Racing City
Racing City is the landmark city of the entire planet. It is a paradise for all fans of elite cars. It is a huge racetrack, equipped in ways you could never have imagined. A three-tier structure stretching along the perimeter of the entire island can comfortably accommodate 1 million spectators, who will be treated to a stunning view of the two-tier ring road, whose total length is 80 km – 40 km for each route. The lower three-lane ultra-high-speed highway runs along the Atlantic coast, through two bays, rocky passes, waterfalls and tropical forests. Racing on it is always unrealistically fiery, because the surface changes – from perfect asphalt in the suburban part and on the highway, to sand blown in from the ocean and the damp dirt of the tropical forests.
The second track is called "Upper", since most of it runs above ground – above the Lower ultra-high-speed track, above the residential mountain district, spirals around the Central Hill and goes underground into the "Treasures of the Atlantic" tunnel with living inhabitants. But that's not all – both highways are patrolled by improvised police in powerful cars, and those who fall into their clutches are out of the race – the arrest video is broadcast on giant plasma screens located throughout the stadium, placed so that spectators can admire in full glory all the details of the race that takes place beyond their sight.
There are a huge number of cameras on the tracks, installed on all sections of the road, as well as on the cars. In addition, each race is covered by a special helicopter providing fiery commentary throughout the entire run (you can buy a ticket for it if you fight your way through the huge queue). Spectators in the stadium are entertained by skilled DJs, each with their own repertoire. And when, to this music and commentary, the participants race along the 2-kilometer "street" of the central stadium, the spectators literally explode with ecstasy! To cool them down a little, fresh water is periodically sprayed onto the stands from special hydrants, and you can even manage to drink some and come to your senses! So don't dress too smartly, be ready for any surprises from the organizers and other fans!
Races are held only at night – during the day, city staff, residents and tourists sightseeing drive along these highways. At this time you can enjoy all the amenities and not be afraid to jump at the sudden roar of an engine (the speed limit during the day is very strict, and participants' cars are not allowed on free runs at all). You can sit in a restaurant at the top of a cliff, visit a fully glass wonder aquarium a couple of kilometers long that passes right under the ocean's water column, ride a watercraft or rent a yacht.
If you like calm games – at your service are large, well-equipped golf courses located right on the ocean coast, tennis courts in cool myrtle spots, as well as sports clubs where you can play bowling or work out on exercise machines. In the town village, bars await you where you can sample exclusive cocktails or stock up on food for the evening race, stroll along cobbled streets or visit a wonderful cinema or music hall where you can listen to absolutely any music accompanied by a video sequence ordered by you. And if you are a gambling person – then your path leads to the Black Queen casino, where you can either double your fortune or be left without a single penny. Just kidding.
But the city truly wakes up when night falls! A fireworks display saturated with caustic colors announces the imminent start of the main event, and the whole city hurries to the stands, and preferably to the best seats – right next to the track or on the observation tower. Music plays, tipsy crowds take their seats, the especially lucky ones get into the helicopter or into a police car as passengers, and the presentation of the participants begins! They come out in a way no boxer or wrestler ever dreamed of. You have to see it! Smoke, lights, music, drowned out by a crazy announcer, and the main hero with his racing machine (and, as a rule, with a made-up name), demonstrating his signature entrance onto the racing stage or a unique catchphrase. Sometimes we could even see improvised machine guns mounted on a car! But of course none of that is in the race – only production models of any year and size are allowed. But there are no restrictions on paintwork – and believe me, you will open your mouth more than once when you see the participants' cars. Only the best models from world manufacturers are presented here, brought from all over the world by millionaire uncles. By the way, at the exhibition nearby you can also see ultra-rare and downright antique specimens from many collectors who, for obvious reasons, did not want to compete in them in the race, but did not refuse to show them to the public.
Race night as a rule lasts all night long – no more, no less. Participants are divided into classes depending on the power characteristics of their pets, usually up to 25 people in one group, and the crazy showdowns begin on the track brightly lit by multicolored spotlights. The usual distance is one – the lower road, but if the spectators by interactive voting (the buttons are right at their seats) vote for the upper one – the race will start right there, and most interestingly, the pilot does not know in advance what the spectators will choose. They can be so cunning as to choose the long distance – i.e. a race on both routes at once, without stopping. But such madness is allowed by the organizers only once per night.
All races are broadcast live on some sports and entertainment channels. A betting pool operates.
This holiday lasts only two weeks in the middle of summer, and there are so many who want to take part that many sign up in a queue a year, or even several, in advance. So hurry up, or you'll miss your only chance to be in the city of racing paradise!
Author: Maxtron