Blog Redux... Again!

The Blog has been revised, again.  I'm using it more as a holding place for general information about the Trans Am Speed Circuit PBEM series and a reference for the drivers who are participating.

The Series is alive and well, despite the update gaps on this site.  We average approximately 4-5 game turns per calendar week with each event accomplished in 50+ game turns.

We have 16 live drivers with a small waiting list of replacement drivers.

We are currently completing Lap 3 (of 5) on Event 2 Riverside of Season 2.  Badcat Stunts is leading this race and leads the points standings having won the first event of Season 2 in War Bonnett Park.

I'll post occasional updates.

Long over due update...

Experimenting with some new blog features. Current map:

Runaway Rick

Rick's Firebird continues to press ahead through the Esses maintaining
his break out lead in the clear air.

The chase group weaves through C7 trying to maintain contact, some
chasers already have worn tires.

The trailers jockey into C6 looking to link up with the chase group.

No drama this turn...

Next turn due 11:30 AM ET on Friday

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Charlie

"Nobody believes the official spokesman... but everybody trusts an
unidentified source." - Ron Nesen

Ohio 15

With a daring blast into the Keyhole, Rick takes the lead. With Ryan
taking it safely, the chasers must now decide how much they want to risk
this early in the race AND how daring the drivers ahead of them will
be... this has the potential to really give Rick a flying start on the
back stretch and for early carnage in the keyhole...

Next turn will be due at 4 PM ET on Monday.

I will be offline for the next 36 hours.
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Charlie

"You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is
finally better than your dreams." - Dr. Seuss

The Carousel

Run run Ryan, run! The #22 Chevelle has broken away and is now running
in clean air... how far can he sustain it? Stay tuned!

Meanwhile the field squeezes into the Carousel with some grumbling about
slow bodies up front from the middle of the pack. Zach Petty must lock
the brakes on his El Camino to avoid getting into the back of Rick.

With one of two passing opportunities approaching, everyone is chomping
at the bit to gas it!

Next turn: 10 AM ET on Sunday.

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Charlie

"It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is
because we do not dare that they are difficult." - Seneca

Ohio 8

Kenny Ryan continues to press his lead in his #22 Blue Chevelle SS.

The crowding in Thunder Valley 'cause our first retirement as Sam Posey
locks up his brakes and skids his #77 Challenger off course on the
approach to C13 narrowly avoiding plowing into Swede Savage. Wes also
skids his Merc off course to avoid a collision, but stays in the race.

After the carnage of Watkins Glen in the rain, I thought Mid Ohio would
be easier!...

Next turn due NOON ET on Thursday

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Charlie

"Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to
prayer." - Mark Twain

Ohio 4

There already seems to be a bit of a break forming between the lead pack
and the chase pack as the field snakes through the Esses. Things should
begin to spread out as the leaders turn at C11 and head down Thunder Valley.

Rick and Ryan are dueling for the lead in a case of Deja Vu, while at
the other extreme, Street, Dan and Tony my as well be running under pit
limiters as they impatiently wait for overtaking opportunities.

Next turn 9 PM ET on Thursday

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Charlie

"It is not by walls that a country is defended, but by the courage of
its soldiers." - Robert Blondel