Sharp inverted triangular structures lined the top and bottom of the racing car's air intake, like a dragon's open mouth baring its fangs.
The Class A Car, Hidden Dragon.
With her Dragon Clan background, Clair could easily commission a Class A Car if she wanted to race, and her own strength as a Professional Pokémon Trainer was enough to handle it fully.
Few drivers behind the wheel of a Class A Car were easy to deal with.
The only cautionary example involving a Class A Car was the other "Chloe," Professor Cerise's daughter. A Trainee Driver, she had driven Cerise Castle in the Summer Race and failed to even reach the Finals.
Clair had the combat power of a top T2 Professional Pokémon Trainer, a racing record just shy of a T2 Driver's, and a Class A Car like this. Where had Lance gotten the confidence that Shen Qi could thrash her?
"Ah, I just hope I don't get knocked out in the first round."
Archer cheerfully patted Shen Qi's shoulder. "Let's take a photo together first."
His Sunflora helped hold the camera, and Archer put an arm around Shen Qi's shoulders for the photo.
As a Pokémon Photography Photographer, Archer enjoyed recording his life through photos and videos even when he was not out doing fieldwork.
"Don't lose heart. You might advance, right?"
"Yeah, thankfully, there aren't any T1 drivers in our group."
With no T1 drivers present, Shen Qi figured Archer should be the powerhouse in this race.
As long as there were not four or five others around Archer's level, Shen Qi had a chance of advancing with his single-lap advantage from [Global Eye].
"That sounds a little inexperienced," Archer pointed out. "You shouldn't pay too much attention to T1 competitors. You can't beat them anyway. You