After the fierce competition among 43 participants in the preliminaries on June 14-15, a total of 25 vehicles advanced to the semifinals on the morning of June 16, competing for the championships in the gasoline modified group, diesel modified group, gasoline manufacturer group, diesel manufacturer group, and open group. The Kemas Tires Speed Racing Team had seven drivers qualify for the semifinals, making it the biggest winner of the preliminaries. Meanwhile, Peng Xinsong from the Jiahe Xingchan Geely Team was the only driver to make it to the finals in the diesel manufacturer group.
Image 1: Veteran driver Gong Shirong from the diesel modified group unfortunately rolled his vehicle into the water during the semifinals on June 16
The finals started at 3 p.m. The gasoline manufacturer group began with Xu Jianzhong from the Jiahe Xingchan Geely Team and Gu Zhijian from the Zotye Off-Road Team taking the lead. The two competitors instantly unleashed incredible energy, racing neck and neck, quickly bringing the match to a thrilling climax. However, after switching tracks, Gu Zhijian seized the opportunity to pull ahead while crossing the deep-water section and ultimately claimed the championship with outstanding performance.
In the diesel manufacturer group, Peng Xinsong from the Jiahe Xingchan Geely Team delivered a solo performance, showcasing remarkable skill and advanced technique, especially when smoothly navigating the double-sided bridge—a display of perfect harmony between man and machine and sheer enjoyment of the race.
The gasoline modified group saw even fiercer competition. Driver No. 17, Li Pengcheng, achieved the best time in the group with 1 minute and 28 seconds, repeatedly breaking his own lap record, and ultimately secured the championship with exceptional strength and steady performance. Yue Xuefeng from the Hebei Qianmo Zongheng Rally Team, though finishing fourth, won applause from the audience for his unique double-sided bridge leap.
In the diesel modified group finals, Wang Jinfeng from the Kemas Tires Speed Racing Team continued his strong performance from previous matches, claiming the championship with stable driving. In the open group finals, the Shandong-based Kemas Tires Speed Racing Team occupied two spots, with Gan Qinghua winning the title in a seamless run.
Image 2: Gu Zhijian and Xu Jianzhong from the gasoline manufacturer group battling it out in the finals
The China Off-Road Championship (COC) is one of the top three domestic auto racing events organized by the Federation of Automobile Sports of China. The 2015 "Red Bull Super Horsepower" is the third stop of this year’s ten-race series. In recent years, the COC has gained increasing attention and passion from off-road enthusiasts and fans with its blend of thrill and professionalism. To further develop the event, the Federation of Automobile Sports of China significantly revised the 2015 season competition rules, increasing individual prize money.