WGP2 :: World Grand Prix 2 Season 5

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(The following are internal emails and memos available only to the mentioned personnel.)

TO: Yakov Leonidovich Yurievsky (yurievsky_ya_l@urga.pdn)
FROM: Marina Vladislavovna Smirnitskaya (smirnitskaya_m_v@urga.pdn)
CC: Vasily Semyonovich Gatutin (gatutin_v_s@urga.pdn)
SUBJECT: Foreign Visitor Permits

Confirmations received from Deering, Kulha, Tüvshinbayar, Findlay, Vialiv, Sherpa, Solow, Rae, and Joyner. That's nine out of twelve invitations accepted. I hope your friend in the KGB has his stamps ready because some of our guests might bring their entourages with them to Myrilsk.

M. V.

TO: Marina Vladislavovna Smirnitskaya (smirnitskaya_m_v@urga.pdn)
FROM: Yakov Leonidovich Yurievsky (yurievsky_ya_l@urga.pdn)
CC: Vasily Semyonovich Gatutin (gatutin_v_s@urga.pdn)
SUBJECT: RE: Foreign Visitor Permits

Marina, try to tell them to limit the number of additional visitors to two per driver at most. Any more and we will exceed the quota for visitors to our closed cities, and even Timofey Ilyich himself won't be able to increase it.

Ya. L.

TO: Vasily Semyonovich Gatutin (gatutin_v_s@urga.pdn)
FROM: Konstantin Zakharovich Rezansov (rezansov_k_z@urga.pdn)
SUBJECT: Test Session Formats

I can't help but be concerned about our test session formats this season. I know that we're using chassis and engines from last season for these tests but I can't help but think that three consecutive tests are grueling to both man and machine. What's the problem with our old test format?

K. Z.

TO: Konstantin Zakharovich Rezansov (rezansov_k_z@urga.pdn)
FROM: Vasily Semyonovich Gatutin (gatutin_v_s@urga.pdn)
SUBJECT: RE: Test Session Formats

Last season proved that the old format was woefully inadequate in gauging the skill of our prospective drivers, which led to the team making decisions based on erroneous data. One session is no longer enough. We need to test these drivers on all three possible track configurations in order to see how they perform. And three consecutive full race simulations will also test their physical and mental endurance, something that could prove important to our future as a racing team.

V. S.

TO: Vasily Semyonovich Gatutin (gatutin_v_s@urga.pdn)
FROM: Taras Gavrilovich Matviyenko (matviyenko_t_g@urga.pdn)
SUBJECT: Driver Academy

We are seeing more and more drivers entering WGP2 and even WGPC at a younger age. There is potential for us to recruit promising foreign talents this season and increase UrGa's international standing in the motorsports community. I sense an opportunity to build the bridges of international cooperation between Pridnestrovia and other countries. I have two names up for consideration should you wish to discuss this further.

T. G.

TO: Taras Gavrilovich Matviyenko (matviyenko_t_g@urga.pdn)
FROM: Vasily Semyonovich Gatutin (gatutin_v_s@urga.pdn)
SUBJECT: RE: Driver Academy

I have a few names in mind for recruitment for the driver academy as well, Taras. Let's discuss our options over lunch and choose our favorites once the test results come in.

V. S.

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TO: Skiia Vialiv, Kyidawa Sherpa, David Findlay, Aaron Deering, Daniel Rae, Shalmaneser Kulha, Ryden Solow, Batu Tüvshinbayar, Sullivan Joyner
FROM: Marina Vladislavovna Smirnitskaya (smirnitskaya_m_v@urga.pdn)
SUBJECT: Test Sessions

Привет! If you are reading this then this means that you have accepted the invitation from UrGa Motorsports Division to take part in three test sessions which will determine id you have the speed and skill to become UrGa's next driver for WGP2 Season 5. This invitation includes a guide around the city of Myrilsk, the UrGa Factory, and the UrGa Testing Facility where our first testing session will take place.

The city of Myrilsk is listed as a "city of strategic national importance" by the Pridnestrovian Interior Ministry, hence access to it by foreigners is heavily restricted and tightly controlled by the Committee for State Security. Worry not though, as UrGa has already taken care of the necessary permits and paperwork to allow your entry. However, you must enter the country and the city through appropriate means in order to facilitate your journey to the UrGa facility and not delay yourself unnecessarily with interactions with local security forces. It is suggested that you fly into Tiraspol, where the team has arranged for your further transport to Myrilsk. Any attempt to fly directly into Myrilsk will be intercepted by an air patrol and forced to land at the international airport in Bratsk, which is a three hour road journey from Myrilsk. We also suggest that, if you wish to be accompanied to the country, you can bring only a maximum of two people with you so as not to exceed our quota for visitors to our closed cities.

Upon arrival in Myrilsk, you will be provided quarters in the nearby barracks of the Air Force base since this first test session will occur across two days. Day 1 will start with the guided tour around the UrGa Museum, showcasing important events in the history of UrGa such as its participation in both Great Patriotic Wars and the car that won the first ever season of the Coalition Grand Prix Racing Association. The tour will be followed by a luncheon where the invitees will be provided with the best cuisine Pridnestrovia has to offer. Ample food and beverages will be provided. In the afternoon, all the drivers will participate in a speed test where they can show their maximum speed around the Myrilsk Test Track. And then on Day 2, all the drivers will take part in a one-shot qualifying session in the morning which will determine the grid for a full WGPC-length race around the circuit in the afternoon where all aspects of their racecraft will be put to the test. All drivers will be provided with the same chassis and engine (specifically the one used by UrGa during WGP2 Season 4) to ensure parity between everyone. The test track has been built to provide a balance between testing a driver's technique and aggressiveness, but given UrGa's design philosophy it is expected that there will be a slight emphasis on aggressiveness in this track.

The second test session will be held at the Afanasiy Benin Memorial Autodrom near the city of Beledor in the Karavatsenin Socialist State, and will take place one day after the Myrilsk session. Transport between Myrilsk and Beledor has already been arranged by UrGa so there is no need to arrange for transportation of your own. Day 1 of the Beledor test session will start immediately with a speed test around the Autodrom, which by WGPO standards is considered an aggressive track, and then the afternoon will be taken up by a traditional qualifying session which will set the grid for the WGPC-length race around the Autodrom on Day 2 of the session.

The third and final test session will be at the technical-rated Pepuza Race Park in the city of Pepuza in the Hatay Socialist State. Once again, UrGa has already arranged for transport between Beledor and Pepuza so you need not worry about it. The two-day test session format will be similar to the one used in Beledor, with speed practice and knockout qualifying on Day 1 and yet another WGPC-length race on Day 2.

On behalf of the Urotovsky-Gatutin Motorsports Division, we look forward to seeing you in Pridnestrovia and showing us what you've got.

[Beepee]

On the flight, from Togonistan to Pemecutan, our affable fool Ryden Solowwas fortunate to get an upgrade from coach to business class.

There he was able to check his emails and found this gem hiding in his inbox.

From: Michael Lambert
To: Ryden Solow <RSol@yahee.com.bp>; Alex Marques <marquesAlex@promail.mv>
Subject: follow up

Greetings,

I am sending you this message in a follow up to previous communication that possibly may have not reached you in regards of an offer for a test session with our team.
Feel free to contact the team at your earliest convenience so that we can work out any issues that may present a problem that would make you unable to accept our offer.

yours,
Mike Lambert
Team Principal
Scuderia Orange Cow

He typed up a quick respond saying thank you so much and informing the Scuderia Orange Cow team he'd be arriving in Baker Park shortly. He was excited that so much was happening so quickly. He however was not so pleased to see that he was charged $4.99 for sending an email from the plane.

"Thank goodness for the sponsorship money" he thought.

Landing in Pemecutan, he readied himself for another exciting day of trials.

[The Grearish Union]

Part 4: Signed and Dated

David knew the history of the Hwoarang Racing Circuit, having read up on it as they flew thousands of miles away from Grearia to Togonistan. They were supposed to meet Niko Ausage and the Kaylan Junior Team at the once-abandoned military airfield at Hwoarang which has now transformed into the wonderful racing track that it is today. The only thing that didn’t change was the adrenaline that rushed through the pilots’ veins then, and the drivers’ veins now.

As he entered the racetrack (with the bit of an entourage that he always has around him) after thanking the local co-ordinators for transporting them from the hotel, the atmosphere of the place seemed to seep in through the pores in his skin. Priyanca was already working away with her colleagues with fancy laptops and such – things he admittedly could never really comprehend, while Jeremy put a hand around David’s shoulder.

“So? What do you think?” Jeremy whispered in a low voice. They were there ahead of time as the 1-o’clock sun beat down on the track. “WGPC cars were here just a few days ago, the fans were in the stands,” he continued, “and now you’re here. Isn’t this the start of something great?”

There really wasn’t much for David to say. If this question was asked to his father, the old man would probably have quoted a price for greatness. That isn’t something David was too keen on. He wanted to be David more than he was a Findlay, and nothing could really change that. “Perhaps,” was his only reply as he walked on out of the shade to get a bit of the sun. This better be a good day.

Mr. Ausage brought along Mr. Lemaota, the Team Principal of Domerton Racing, and they were looking around the track preparations, and the two magnificent Kaylan T160 WGP2-spec machines that David and the other drivers were supposed to be racing about in. There was a tingling feeling in David’s insides, and he couldn’t tell if it was fear or excitement.

Briefing came and went rather quickly, and in no time it struck two on the clock. Batu and Darian were out on the track first, and it was just starting to settle in for David. This is it. He kept a keen eye on the two out on the track for pointers if he could find any. The drivers came in several times and spoke with the engineers about setups and went back out again as the engine screamed out its music on the Hwoarang circuit. Before he realised, it was fifteen minutes to four p.m. “Let’s go, kid!” said Jeremy, with the widest, most comforting smile.

While in the car, he didn’t realise the power that this machine could produce, now that it’s fitted with the new Kaieke 3 WGP2 engine – until he put his pedal down on his out lap.

“Holy fuck, this thing is powerful!” He said, and he could almost swear there was a giggle from the other end of the radio. It took him a couple of laps to get used to the circuit – not the virtual one that resides in his simulator – the Hwoarang circuit in the flesh! The team also needed getting used to, but the engineer who first giggled at him seemed to be the nicest guy as the session went by. He was quite a bit off the time initially, but that was mostly because he was still getting himself used to a WGP2 car.

At the 45-minute mark, David brought it in, looking for some more understeer. He had to be quicker on the shift, the engineers said, among a host of other things that he himself probably guessed but wasn’t quite sure of. When the sun was looking for ways to set over the Hwoarang horizon, David was out again. This time, being able to put the car right where he wants to.

With 1:21.365 already on the board, David looked set to break the sub-81 second lap when the engineers called in, saying, “Final lap, David. Final lap.” In reply, David said a very genuinely meant “thank you very much” as he gassed it for his final attempt. The first and second corners continued to keep the brake temperatures up, but with evening closing in and the temperature falling outside – it started to understeer a little too much for him, all of a sudden, and by the time he completed turn 8 it was getting really difficult to make the machine do what he wanted. Despite the circumstances, he tried his best to put up a good time until turn 9 came calling, and the front tyres turned but the car didn’t – David immediately eased up on the throttle and the steering lock to run slightly into the runoff area before getting back on track and bringing it home in a good-old safety-first kind of way. The biggest lesson to him then, was that the runoff areas are the biggest boon to anybody ever!

Two other sets of drivers went out after that, and the evening turned quickly into nighttime. The board showed David Findlay at P5. “Not even the first half of the drivers here,” he thought. Mr. Ausage did say that some of the drivers needed some more work before they got WGP2 action. Perhaps it was him?

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Days passed, and the entourage were back in the Findlay HQ in Forsho...

“You might want to see this, Jeremy!” Priyanca shouted out from behind her table as Jeremy was walking out of the office with David to inspect the Findlay WGP3 Esportiva team’s preparations. The prolific PR manager and the father figure were engrossed in conversation for a few minutes, before they waved at him to come to her desk.

“Kaylan have offered you a seat in the junior team as well as the prospect-driver programme. What do you say?” Priyanca said with a smile. She smiled very rarely, otherwise. There was some genuine happiness there.

“Did they want me as a pay driver?” David asked. He’d rather prefer to be chosen for his own merit than for his family name.

“They want you for who you are, David. Your skills got you in. Findlay will still sponsor the team for publicity reasons, but that’s by no means a criteria. So, should I write them a ‘yes’ already?” Priyanca was already sitting down at her desk by the time she finished the sentences. Jeremy was still looking at him, expectantly.

“Well, hell yes!” David exclaimed, a little too loudly, too, but the shy boy could afford himself this much of a reaction. This is WGP2! “Also, um, please tell the folks at UrGa Motorsports that I’m sorry that I can’t attend?”

“On it.” Priyanca typed away. PR manager of a WGP2 driver is a big designation!

To: Niko Ausage [niko@kaylanracing.tn] (Scouting Agent, Kaylan Racing)
From: Priyanca Sutton [priyancasutton@findlay.com] (PR Manager, David Findlay)
Subject: Kaylan Prospect Program Offer (2)

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Greetings!

Thank you firstly for the opportunity you have presented to Mr. David Findlay in the test at the Hwoarang Circuit to try out in your WGP2 cars for which is delighted and honoured. It had been a splendid trip to the magnificent country of Togonistan and it was wonderful to witness a day's worth of WGP2 testing.

Thank you secondly but most importantly for your offer to Mr. Findlay to join your prospect program and your WGP2 team. He is content with the terms of the offer presented to him, and can thus confirm that:

David Findlay joins Kaylan Junior Team by Domerton as well as the Kaylan Prospect Program with immediate effect.

We understand that Mr. Findlay has been selected on merit and not on a pay-drivership basis. Notwithstanding that, Findlay Motocorp would be happy to extend financial sponsorships and support whenever necessary. Looking forward to the association with great anticipation,

Yours thankfully,
Priyanca S

To: Marina Vladislavovna Smirnitskaya [smirnitskaya_m_v@urga.pdn] (Urotovsky-Gatutin Motorsports Division)
From: Priyanca Sutton [priyancasutton@findlay.com] (PR Manager, David Findlay)
Subject: TEST SESSIONS (2)

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Greetings!

Thank you for the further communication to Mr. David Findlay for the driver tryouts at the Urotovsky-Gatutin Motorsports Division racing team. We would like to inform you that Mr. David Findlay has already signed for the Kaylan Junior Team by Domerton and shall not be able to uphold the commitment of attending the trials in Pridnestrovia.

With apologies for the late response and regret for inconveniences caused,

Yours thankfully,
Priyanca S

[Sharktail]

Hwoarang's hotels
Togonistan.

This hotel room really comfortable. A service from their staff and the provided service is the best. Sadly, today will be the last day for Syaqirin here. He will leave Togonistan today as he back to Sharktail. Syaqirin happy with how his test go on. He got the second place in overal. Hopefully he may get a chance to get a spot for this team.

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Syaqirin House
Canggal.

Syaqirin laying in his bed. He a bit down today. Last night, he receive a news that the Kaylan Team have confirmed their second driver. However, it not him. The team have an eyes on David Findlay. Even he still not give an answer, likely it may be accepted.

Syaqirin get his phone, then he call his friend, Fazri.

"Hello Fazri, how are you doing."

"Hello Rin. It rare to get a call from you this day. Anything happen?"

"Nothing bad. Just kinda bit down. I miss the spot for Kaylan Racing Team."

"Ah too bad. Now, i feel bad too."

"Nah its okay. I dont have any planning practice with Shade Racing. Seem they busy with test driver."

"The domestic season will start latter. Now they will be busy. All the data they collect when you do testing now will be in use for them to see how the driver do."

"What are you doing now?"

"I actually at Sabuk Kart Circuit, with the new driver who joining us 4 month ago. He debuting today on Sabuk Kart Open Race."

"May i join you?"

"Sure, come on.

Syaqirin leave and straight to Sabuk circuit. He see Fazri near the track. He go and meet him.

"The race already started?"

"What...just call me first before approach, i'm suprise. No, not yet. Just test."

"Hey Fazri, other than Kaylan Racing that i miss last time, i also have received an invitation from Vilbev GP."

"Oh really, when the test?"

"No test. They just ask for resume."

"Resume. Hmm, just send to them one."

"I not too confident in my writing. Can you check it?"

"Dont be mad if i cannot help much."

Fazri take Nazri phone. Then he open the draft Syaqirin made.

From:Ahmad Syaqirin Rahman
To:Tropicorp VilBev GP2
Subject: Driver Resume

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Thank you for take a look at my application. It my pleasure if i able to get a spot with this team. As per requested,i have prepared my resume for this team to take a look. I am Ahmad Syaqirin Rahman, 20 y.o.

Career Highlight.
I started my kart career at age 6. It one year after my sister incident. At age 9, i signed a contract with Kemudi Kart Racing. With this team, i stayed with them for 4 year competing in Sabuk Kart Series for Micro kart(age 8-12). Later, i move to Junior Category of Sharktail Kart Festive. At age 14, i won the Junior Category. When i turned 15, i eligible to moved into Senior category and joining Blastbox Racing team. With them, i able to clinch a title of Sharktail Kart Festive in my second year. Thanks to Blastbox, i able to clinch 4 title including last season(last year) with them.

While i being a kart racer, i also be a test driver for Shade Techno Racing team,who competing in IOWC last year. That all my career highlights.

As for my inspiration that push me to stay in racing arena is from my sister actually. When she got into accident when i age 5, i may not able to see her racing again. And i kinda curious what make her eager to race. That how i make my first step. A lot of more talented driver i meet. Plus more, the excitement when i able to finish top 3, the first time i able to enjoy together with the team, i kinda want it more and more. Thanks to my family support, thanks to all the teams, all the friends, i able to improve day by day, and i sure i ready to step into more bigger stage.

Thanks Tropicorp Vilbev GP2, taking a time to read this. Hope you can consider me for that spot.

Best Regard,
Ahmad Syaqirin Rahman

Fazri done reading. Then he faced Syaqirin and get thumbs up.

"All good if you ask me. So let me send it. And done."

"What you sent to them already. I kinda think to change a bit."

"Nah its good. You make a change, it may be more worse."

While they talking, Syaqirin phone ringing. It's Madam Zahira.

"Hello Madam, how do you do? Anything happen?"

"Hello Syaqirin, we see the news. Your name on the list for Gajamina test trial. Nice one."

"Oh really, Gajamina offer me test trial? I so happy."

"Good, i will book the ticket for you, so be ready."

"Ok, thank you madam."

Syaqirin hang the call, and said to Fazri about the news.

"Sorry Rin, not to down you, but from what i heard, there are some backdoor move from Eraman. Money talk never end. I have a connection in Eraman. And they said it also include the richest man in Eraman, Tun Segalang Petara."

"Hmm, money talk again."

"Money can do everything. It good for team to get more funds, but sometime it kill the talent. The one who have talent left out for someone who come with money. Whatever, go on first. Then do your best,ok."

Syaqirin just smile while seeing the sky. He sighed," hope there are sun for me."

[Adab]

Life on the Edge
An Adabian tries to make it in the racing world

Chapter 3: Barracks and Foreign Lands

December 28, 2034 / 17 Shawwal 1456
Adab City

“City of strategic national importance?” Mustafa read the email from the UrGa, incredulity in his voice. He leaned his head forward, past Aida Kaykali’s shoulder, closer to the screen. “Are they building nukes in there?”

“With all due respect, Sir, the Cold War is long over,” Shalmaneser Kalhu butted in, standing a few feet behind his adoptive father and sponsor, looking almost disinterested in Mustafa’s anti-communist diatribes. “It’s not like the whole world is engaged in an arms race right now.”

“Well yes, but still, city of strategic national importance. And they have closed cities! Cities where no foreigners can go in,” Mustafa continued, his incredulity seemingly increasing with every word. “I can’t believe we might end up making deal with these, these… socialist misanthropes!”

“Authoritarian socialist misanthropes, I might add,” Sal said, giggling. “But seriously, these people have offered me a chance to test for them, and every chance, every shot matters. We have to take this opportunity, Sir.”

“We are taking this opportunity,” Mustafa’s voice suddenly went low as he leaned even closer to the screen, squinting his eyes. “Out of realism, pragmatism more than anything else. If Reagan can make a deal with Gorbachev then maybe I can do it with these people. But Allah! Making a deal with godless commies-“

“Socialists,” Aida Kaykali dryly corrected.

“Whatever, they’re all the same, all godforsaken people,” Mustafa countered as he continued reading the email. “Huh, apparently we are advised to fly to Tiraspol, then they will take us from there to Myrilsk… and we’re going to stay in the barracks? What a militaristic society. But, eh, whatever. I could use a change of scenery from the hotels.”

“Right,” Aida commented. “And, Sir, only a maximum of two people can come with Sal to this country. I assume I will be one of them?”

“It will be you and me, Aida,” Mustafa said. “Look, this country sounds dreadful but I know you can adapt and make yourself comfortable wherever you go, and I do want to see this dreadful country for myself. And God knows you could use a break from all this reporting about you and that, uh, footballer, what’s his name again?”

Aida could only sigh, her eyes firmly on the screen, scrolling down as if not hearing the last sentence from Mustafa. “Right, so that’s the UrGa email, and like I’ve said before we’ve also received an invitation from Gajamina Racing in Pemecutan to their test drive, which-“

“Accept the invitation,” Mustafa instructed. “One way or another Sal will make it into WGP2. And the world will know him for the talented driver that he is.”

From: Aida Kaykali (aidakaykali@skmanagement.com)
To: Marina Vladislavovna Smirnitskaya (smirnitskaya_m_v@urga.pdn)
Subject: Re: Test Sessions

Greetings!

We thank you very much for your invitation and look forward to landing in your wonderful country soon. We should like to inform that we will be flying to Tiraspol, as you have recommended, and that Sal will be accompanied here by his father and sponsor, Mr. Mustafa al-Taghlibi, as well as myself in my capacity as his manager.

Sincerely yours,
Aida Kaykali
Shalmaneser Kalhu Management

From: Aida Kaykali (aidakaykali@skmanagement.com)
To: Irfan Rayadi, Gajamina Racing Team
Subject: Re: Driver services

Greetings!

We have received your invitation to apply for a spot in your drivers’ academy, and we can confirm that Sal has agreed to participate in your test drive at your race track in Bongkasa. We hope that this will be a golden opportunity for Sal to prove his skills which have taken him to the upper echelons of the racing world.

Sincerely yours,
Aida Kaykali
Shalmaneser Kalhu Management

[Trans-Dniesters]

UrGa Test Session 1: Practice

Conditions:      	Dry
Predicted Optimal Time:	00:01:49.456
Session Length:	        180 minutes
Nation:         	PDN
Circuit:        	Myrilsk Test Track

Drivers have 180 minutes to complete as many laps of the track as they like

POS #   DRIVER                                  FASTEST LAP     GAP TO LEADER		
 1 13 ▍Sullivan Joyner                       	00:01:55.056	00:00:00.000
 2 19 ▍Daniel Rae                            	00:01:55.425	00:00:00.369
 3 69 ▍Ryden Solow                           	00:01:55.441	00:00:00.385
 4  9 ▍Batu Tüvshinbayar                     	00:01:55.450	00:00:00.394
 5 28 ▍Aaron Deering                         	00:01:55.483	00:00:00.427
 6 14 ▍Skiia Vialiv                          	00:01:55.820	00:00:00.765
 7 30 ▍Kyidawa Sherpa                        	00:01:56.022	00:00:00.966
 8 53 ▍Shalmaneser Kalhu                     	00:01:56.261	00:00:01.206

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UrGa Test Session 1: Qualifying

Conditions:      	Dry
Predicted Optimal Time:	00:01:49.456
Qualifying Type:	One Shot
Nation:         	PDN
Circuit:        	Myrilsk Test Track

POS #   DRIVER                                  FASTEST LAP     GAP TO LEADER		
 1 53 ▍Shalmaneser Kalhu                     	00:01:49.485	00:00:00.000
 2 30 ▍Kyidawa Sherpa                        	00:01:50.216	00:00:00.731
 3 13 ▍Sullivan Joyner                       	00:01:51.939	00:00:02.454
 4  9 ▍Batu Tüvshinbayar                     	00:01:52.941	00:00:03.456
 5 19 ▍Daniel Rae                            	00:01:52.991	00:00:03.506
 6 14 ▍Skiia Vialiv                          	00:01:53.005	00:00:03.520
 7 69 ▍Ryden Solow                           	00:01:56.486	00:00:07.000
 8 28 ▍Aaron Deering                         	00:01:58.762	00:00:09.276

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UrGa Test Session 1: Race

Conditions:      	Dry	
Laps:              	53	
Nation:         	PDN	
Circuit:        	Myrilsk Test Track	
Event:	                UrGa Myrilsk Test	
Safety Car Deployed on Laps:		
Cars on Grid:	        8

POS DRV Name                     Team	Time
  1 30 SHE Kyidawa Sherpa                ▍UrGa Motorsports Division        	01:50:06.057
  2 28 DEE Aaron Deering                 ▍UrGa Motorsports Division        	00:00:40.908
  3 13 JOY Sullivan Joyner               ▍UrGa Motorsports Division        	00:00:44.705
  4 19 RAE Daniel Rae                    ▍UrGa Motorsports Division        	00:00:52.527
  5 14 VIA Skiia Vialiv                  ▍UrGa Motorsports Division        	00:01:34.609
  6 53 KLH Shalmaneser Kalhu             ▍UrGa Motorsports Division        	00:01:50.988
  7  9 TUV Batu Tüvshinbayar             ▍UrGa Motorsports Division        	Laps Down: 1
  8 69 SLO Ryden Solow                   ▍UrGa Motorsports Division        	Laps Down: 1

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UrGa Test Session 2: Practice

Conditions:      	Dry
Predicted Optimal Time:	00:01:16.589
Session Length: 	180 minutes
Nation:         	PDN
Circuit:        	Afanasiy Benin Memorial Autodrom

Drivers have 180 minutes to complete as many laps of the track as they like

POS #   DRIVER                                  FASTEST LAP     GAP TO LEADER		
 1 28 ▍Aaron Deering                         	00:01:20.454	00:00:00.000
 2 53 ▍Shalmaneser Kalhu                     	00:01:20.527	00:00:00.072
 3  9 ▍Batu Tüvshinbayar                     	00:01:20.665	00:00:00.210
 4 14 ▍Skiia Vialiv                          	00:01:21.418	00:00:00.964
 5 30 ▍Kyidawa Sherpa                        	00:01:21.443	00:00:00.988
 6 69 ▍Ryden Solow                           	00:01:21.524	00:00:01.069
 7 19 ▍Daniel Rae                            	00:01:21.710	00:00:01.256
 8 13 ▍Sullivan Joyner                       	00:01:21.923	00:00:01.469

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UrGa Test Session 2: Qualifying

Conditions:      	Cloudy
Predicted Optimal Time:	00:01:16.589
Qualifying Type:	Traditional
Nation:         	PDN
Circuit:        	Afanasiy Benin Memorial Autodrom

POS #   DRIVER                                  FASTEST LAP     GAP TO LEADER		
 1 28 ▍Aaron Deering                         	00:01:17.009	00:00:00.000
 2 14 ▍Skiia Vialiv                          	00:01:17.039	00:00:00.030
 3 30 ▍Kyidawa Sherpa                        	00:01:17.043	00:00:00.033
 4  9 ▍Batu Tüvshinbayar                     	00:01:17.067	00:00:00.058
 5 13 ▍Sullivan Joyner                       	00:01:17.071	00:00:00.062
 6 69 ▍Ryden Solow                           	00:01:17.542	00:00:00.533
 7 19 ▍Daniel Rae                            	00:01:17.564	00:00:00.554
 8 53 ▍Shalmaneser Kalhu                     	00:01:18.686	00:00:01.677

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UrGa Test Session 2: Race

Conditions:      	Dry
Laps:              	62
Nation:         	PDN
Circuit:        	Afanasiy Benin Memorial Autodrom
Event:	                UrGa Beledor Test
Safety Car Deployed on Laps:	44, 45, 46, 47
Cars on Grid:	        8

POS DRV Name                     Team	Time
  1 28 DEE Aaron Deering                 ▍UrGa Motorsports Division        	01:36:49.444
  2 53 KLH Shalmaneser Kalhu             ▍UrGa Motorsports Division        	00:00:06.902
  3 69 SLO Ryden Solow                   ▍UrGa Motorsports Division        	00:00:09.487
  4 30 SHE Kyidawa Sherpa                ▍UrGa Motorsports Division        	00:00:17.638
  5 13 JOY Sullivan Joyner               ▍UrGa Motorsports Division        	00:00:20.340
  6 19 RAE Daniel Rae                    ▍UrGa Motorsports Division        	00:00:23.299
  7  9 TUV Batu Tüvshinbayar             ▍UrGa Motorsports Division        	00:01:24.699
  8 14 VIA Skiia Vialiv                  ▍UrGa Motorsports Division        	00:01:28.373

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UrGa Test Session 3: Practice

Conditions:      	Torrential Rain
Predicted Optimal Time:	00:01:46.047
Session Length:	180 minutes
Nation:         	PDN
Circuit:        	Pepuza Race Park

Drivers have 180 minutes to complete as many laps of the track as they like

POS #   DRIVER                                   FASTEST LAP     GAP TO LEADER
 1 69 ▍Ryden Solow                           	00:02:33.826	00:00:00.000
 2 19 ▍Daniel Rae                            	00:02:33.836	00:00:00.010
 3 14 ▍Skiia Vialiv                          	00:02:33.874	00:00:00.049
 4 28 ▍Aaron Deering                         	00:02:33.934	00:00:00.108
 5 13 ▍Sullivan Joyner                       	00:02:34.004	00:00:00.179
 6  9 ▍Batu Tüvshinbayar                     	00:02:34.498	00:00:00.672
 7 53 ▍Shalmaneser Kalhu                     	00:02:34.600	00:00:00.774
 8 30 ▍Kyidawa Sherpa                        	00:02:34.714	00:00:00.888

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UrGa Test Session 3: Qualifying

Conditions:      	Dry
Predicted Optimal Time:	00:01:46.047
Qualifying Type:	Two-Tier
Nation:         	PDN
Circuit:        	Pepuza Race Park

POS #   DRIVER                                   FASTEST LAP     GAP TO LEADER    FASTEST LAP     GAP TO LEADER				
 1  9 ▍Batu Tüvshinbayar                     	00:01:47.369	00:00:00.675	00:01:46.061	00:00:00.000
 2 13 ▍Sullivan Joyner                       	00:01:46.966	00:00:00.271	00:01:46.071	00:00:00.010
 3 69 ▍Ryden Solow                           	00:01:47.886	00:00:01.192	00:01:46.074	00:00:00.013
 4 28 ▍Aaron Deering                         	00:01:46.695	00:00:00.000	00:01:46.097	00:00:00.035
 5 14 ▍Skiia Vialiv                          	00:01:48.841	00:00:02.146
 6 19 ▍Daniel Rae                            	00:01:49.051	00:00:02.357
 7 30 ▍Kyidawa Sherpa                        	00:01:49.534	00:00:02.840
 8 53 ▍Shalmaneser Kalhu                     	00:01:50.467	00:00:03.772

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UrGa Test Session 3: Race

Conditions:      	Dry
Laps:              	51
Nation:         	PDN
Circuit:        	Pepuza Race Park
Event:	                UrGa Pepuza Test
Safety Car Deployed on Laps:	3
Cars on Grid:	        8

POS DRV Name                     Team	Time
  1 13 JOY Sullivan Joyner               ▍UrGa Motorsports Division        	01:44:26.755
  2 19 RAE Daniel Rae                    ▍UrGa Motorsports Division        	00:00:13.895
  3  9 TUV Batu Tüvshinbayar             ▍UrGa Motorsports Division        	00:01:01.227
  4 53 KLH Shalmaneser Kalhu             ▍UrGa Motorsports Division        	00:01:31.483
  5 69 SLO Ryden Solow                   ▍UrGa Motorsports Division        	00:01:32.306
  6 30 SHE Kyidawa Sherpa                ▍UrGa Motorsports Division        	00:01:33.923
  7 14 VIA Skiia Vialiv                  ▍UrGa Motorsports Division        	Laps Down: 1
  8 28 DEE Aaron Deering                 ▍UrGa Motorsports Division        	Laps Down: 2

After careful consideration of both the results and the potential national and economical opportunities, Urotovsky-Gatutin Motorsports Division has decided to offer their second seat to Shalmaneser Kalhu.

[Adab]

From: Aida Kaykali (aidakaykali@skmanagement.com)
To: Urotovsky-Gatutin Motorsports Division
Subject: Re: Offer

Greetings!

We have considered your offer for a seat in your team for Sal, and we are happy to confirm that Sal has agreed to your offer and will drive for your team. We look forward to a long and fruitful partnership, and we would be very happy to offer our cooperation and assistance to the team in any way possible!

Sincerely yours,
Aida Kaykali
Shalmaneser Kalhu Management

[Pemecutan]

Gajamina Driver Test

Test 1 - Individual Race
In this test, each driver have to complete 1 lap of the circuit one by one.

Location           Bongkasa Circuit
Condition          Dry
Weather            Cloudy
Circuit Record     1:38.411
No. Lap(s)         1

Pos     Driver               Time
1   Ahmad Syaqirin Rahman  1:44.949
2   Ryden Solow            1:47.592
3   Nikhil Pillai          1:53.868
4   Aaron Deering          1:54.824
5   Shalmaneser Kalhu      1:55.816

Test 2 - Mass Race (Practice)

Location           Bongkasa Circuit
Condition          Dry
Weather            Cloudy
Circuit Record     1:38.411
No. Lap(s)         1

Pos     Driver               Time         Time Gap
1   Ahmad Syaqirin Rahman  1:44.376          -
2   Nikhil Pillai          1:51.351        06.975
3   Aaron Deering          1:51.649        07.273
4   Ryden Solow            1:55.072        10.696
5   Shalmaneser Kalhu      1:57.513        13.137

Test 2 - Mass Race (Race)

Location           Bongkasa Circuit
Condition          Dry
Weather            Cloudy
Circuit Record     1:38.411
No. Lap(s)         60

Pos     Driver                  Time           Time Gap
1   Nikhil Pillai            1:51:34.521          -
2   Ahmad Syaqirin Rahman    1:52:03.739        29.218
3   Aaron Deering            1:52:09.066        34.545
4   Shalmaneser Kalhu        1:52:15.104        40.583
— Ryden Solow                DNF lap 40

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Ismail Katamso as the one who supervised the test drive, send the result to Irfan Rayadi. Irfan who receive the result is quite surprise. Although he at first feel pressure about the call from Satwika and Petara ask to give the driver position to their chosen driver, but seeing the result, he can relieve a little. There are 2 potential drivers that are seeing by Irfan, Sharktailian driver, Ahmad Syaqirin Rahman and Eramanian driver, Nikhil Pillai. And now he is sure about the decision. Therefore, Gajamina Racing Team selected Nikhil Pillai as their second driver.

[Valentine Z]

From: Michael Lambert
To: Angela Stella Tan Fang Ling (angela_fang_ling@valentine_z.gov)
Subject: your inquiry

Angela,
thanks for your interest in becoming a driver for the Scuderia Orange Cow for the upcoming season.
We are currently in the process of evaluating potential candidates, so I invite you to visit us here at the factory so we may get better acquainted with you, and show you what we are excited about for the upcoming WGP2 season. Our Commercial Department will be in contact with to you to make the arrangements within 24 hours.

yours,
Mike Lambert
Team Principal
Scuderia Orange Cow

From: Angela Stella Tan Fang Ling (angela_fang_ling@valentine_z.gov)
To: Michael Lambert
Subject: RE: your inquiry

Mr. Lambert,

Thank you very much for the response and yes, I would like to visit you at the factory and get to know you all more. This is certainly exciting news for me!

Yours sincerely,
1st Cpt. Angela Stella Trista Josephine Natalie Rv. E. Tps. “The Eternal Explorer” Bethany Alyssa Valeska Payton. Mikayla Gosling Josie Rowan Serenity Chelsea Lynette Hannah Tan Fang Ling

Angela has yet to hear back from ENSADRINK TDDP, Bitten Heroes Academy, Nexus Racing Team, and Fireline Academy Motorsports.

[Diarcesia]

OOC: Will get these RPed soon

Sam Blaatschapen expresses interest in joining Nexus, Gajamina, and Erkuns-Hohnschich-Furzeine-Motospiel. She will attend tests that the teams will facilitate.

Edit: Here you go!

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Sam's Text Conversation With Aldauren

Sam: What do you think regarding starting talks with Nexus, Gajamina, and EHFM?

Aldauren: I have already done them. Just met with my counterparts there.

Sam: Great! Looking forward to what they say.

[Eraman]

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Day 17 - Month 10 - Year 7

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SPORTS

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OFFICIAL: Nikhil Pillai signed for Gajamina

Ubung: The country's sensational young driver, Nikhil Pillai is now officially signed for Gajamina Racing Team after he signed a contract with the WGP2 team just now.

The contract signing ceremony held at Gajamina Tower was attended by Gajamina Group chairman Ngurah Bagus Satwika and also the former prime minister of Eraman, Tun Sengalang Petara as the guest of honor.

Based on the contract, Nikhil Pillai will race for Gajamina Racing Team in WGP2 this year and is estimated to bring in 7 figures worth of sponsorships from various Eramanian companies for Gajamina Racing Team.

In terms of documentation, Nikhil Pillai has already received a visa which allows him to work in Pemecutan at any time to join the Gajamina Racing Team setup and then start his professional international racing career.

Congratulations to Nikhil Pillai and we pray that you remain focused and successful.

[Commonwealth of Baker Park]

Having worked out the schedule for the drivers invited to take part in the meet/greet/test visits, Jill Franklin thought she would take the initiative to send a couple more invitations to balance out the crop of potential prospects.

From: Jill Franklin
To: Katie Edwards, Lukas Fichter, Sam Blaatschapen, Sullivan Joyner
Subject: Scuderia Orange Cow race seats

Greetings,

I am Jill Franklin, Commercial Director of Scuderia Orange Cow, contacting you on behalf of Michael Lambert and the rest of the SOC management.

We are currently in the process of seeking a pair of drivers to contest the upcoming WGP2 season, and are seeking to gauge your interest in visiting us here in Baker Park for a two day trial, running in our newest design of WGP2 spec cars, the PRL-02.

Please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience to make arrangements for a possible meeting.

Sincerely,
Jill Franklin
Commercial Director
Scuderia Orange Cow

[WGP2]

Bongkasa Circuit, Bongkasa, Pemecutan

Opened in 2005, Bongkasa Circuit is the first circuit to be built in Pemecutan and it is use by PARA (Pemecutan Auto Racing Association) for their annual tournament starting in 2009. Located in Bongkasa, a small town in the middle of Surya Islands, the second largest island in the country. It is part of State of Kanginan. It is the venue for Kanginan Motorsport Championship. The circuit was also included as the candidate for The IBA World Cup of Motorsport competition but as the competition is still on-hold then the decision are uncertain.

Companion Event(s): None

Pre-Season: Practice #1

Conditions:      	Dry
Predicted Optimal Time:	00:01:41.980
Session Length:	180 minutes
Nation:         	PCU
Circuit:        	Bongkasa Circuit

[/pre]

Drivers have 180 minutes per session to complete as many laps of the track as they like

Test #1 - Session #1

POS # ▍DRIVER                           	FASTEST LAP	GAP TO LEADER
 1 25 ▍Pande Putu Raka Ganesha          	00:01:50.911	00:00:00.000
 2 74 ▍Adonis Fitzpatrick               	00:01:51.016	00:00:00.105
 3 37 ▍Nikhil Pillai                    	00:01:51.055	00:00:00.144
 4 12 ▍Darian Vilau                     	00:01:51.114	00:00:00.203
 5 18 ▍Haru Jukkenna                    	00:01:51.133	00:00:00.222
 6 53 ▍Shalmaneser Kalhu                	00:01:51.208	00:00:00.297
 7 47 ▍Alvis Kalvin Lacsamana           	00:01:51.316	00:00:00.405
 8 45 ▍Parveen Kulkarni                 	00:01:51.390	00:00:00.478
 9 13 ▍David Findlay                    	00:01:52.080	00:00:01.169

Test #1 - Session #2

POS # ▍DRIVER                           	FASTEST LAP	GAP TO LEADER
 1 25 ▍Pande Putu Raka Ganesha          	00:01:50.323	00:00:00.000
 2 37 ▍Nikhil Pillai                    	00:01:50.381	00:00:00.059
 3 45 ▍Parveen Kulkarni                 	00:01:50.388	00:00:00.065
 4 74 ▍Adonis Fitzpatrick               	00:01:50.401	00:00:00.078
 5 47 ▍Alvis Kalvin Lacsamana           	00:01:50.443	00:00:00.121
 6 18 ▍Haru Jukkenna                    	00:01:50.465	00:00:00.142
 7 12 ▍Darian Vilau                     	00:01:50.471	00:00:00.149
 8 13 ▍David Findlay                    	00:01:50.554	00:00:00.231
 9 53 ▍Shalmaneser Kalhu                	00:01:50.716	00:00:00.393

Note: Any Team that has ZERO drivers signed by the time of the Projected Second Pre-Season Test will lose their charter and be replaced by the next team on the list. The First RACE for WGP2 is scheduled for 10/22 followed by a week gap to the second race.


Approved Tyre Suppliers :: The WGP2 Have Approved the parameters for a Single Spec Tyre. All Tyres utilized in WGP2 must conform to the WGP2 Spec Standard. The standard Tyre is the Stellenbosch / TK Golden / Brústeinn Tyre with a Low to Medium Reliability and High Traction rating ( -0.5/0.5 ). Teams May Also opt for an equivalent approved tire ( -0.5/0.5) Offered by Tropicorp Racing Supply. Other suppliers may submit an equivalent ( -0.5/0.5 ) Tyre for approval and use by no more than 1 WGP2 Team

WGP2 Official Spec Tire(s) ( -0.5 / 0.5 )

• Stellenbosch
• TK Golden
• Brústeinn
  
  WGP2 Approved Spec Tire(s) ( -0.5 / 0.5 )
• Tropicorp Racing Supply
  
  WGP2 Individual Spec Tire(s) ( -0.5 / 0.5 )
• Approvals on a Team by Team Basis through RP only

Approved Engine Supplier :: The WGP2 Have Approved the Preston Skychief V6 stock block Engine for use in WGP2 competition. The WGPC Spec offering will be a turbocharged, 3-liter engine that will allow teams to cut their engine budget up to a third of what might be expected with a more specialized engine offering. While teams will be responsible for the purchase of individual engine blocks at reduced cost, the WGPO will cover the cost of all engineering, tuning and maintenance support through Preston Automotive and will also utilize the Engine for any WGPC Motorworks entries. The WGP2 Highly encourages all WGP2 teams to utilize the Official WGP2 Spec Engine.

Teams returning from WGP2 Season Four may opt to have their own Engine Suppliers approved for use during WGP2 Season 5 so long as their Engine passes identical technical standards as the spec offering from Preston.

[Beepee]

On the long flight from Togonistan to Pemecutan.  Ryden busied himself going over his notes on his performance in Togonistan.  He downloaded a driving game on his mobile and practiced his turns.  It had all the tracks from previous WGPs and whilst it was nothing like the real thing  it passed a couple of hours on the flight, before he nodded off.

Landing in hot and humid Pemecutan, Ryden was excited at the prospect of another trial.  This whole adventure had been nothing if not eye-opening.

The Gajamina Racing Drivers Test was going to be exhaustive.  An individual flying lap test followed by a mass start flying lap  and then a race of 60 laps with four other racers.

The cloudy weather meant that the humidity was skyrocketing at the Bongkasa Circuit. The Bongkasa Circuit was quite a technical circuit, with 21 turns and two long straights.

The first timed lap went well, ryden used his technical ability to negotiate the twists and turns of the first 8 turns, including the hairpin at turn 3.   He felt more comfortable in the car than he did at the Hwoarang Racing Circuit. 

Flying down the straight between the chicane at turns 11 and 12, Ryden was a little heavy on the breaks into the tight turn 13.  He settled his nerves and refocused for the final technical section.

He pushed to head over the line, and the chequered flag.  He felt pleased with his performance, but didn't know how it'd compare with the others.

Returning to the pits he saw his time flash up on the monitor... 1:47.592.  Pretty good he thought, nowhere near the lap record.  He regretted his little mistake at turn 13.

After the last racer returned back to the paddock, the full  ranking came up. And second!  Sure he was 2 and half seconds behind Ahmad Syaqirin Rahman, but second. 

He didn't have much time to celebrate his run though as the mass start practice was due. All 5 of the drivers would be on the track at the same time, battling for a speedy lap.  It added an extra layer of pressure.  He hoped not to crack. 

The lap did not go as well as Rydn had hoped. As he watched Rahman fly off into the distance. Almost instantly, Pillai and Deering were zipping past him on the run between turns 8 and 9.  Knowing that he was slipping down, he and he could see Kalhu in his mirror looming large.  But he held on, and finished distant fourth.

His confidence was shook, and he still had the race to go.  60 laps around the track.

The race was going well, Ryden wasn't really near the front, but he was keeping up Deering and Kalhu and ticking off the laps, 20, 30 and 40.

Midway around the fortieth lap, he could feel himself struggling, fighting the car.    At turn 15, he missed the apex and slid off into the gravel, and out of the race.  Angry at himself, he sat at the side of track knowing he'd blown his chance in Pemecutan and had a quiet cry to himself.

Disappointed, he waited out the rest of the day, sure he'd blown his opportunity.   The nice Ismail Katamso said that the chosen drivers would hear shortly.

Ryden looked at his schedule and knew that he still had an opportunity at the Myrilsk Test Track in Trans-Dniesters.  He was going to have to really push to show himself.

The UrGa training was held over a three of days. Each day consisted of three trials.

Day one started of well enough, but again Ryden failed to shine in the race.    Ryden began to worry if he simply wasn't suited for this type of thing.  Yes, he had individual speed, but he wasn't able to transfer that into a race situation.  His confidence was gone for the race and he was getting in his own head - never a good thing for a driver.

Day two started of the same, we'll down the list of eight drivers taking part.  When it came to the race however, Ryden was determined to focus and to make up for his mistake.  He fought with Shalmaneser Kalhu for most of the way through thee 62 lap race  before slowly falling away towards the end of race to finish third.  It was the confidence boost he was after.

The final day he went in with much confidence, leading the way on the individual time trial and third in the qualifying.  In the race he and Shalmaneser Kalhu reignited their rivalry.  With the pair jostling through out race.  Again, Kalhu pulled away on the final laps... Ryden holding on for 5th.

Overall, however, Ryden left with two things, one a new found belief in his racing ability and two the starting of a potentially friendly rivalry with Shalmaneser Kalhu. 

At the end of the final day Kahlu got the nod for the drive with UrGa, and Ryden headed off to the next meet and greet and Baker Park.

[The Sherpa Empire]

The first UrGa test session had gone really well, the second one went less well, and the third was just plain bad. Kyidawa was embarrassed because he knew that wasn't the best he could do. So he decided to reach out to a couple of other teams.

From: Kyidawa Sherpa (kyidawaSIMS@siemail.net.shw)
To: Jill Franklin
Subject: Driver Inquiry Scuderia Orange Cow

Tashi deleg!

I am a veteran driver with 7 seasons experience in Sherpa Imperial Motorsports, but now I am looking for the opportunity for new adventure and new challenge in international racing. I am writing to offer my service to Scuderia Orange Cod.

I have attached my CV with additional detail about my experience. Caravan Oil has expressed interest in sponsorship if I can find a team to drive with.

With Best Regards,
Kyidawa Sherpa

("Scuderia Orange Cod" was originally an OOC typo, but I decided to leave it in.)

From: Kyidawa Sherpa (kyidawaSIMS@siemail.net.shw)
To: Tropicorp VilBev GP2
Subject: Driver Inquiry Tropicorp VilBev GP2

Tashi deleg!

I am a veteran driver with 7 seasons experience in Sherpa Imperial Motorsports, but now I am looking for the opportunity for new adventure and new challenge in international racing. It would be a great honor to drive for Tropicorp as it is one of the most well-known brands in international racing.

I have attached my CV with additional detail about my experience. Caravan Oil has expressed interest in sponsorship, though of course you may decline their help if you prefer to work with Vilitan sponsors or Tropicorp subisidiaries.

With Best Regards,
Kyidawa Sherpa

[TJUN-ia]

On a random flight to Baker Park
Sometime in the afternoon local time (???)

The first WGP2 Test went down in Bongkasa, Pemecutan and only 9 drivers took part. With 5 teams yet to confirm a single driver as of now, the pressure was certainly on to try and get a seat before the first round of the season in the not-too-distant future. Batu Tüvshinbayar wasn't one of the lucky 9 in Pemecutan, but that didn't mean he wasn't trying at all. In fact, it was the complete opposite and circumstances just made him unlucky.

Kaylan was up first at the Hwoarang Racing Circuit, which only just recently hosted the WGPC Test and was certainly a good place to get pace out of the car. Niko, the guy running the test, was pretty nice and even picked Batu out to go first to "show the rookies how it's done". It made sense, the rookies needed a visual to follow and the Mongolian with a season under his belt was the perfect fit. As expected, considering his experience, Batu got the best out of the car on that day and his time of 1:20.552 was the fastest overall. But Kaylan had the final say in who they wanted to partner with local Darian Vilau, and they went for the interesting choice of David Findlay from The Grearish Union. Batu wasn't mad at all and he knew Kaylan had a good driver to build with Vilau and besides, there were other opportunities to look at still.

Then came the 3 Stages of Hell Test in Trans-Dniesters for good ol' UrGa, a team many back home will certainly be familiar with. The Myrilsk Test Track saw him middle of the road in both Practise and Qualifying before he balls it up in the race and ended up a lap down for the 53-lap event. Session 2 at the Afanasiy Benin Memorial Autodrom went a similar way, but at least he didn't end up a lap down in the 62-lap long slog of a race. Session 3 at the Pepuza Race Park started slowly with 6th in practice, but he found something quickly to take pole in qualifying later in the day. He was off the pace in the race, almost a minute down on the Top 2, but finishing 3 in the final race wasn't going to hurt him at all.

In the end, Batu's consistency killed him off once again and it would be Shalmaneser Kalhu in the UrGa this time around, but Batu wasn't hurt at all. He still had Orange Cow, maybe even Nexus and ANMARA or even that virtual test at Race Eelandii! and heck, the rest of the teams knew he was available so...he couldn't worry just yet...right? As he looked towards the sky, he thought about how he was seen back home. A lost soul looking for something to give him joy. The "TeamKiller" moniker still followed him to this day, and he wondered if he would ever find someone who didn't think of him as trouble waiting to happen.

[Diarcesia]

Having worked out the schedule for the drivers invited to take part in the meet/greet/test visits, Jill Franklin thought she would take the initiative to send a couple more invitations to balance out the crop of potential prospects.

From: Jill Franklin
To: Katie Edwards, Lukas Fichter, Sam Blaatschapen, Sullivan Joyner
Subject: Scuderia Orange Cow race seats

Greetings,

I am Jill Franklin, Commercial Director of Scuderia Orange Cow, contacting you on behalf of Michael Lambert and the rest of the SOC management.

We are currently in the process of seeking a pair of drivers to contest the upcoming WGP2 season, and are seeking to gauge your interest in visiting us here in Baker Park for a two day trial, running in our newest design of WGP2 spec cars, the PRL-02.

Please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience to make arrangements for a possible meeting.

Sincerely,
Jill Franklin
Commercial Director
Scuderia Orange Cow

"How regal, Sam. Someone took interest in you to potentially drive for them," the thought-out tone of Aldauren Ginintella, in all his humor, told Sam what to expect. "I have a feeling they saw you drive in Elbej and now in Mount Fesmos. What do you think?"

Sam Blaatschapen was on the way to the door in Aldauren's office, outfitted in Pryfors Bilar's race suit from the WGPC test session, when she suddenly felt something akin to an electric current running through her body.

"What?" she asked herself. "That is a thing, really? That's weird. I feel better about it now especially after the White Unicorns fiasco..."

"It's standard procedure for tryouts like these to happen, and if your test is an indication, the signs can be encouraging to you," Aldauren explained.

"So... I am in the clear?" This time, the young driver asked her boss-slash-manager.

"Oh, everything has to be official... I've been wanting to see your nod before responding to Scuderia Orange Cow," he brought out a thumbs-up gesture. "Deal?"

"Sure. I'll just wait and see what happens then."

From: Aldauren Ginintella
To: Jill Franklin
Subject: Scuderia Orange Cow race seats

Greetings,

I am Aldauren Ginintella, team principal of Grand Prix Auto Pryfors Bilar-Viska, contacting you on behalf of Sam Blaatschapen.

We accept the invitation for Sam to visit Baker Park for the trials your team will facilitate.

Please provide the appropriate travel details to help my client prepare.

Good luck and have a great one!

Aldauren

Later

"You know, I just can't get behind that what team will I drive for is uncertain," Blaatschapen said. "If I find that I couldn't get them to work for me, I consider this an insult to my abilities. I mean, it would show I'm not good enouogh at something. You know, room for improvement. Can't let a hindrance stay that way."

"I'm only here to tell you if you have other teams in mind for the season," Ginintella replied, taking out his phone. "If I was an optimist, I'd say this is a good time for you to identify your strengths and capitalize on that, rather than focus on an over-emphasized weakness. Do that, perhaps, you can achieve more than you thought was possible."

"Focus on my strengths, and I'll find answers," her tone turned serious.

"Yeah, but... I mean... don't let the perfect become the enemy of good."

"It's been a very long time, Mister Ginintella. So many factors come into play... We'll get the answer to your question, shall we?"

"Well?"

"ANMARA, Fireline, and Ensadrink. Let them know I'm interested in trying out for them." She looked intently at her boss.

"Some of the more established academy programs in WGP2. I'll chat with them as soon as possible. I'm sure you'll find them interested."

[Sharktail]

Susut beach, Sharktail.
Evening.

The weather today is sunny. It surely a good day to hangout at the beach. Other than enjoying the wind, there are more activity they can do on the beach.

At the parking site, two figure come out from the car and walk into beach site. Syaqirin and Fazri take a day off and plan to relax a bit at the beach. Their planning not really want to enjoy the beach but mainly to eat seafood.

"What a nice day. How long has it been since last time we come here." Syaqirin stretch his hand as they walk around.

"Dunno. I cannot remember it. But maybe when we still with our school group two years ago. Maybe when we doing a trip before the final exam." Fazri focused on his phone while replying back.

"I cannot remember properly the way here. Seem like there are some improvement made."

"I hear they put more security as last time someone nearly drown around here. Even so, the shops and the facilities still not change much. Just some of them getting renovation."

"We should just book it for one night"

"Nah, dont have time. We just take day off for while. I still have to observe the kart racer, while you going around for wgp2. Well, that restaurant have more vacant seat. We can get our order done fast. Let's go."

Both of them walk into the restaurant. While waiting for the food, Fazri open a topic to chat.

"Kaylan down, Gajamina down. How is Vilbev?"

"No answer yet. Still in evaluation. There are some other candidate. They may waiting for some more maybe."

"How is it driving in Gajamina last time?"

"Great memory for me. Just a bit mistake cause me the last one. Overall i 'm happy."

'Just a bit more. If not maybe you will get the spot."

"Dont think so. Did you read the report. That driver from Eraman have around 7 sponsor with him if he get the spot. Its too much."

"Dont wanna comment, so let focus on you. If you not getting into Vilbev, what next?"

"I 'm okay with any decision they make. Still there are few team left. So maybe try for them later."

"What team that still have a spot vacant?"

"Like Bitten Heroes, Ensadrink. Still have few more spot available. Maybe i can suit there. Who know."

"There is not much time. I just can hope the best. Well, since we are at the beach, let try some game later."

"Sure."

Their chat stopped as the food arrive at their table. Later, they hang around playing game at the beach before back home. Tomorrow will be a nee day and new story will start.

[Filindostan]

The below email is a confidential email sent from Elsa Purjianto to Kousuke Kasai and is not visible to any other person other than those copied in the email, same to the previous email.

To:   Kousuke Kasai
      Team Principal, ANMARA
From: Elsa Purjianto
      President of Team Operations, Badai Angin Drivers' Academy
CC:   Tauro Volante, Pamelita Salinas
      Team Principal and Technical Director, Badai Angin Tim Motorsport
RE:   ANMARA Driver Search

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Hi Kasai-san,

We have considered the driver list you sent, and seems that two of them are already unavailable as they have been signed to other teams. We have received a message from a driver willing to try out for the academy - Angela Stella Tan Fang Ling, and we will include her in the list. In addition, you have told us via social messenger to add Sam Blaatschapen to the list.

We now have the final list of potential academy signings: Ryden Solow, Batu Tuvshinbayar, Dan Rae, Aaron Deering, Angela Stella Tan Fang Ling, and Sam Blaatschapen.

The below email is sent from the Badai Angin Drivers' Academy to the recipients for the OFFICIAL invitation to the test.

To:   Ryden Solow, Batu Tuvshinbayar, Dan Rae, Aaron Deering, Angela Stella Tan Fang Ling, Sam Blaatschapen
From: Elsa Purjianto
      President of Team Operations, Badai Angin Drivers' Academy
CC:   Tauro Volante, Pamelita Salinas
      Team Principal and Technical Director, Badai Angin Tim Motorsport
      Kousuke Kasai
      Team Principal, ANMARA
SUB:  Badai Angin Drivers' Academy trials - potential ANMARA seat

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Hi,

You are receiving this email as you have been identified as a potential Badai Angin Driver Academy (BAAP) prospect.

To help us determine which drivers we will be offering a chance to be part of the academy, and thus may be offered one of the seats in ANMARA, we will be holding a two-day private drivers' test in Jakulta International Raceway. All the testing to be done will be driven by actual cars, with the both days to be run using WGP3 Filindostan cars, to be able for the drivers to run concurrently in the track. Below is the itinerary for the test sessions.

Itinerary
DAY 1

Morning session: FREE PRACTICE
- Drivers will drive around the Jakulta International Raceway for sixty minutes for the grand prix (full) circuit configuration, and 45 minutes each for the other two configurations.
- Times will not be recorded officially and will not be considered for determining the driver/s who will receive the offer.

Afternoon session: FLYING LAPS
- Each driver will run five straight flying laps for each configuration. The fastest lap of each driver will be taken noted and will be sorted by fastest lap.
- Scoring will depend on the number of participants.
- The combined time will also be sorted by fastest time, with the same point distribution.

DAY 2
Morning session: QUALIFYING
- Each driver will be on a simulator to set the qualifying time for the grand prix layout.
- Fastest time of each will be noted, and sorted by fastest time.
- Same point distribution as previous sessions.

Afternoon session: RACE
- The race will be set for 100 km.
- Scoring will depend on the number of participants. Usually x2 points from the past sessions.

Please confirm your participation by [RL October 20 23:59 UTC+8].

We hope for your immediate response and see you on the track.

The below email is sent from the Badai Angin Drivers' Academy to Edward Rousseau ONLY for the OFFICIAL invitation to the test.

To:   Edward Rousseau
From: Elsa Purjianto
      President of Team Operations, Badai Angin Drivers' Academy
CC:   Tauro Volante, Pamelita Salinas
      Team Principal and Technical Director, Badai Angin Tim Motorsport
      Kousuke Kasai
      Team Principal, ANMARA
SUB:  Regarding a potential ANMARA seat

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Hi Edward,

Hope you are doing well. Thanks for giving your full effort in being a part of the Academy driving for the ETBA team last season.
We have initially considered you for the lead driver's spot in the ANMARA team, but Mr. Kasai, looped in this email, have asked us to evaluate you further to determine if you will be offered the spot. This will not affect your standing in the academy and we will assist you in your future endeavors in case we go to a different direction.

As such, we are inviting you to a private driver test at the Jakulta International Raceway where you will be pitted against potentially six other drivers for us to determine the incoming drivers for the academy as well as the seat offer in ANMARA. All the testing to be done will be driven by actual cars, with the both days to be run using WGP3 Filindostan cars, to be able for the drivers to run concurrently in the track. Below is the itinerary for the test sessions.

Itinerary
DAY 1

Morning session: FREE PRACTICE
- Drivers will drive around the Jakulta International Raceway for sixty minutes for the grand prix (full) circuit configuration, and 45 minutes each for the other two configurations.
- Times will not be recorded officially and will not be considered for determining the driver/s who will receive the offer.

Afternoon session: FLYING LAPS
- Each driver will run five straight flying laps for each configuration. The fastest lap of each driver will be taken noted and will be sorted by fastest lap.
- Scoring will depend on the number of participants.
- The combined time will also be sorted by fastest time, with the same point distribution.

DAY 2
Morning session: QUALIFYING
- Each driver will be on a simulator to set the qualifying time for the grand prix layout.
- Fastest time of each will be noted, and sorted by fastest time.
- Same point distribution as previous sessions.

Afternoon session: RACE
- The race will be set for 100 km.
- Scoring will depend on the number of participants. Usually x2 points from the past sessions.

Please confirm your participation by [RL October 20 23:59 UTC+8].

We hope for your immediate response and see you on the track.

[United Adaikes]

To: Elsa Purjianto
CC: Tauro Volante, Kousuke Kasai

Subject: Re: Badai Angin Drivers' Academy trials - potential ANMARA seat

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Greetings!

Thank you for the invite! Aaron Deering will be attending the trials for ANMARA. See you there!

If you have further queries, do not hesitate to reply to this email!


Jaime Giffard
Executive Assistant to the Deputy Director
Office of Public Relations
United Adaikes Performance Fuels
A subsidiary of the United Adaikes Oil Company

[Beepee]

Awaiting the Baker Park Trials, Ryden was delighted to receive a further opportunity. This time from the mighty Badai Angin Drivers' Academy inviting him to take part in the trials and potentially get an ANMARA seat.

It was an opportunity he wasn't going to sniff at and he quickly responded thanking Elsa Purjianto for the opportunity and confirming his attendance at the Trials.

[TJUN-ia]

To: Elsa Purjianto, Tauro Volante, Pamelita Salinas, Kousuke Kasai
From: Batu Tüvshinbayar
Subject: CC: Badai Angin Drivers' Academy trials - potential ANMARA seat

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Танд энэ өдрийн мэнд! (Tand ene ödriin mend!/Good day to you!) This is Batu Tüvshinbayar and after reviewing the Itinerary for the proposed test in Jakulta, I will formally accept your invitation to test for BAAP, BATM and ANMARA. If I do recall, I was part of Badai Agin's test last season but decided to go someplace else at the end, but I do hope that returning to Jakulta can show you guys that I still have something and show your new friends in Aji No Moto what I'm capable of. I look forward to coming over and seeing what I can do.

Хүндэтгэсэн, (Khündetgesen/Kind regards)

Батү Түвшинбаяр

So, the plan is now set. Orange Cow, then ANMARA. The clock is ticking down and hopefully, Batu has a chance of doing something here...

[Valentine Z]

The Valentians - Chapter 3 - Trial Version.

From: Angela Stella Tan Fang Ling
To: Elsa Purjianto
CC: Tauro Volante, Pamelita Salinas, Kousuke Kasai
Subject: RE: Badai Angin Drivers' Academy trials - potential ANMARA seat

Hello and Good Day to you!

Yes, I would like to confirm my participation for your academy's trials! I would like to thank you for giving me this opportunity, and I do hope to see you there!

It's only a matter of time on whether or not Angela can make it for the Orange Cow factory visit as well, but the two events hopefully should not clash. Time is ticking for her on whether or not her preferred team - Fireline - is going to reply back to her.

[Ethane]

"Angela Stella Tan Fang Ling". She was sitting behind her camera, waiting patiently for me to start the meeting. I had, of course, invited her to this discussion. She would have had a hint of why I was calling her here and now, but some mystique and patience was always good to see in a potential driver for Fireline Academy.

"I'm not here to waste your time. But I know you have talent." I'd seen her race before, and she was good and wise beyond her years. She would fit right in, should she accept. "And I don't like to see good talent go to waste."

I momentarily paused. I'd imagined hundreds of ways in which this exchange could go, and with multiple different drivers too. To be honest, I'd been considering a lot of drivers recently, including the nuclear option to withdraw from the team. Did I have it in me to head up this team for the season? I decided to press ahead, knowing that I could do this if I committed to it.

"I want you to sign for Fireline Academy Motorsports for this WGP2 season." I let the works sink in briefly.

"Really?"

"Yes. Look, we have a good relationship with Adriana Kowalski. We're keen to further develop our partnership with Valentine Z too; we feel it gives both of our countries a leg-up in the motorsports scene. And we believe you have raw talent that, if refined, could win championships." That was sure to make her feel welcome. Talking someone up generally seemed to work as a tactic, though you had to be careful if you were just lying out of your ass. But I knew this time, Angela could be the real deal.

"So the question is, are you in? Do you want to sign for Fireline. Because that's what I'm offering you. Right here and right now. I'm offering you a seat to drive at Fireline Academy Motorsports for WGP2 season 5. Are you in?"

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To:   Elsa Purjianto
      President of Team Operations, Badai Angin Drivers' Academy
From: Edward Rousseau
CC:   Tauro Volante, Pamelita Salinas
      Team Principal and Technical Director, Badai Angin Tim Motorsport
      Kousuke Kasai
      Team Principal, ANMARA
SUB:  Regarding a potential ANMARA seat

Hi Elsa,

Thank you for your email regarding a potential ANMARA seat. I first wish to apologise for my delays in responding to correspondence you have sent; I've actually been rather affected by mental health issues in the past couple of months which has really hindered any progress in finding a seat for the WGP2 season.

I'm warmed by the support you have offered me as a member of your academy, and I'm relieved that you're still willing to give me a chance at joining ANMARA, even if I do have to pit myself against other drivers. It is of course important that you pick the best drivers that you feel fit in with the future vision of your team and if that isn't me, I will completely understand and accept any support you can offer me in furthering my career elsewhere in development for hopeful future involvement with your team.

However, I'd be absolutely delighted to attend your test at the Jakulta International Raceway. I feel this will be a great chance to prove my talent to you again, and hopefully I'll be able to show you why you signed me in the first place. Now I am in the right headspace again I am ready to fully commit to this, and look forward to the test!

Best Wishes,
Edward Rousseau.

[Adab]

Life on the Edge
An Adabian tries to make it in the racing world

Chapter 4: Dreams

Adab City

He tossed and turned, arms hugging the pillow tightly as his legs swung forward and back underneath the blanket. The lights were off, the night was quiet, and there was no disturbance in this world. Nothing should have been able to disturb Shalmaneser Kalhu’s sleep, nothing in this world.

But in his dream, in flashes of vivid memory that he would probably forget anyway once he woke up, he was seeing it all over again. Reliving it again.

What do you mean my parents are dead?!

I’m sorry, Sal. The doctors have tried their best. They just… they just couldn’t save them.

Images that he had tried so hard to banish from his memory. The mangled wreckage. The bodies in the morgue, covered in a shroud that he dared not open. Not even to see their faces one last time. I don’t want to remember them… like this.

The memories came and went like scenes in a film, flashes from a time he’d rather not remember now. Then those memories went backwards, like a film going in reverse, and now he was seeing it again. The car bursting into flames. Not something that he actually saw, but he knew all the details, enough to build an image in his mind, even if he didn’t realize it.

The road was somewhat dark; the lights were old and dimmed. But the stars – though rather few in number and spread widely across the canopy of the night sky – shone bright as the fire rose to meet them.

Fire and smoke. Bright yellow and black, meeting the dark blue horizon, and then it all began to dissolve into black.

No one knows how long they’re going to live, son. The most important thing is that we do good during our time here on earth.

Everything was black, but he realized he was awake. Dazed, but awake, he lifted his head off the pillow, turning his head left and right as he regained his senses. His hand grasped the wall, scrambling for the switch, and suddenly the world was alight.

He sat almost motionless on the bed for a few more minutes, his empty eyes staring at whatever was ahead of him, his mind taking in those scenes. Even when awake those dreams wouldn’t leave him. Wouldn’t go away.

He laid his head on the pillow again, pulled the blanket up to his chest, and cast his sight at the ceiling with half-open eyes.

In his head he could hear Joni Mitchell, her voice rising from the recesses of his mind to the forefront, and soon he was humming and mumbling along, though his voice was off-tune and his articulation indistinct.

Oh, star bright, star bright

You’ve got the lovin’ that I like, all right

Turn this crazy bird around

I shouldn’t have got on this flight tonight