START THE ENGINE

Fatty frowned, but Four Eyes complied immediately, mimicking the motion. Pharsa observed them critically.

"You're too stiff, QuanYe. At 200 miles per hour, your movements need to be fluid. Try again."

Fatty grumbled but did as instructed.

Pharsa nodded. "Good. Now, lean forward slightly and feel your balance shift. That’s what happens when acceleration kicks in — you’ll be pressed back into your seat. You need to anticipate it."

Fatty and Four Eyes both adjusted their posture, a flicker of understanding crossing their faces.

“Now, let's do a Hands-On Demonstration,” Pharsa said as she walked back to the car, gesturing for them to step closer. "Before you start the engine, you secure your harness properly. It's a five-point belt — no exceptions. Your helmet is snug. Your HANS device locks in place to protect your neck from extreme G-forces during impact."