Introducing the drivers that will compete in RROC VIII:

Starting 6th: one of two RROC rookies in the field, in the yellow car, Russ Harley
Starting 5th: he finished 4th last year in his rookie try, in the black car, Chris Kennington
Starting 4th: competing for the 4th time, with two second place finishes, in the blue car, Mike Polcen
Starting 3rd: the winner of RROC IV, in his 3rd RROC, in the pink car, Mario Ales
Starting 2nd: making his return after finishing 4th in RROC I, in the lime green car, Rando
Starting 1st: the other rookie in the field, in the light blue car, Jason Schultz

And there you have this year's RROC field. Good luck, gentlemen.

Next deadline: prerace build point moves due Monday, May 15 at 4pm EDT/8pm UTC

The results of pre-race adjustments:

Schultz: from deceleration to wear
Ales: skill to start speed
Rando: top speed to wear
Polcen: start speed to wear
Kennington: top speed to wear
Harley: no adjustment

Next deadline: turn 1 due Wednesday, May 17 at 4pm EDT/8pm UTC

RROC notes
5 drivers push, details in the chart

Turn 1:

Schultz gets out to the early lead on the inside of Paddock Hill Bend
Rando takes the line at 80, he can accelerate to 120 next turn
Ales is forced to the outside lane at 120

Polcen gets 40mph and hugs the inside
Kennington at 80 drops in front of the blue machine
Harley is the only one with no dice, he evens up with Polcen at 60


Next deadline: Turn 2 due Friday, May 19 at 4pm EDT/8pm UTC

RROC notes
3-wide already

Turn 2:

Schultz runs into Druids on the line at 120 shedding two wear
Ales approaches the corner on the line behind the leader
Rando finishes Paddock Hill Bend at 120 and moves inside for P2

Kennington drops two wear around the inside of Paddock Hill and slots into P3
Polcen pushes his acceleration to 120 and the wall of cars prevents his slip
Harley takes the inside of Paddock Hill Bend at 80 for free


Next deadline: Turn 3 due Monday, May 22 at 4pm EDT/8pm UTC

RROC notes
Druids doesn't separate the pack much

Turn 3:

Schultz finishes the Druids line at 100 wear paid and starts the next line
Ales is first into Druids from the 3-wide at 100 shedding two wear on the racing line
Rando is next at 80 hugging the inside of the corner also for two wear

Kennington takes an RM plot into the 60s as speed
Polcen follows Rando around the inside at 80 dropping two wear
Harley hits the racing line at 100 throwing in two wear as well


Next deadline: Turn 4 due Wednesday, May 24 at 4pm EDT/8pm UTC

RROC notes
Druids doesn't separate the pack much

Turn 4:

Schultz runs the line through Graham Hill Bend at 100 then moves to the inside
Ales swings wide through the corner at 100 and also goes for the inside
Rando through the line at 100 slots into P2

Polcen slows to 80 to negotiate the racing line for free
Kennington finishes the 60s at speed
Harley maintains 100 out of Druids and into the Graham Hill Bend 80s

Next deadline: Turn 5 due Friday, May 26 at 4pm EDT/8pm UTC

RROC notes
Schultz stretches his lead slightly

Turn 5:

Schultz takes the inside 60 at 100 shedding two wear
Rando drops one wear on the inside 60 at 80
Ales is one wear lighter after taking the line at 100

Polcen clears Surtees at 100 on the racing line for one wear
Harley maintains 100 out of Graham Hill Bend wear paid
Kennington tosses a wear at the Graham Hill racing line at 100

NOTE: Monday is a holiday in the U.S. I have plans but if they finish early enough
(which they may) and I have all moves I will put out a turn. There will be no
reminder sent Monday morning.

Next deadline: Turn 6 due Wednesday, May 31 at 4pm EDT/8pm UTC

RROC notes
A line forms into Hawthorns

Turn 6:

Schultz clears Hawthorns at 120 on the line
Rando closes up on the the leader at 140 for one wear
Ales keeps up at 140 starting the racing line into the corner

Polcen also starts the line at 140 behide Ales
Harley slows to 80 running the Surtees line for free
Kennington wanted the line at 100 but has to brake to 80 to keep on the line

Next deadline: Turn 7 due Wednesday, June 2 at 4pm EDT/8pm UTC

RROC notes
The front pair get a small gap

Turn 7:

Schultz accelerates out of Hawthorns and stays to the inside
Rando is paid to finish the line at 140 and keep pace with the leader
Ales runs the racing line at 120 for free

Polcen follows at 120 using a slip to pull even with Ales
Harley sheds one wear on the Hawthorns line at 140
Kennington at 140 is also a wear lighter using the slip to enter the 120s

Next deadline: Turn 8 due Monday, June 5 at 4pm EDT/8pm UTC

RROC notes
The front tightens up with two corners remaining in lap 1

Turn 8:

Schultz hits the approach to Stirlings at 120 on the inside
Rando sails through Dingle Dell and Sheene's Curve at 140 to finish beside the leader
Ales sheds one wear in Westfield at 160

Polcen also drops one wear in Westfield to complete the 2-wide/2-deep lead group
Harley maintains 140 wear paid as he exits Hawthorns
Kennington continues at 140 wear paid

Next deadline: Turn 9 due Wednesday, June 7 at 4pm EDT/8pm UTC

Polcen gets aggressive nearing the end of lap 1

Turn 9:

Schultz drops one wear through the inside of Stirlings at 100
Rando does the same to keep in the battle
Polcen makes the move of the lap, careening around Stirlings and squeezing by Schultz at 140

Ales also sheds one wear on the inside of Stirlings at 100
Harley takes the inside approach to the corner at 140
Kennington follows keeping on the wing of the yellow machine

Next deadline: Turn 10 due Friday, June 9 at 4pm EDT/8pm UTC

Another agressive move in the rear of the pack this time

Turn 10:

Polcen takes the middle lane at 140 shedding his final two wear
Rando follows also at 140 and gets a slip to pull even
Schultz takes the inside of the corner at 120 for two wear

Ales with a slip runs the middle at 120 and stays attached to Schultz
Harley rounds the inside of Stirlings at 80 and moves inside
Kennington makes a big move at 140 through Stirlings and succeeds

Next deadline: Turn 11 due Monday, June 12 at 4pm EDT/8pm UTC

The front four finish the lap but not all are facing front

Turn 11:

Polcen starts at 140 then brakes hard before the corner to secure the 9 points for lap 1
Rando does the same maneuver and finishes second
Schultz tries the corner at 140 and ends up facing the stands

Ales at 140 grabs the third spot on the strength of Schultz's spin
Kennington drops his last two wear through the middle of Clark at 140
Harley careens around the inside at 140 and his Firestones hold

Next deadline: Turn 12 due Wednesday, June 14 at 4pm EDT/8pm UTC

Lap 1 is in the books, time for pit stops

Turn 12:

Kennington and Harley finish lap 1 in order

Attached is the projected starting grid for lap 2 after the inversion.
You may move one build point. Remember your car must still conform to the CFR build chart.
That means, for example, the cars with 8 wear can NOT move a point to wear.

Next deadline: Interval point movement due Friday, June 16 at 4pm EDT/8pm UTC

Lap 2 grid:

Movements:
Schultz from Start Speed to Top Speed
Ales no movement
Rando from Statt Speed to Top Speed
Polcen no movement
Kennington from Deceleration to Top Speed
Harley from Skill to Wear

Remember, you are doing 40mph and using acceleration for the next turn. Slips are allowed.

Next deadline: Turn 13 due Monday, June 19 at 4pm EDT/8pm UTC