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Post 01 Aug 2016, 3:07 pm

It's going to be a drag race for 4th - 6th.

Next deadline: turn 29 due Wednesday, August 3 at 6pm EDT/10pm UTC

Turn 28 summary:

Turyko, Giovanni and Mike all max their acceleration and finish in a line in that order.

Tim recovers from his spin at 60 and grabs the inside. Doug continues through the 60s at 80 and already paid wear. Rando spends his last wear at 100 through the 60s (he spent one last turn for 100 in the 80s). This puts the last three cars three wide. Who will reach for the dice first?
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Post 03 Aug 2016, 4:26 pm

A drag race as promised. And now onto the third and final lap to decide it all!

Next deadline: turn 30 due Friday, August 5 at 6pm EDT/10pm UTC

Turn 29 summary:
Everybody reaches for the dice:
Tim - naked acceleration (8) moves 140
Doug - naked acceleration (7) moves 160
Rando - 1s acceleration (8) and 1s top speed (6) moves 180
(Without the skill Rando would have failed the acceleration roll)

They finish Rando (4th), Doug (5th) and Tim (6th).

The points chart shows the total points including the lap three start positions. Mathematically only Tim is eliminated although Doug and Rando would need very specific circumstances to win it all. But any of those three certainly could play spoiler!!
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Post 05 Aug 2016, 3:48 pm

An easy turn for everyone

Next deadline: turn 31 due Monday, August 8 at 6pm EDT/10pm UTC

Turn 30 summary:
Everyone except Tim pushes their start and everyone passes (Turyko and Mike needed their skill to pass).

There was a question as to which chart we were using. I guess it's moot now but we will use the new chart.
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Post 08 Aug 2016, 2:51 pm

The first corner produces one position change.

Next deadline: turn 32 due Wednesday, August 10 at 6pm EDT/10pm UTC

Turn 31 summary:
Mike gets the initiative on Giovanni as they both plot 100. Mike uses a skill to late brake and finishes in the 40 space for 2 wear. Giovanni maintains 100 through the 100s into the 60 dropping 2 wear also. Turyko plots 100 but takes the safe route through the 100s.

Doug also at 100 scrapes 2 wear off his tires as he sails through the 80 and finishes in a 60, taking over third place. Rando looked for a slip but no room so he uses the 80 space spending a wear and pulling even with Turyko. Tim plots 120 and also looks for a slip but with the corner blocked is forced into the 100s for a wear.
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Post 10 Aug 2016, 3:05 pm

Giovanni powers out of Shearers Corner for the lead!

Next deadline: turn 33 due Friday, August 12 at 6pm EDT/10pm UTC

Turn 32 summary:
Giovanni exits Shearers at 140 and grabs the next racing line for 2 wear and the lead. Mike follows at 120 and takes the line behind him. Doug plays the "mps" card and finishes inside just 2 spaces behind Mike.

Turyko, Rando and Tim all finish the corner at 80 through the 60s, Rando and Tim having paid a wear last turn, Turyko paying one this turn.
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Post 12 Aug 2016, 3:07 pm

Giovanni gets a big lead, Doug catches Mike.

Next deadline: turn 34 due Monday, August 15 at 6pm EDT/10pm UTC

Turn 33 summary:
Giovanni accelerates out of the corner at 160. Mike takes the corner at 100 on the line for zero wear. Doug drops a wear on the line and catches Mike's wing.

Turyko plots 120 to get the initiative on Rando then brakes to 100 (mod 1) and hits the racing line for free. Rando does 100 and is forced outside in the corner. Tim plots 100 and grabs the start of the line.
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Post 15 Aug 2016, 3:11 pm

The top 3 close ranks.

Next deadline: turn 35 due Wednesday, August 18 at 6pm EDT/10pm UTC

Turn 34 summary:
Giovanni slows to 100 and grabs the Memorial racing line. Mike flies in at 160 to set up right behind Giovanni. Doug plots 140 and with a slip from Mike is able to keep pace.

Turyko hits the gas out of the corner going 160 and doesn't lose any ground to the lead pack. Rando finishes the corner at 100 and drops inside. Tim takes the line at 100 and pulls up next to Rando.
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Post 17 Aug 2016, 3:28 pm

The top three in a knot.

Next deadline: turn 36 due Friday, August 19 at 6pm EDT/10pm UTC

Turn 35 summary:
Giovanni slows to 60 and takes the 60 space and racing line for free. Mike makes a naked braking roll to get to 80 (4), taking the first line and the 60 space for a wear. Doug also drops a wear in the 60 space and grabs the next racing line.

Turyko sets up on the Memorial line at 100. Rando and Tim drag race at 160, Rando catching the line behind Turyko, Tim finishing inside.
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Post 19 Aug 2016, 3:56 pm

Wear and friendly dice keep things tight for the moment.

Next deadline: turn 37 due Monday, August 22 at 6pm EDT/10pm UTC

Turn 36 summary:
Giovanni finishes the racing line and swings outside in the third corner, opting to finish outside. Mike wanted that third racing line but with Giovanni on it he's forced around the inside dropping a wear but picking up the lead. Doug takes the second line at 60 for free and ducks inside in the third corner.

Turyko takes the first line free at 80 but sheds two wear in the 40 in the next corner. Tim plots 100 taking the 80s in the first corner leaving behind a wear point, then grabs the second line for another wear and a 1 skill chance roll (modified 4). Rando overbrakes to 80 (1 skill>modified 5) and takes the outside for free then the 60, paying one wear.
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Post 22 Aug 2016, 4:06 pm

Another pass for the lead and an NPR.

Next deadline: turn 38 due Friday, August 26 at 6p EDT/10pm UTC
Note the Friday deadline. Orlando City has a rare weeknight game so I won't be able to adjudicate Wednesday.

Turn 37 summary:
Mike covers the straightaway at 140 setting up on the Singapore Sling racing line. Giovanni, also at 140, moves inside and takes back the lead for now. Doug is absent so your friendly RM plots him at 80 (can only accelerate 20) and finishes him outside.

Turyko takes the racing line at 100 shedding a wear and finishing inside Doug to take the third position. Tim also leaves a wear in the inside lane of the corner at 80. Rando takes the racing line at 80 for free.
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Post 26 Aug 2016, 3:22 pm

Dice and wear are the story up front

Next deadline: turn 39 due Monday, August 29 at 6pm EDT/10pm UTC

Turn 38 summary:
Giovanni hits the dice and they are friendly. He uses one wear and 1 skill (chance roll, modified 4) to fly through the Singapore Sling and drops one more wear entering the next corner. Mike also reaches for the dice (0 skill: 10) as he stands on the brakes, but the brakes have had enough and cost him a wear. He also loses 20mph on his deceleration but will that really matter as we head towards the finish? Turyko barrels into the Sling at 100 shedding 2 wear.

Doug approaches the corner at 80 setting up on the racing line. Tim also reaches the corner at 120 taking the inside lane and grabbing the position, at least for now. Rando follows on at 120 lining up behind Tim.
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Post 27 Aug 2016, 7:35 am

Curse you, dice gods!
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Post 29 Aug 2016, 3:13 pm

Giovanni takes control. Everybody clears the Sling without incident.

Next deadline: turn 40 due Wednesday, August 31 at 6pm EDT/10pm UTC

Turn 39 summary:
Giovanni comes off the corner at 140 and takes a huge lead. Mike stays safe at 60 on the racing line. Turyko finishes the Sling and takes the next line at a safe 60.

Tim drops a wear in the Sling at 60 and grabs the next line right behind Turyko. Doug and Rando both take the Sling line at 60 for free and surround Tim; Doug on the inside (taking 4th for now) and Rando right behind.
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Post 31 Aug 2016, 3:08 pm

Mike and Turyko roll the dice to try to catch Giovanni, who is now on bald tires.

Next deadline: turn 41 due Friday, September 2 at 6pm EDT/10pm UTC

Turn 40 summary:
Giovanni burns his last wear on the racing line. Mike makes a naked acceleration roll (5) and grabs the line at the start of the corner. Turyko comes off the racing line also making a naked acceleration roll (8) and keeps pace with Mike.

Doug gets the jump on Tim by plotting 80 and taking the outside of the corner for one wear. Tim takes the racing line at a safe 60. Rando takes the racing line at 60 for free.
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Post 02 Sep 2016, 4:05 pm

It's setting up to be an exciting finish.

Next deadline: turn 42 due (soft) Monday, September 5, (hard) Wednesday, September 7, at 6pm EDT/10pm UTC

Turn 41 summary:
Giovanni plots 60 and stays safe on the racing line. Mike sheds a wear on the line after testing his brakes to get to 80. This puts him right on the rear of Giovanni with one wear left. Turyko takes the line at 80 and drops his last wear. But he's only two behind Mike and three behind Giovanni.

Doug flies down the straightaway at 140 and grabs the racing line. Tim tests his acceleration with 0 skill (10) and a puff of smoke from his engine does not look good. Rando keeps to his engines ability and gets a slip from Tim to pull inside him and take 5th. Rando also has 5 wear left, how far will they take him?
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