Fisher:
And the Showdown at Suzuka continues!
Hazel:
We’re on Heat 2 now, with the winner of this heat going Not Fast But Furious’ “Bang” in the finals.
EVENT RULES
- GUMBALL MACHINE: Racers were determined by random pulls, and are using their listed Racer Roster specs.
- HEATED WHEELS: All racers go FLAT OUT each turn but gain no Focus. Course trajectory is laid out after the roll is made, and caution results are still observed.
- NON-ALCOHOLIC: This race is for fun and not meant to be too serious. Rules judgement and enforcement is relaxed accordingly.
- SEASONED FRIES: This event is worth Season Points, based on placement at the end of the race.
STARTING POSITIONS
- Deborah ‘The Mermaid’ Browning in the orange Porsche 914 (GT4)
- ‘Fayth’ Miles in the yellow Renault R5 Turbo (R4)
- B.J. Hontiveros in the orange Adventure Racing Truck (#0527, Unlimited)
Hazel:
Since we’ve started using those new Dashboards, we should start including them with the starting line.
Fisher:
Fair point. And in this case, it looks like our racers are pretty well matched up, stat-wise.
Hazel:
B.J. Hortiveros has Junk in the Trunk?
Fisher:
That’s not body shaming, that’s a new rule out of Big Mike’s CONCEPT Garage! As you can see, B.J.’s racing truck is a bit bigger than the other cars.
Hazel:
Understandable, as that’s a performance car carrier, basically.
Fisher:
Exactly! And because the truck is so long, it actually takes up two spaces, when not in a fast lane.
Hazel:
I can see how that could make things interesting…
Fisher:
That’s the idea!
CANDLEKEEP COVE RACEWAY – SUZUKA (CIRCUT)
Round 1
Hazel:
The Mermaid starts us off, with a nice clean line through Corner 1.
Fisher:
This does open up a space for Fayth to hug the inside lane though, which will let them go first next turn.
Hazel:
True. And B.J. is barrelling into that corner as well, taking up the safe spot of Corner 1 and the space leading I to it.
Round 2
Fisher:
Fayth with the inside position takes their Renault R5 Turbo and shows off just what their R4/GT can do, weaving through Turn 2, 3, and 4 with ease.
Hazel:
The Mermaid is struggling to keep up, as Deborah’s Porsche 914 just can’t get there.
Fisher:
B.J. is still coming along for the ride, not falling that far behind even though that fat-bottom truck is still halfway in Turn 3.
Hazel:
If he manages to get ahead, that’ll create quite the bottleneck to maneuver around.
Round 3
Fisher:
And it looks like Fayth put too little prayer into Turn 6 with it’s dangerous curve as they’ve spun out and tore up the grass next to the track!
Hazel:
It’ll be tough to hold onto that lead, with The Mermaid and B.J. closing in and taking advantage of this slip up.
Fisher:
We’re going to cut to a quick break to clean up Fayth’s booboo and be right back!
Round 4
Hazel:
And we’re back! You may notice that the track looks a little more put-together then it was before.
Fisher:
That’s right! We got board game clips from PrintablesByCaren!
Hazel:
Not a sponsor.
Fisher:
These are the 120° 2.5mm Crystal Clear Clips, and they are certainly making our racers look more professional!
Hazel:
We’re always looking for opportunities to take things to the next level here at Big Mike’s Garage, but now, back to the race!
Fisher:
The Mermaid takes the lead now, with B.J. keeping up as best he can.
Hazel:
It should be noted because of his “Junk in the Trunk” ability, he’s blocked Fayth’s rentery point so she’s back one space but will be free to move next turn.
Round 5
Fisher:
B.J. taking the middle lane was a smart move, as Fayth couldn’t pass him on the inside due to the speed restrictions being lower than his current gear.
Hazel:
Fayth taking the outside lane might keep the Renault R5 in check, but certainly not out of this race by any means.
Round 6
Fisher:
I was sure Baby Got Track was going to secure 2nd position, but our Freelancer is really throwing his all into this to keep it interesting!
Hazel:
But will it be enough to stop Van Hailin’ from swimming away with the lead?
Fisher:
With everyone in max gear and quickly approaching the hairpin at Corner 9? We’ll see!
Round 7
Hazel:
Well, so much for minimizing slipping on the track…
Fisher:
Deborah Browning’s Porsche 914 slides out of control exiting that hairpin turn, almost smashing into the Pits!
Hazel:
B.J. is keeping the pin locked down too, with Fayth kept back and to the outside.
Fisher:
This is turning into quite the scramble!
Hazel:
Now I just want breakfast…
Round 8
Fisher:
Honestly, I think racing trailers should be racing more if anything; the Adventure Racing Truck now has Corner 10 blocked.
Hazel:
Sure, but at the cost of speed. And Fayth has a chance to maneuver through due to their higher gear.
Round 9
Fisher:
I don’t know that it was enough Fayth was able to get ahead, but B.J. was able to get to the straight away, and now it’s going to be a chase to the end!
Round 10
Round 11
Hazel:
We didn’t think to check the bridge clearance, did we?
Fisher:
We did not. Pretty sure the Adventure Truck is going to need a paint touch up after that close shave.
Hazel:
Those winnings are gonna need to be reinvested…
Round 12
Fisher:
Thankfully all three of our racers are at their top speeds, as that Corner 12 would have meant another dive for Mermaid.
Hazel:
I’m not sure if it would be better or worse if it was raining.
Fisher:
She might still want to consider Rain Tires for all the sliding she’s doing anyway.
Round 13
Hazel:
Did we know B.J. was this ruthless? Other block, keeping the only way through restricted to a lower gear than he’s in.
Fisher:
We hear about overtaking, this is some serious countermeasure deployment!
Round 14
Hazel:
B.J. Hontiveros in the Adventure Racing Truck takes first!
Fisher:
He started hitting the brakes and let inertia push him over the line.
Hazel:
Fayth could have overtaken, but even though they had the speed, they didn’t have the reach.
Round 15
Fisher:
The racers were neck and neck after all…
Hazel:
Yeah, for second place. Fayth crosses the line first, with The Mermaid tailing in 3rd.
WINNERS CIRCLE
Fisher:
After all that, it starts raining as the drivers approach the podium. Amazing!
Hazel:
But will it last through to our 3rd Heat? Find out next as the Showdown at Suzuka continues!
Fisher:
And after that, see “Bang”, B.J. and the winner of the 3rd Heat in the final round!
- B.J. Hontiveros in the orange Adventure Racing Truck (#0527, Unlimited)
- ‘Fayth’ Miles in the yellow Renault R5 Turbo (R4)
- Deborah ‘The Mermaid’ Browning in the orange Porsche 914 (GT4)
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