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This anime was overall good and fun.
The pacing could've been slower, the character developed could've been more action based/experience accumulation rather than dialogue/flashback heavy. Their skill development could've been more defined too, technical wise it wasn't clear how they improved other than improving their speed. No tricks/techniques were really established, as there weren't many training sessions to begin with. In terms of hurdles - I felt like they were not really well drawn out? Difficulties concern being slower than the other team and not winning, but other than that there's pretty much nothing else. There were personal struggles, but rarely does it span for more ... than 1-2 episodes.
The character are also quite flat. The MC's backstory was fine - typical overshadowed by sibling trope - understandable, but for the other characters there's not much explaining for their personal motivations or wants or backgrounds. Most flashbacks propels relationship development - perhaps on theme with the whole "connection" motif. I only know they like doing stride with friends, want to win, full stop.
Relationships are pretty well developed though, albeit quite cheesy at times the dynamics and interaction were cute and wholesome enough that they work (at least for me).
The art style on the other hand - amazing. Reminds me of the film "Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop". Can't believe that the anime is published over 8 years ago (as of the writing of this review). The races and environment looked very vibrant and packed - the racing scenes are well-drawn overall but at times i just feel like there's just guys running without any anime aspects going on (like real life...).

Final note - this anime is not top tier and have many flaws, but it was a fun ride. I did watch the whole thing in one sitting, but maybe I was just bored.