novellhall Chapter 161 Speed on the curves is the only true speed!
Chapter 161 Speed on the curves is the only true speed!
Chapter 161 Speed on the curves is the only true speed!
"Driving a Mengshi is like riding a grumpy but loyal bear; you need strength, but even more so, you need patience and skill to guide it."
"Driving that Dodge muscle car is about awakening the wildness within you!"
"But remember that wildness needs reins, and the restless power of the rear wheels is no joke."
"The GT-R is like a precision weapon: fast and accurate, but it requires you to operate it with equal precision."
Just as Carlos was fully focused, trying to condense and impart his years of intuition and theoretical framework about "man and machine as one" accumulated on the track and in stunt arenas to Chen Xun, an unusual attribute ball fell from his body:
[Comprehensive Guide to Street Driving Instinct (Theoretical Framework + Basic Practical Skills)]
[Developed by stunt driver and driving instructor Carlos Mendoza while he focused intently on teaching his core driving concepts and muscle memory]
[Directly grasp and initially master the basic framework of a comprehensive driving skills package based on years of experience in track, rally, and stunt driving: covering vehicle dynamics intuition, weight transfer perception, and instinctive reaction in emergency situations.]
Basic stunt operation concepts, etc.
[Note: Skill attribute balls are a highly condensed representation of the instructor's strongest abilities. After absorbing them, one will directly comprehend and initially grasp the core framework and foundation of the corresponding special skill or performance concept. However, reaching its depth and peak level still requires extensive practice, practical understanding, and personalized adaptation.]
Chen Xun's pupils contracted slightly.
Skill Attribute Ball!
Unexpectedly, it fell off Carlos.
This is the first time Chen Xun has obtained a non-action-type attribute ball.
He quickly absorbed it using his mind.
moment!
A wealth of understanding about driving flooded into his consciousness.
It's not about rote memorization, but about comprehensive understanding.
The circles and arrows on the whiteboard seemed to come alive, and the metaphors Carlos used now had a real, tangible feel to them.
He seemed to suddenly understand how weight flows when a vehicle turns, how subtle changes in throttle and brake affect the stability of the rear of the car, and even had an intuition about the boundary between being out of control and being controllable.
Carlos was still talking when he suddenly noticed that Chen Xun's eyes had changed.
Before, his eyes were filled with a thirst for knowledge, but now Chen Xun seemed to have grasped the essence of driving.
He had only seen that look in the eyes of his opponents in previous matches.
Do you understand what I've said?
Carlos asked tentatively.
He himself felt that the question was a bit strange, and he had only been talking for less than two hours.
"I'm starting to feel it!"
Chen Xun nodded, his tone sincere.
Carlos raised an eyebrow.
He was a little skeptical.
Fighting can be attributed to natural talent, but driving is an art that cannot be learned innately; it requires extensive practice and a feel for the car.
Before teaching Chen Xun, Carlos wanted to avoid suffering the same setbacks as Jack during practical training.
He specifically searched for information about Chen Xun online.
This young Chinese man who's making a living in Hollywood has recently become a hot topic online.
Information about him is everywhere online, making it easy to understand what kind of person Chen Xun is.
In his mind, Chen Xun, although he had a driver's license, was not a race car driver.
There is a fundamental difference between basic driving and racing.
Carlos decided to teach this arrogant kid a lesson.
He checked the time.
10:30 AM!
"Walk!"
Carlos grabbed the car keys and decisively declared, "That's enough with the theory, let's hit the road!"
Chen Xun's eyes lit up and he immediately followed.
The two arrived at the parking lot.
Carlos didn't choose the Warrior or the Dodge, but jumped directly into the silver-gray Nissan GT-R.
"Let's start with this one; it's the most obedient and provides the most direct feedback."
The car drove out of the training base and onto the open highway on the outskirts.
Carlos first drove it himself for a while, letting Chen Xun experience the GT-R's smooth yet powerful acceleration and precise steering.
"Feel the vibrations from the seat, listen to the engine, and watch the car's response to minor adjustments to the steering wheel."
He talked as he drove.
Several green attribute orbs fell from his body onto the driver's seat.
[Refined throttle control +2]
[Slight line adjustments in the curve +2]
Chen Xun accepted everything.
Carlos then pulled over at the end of a long straight road and Chen Xun got into the driver's seat.
"Don't be nervous, just think of it as a big toy!"
Although Carlos wanted Chen Xun to understand the difficulty of driving, he still wanted to protect his life. He tightened his seatbelt and instructed Chen Xun, "Get familiar with it first, drive around casually, and find the feeling I mentioned earlier."
Chen Xun gripped the steering wheel and took a deep breath.
The moment his fingers touched the steering wheel and his feet pressed against the pedals, the experience gained from the skill attribute orb he had just absorbed was instantly activated.
In his hands, the GTR was no longer a tool, but a partner that breathed and responded.
He gently pressed the accelerator, and the GT-R glided smoothly out, accelerating linearly and powerfully.
When turning, he subconsciously eased off the accelerator early, felt the direction the car was heading, then gently added throttle in the middle of the turn, accelerating out of the turn.
Although his movements were still a bit clumsy, his anticipation and coordination of the vehicle's dynamics were unlike those of a novice driving a performance car of this caliber for the first time.
Carlos sat beside him, increasingly surprised as he watched.
The smoothness, the feel of the car—
Did this guy really just listen to some theory?
This level of adaptability is clearly something only someone with a certain level of driving experience can demonstrate!
But he checked the information and found that Chen Xun had never received professional driving training before; at most, he just had a car to drive.
The subsequent lessons deviated completely from Carlos's original plan.
He also abandoned his idea of making Chen Xun look foolish and went straight into practical teaching mode.
"See that bend ahead? Try going in at a slightly faster speed than normal, and feel the tires squeal and the car's reaction when you're nearing its limit."
"Follow that pickup truck in front, keep a safe distance, but learn to anticipate its movements and practice following its pace."
"There are no cars on this straight road. Try accelerating at full speed, then brake to feel the ABS activate and the vehicle's braking posture."
Chen Xun was able to quickly try out and provide feedback on every instruction given by Carlos.
Making mistakes is inevitable.
Sometimes, entering a corner at too high a speed can cause the vehicle to understeer or make it difficult to judge the braking point.
But after each mistake, Chen Xun adjusted and learned at an astonishing speed.
As Carlos was giving instructions, the blue attribute orbs that fell from his body, such as [Extreme Braking Feel +3] and [Cornering Instinct +3], continuously replenished his driving experience.
These experiences didn't go directly into the attribute panel; instead, they were absorbed by the skill attribute orb related to driving.
Chen Xun's ability to digest and understand skill balls is becoming faster and faster.
Carlos was even bolder during the afternoon training session.
He drove directly onto an abandoned section of the old airport access road.
"Let's do something fun now!"
Carlos's eyes gleamed; if Chen Xun weren't a celebrity actor, he would really want to take Chen Xun as his student.
"Try making this car drift and spin out!"
He gave a brief explanation of the technique of using weight transfer and handbrake to achieve a simple drift and turn.
This time, Chen Xun spent even more time practicing.
He lost control a few times, spinning in circles, but each time he was able to quickly stabilize the vehicle and reflect on the problems with his actions.
Every time he makes a mistake, the knowledge corresponding to the skill attribute ball will replay in his mind.
In addition, there were the attribute orbs that dropped each time Carlos gave him guidance.
Chen Xun's progress is astonishing!
As evening approached, Chen Xun was able to barely complete a 180-degree turn using the handbrake under Carlos's instructions.
The white smoke from the tire friction and the smell of burning rubber filled the air, which was a bit pungent.
"call!"
Chen Xun stopped the car, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and wore an excited smile on his face.
This sensory-stimulating learning method is far more interesting than slalom training.
Carlos looked at his shining eyes and smiled: "Looks like Jack was right. You need to go straight to real combat. Tomorrow, we'll switch to the Warriors and Dodgers; that's the main event."
He glanced at the odometer and the data on Chen Xun's performance recorded on his phone: "Your progress in one day is equivalent to someone practicing at the training ground for a week. That's a wrap!"
Early the next morning.
Chen Xun and Carlos reappeared on that abandoned old airport access road.
A silver-gray GT-R was parked on the side of the road.
Carlos crossed his arms and watched as Chen Xun skillfully checked the tire pressure, walked around the car, and then deftly got into the driver's seat, started the engine, and the vehicle emitted a deep, steady roar.
That process already had a touch of professional driver flair.
"Looks like you've got a feel for cars!"
Carlos got into the passenger seat and fastened his seatbelt: "No more fancy tricks like drifting and U-turns today!"
Chen Xun nodded, gripping the steering wheel with focused eyes.
The basic framework provided by the golden skill orb [Street Driving Instinct Complex] absorbed yesterday has begun to truly integrate into his muscle memory and conditioned reflexes after practical application.
He's driving more and more instinctively now.
Today, Carlos is teaching the basic concepts of more refined weight transfer control and traction braking.
There's a saying that goes, "True speed comes from speed on curves!"
"However, taking corners quickly doesn't mean flooring the accelerator and rushing in."
Carlos gestured to illustrate: "It's about applying a little brake before entering a corner, shifting the car's weight onto the front wheel to increase front wheel grip, making the front of the car more willing to turn, then finding that balance point in the corner, releasing the brake, smoothly accelerating, and letting the car go out in a famous arc."
During the explanation, a blue attribute orb dropped from Carlos's body:
[Traction Braking Awareness +4]
Chen Xun absorbed it quickly.
Carlos explained in great detail, and even had Chen Xun first experience the effect of changes in braking force on steering at a slower speed.
Another blue attribute orb dropped: [Cornering Balance Micro-Management +5]
Chen Xun absorbed the information and followed the instructions.
With each attempt, I could feel my control over the vehicle's dynamics becoming more refined.
After practicing for about an hour, Chen Xun was able to use basic tracking braking techniques relatively steadily on the designated curves, allowing the GT-R to pass through the apex of the curve at a faster speed than yesterday.
"Well done!"
Carlos watched Chen Xun make another beautiful turn and couldn't help but admire him.
He suddenly fell silent for a moment, then spoke, his tone changing slightly, becoming more wistful.
"Chen, you know what? Watching you learn to drive reminds me of when I was young."
Carlos looked at the empty track in the distance: "When I was your age, all I had on my mind was cars. I drove beat-up trucks in the mud and ran around the streets with people. Later, I finally got on a proper racetrack and started climbing from the lowest level of racing."
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