[Correction] Recently, Keongjeong has seen increasingly fierce competition for rankings

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Recently, thrilling races have been occurring one after another in Keongjeong.

In the past, rankings formed at the first turn mark often remained unchanged throughout the race, but recently, scenes where rankings are overturned each time a turn mark is passed are frequently unfolding, heightening tension until the very end.

Especially as riders' skills have become more evenly matched and their abilities in motor maintenance and setting have improved, fierce battles are now taking place not only at the front but also in the competition for lower positions.

In past Keongjeong races, the outcome was practically decided by the first turn mark of the first lap; however, the recent trend has shifted, with the second turn mark of the first lap emerging as the decisive point. This is because a rider who initially takes the lead can lose their position instantly if they allow a chase or give space to an outer rider.

In fact, at 33rd race (August 13) in Gyeongju, a reversal occurred. Lee Ju-young (2nd generation, A1), ranked No. 2 and considered a favorite for the championship, fell behind in a lead battle with Kim Hyun-deok (11th generation, A2), who was No. 1 on the inside. Meanwhile, Kim Jae-yoon (2nd generation, B1), No. 3, seized the opportunity and climbed to second place early on. However, while monitoring the outer lane during the first lap's second turn, he allowed Lee Jae-hak (2nd generation, A2), No. 6, to close in. Lee Jae-hak sharply exploited the opening and succeeded in taking the lead. Ultimately, an upset occurred as Lee Jae-hak crossed the finish line in second place.

The battle for third place continued until the final moments of the Gyeongju race. On the same day at 15th race in Gyeongju, Kim Young-min (11th generation, B1), No. 2, took the lead from the start, while rookie Lee Eun-ji (18th generation, B2), No. 1, rose to second place. However, Kwon Myeong-ho (1st generation, B1), No. 3, and Kim Do-hwi (13th generation, A1), No. 5, steadily closed in, making the competition for lower positions intensely heated.

Especially as the three riders remained in close contention until the second turn mark of the final lap, it was difficult to predict who would secure second and third place. In the end, Kwon Myeong-ho successfully repelled the chase and secured a podium finish, while Kim Do-hwi narrowly overtook Lee Eun-ji to claim third place. The Gyeongju race shone with its ranking competition that lasted until the very end.

Multiple Keongjeong officials stated, "In recent Keongjeong races, no position can be considered safe until crossing the finish line. Compared to past Gyeongju races where rankings once established remained fixed, there is a growing trend of Gyeongju races where ranking competition continues until the final moment."

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