seven could lose two national treasures in a heartbeat.
Harry was sweating just watching. He was really worried about Amanda.
“Holy crap, Santiago. You’re racing here? This is insane!”
Santiago raised an eyebrow. “What? You scared? Weren’t you offering to ride with me as my lucky charm?”
Harry scoffed. “Um, no, thanks. I actually want to live. I’m terrified of dying. And you want me in this? No way. I’m not like you crazy thrill-seekers.”
Santiago smirked. “Relax! The organizers are strict. You wouldn’t even qualify.”
Harry cursed. “Damn you!”
The race pressed on, the tension unbearable. Finally, they passed the straight section. Now came the bends. Even the fastest drivers slowed down. The road was too slick, so speeding here was suicide.
Amanda slowed, carefully steering with steady hands. Right then, Tilda, in her AE86, cut the bend at a daring angle and drifted past everyone with a razor-sharp overtake! She took the corner through the drainage line! She looked like an arrow shot from a bow, roaring. She was so fast that the streetlights couldn’t catch her car. Wind gusts flew past as her red taillights streaked like blades of light. Layer by layer, she passed cars. She went from third place… to second place… to first place… She even overtook Amanda!
The commentators went wild.
“My God! Did we just see that?”
“The AE86 just overtook on a bend through the drainage line!”
“And she’s still speeding! Is she crazy?”
Manfred and River’s hearts nearly stopped when they heard the commentators.
"Queen, Tilda, please! Don’t race like this! Overtaking on a bend at that speed? One slip, and you’re dead! She might enjoy it, but we’re dying inside!"
Harry could only stare, not understanding the technique. “Holy crap! Amanda just got passed… It was too fast!”
Santiago’s face darkened. “This isn’t just fast. That AE86 driver is practically betting their life!”
Even Santiago wouldn’t dare overtake on a bend like that. Racing is about thrill, not suicide. Clearly, the AE86 was on a path of no return. And yet, she pulled it off! Nobody knew if she was even 100% sure she’d make it.
Amanda was stunned. Never did she think anyone could pass her on such a narrow curve. And perfectly, too. She thought of Tilda’s confident and dominating face. A fierce desire to win surged in her chest. There were five hairpin turns up ahead. Tilda couldn’t keep full speed. Charging through would be suicide. Amanda could use her car’s power to take the lead again. She had a temporary setback, but the finish line wasn’t near.
Just as Tilda neared the hairpins, she shouted to the backseat, “Hold on tight!” She yanked the gear, slammed the brakes, and jerked the steering wheel. The AE86 carved a perfect arc, drifting elegantly into the curve. One rotation straightened the car. And with another drift, she dove into the second turn.
The commentators were speechless.
"My God! What kind of insane move is this? She drifted through all five hairpins, something even world-class racers wouldn’t dare to do! And the speed! She’s going at 150 miles per hour and shows no signs of slowing! If she makes a mistake and hits the guardrail, the car will flip instantly!"
Amanda, now in second place, couldn’t even see Tilda’s taillights anymore.