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2 month 14 day.

On the traditional Valentine's Day in Rogue Eagle, the Golf family sedan million-dollar bounty competition organized by National Automobile Sales Company was held as scheduled.

After ten days of intense preliminary screening, 35 family cars successfully broke through the siege with their excellent performance and superb skills of the drivers and won the precious qualification to enter the final round. These cars have transformed from ordinary family cars to stars on the track. They not only represent speed and passion, but also the crystallization of technology and dreams.

On the day of the final, the Hawks Stadium was bustling with more than 30 spectators, who came to witness this grand occasion. In the stands, colorful flags were flying, cheers were heard one after another, and the entire stadium was filled with festive joy and enthusiasm. At the same time, ATV TV station promoted this event to audiences across the country and even around the world. The prime-time live broadcast allowed more than million TV viewers to watch this wonderful game simultaneously, and the ratings were as high as over %, setting a new ratings record.

The advertising department of ATV TV successfully turned this event into a huge advertising platform with its keen market insight and superb marketing methods. In addition to giving Golf and JETTA brands ample exposure opportunities, they also cleverly attracted the favor of more than a dozen companies. The two sides of the track were decorated with various billboards, becoming a unique landscape in the event. These patch ads and on-field ads not only brought rich income to the TV station, totaling more than one million US dollars, but also allowed many advertisers to witness the unparalleled advertising effect of television media.

What is even more remarkable is that the warm-up phase of this event has already demonstrated its strong market appeal. During the ten-day preliminaries, hundreds of civilian players participated enthusiastically every day, and thousands of spectators came to watch this automotive feast. This unprecedented participation and attention has once again proved that television media is irreplaceable as a mainstream communication channel. Many companies have heard the news and have extended olive branches to ATV, hoping to use the influence of the event for brand publicity and market promotion.

Such amazing advertising effect surprised Mr. Situ, who originally thought he would lose money this time. He finally admitted that in terms of vision, there was still a Pacific Ocean between him and Ren Zhong.

Some media even opened a special column in the newspapers, publishing the names of the amateur masters who made it to the finals and their scores every day, which caused a stir among many amateur masters. Some professional drivers even flew in from the distant West Coast and rented family sports cars to participate in the competition. Among them, the most popular car among these racing enthusiasts was the Ford Thunderbird.

Thunderbird, as a force that cannot be ignored in the family sports car market, has won the favor of many car fans with its unique charm and excellent performance. The basic model is priced at an affordable price of only $2695, while consumers who pursue freedom and style can choose the convertible version, which costs slightly more at $2765. However, this is just the starting point. With the increase in personalized needs, Thunderbird provides a wealth of optional accessories, from exquisite interior decoration to practical functional upgrades, so that every car owner can create a unique car. After comprehensive shipping costs and all optional accessories, the final price of Thunderbird can rise to about $4000, but this price range perfectly meets the expectations of many racing enthusiasts for the economy and performance of participating vehicles, making Thunderbird a popular choice in events such as the Million Bounty Competition.

The reason why Thunderbird stands out among many participating vehicles is that it is equipped with Mercury 4.8LV8 engine. This engine is known for its huge displacement and amazing power output, and has become the iconic configuration of the Thunderbird series. Whether it is equipped with a 3-speed automatic transmission or a manual transmission for ultimate control, Thunderbird can provide impressive performance. The maximum output power of the automatic transmission version is up to 148kW, while the manual transmission version, although slightly reduced, still maintains a strong level of 144kW, ensuring that the vehicle can show ample power reserves under any road conditions.

It is this kind of power configuration that gives the Thunderbird car amazing top speed performance. On a flat track, the Thunderbird can easily break the speed limit of 180 kilometers per hour, allowing the driver to experience the thrill of speeding. In the field of mass-produced cars under $4000, the Thunderbird is undoubtedly the leader in performance and cost performance. Its excellent acceleration performance and high-speed stability have attracted many professionals and racing enthusiasts, who have chosen this model as their effective partner in the arena.

Therefore, in the Golf family sedan million-dollar bounty competition organized by the National Automobile Sales Company, the Thunderbird car became the object of pursuit by many participants.

In order to ensure a sure win in the fierce competition, the Golf and JETTA teams showed unprecedented determination and careful preparation. They knew that in the arena where speed and passion coexist, any slight negligence could lead to a complete loss. Therefore, Golf and JETTA not only brought together the top car experts in the United States, but also secretly sent these elites to drive carefully tuned racing cars on the Watkins Glen track for repeated test runs at night, striving to engrave every inch of the track and every bend in their minds, and achieve the ultimate state of unity between man and car.

In the tuning of the engine, the car manufacturers put all their efforts. They sent a team of experienced engineers to completely break the constraints of conventional program control and tap the engine potential of Golf GTI and JETTA to the extreme. Although this almost crazy overclocking optimization sacrifices part of the engine's life, it brings 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 Golf GTI and JETTA on the track is jaw-dropping. In the competition of straight-line acceleration, Golf GTI is like a wild horse that has broken free from its reins, easily breaking the speed barrier of 200 kilometers per hour, while JETTA is not to be outdone, following closely behind, proving its strength with a maximum speed of 195 kilometers per hour. Such a speed is almost unmatched in the current arena, enough to leave any opponent far behind.

However, since these secret test runs were mostly 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. Amid the media noise and public speculation, these two cars with unlimited potential seemed to be forgotten in the corner, and few people regarded them as the favorites to win the championship. But it is precisely this low profile and calmness that gives Golf and JETTA more possibilities and surprises in the upcoming competition. When they really drive on the track and show their amazing strength, they will surely shock the audience and leave all doubters speechless.

Due to the special bonus model, the noise and tension outside the stadium reached a boiling point as the race approached. In a dark corner under the slanting sunlight, a group of figures gathered stealthily. This was the trading place for the dark racing market. The air was filled with the smell of tobacco and sweat, mixed with the desire for victory and nervous speculation about the unknown result.

"Car No. 19, Jim's Thunderbird, is a veteran on the track, and it couldn't be more stable! Buy another $10 ticket and win, for sure!" A voice lowered its voice, with a bit of mystery and confidence, moving through the crowd, holding a few crumpled pieces of paper in his hand, which were densely recorded with betting information. His eyes quickly scanned the surroundings, looking for the next potential buyer.

"Wait, man, I think Benz's car number 25 may also have a chance. The power and handling are tailor-made for this race! If you get another one of his to win, I'll bet on it too!" Another gambler interrupted excitedly, pulling out a stack of bills from his pocket, his eyes flashing with desire for victory.

"Hey, you guys are so keen on Thunderbird and Benz, is there no one willing to give Golf GTI a chance?" A slightly abrupt voice suddenly sounded, with a bit of stubbornness. He stood in the crowd, looking a little out of place, but also attracted the attention of people around him.

"Haha, brother, you are new here, right? Golf GTI? It's just a modified version of a 1.8L family car. How can it compare with a 4.8L L8 muscle monster? This is simply like hitting a stone with an egg. You are overestimating your own abilities!" An experienced gambler sneered, his tone full of sarcasm.

"That's right, you might as well pray for a pie in the sky. Golf GTI wants to win? Unless a miracle happens, or we are all blind!" The people around echoed, laughter and disdain intertwined, making this proposal seem even more ridiculous. However, the gambler who raised the objection did not back down, his eyes flashed with an indescribable light, as if he saw a possibility that others had not noticed. "Miracle? Who knows? The game is not over yet, anyone can be the winner. I bet on Golf GTI, not for anything else, just for that little bit of uncertainty and the courage to challenge authority."

As he said this, he walked firmly towards the dark market trader, took out his money, and placed his bet solemnly.

Before the game started, underground bookmakers in the country had a chance to party. Since it was the first unprecedented live broadcast, ATV could show the game in real time to nearly 5000 million people in the country, which made bookmakers across the country have plans for a big event.

Because this match is extremely unpredictable and with so many players participating in the live broadcast, it is unlikely that the bookmakers will directly manipulate the match. For bookmakers, there is no match more attractive than this one.

So all the cities, big and small, with ATV television networks, collectively got involved in this carnival.

The number of viewers of this game far exceeded the scope of ATV users.

On the day of the competition, many cities saw a rare sight of empty streets.

Advertisers who had originally invested high advertising fees were ecstatic after receiving the real-time census data on the number of viewers, which was at least several times higher than the expected number of viewers.

This means that the ad's display effect far exceeded expectations.

However, whether Golf can win this time depends solely on the intensive publicity, which has made the two brands, Golf and JETTA, almost household names. In terms of popularity, it will not be a loss even if the million-dollar prize is awarded.

Simply spending a million dollars on various advertisements will never achieve this effect.

Therefore, regardless of winning or losing, Ren Zhong's dimensionality reduction attack method has been a great success against the Rogue Eagle this time.

As the referee's flag suddenly waved down, the racetrack was instantly enveloped by a tense and hot atmosphere, the race came as scheduled, and the roar resounded through the sky. Under the sunshine, every inch of asphalt on the track seemed to be ignited, flashing with the light of expectation and passion.

The Golf GTI and JETTA 2.0 top-of-the-line cars have been carefully tuned by engineers and are no longer ordinary street cars. Their heart, the engine, has been fully unleashed, and every part has reached the performance limit. The power is surging, far exceeding the limit of 110 horsepower, like a beast ready to go. In the adaptive running lap, they swept through the corners at an astonishing speed, and easily broke the limit of 200 kilometers per hour when accelerating in a straight line, leaving behind dazzling blue tail flames that amazed the audience.

The two top racers from Rogue Eagle, wearing professional racing suits and lightweight helmets, showed determination and confidence in their eyes. They are not only speed chasers, but also contenders for honor and bonuses. Standing in the starting area, they looked at each other, and without saying anything, the sparks of tacit understanding and competition had already collided in the air.

As the green light came on, the two of them stepped on the accelerator almost at the same time, and the car rushed out of the starting point like an arrow from a bow. The explosive power of the catapult start made everyone present feel an unprecedented shock. The tires rubbed against the ground violently, making a piercing scream, and then turned into a powerful force, pushing the car forward. In an instant, they opened up a clear distance from the competitors behind them, as if they were in a lonely chase.

On the track, the two cars were like two flashes of lightning, shuttling between the curves and the straights. Every brake and every turn was accurate, showing the drivers' superb driving skills and deep understanding of racing. In the audience, cheers and applause came one after another, but in this intense race, it seemed that even the air was frozen, and everyone's heartbeat was synchronized with the rhythm of the car.

As the last lap approached, the competition on the track reached a fever pitch. However, the pride of the two rogue eagles did not leave any chance for their opponents. With their excellent driving skills and the excellent performance of their cars, they led the way until they crossed the finish line. At that moment, the joy of victory bloomed on their faces, while the other cars on the track could only look up to them and pale in comparison.

The entire Rogue Eagle area was shocked when the race results came out. Those gamblers who bet on other cars all looked disappointed. Their stakes were gone like water, leaving only regret and remorse. However, these two racers, relying on their own strength and hard work, not only won the race, but also pocketed a prize of 10 US dollars, becoming heroes and legends in people's mouths.

. . . (End of this chapter)