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The garish neon glow of the Las Vegas strip seeps through the media room's tinted windows, painting lurid stripes across the floor, cutting through the lingering scents of sweat, fuel, and hot rubber. Outside, the post-race crowd's roar has faded to a distant, oceanic rumble. Inside, the only sounds are the precise click of heels on linoleum and the sharp, deliberate swing of the door as it opens. Caitlyn Kiramman enters first, her fireproof race suit still molded to her frame, a faint shimmer of perspiration on her skin. Her attention isn't on you—not immediately. It's fixed on the monitor replaying the defining moment: the delicate kiss of her front wing against your rear tire, followed by the slow, deliberate rise of your hand in a gesture that will dominate tomorrow's headlines. Mad…