Reported by Pulsestacks on April 1st, the history of automobiles spans over a century, with the first car invented by German engineer Karl Benz in 1885. The world's recognized first car race took place in Paris in 1894, less than a decade later. This close timeline illustrates how closely intertwined racing has been with the entire history of automobile development. Humans, eager from the early days of automotive inception, organized races, showcasing the immense allure of motorsport.
Although the automotive industry has made cars more accessible to the general public, motorsports have long been seen as a pursuit for the wealthy. However, with the increasing car ownership rates in China and favorable government policies, platforms offering racing services for ordinary people are emerging, indicating a thriving trend in motorsports.
No longer just a luxury, the Dongfeng Fengshen Racing Academy helps you fulfill your racing dreams.
Chang Yuan, known for his roles in the comedy troupe Happy Mahua, is not just an actor; he's also a racing enthusiast.
"I'm hitting the track to find a mentor" (Source: pulsestacks)
Despite being a well-known comedy star, when it comes to racing, he's just like any other student: eager to pursue his dream of becoming a race car driver. To achieve this, he needs to learn from a platform that provides comprehensive knowledge of motorsports. This time, he chose the Dongfeng Fengshen Racing Academy with the aim of finding a gold-medal coach who can teach him the "champion's playbook" and help him realize his dream on the racetrack.
Upon first meeting his coach, Huang Fujin, Changyuan instantly felt doubtful: Is this person really a professional coach? Why does just seeing Coach Huang's appearance and the scene of him squatting on the ground, slurping his noodles, create such a huge psychological gap for Changyuan?
The reason is that in the past, the impression of motorsport in the minds of racing enthusiasts was very upscale, with a high entry barrier. Previously, to participate in motorsport, you not only needed a high-performance race car, professional coaches, an excellent team of engineers, but also required extensive training and standardized racetracks, etc. This meant that only professional drivers could systematically undergo motorsport training. The renowned "Ferrari Driver Academy" was only open to top young drivers; similar events like the BMW Performance Driving Schools aimed at the general public had too short of an experience time, making it difficult to truly grasp the essence of motorsport.
Even for celebrities like Chang Yuan, there are certain barriers to entry into motorsports, let alone for ordinary people.
So, in the eyes of enthusiasts like Chang Yuan, perhaps championship drivers are supposed to resemble the images of Hamilton and Schumacher seen on TV broadcasts... But in reality, championship drivers are judged by their skills, not their looks. There isn't as much of a gap between them and the fans as one might imagine.
When Dongfeng Fengshen Racing Academy was initially established, its goal was to bridge the gap between users and their dreams of racing by eliminating the distance feeling associated with participating in races. Platforms like the Dongfeng Fengshen Racing Academy have helped lower the barrier of entry to motorsports, providing opportunities for more enthusiasts to transition from watching races on screen to actually stepping onto the racetrack.
Offering an all-in-one experience of the allure of racing, the Racing Academy creates a platform where one can both race and learn about racing.
Jointly developed by Dongfeng Fengshen and Lisheng Sports, the Dongfeng Fengshen Racing Academy is an innovative service and exchange platform for racing experience and training, with campuses in Beijing, Zhuzhou, and Shanghai.
Cracking the Code to Track: Racing Academy Builds a Platform for Racing and Learning
Dongfeng Fengshen has been deeply involved in the professional racing circle for many years, with its model Yixuan securing the title of four-time champion in national-level events. As for Huang Fujin, who successfully raised suspicions from Chang Yuan with his first impression in the video, he is actually an inspirational figure who transitioned from being an engineer at Dongfeng's chassis department to becoming the annual champion driver of the China Touring Car Championship (CTCC).
Since as early as 2000, Lisheng Sports has been involved in the event operations industry, earning the reputation as the "leader in motorsports." The powerful alliance between the two will undoubtedly infuse more professional motorsports operational genes into the carefully cultivated racing culture of Dongfeng Fengshen.
So, through the Racing Academy as a platform, Dongfeng Fengshen will also launch various events including Dongfeng Fengshen branded races, Fengshen Race Track Carnivals, and Fengshen Car Enthusiast Series activities, enabling more people to get in touch with Fengshen sports models and fulfill their racing dreams.
At the Racing Academy, it's not just about Huang Fujin; there are many professional racing experts working here. Take students like Chang Yuan for example. Under the guidance of top coaches like Coach Huang, they learn through a combination of theoretical training, practical exercises, and real-life competition simulations. Upon completion of the training, students obtain a national B-level racing license. They can then directly participate in the real-world assessments within Dongfeng Fengshen's racing system, offering a one-stop experience of the charm of motorsports.
Excellent racing is the key to championships, and even novices on the track can excel with it. Coach Huang's carefully guarded treasure, the championship secret he has long sought, is actually the Yixuan, which has won multiple national-level racing championships.
Although the cars featured in the video are the modified and production versions of the Yixuan, not actual race cars, they still carry on the championship DNA of the Yixuan.
"I'm Taking Yixuan to the Racetrack" (Source: pulsestacks)
Not all coupes are meant for the racetrack, but the Yixuan is. From the outside to the inside, the Yixuan embodies its sporty DNA in every aspect. The new Yixuan adopts a sleek design, coupled with a rising waistline and a roaring sports front face, creating an overall poised stance, ready to unleash its power at any moment. With the assistance of aerodynamic kits such as V-shaped air intakes and wide-body spoilers, its presence is as formidable as that of a professional race car.
Of course, to match its sporty exterior, the new Yixuan still boasts its core features: racing genes and a golden power combination. It's equipped with the award-winning "Heart of China" top-ten engine, a 1.5T turbocharged engine featuring a 350-bar ultra-high-pressure direct injection system, delivering a remarkable 39% maximum thermal efficiency, with a peak output power of 145 kilowatts and maximum torque of 300 Newton-meters.
The chassis tuning is still handled by the CTCC/CEC championship team, with the technical development director and racer from the Yixuan Racing Team directly involved in the development of Yixuan models, empowering mass-produced Yixuan cars with racing performance. Additionally, to enhance cornering performance, the manufacturer has added anti-roll bars and reinforced structural adhesive over 20 meters long.
It's worth mentioning that besides maintaining consistently high standards in product performance, Dongfeng Fengshen hasn't forgotten to offer great deals to its loyal racing enthusiasts. The manufacturer is presenting users with a generous "2024 Yixuan Limited-Time Discount of 12,000 Yuan," making the already reasonably priced Yixuan even more cost-effective, further bridging the gap between racing fans and motorsports.
Summary
It's brands like Dongfeng Fengshen, committed to excelling in the field of motorsports, that have contributed to the flourishing era of motorsports in China today. Just like the exhilarating scene at the end where Yi Xuan, Chang Yuan, and Huang Fujin soar into the air, there will be even more enthusiasts passionate about motorsports in the future. Riding on this momentum, they'll soar with the wind, fueling their dreams of racing. Fasten your seatbelts for an exciting journey ahead!
