Recently, the racing scene is being fiercely contested for the top spot by Kim Jong-min (2nd, A1), who is breaking the all-time winning record with every participation and is on track to achieve a total of 600 wins, along with Shim Sang-cheol (7th, A1) and Eo Seon-kyu (4th, A1). Additionally, Kim Wan-seok (10th, A1), Kim Min-gil (8th, A1), Kim Min-jun (13th, A1), and Jo Seong-in (12th, A1) are also performing as notable players. Park Won-kyu (14th, B2) and Lee Hwi-dong (14th, A2), who have now started to emerge from the ranks of newcomers, are also following in their footsteps.

In fact, until recently, the players from the 15th to 17th generation, who have relatively less experience due to the tremendous performances of their seniors, often found themselves in the shadows. However, there has been a fierce uprising among the younger generation lately.

First of all, Jeong Se-hyeok (A2) leads the 15th generation. With a total of 18 participations, he has recorded 6 first places and 3 third places, achieving a winning percentage and ratio of 33.3% and a trifecta ratio of 50%. While he has only managed two third places in the outer lanes 5-6, he has the potential to succeed in placing when assigned to lanes 1-2 or 3-4, particularly showing a winning percentage of 66.6% when assigned to lanes 1-2.

Lee In (15th, A2), who is the same generation as Jeong Se-hyeok, does not yet measure up to the top players, having participated 16 times and registered 3 first places, 2 second places, and 4 third places, leading to a winning percentage of 18.8%, a ratio of 31.3%, and a trifecta ratio of 56.3%. Like Jeong Se-hyeok mentioned earlier, his chances of placing are primarily in inner lanes 1-2 and drop when assigned to outer lanes, which remains a challenge.

Among the 15th generation, Kim Ji-young (A2), who possesses strong fundamentals, has also succeeded in placing within the top 2-3 positions boosted by a powerful start, while Kim Kyung-il (B2) and Han Joon-hee (B2) are still lacking in skill but show signs of potential for improvement.

The 16th generation had standout players during their rookie years in Na Jong-ho (B1), Hong Jin-soo (A2), and Jeon Dong-wook (B2). However, on Feb. 13, during Race 16 on the second day of the 7th round, and on March 19, during Race 3 on the first day of the 12th round, both Hong Jin-soo and Na Jong-ho were disqualified for pre-start violations, causing a setback. As a result, Choi In-won (B2) and Jeon Dong-wook (B2) are emerging as leading players from the 16th generation.

Choi In-won has participated 14 times this year, achieving 2 first places, 4 second places, and 1 third place. Choi has been praised for his good start sense and excellent motor setting and maintenance abilities.

Jeon Dong-wook, who has participated 13 times this year, has recorded 5 second places and 3 third places. He has yet to achieve a first place this year, but it is noteworthy that he has consistently placed in all lanes from 1-6. Additionally, 16th generation players Kim Bo-kyung (B2) and Park Min-seong (B1) have recently been rising rapidly. Both players show strong confidence at the start, and notably, Kim Bo-kyung has a 100% winning percentage in lane 1, while Park Min-seong has 1 first place and 2 second places, achieving a placing rate of 100%. Therefore, when these two compete in races from lanes 1-2, they should be watched closely.

The youngest generation, the 17th, has not yet been very active, but Hwang Dong-kyu (B2), Lee Hyun-jun (B2), and Jo Mi-hwa (B1) are managing to perform decently against their seniors, making their future performances worth watching.

Lim Byeong-jun, Head of Team at the estimated speedboat, noted, "There is a regulation that excludes rookie players (players within 9 half-years of initial registration) from being selected for the suspension of selection (for the bottom 7% of race results). This regulation will only apply this year to the 17th generation, while the 15th and 16th generations may be included in the suspension list if their results are in the bottom 7%. Therefore, it is necessary to keep an eye on opportunities that may arise if the 15th and 16th generations are assigned good performing motors or favorable courses."

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