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Title: From First Track Day to AFM Podiums Jiayi Lyus Relentless Climb in American Motorcycle Racing

In the roaring world of motorsports, where precision meets adrenaline and every second can rewrite history, a quiet revolution has been taking place — led by a young man named Jiayi Lyu. Just a few years ago, Jiayi was like any other college student in California, pursuing an academic degree while harboring a quiet obsession with motorcycles. Today, he stands as the first Chinese rider to place in the top three of the AFM (American Federation of Motorcyclists), one of the most respected racing organizations in the U.S. His journey didn’t begin with sponsorships, fancy gear, or any institutional support. It began in solitude, grit, and sacrifice. In 2020, Jiayi Lyu attended his first track day at Thunderhill Raceway. At the time, he was overweight and entirely inexperienced in racing. Most would have treated it as a weekend thrill. But for Jiayi, it was the beginning of a mission. He began training rigorously and committed to transforming not only his riding skills but his entire lifestyle. He lost 40 pounds through disciplined dieting and daily workouts — a transformation not just of the body, but of spirit. By 2021, Jiayi earned his AFM license and entered the novice 1000cc class — the most demanding category in club-level racing. Competing on a Yamaha R1, a superbike known for its sheer power and technical challenge, Jiayi made an immediate impact. That year, he became the first Chinese rider to place on the AFM podium. The headlines didn’t notice. But the competitors did. Despite his growing talent, Jiayi kept his racing life under wraps, not even telling his parents. He feared they would worry or disapprove. In their eyes, he was just a student — not a rising star in American motorsport. While others raced with full-time teams and external fundin...

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