World Grand Prix Championship 20 [RP/Results Thread]

by **Delaclava** » Thu May 11, 2023 3:07 pm

Kingston Walcott will attend the Sivaleinen test.

It was quite the entourage aboard the Walcott private jet on the way to Acerglade, Mertagne. At the front of the plane was Sidley Walcott, wearing a lime green suit that clashed horribly with his ruddy complexion. He was flanked by his fourth wife, Shelley Blake, and the woman whom Sidley promised would be his fifth wife, June Dickinson. Shelley either didn't know about this or was just happy to include her.

Neither Shelley nor June was Kingston's mother. That would be Sidley's second wife, Alice Bell. Kingston had not met June until that very morning, and Kingston privately rolled his eyes at this new conquest by his father. She was harmless, so far. Kingston absolutely despised Shelley.

A few rows back from Sidley and his consorts, giving them some space, were Walcott's business entourage - Curtis Bly, Ashley George, a few other trusted advisors and business assistants. At the back of the plane were the personal assistants, the butlers and handmaids who were trusted to handle Sidley's demands on the road, including Mirella, who had a particularly positive relationship with Kingston.

Towards the middle of the plane, a few rows back from the wings, was Kingston himself. Not wanting to sit near his father and his crew, he took up a row by himself. In front of him he had a dish of cocktail peanuts, a cup of orange tea that had gone cold, and a copy of Andras Stocker's The Reach of the Endless. All were untouched for the moment, as Kingston sat motionless, slightly tilted, staring straight ahead.

The plane began to move, picking up speed on the ground and eventually lifting off. Almost as if on cue, Kingston leaned over to the bin he had at the ready and vomited. Just as promptly, Mirella and one of the assistants, Cara, briskly approached from the back.

"Are you okay?" Mirella asked, putting a hand on his shoulder."

"Ugh...yeah." Kingston looked over his shoulder and nodded. "I hate flying." He looked back down. "Uh, I missed a little bit. Can one of you get a towel?"

Cara motioned with the one she was holding and beckoned for Kingston to get up. "Oh, no," Kingston replied. "Of course not. I'll do it." He took the towel, said "thank you," and leaned back down to wipe up a little bit.

"Cara, can you go get a ginger ale?" Mirella asked. Cara nodded and went to the back of the plane to retrieve it. By now, Ashley had been the only one from the front of the plane to notice the commotion towards the back, and he got up from his own seat to check on Kingston.

"Do you need something for the rest of the ride?" Mirella asked.

"I... don't think so. I just don't feel great. But, better now."

"Do you want to rest? Or something to do? It's been a while since we've played chess," Ashley offered.

"Sure, how about that," Kingston responded.

Cara soon came back with a ginger ale—golden and sparkly, with the fine crystal illuminating the floating shreds of ginger—and a small chess set. Cara and Mirella returned to the back as Ashley sat in the aisle opposite Kingston. They began to set up the board. "You don't just hate flying, do you?" Ashley asked.

"It's not my favorite," Kingston chuckled.

"But..."

"Oh come on, do I have to explain it? Of course I'm nervous."

"Yeah, of course. Look... just try to keep your mind clear for the next few days. This is your chance to drive a World Grand Prix car. Enjoy it. Learn from it."

"Yeah." Kingston looked at the board. He was white. He opened with 1. e4.

"But you don't have to think about that now. You shouldn't. Not until you're actually there at the track. Until then, there's nothing you need to do." Ashley played 1. ... e5.

"Thanks." Kingston played 2. Qh5.

Back at the front, Sidley had finally noticed that his son appeared to be ill. "Should I go check on him?" Shelley asked.

"Oh, that is so sweet of you, darling. Please don't," Sidley replied. He knew his son at least that much. And yes, Shelley really was a pain in the rear.

Curtis leaned up. "I'm sure he's just nervous."

"I'm sure he is too. But, he's not to worry. I'm sure we can see to that." Sidley turned back towards the front, smiling, firmly putting one hand each on Shelley's right and June's left thigh.

He was sure he could get what he wanted.

by **Former Citizens of the Nimbus System** » Thu May 11, 2023 4:37 pm

Personnel and Lineup

Project Manager
Gertrude Thompson

Head Designer
Lucia Vanderbilt

Driver
94 Ryker Lane

Driver
Janne Laukkanen 17

Test Driver
Jean Mercer-Daly

Car

Chassis ‘Chase Cutter’ Ultra High Speed Ground Vehicle Five
Eight-wheeled Imagination-forged carbon fibre composite monocoque

Tyres ‘Bluebird’ frustal race tyres
Manufactured by Phoenician-In Motion
Imagination-forged, Imagination-imbued layered composite
Built-in camber, self-repair, extensive sensor array

Paragon Warp Array v.2.9.5.23 Powertrain
Manufactured by Nexus Racing
Quad multi-type Imagination convertor array
Powered by Orb Imagination

Background

Waiting...

Dramatis Personae

Waiting...

Chapters

1. Faith
2. Moving Forward
3. Resilience
4. Long Overdue Competition
5. Against the Tide
6. Competition Continued
7. Return

by **Former Citizens of the Nimbus System** » Thu May 11, 2023 4:38 pm

Other Tales from the Wardship

Olivia Stone
0. Asleep
1. Morning Light
2. Midday Sun
3. Golden Hour
4. Starlight, Moonlight
5. Eastern Rays

World Cup 81/82/83/84

There had been three generations of the PRL02 chassis used in the WGP2 season

Heading into the test day for Anneliese Devereux, Aaron Deering and Skiia Vialiv (who had agreed to participate just 36 hours after Laura Haukanna had canceled), eight crew mechanics along with Chief Mechanic Kevin Ammaker were busy building up 104 to be available to use; Batu's winning championship car sat in the lobby of the OCR Center (he was told that at any point in the future he could take possession of it—although it had no engine underneath the cowling) and 105 was currently being used as the interim test model in the windtunnel. Number 102 had never actually been built out even for PR purposes and sat on a pallet on an upper storage rack in the factory area.

They still had the two Preston Skychief engines that had been bolted onto Batu & Jordan's rides in Vilita, in limbo while the negotiations over engine suppliers was still up in the air, (they took the Skychief logos off the bodywork and used the powerplant that Batu won pole and drove home in fourth to win the title) the results of which would be announced on the day after the test.

Nick Unger lived closer to the factory than the other drivers, so he was called in to shake down the test car first thing Monday; he'd had the honor of actually driving the first laps on the new & improved factory track and had popped in on short notice several times to run the course in the latest "Pro Sport" version of the CAC Antelope T238, a high performance coupe (OOC--think Audi A5) that OCR was interested in running in a possible domestic or regional Touring Car series.

Sunil Choudhary would be the race engineer for the test drivers so he was also on the pit wall for Nick's session, with the main objective being that the car was problem-free before the team's guests showed up the next day.

"Nice and easy up to four, then brakes thru 5 & 6, full throttle down to nine--mind the boards that are different now that the corner widens out--then hustle back to the pitlane."
"Copy. Diff and bias?"
"Diff 2, bias 0 for now"
"Copy"

To Unger it seemed like the session was over not long after it began, but he'd done 18 laps after the initial installation run, then another 12 after a second visit to the pits; everyone on the crew were happy with the results and even Mike Lambert thanked him after observing the last 15 minutes.
"Nice job Nick, you looked sharp. We've got the specs for the new AOGP cars, so it won't be long before we're ready to get you and Sammi up & running."

by **Dod Rava** » Fri May 12, 2023 5:26 am

Julita Lérida accepts the trials invitation from Tropicorp-Colourworks.

[...]
Julita's phone rang a bell, she grabbed it and saw who was calling, it was her agent Michał Kopytko. She immediately answered.

"Hello?"

"Listen Julitka, I have good news, you have received an invitation to trails from Tropicorp-Colourworks."

"Wow really? That's great!"

"I'll send you the details in a moment, and take into account that you will be fighting with maybe twelve other drivers for this one spot, so you have to focus and show them what you can do on the track. So where are you now anyway?"

"Well, you set me up yesterday at Amica's office."

"Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, I forgot about it, did you do something there? Okay, you will tell me later, now go home and collect your things, I'll arrange transportation and I'll call you right back."

"Wait a minute, slow down a bit Michał..." She was saying but suddenly her agent interrupted

"Julita, I told you that I will tell you everything later, if you need anything else, tell me quickly because I still have a few formalities to complete, like now."

"It's all good I don't need anything, just do your thing.."

"Okay okay, yyy good Julitka, I'm finishing talking to you and I'm sending you everything you need to know about the trails and we'll see each other soon you and good luck." Michał hung up.

Julita slowly lowered the phone and after a moment of silence she quickly got up with joy and she began walking towards her house.

by **Diarcesia** » Fri May 12, 2023 5:56 am

"Aposdosa os Paradosa" ("Performance as Tradition")

The Phoenician Tires company specialises in high-quality, high-performance rims and tyres for road and track use. They were founded in 1922 and are still in business to this day. Its founder is Ǧnziza of Kos, the grandson of the great general and statesman Pippin of Kos, who was heavily involved in the making of the Phoenician Road and Tread Light traditions. His partner is Herculex Catsar, who specialised in producing rim-tyre variations on the classic designs. As a test of its craft, their products handled the rigour the races required and saw success in consecutive World Grand Prix Organization-sanctioned events.

In Motion are a specialist manufacturer of performance race tyres and the first to use Imagination-forged materials in their products. Established by young spousal team Celia and Grace Speck in the First City of the Nexus Wardship, their insightful and bold approach to racing tyre design has won them contracts from Nexus Racing and Viska Racing and seen them consistently compete with the most successful tyre suppliers in World Grand Prix competition.

Starting with WGPC 19, Phoenician and In Motion have collaborated to produce tyres that bring the best of both of their work to the grid. As part of this partnership, In Motion recognize the proficiency and expertise present in Phoenician's products and personnel and have drawn upon their latest discoveries and insights in the Imagination-imbued, characteristically frustal "Bluebird" racing tyres under the joint Phoenician-In Motion brand. For teams opting for more conventional rubber, the "Blackbird" is available for use, with similar performance characteristics as the Bluebirds and using In Motion’s Imagination-forged rubber.

Conventional Tyres

The standard of motorsport rubber, the Phoenician-In Motion Blackbirds originate from the proven Phoenician Wanda performance tyres and are combined with In Motion's Imagination-forged material. This slick tyre delivers the ideal balance between staying power and surface grip in a given situation. The product provides five compounds with colour-coded labels, ranging from the orange Hi-Rel (hardest, longest-lasting) to the heliotrope Hi-Trac (softest, grippiest).

Where slick tyres fail in wet weather, the new Starfield product line is there to help keep the race cars running. Wet-dry intermediate and full-wet variants are available choices to cover light or heavy rain situations. The cutting edge Starfield's A.I.-assisted development made use of the latest in Diarcesian engineering and generative A.I. technology to produce a range of rain tyres with superior grip, safety margins, and longevity. The specially-designed tread features seven "starburst" grooves that channel water away from the contact patch while maintaining solid grip.

Frustal Tyres

In Motion’s proven frustum-shaped 595 mm tyres return for their third season in WGPC 20, re-engineered with Phoenician technical expertise as Bluebirds. Glowing with Imagination for self-repairing properties and equipped with most advanced array of sensors in any WGP racing tyre, this slick tyre offers everything a team needs to steal a march on the competition. Tyres will come in ultra, super and regular hard and soft compounds for a total of six, offering incredible strategic versatility for any on-track situation.

Nebula-brand tyres offer all the mechanical advantages of frustal tyres for wet-weather driving. New for WGPC 20, these tyres now use Imagination-imbuing to maintain optimal temperature through the cold of the rain, extending their life and keeping them glued to the track. Intermediate and wet tyres return, joined by a new tyre designated ‘Changeable’. This tyre has a full contact patch in dry conditions but sections of its rubber are Imagination-imbued to expand in response to moisture, opening up grooves in the tyre during rain; this makes it ideal to avoid being caught out by light showers or a drying track.

RP Credit: The Nexus Wardship of Former Citizens of the Nimbus System

works? · by **Abanhfleft** » Fri May 12, 2023 7:40 am

When William Archer was officially confirmed as Preston Autos' other driver for the coming 20th season of the World Grand Prix Championship, many people were surprised to see that, instead of the number 8 that had become so familiar to many fans of both Preston and the younger Archer, his Preston PGP-03 now bore the number 96. There had been some rumors of a potential number clash between Archer and a new entrant into the sport before the start of the season, and Archer now sporting a new number seemed to lend credence to these rumors. As the driver with more WGPC experience under his belt (two seasons' worth, in fact), William Archer was well within his rights to keep hold of his number, but instead he had decided to switch it up, and in an interview after the announcement of his continued partnership with Preston, William revealed the real reason why he had changed numbers in the first place.

“It's my dad's racing number, plain and simple,” William explained. “Well, actually, it's the number that he raced with when he went to NSSCRA because his original number, 69, the one he used in Abanhfleft during his career, was already taken at the time. Gil Archer's number in Abanhfleft may have been 69, and he chose it because he himself admits that he still sometimes has a teenager's sense of humor, but internationally, because of NSSCRA, his number became 96. And that's the number that most people outside of Abanhfleft remember him by. And now I want to follow up his legacy with my own. I chose 96 to pay tribute to my dad, Guillermo Archer, whose career was unfortunately cut short due to a medical condition that he believes now makes him a liability on the track. I chose 96 because I want to dedicate this season of WGPC to him. After picking up two race wins at the end of Season 19, I really felt like Preston Autos and I have great momentum going forward, and although we didn't get to show any of that last year because WGPC decided that they weren't going to play back then, now it's time for me and Preston to show that we're both ready to pick up where we left off. And I'm ready to that while carrying my father's number with pride.”

After the press conference, while William was cooling off somewhere, he felt his smart phone vibrating. It was his good friend and fellow UrGa academy alumnus Adonis Fitzpatrick making a video call. “Hey, how’s my favorite Preston Autos driver doing?” Donny asked once William had answered the call.

“I mean, you just said it, Donny,” William replied. “I’m now officially a Preston Autos driver for the third season in a row. And who knows? Maybe this will be the only team that I’ll drive for for the rest of my career.”

“Nah, I think it’s still a little bit too early for you to say that,” Donny shrugged. “Even the champions like Talvela and Toralmintii switched teams on a yearly basis if I remember correctly. Anyway, speaking of championships, I saw during the press conference that the Preston guy, Marty whatever, was ready to give you all the guarantees to fight for the title. You really think they’ll do that?”

“Look, man, we talked about it, I laid out my demands and my requests, and we hashed everything out,” William explained. “Besides, I really do think that I’ve got a fighting chance to get something good out of this season, and I’m not just talking about the motor oil. Shame that we all had to wait two years before finally getting the band back together again, but it is what it is. Anyway, how about you, new WGPC Super Licence holder? You and UrGa are finally moving up in the world too, huh?”

“Don’t you know it,” Donny replied. “However, there’s something I gotta ask your advice on, man.”

“Yeah, sure, ask away,” William nodded.

“Okay, so everyone was under the impression that I was going to be UrGa’s first driver for when the team finally gets elevated up to WGPC, yeah?” Donny said.

“Mm-hmm,” William nodded again.

“Well, something’s come up that might change that.”

“Huh? What are you talking about?” William asked.

“I just got an offer for a private test,” Donny admitted. “From Orange Cow. They wanna know if I’m willing to go for a test with them.”

“Orange Cow? The Scuderia Orange Cow?” William repeated.

“Don’t sound like you’re shocked that I got an offer to test a car in my very first season in WGPC, man,” Donny muttered. “Anyway, I’m actually seriously considering taking them up on their offer. It’s good to get to know other things other than just the familiar, if you know what I mean.”

“I mean, by all means, go for it,” William said. “It’s your career we’re talking about here, after all. But did you really have to call me just for that? I mean, what time even is it over there back home? It’s gotta be either very late at night or super early in the morning over there.”

“My clock says it’s five in the morning here, but I don’t think I wanna believe that,” Donny remarked. “But I’m telling you, man, there’s a reason why I called you up so early about this Orange Cow.”

“I’d love to hear it once you find the time to finally talk about it,” William said sarcastically.

“God, I knew I should have just talked to Taras about this,” Donny muttered, referring to the driver relations officer of Urotovsky-Gatutin, Taras Matviyenko, himself a former racing driver.

“Okay, I’m serious now! Seriously though, Donny, what’s the deal with Orange Cow?” William asked. “You got a problem with them or are you just not sure about leaving UrGa just as they finally got themselves up to the top of open wheel racing?”

“No, it’s not any of that,” Donny shook his head. “I mean, clearly you know everything about Orange Cow. And you know who else could be in Orange Cow this season?”

It took a moment for Donny’s words to sink in before William realized who exactly his friend was talking about. “Oh,” William said as the realization finally hit him. “Him.”

“Yes, him,” Donny nodded. “There’s a non-zero chance that he’s gonna be their driver for this season, and if I decide to take this test, there’s also going to be a non-zero chance that he and I could become teammates this season as well!”

“So what’s the hold-up then?” William asked. “You’re not ready to see him again? What?”

“I don’t know. Maybe?” Donny admitted. “You know it’s been more than a year since he and I talked, and I’m not counting those moments in Ramba and Hap City because those were nothing more than a hi and a hello. And I still don’t know if I’m ready to commit to another relationship just yet.”

“Wait, wait, wait, so let me get this straight,” William said. “You wanna go to Orange Cow to test out for them, maybe see if they’re a better fit for you at the moment over UrGa, but you also don’t want to go to Orange Cow because you might have to talk to him for longer than a minute. Is that it?”

“Yeah, sounds about right,” Donny finally admitted.

“Well then, I don’t know what the fuck you’re worrying about right now, man,” William said. “You and him are bound to talk to one another again sooner or later. You can choose to get that out of the way already, or you can keep putting it off over and over again until it all finally boils over again. I don’t know what you prefer, but I know what I prefer between those two. But don’t let me influence you into doing anything you don’t want to do. Yeah, it’s a damn cliche, but you go on and do what you wanna do. But whatever it is, you might wanna go talk to Taras and Vasily about it.”

“Yeah, I’ll do that,” Donny nodded.

A few days later, Donny Fitzpatrick was in a face-to-face meeting with both Taras Matviyenko and Vasily Semyonovich Gatutin, team principal of the Urotovsky-Gatutin Motorsports Division and heir apparent to the entirety of the conglomerate that was the Urotovsky-Gatutin General Machine Building Enterprise. Donny had requested the meeting with Taras, who got in touch with Gatutin, who was a good friend of the retired UrGa driver, and in any case, Gatutin prided himself in being a boss who always kept his door open for the employees to talk, provided that what they wanted to talk about was actually important. Donny believed that what he had to say to the boss was important, and once Gatutin learned exactly why Donny wanted to talk to him, he also agreed that it was important.

“If Orange Cow has invited you to take a private test with them then I will not stand in your way, Adonis,” Gatutin said once he had been informed of the situation by Donny. “I know that you were expecting to drive for UrGa this season, and that was our expectation over here as well, but I will not deny you the chance to test the waters, so to speak. If you wish to go to Orange Cow for this test, and if they find that your results are satisfactory to their demands, then UrGa will not stop you from signing with them.”

“Thank you, sir,” Donny nodded. “That’s very good to hear coming from you, sir.”

“Well, I don’t know when this test of yours is going to happen, so I won’t be holding you any longer,” Gatutin stood as he stood up, and both Donny and Taras followed suit. Gatutin held out his hand for Donny to shake, and as they did this, Gatutin said, “I wish you good luck in your future endeavors, Adonis. Good luck with your Orange Cow test, and show them what you’ve got.”

“Thank you, Mr. Gatutin,” Donny repeated.

“Adonis, how many times do I have to tell you? Mr. Gatutin is my father. Call me Vasily Semyonovich. Or just Vasily if the first one is too long for you.”

“Of course, sir. Thank you, Vasily,” Donny said, and then he and Taras left the office. Just as Gatutin followed them out as well, he was met by Yakov Leonidovich Yurievsky, often described as the financial advisor of the Motorsports Division and a man with whom Vasily Gatutin had had a contentious relationship at best.

“What are you doing here, Yakov Leonidovich?” Gatutin asked. “Come to ask me to make up yet another controversy for someone?”

“The time for manufacturing controversies has long passed us all, Vasily Semyonovich,” Yurievsky replied. “Isn’t that what you wanted in the first place? In any case, I’m not here for that. I’m here because, if I heard you correctly, you just allowed the one and only driver in UrGa’s ranks that has proven themselves in a WGPC-sanctioned competition, to walk out of the door of this team, this establishment, and offer their skills to a competitor. Need I remind you that that competitor has already proven themselves to be quite the competently run team from a few years ago? Not only were they the constructors’ champions in the last WGP2 season, but the current WGP2 champion also drove for them that season! And you’re going to let your boy walk away from the team just like that?”

“I see things a little differently from you, Yakov Leonidovich,” Gatutin said. “You see it as me letting Adonis walk away from the team without a fight. I see it as a chance for Adonis to see how he feels in different equipment, and no matter if he decides to go to Orange Cow or stay with us for this season, the important thing for me is that he will come back to us to inform us of his decision. It doesn’t matter what his decision is going to be; Adonis will still come back to us no matter what. And when he does, we will be there to extract everything that he found out while driving that Orange Cow.”

Yurievsky looked at Gatutin for a few moments before a grin slowly formed on his face. “Now you’re talking my language, Vasily Semyonovich,” Yurievsky said softly before walking away.

[Adonis Fitzpatrick confirms his participation in Scuderia Orange Cow’s test.]

by **Trans-Dniesters** » Fri May 12, 2023 7:41 am

“Konstantin Zakharovich!”

“Yes, Vasily Semyonovich?” Konstantin Zakharovich Rezansov, chief engineer of the Urotovsky-Gatutin Motorsports Division, said as he ran over to Vasily Semyonovich Gatutin, the team principal.

“How goes the work on finally getting our engine up to par with the regulations?” Gatutin asked.

“I’m afraid I have some bad news on that particular front, Vasily Semyonovich,” Rezansov replied. “The WGPC representatives have taken a look at our designs, our prototypes, and they look happy with what they’ve seen. However, they’re not ready to put the rubber stamp on us just yet. They want at least one more year’s worth of testing before they’ll finally sign off on us using our own engines, I’m afraid.”

“Exactly what I wanted to hear,” Gatutin muttered sarcastically. “So what are our options for engines then? If we can’t have our own engine then whose engines can we get for our cars this time around?”

“I hear that Preston are offering up their engines once again, Vasily Semyonovich,” Rezansov replied. “But this is WGPC, so nobody is stuck with only one spec engine chosen by the organizers. We have choices now. We have Preston, sure, but we also have Kaylan from Togonistan, Viska from Auruna, Tropicorp have got their own engines as well, and also this Sidus team from… Valkea? Is that how you call it? I don’t even know anymore. But Vasily Semyonovich, we are now spoiled for choice when it comes to engines. Do you want to look over the data to make your choice or have you already got one in mind?”

“How long did you say was it going to take before WGPC finally approved our own engines?” Gatutin asked.

“I don’t have an exact date, but it should definitely be approved by the end of the calendar year,” Rezansov replied.

“So there isn’t any point in us experimenting with other engines when we’ve already made our current concept work with what we’ve been given before, da?” Gatutin said. “We’ve been working with Preston engines for two seasons before. What’s one more season before we can finally put our own engine in our cars?”

“I’ll make a note of it then, sir,” Rezansov nodded. “Now how about the tires?”

“Same story, Kostya,” Gatutin replied. “Tropicorp has served us well during our time in WGP2, and they will continue to serve us now that we are in the pinnacle of motorsports, WGPC.”

“You don't want to take a look at the other options, Vasya?” Rezansov asked with more than a hint of skepticism. “You won't even bother looking at whether maybe Brusteinn or InMotion or even that other tire supplier that no one has ever heard of before could be a better fit for us?”

“As I've already said, Kostya,” Gatutin repeated, “Tropicorp served us well in WGP2, and they will continue serving us in WGPC. The Urotovsky-Gatutin Motorsports Division will take part in the 20th season of WGPC with Preston engines in the back and Tropicorp tires on the wheels. Have I made myself clear?”

Rezansov stood still for a few moments before finally nodding his head. “Crystal, Vasya,” he replied. “I will make another note on that.”

“Good man,” Gatutin said. “Now get back to work on improving our own engine for Season 21.”

“Yes, sir,” Rezansov nodded again, and then he returned to his fellow engineers to continue tweaking UrGa's coming engine entry for the next WGPC season. Hopefully they wouldn't have to wait two years to unveil it to the rest of the multiverse.

Next, Gatutin went to the office of Taras Gavrilovich Matviyenko, former race driver for UrGa and currently its chief driver relations officer. “I think you know why I’m here, Taras Gavrilovich,” Gatutin said once Matviyenko had welcomed him into the office. “For the first time in a long time, the team is looking at the prospect of having to hire two drivers for the coming season instead of just one. With Adonis off to Baker Park for the test with Orange Cow and who knows what else may come his way in the meantime, I really think that we should start looking at more than just the usual options. Please tell me that you’ve got a list of potential drivers ready and waiting.”

“I don’t know about a list, but I can definitely make a suggestion on who should get the first seat,” Matviyenko replied. “I know that you’ve always liked the look of Skiia Vialiv ever since she first drove one of our cars during that test in, what was it? Season 3 or 4 of WGP2? I know that Yakov Leonidovich has made fun of you more than a few times for your apparent infatuation or obsession or whatever he wants to call it nowadays with Vialiv, but maybe this is our best chance of finally getting her into our car after two seasons of teasing it without ever committing at the end of the day. Heck, even if Adonis comes back to us after his test with Orange Cow, I think Vialiv is still a great choice to put in that second seat.”

“And what if Adonis decides to go to Orange Cow? Who will we put into that second seat?” Gatutin asked.

“That depends, Vasily Semyonovich,” Matviyenko answered. “What are you looking for in that second driver? Do you want someone whose style is on the opposite side of our design philosophy or someone who conforms to it fully? Because my next answers depend on your own answer to my question.”

“Just give me whatever you’ve got, Taras, and I’ll worry about picking who I actually think would be a good fit for the team,” Gatutin said.

“Very well then, Vasily Semyonovich,” Matviyenko nodded. “If you’re looking for someone who comes from the same mold as Vialiv then I suggest Rusegara, Perez, Asphari, and Stone. Now Stone might be a long shot because I believe she’s pretty much guaranteed a place in Nexus Racing, but after we just saw a driver who was an almost guaranteed lock for a seat get enticed to a test by another team, I wouldn’t say that anything is impossible now. But if you want someone who looks to be a perfect fit for our design, try Kinder, Tyler, or Nattmordsdottir or however the fuck you actually spell that bloody name.”

“Thank you, Taras Gavrilovich,” Gatutin nodded. “I will take all of your suggestions under consideration.”

“Oh, and also give Deering and Luminna a try,” Matviyenko added. “They might not be perfect fits for our car, but I have a feeling that they might be able to make some magic happen.”

“I’ll keep those names in mind as well,” Gatutin said before leaving Matviyenko’s office.

[Urotovsky-Gatutin extends a contract offer to Skiia Vialiv, as well as testing offers to Alejandro Rusegara, Sandro Perez, Maximiliano Asphari, Olivia Stone, Nepo Kinder, Sam Tyler, Lilly Nattmordsdottir, Aaron Deering, and Kinu Luminna.]

[Urotovsky-Gatutin Motorsports Division confirms the usage of Preston engines and Tropicorp tires for Season 20.]

by **Tropicorp** » Fri May 12, 2023 12:50 pm

SKIIA VIALIV ✓

@Skiia
Looks like I might need to update my profile picture. #WGPC20

by **TJUN-ia** » Fri May 12, 2023 3:14 pm

Driver Updates
- Lane Carter is still awaiting confirmation from Race Eelandii VTGP for his race seat but isn't worried.
- Batu Tüvshinbayar feels slightly confident that Orange Cow will confirm his services but he's still waiting at the moment.

And now for something completely different.

BOLT x WGPC - THE CALENDAR

Beyond Overly Loud Textiles, also known as BOLT, is proud to be an official partner of TJUN-ia's two challengers in the 20th World Grand Prix Championship - Lane Carter, from Portside in JagBase TJUN-ia by way of Galar, and WGP2 Champion Batu Tüvshinbayar, from Shinebaishin in the CEA Zone. In order to celebrate this new partnership, BOLT has collaborated with another one of the drivers' partners, the famous calendar brand Views of Time (or Tuairimí an Ama in their native Gaeilge), in order to produce a special calendar that celebrates the drivers, the clothing brand and the production values of VoT. This calendar will be available to purchase as either a traditional paperback or as an Interchangeable with TimeSwap technology that will allow you to keep using the images for as long as you need them.

It costs USD10.00 (V9.50) and it will be made available to both the WGPC competing nations and those who already get access to VoT products through NSSCRA and the two 'JR+HM' collaborations. Here's a preview of what images to expect, as taken during an off-season photo shoot in Eas-ar-Muir, NAU Zone alongside Portside and Shinebaishin.

JANUARY - Knights of the Garter (Both, Eas-ar-Muir)
We begin with a duo shot of both drivers in what could be described as the 'regal' section of BOLT's items, with both Lane and Batu seemingly going for a look that depicts them as warriors ready for battle - with a nice cape and an all-black design. Smart but also badass...a clear indication of the fight they want to put up this season.

FEBRUARY - Lane's 1st Studio Session (Eas-ar-Muir)
Each Driver got two sessions on their own in Eas-ar-Muir and this was the result of the 1st - a picture emphasising their kindness to all. It's mostly computer-generated, but the sight of the Galarian resting on a flowery hill (one that reminded him of "the old home") is certainly one that invokes a kind man - one who is happy with the opportunity granted to him.

MARCH - Batu's 1st Studio Session (Eas-ar-Muir)
Batu's 1st session went in a different direction as the Mongolian wanted to fully express just how far they had come in this journey of a career. Here they sit in a corner with a half mask, one that invokes his good friend Lam Chow-Cheung. Like Lam, Batu has been through some struggles in his life...and while he has certainly risen above those shadows, they remain visible in his life. It took a long time for him to fully appreciate his talents - and this picture perfectly represents the shadows of the past.

APRIL - Lane In The Wild, Part 1 (Portside)
The middle section of this calendar features both drivers in their hometowns showing off the many wares that BOLT can provide - starting with Lane in his adopted home city of Portside. Here, we see the Galarian enjoying a pint at his local pub (The Lost Anchor Bar) wearing some casual clothing that would expect in this sort of place. In good times and bad, this place is his reflection zone - and it certainly shows.

MAY - Batu In The Wild, Part 1 (Shinebaishin)
Our first look into Shinebaishin sees the WGP2 Champion in his natural environment - lounging on the sofa in his apartment in a BOLT onesie (bodysuit for sleeping) that is patterned with silver crowns. The relaxing smile he gives off shows that he is one in his element - ready to enjoy this well-earned break without a bother in the world.

JUNE - Lane In The Wild, Part 2 (Portside)
The family connection is strong here as this is a shot from Lane's apartment featuring all Three Carters - Lane, Prince and Jester. All three have represented their adopted homeland with pride but here, they are showing off some Galarian flair in this as well. Their hometown in Galar would be seen as Scottish by the TJUN-ian public and so, they appear here in traditional Galarian kilts and a Pokéball each. This can also link to Lane's work as a partner for the Pokéverse Integration Society, an NGO that both Prince and Jester have become ambassadors for since their retirements.

JULY - Batu In The Wild, Part 2 (Shinebaishin)
Batu is more about friends in this piece, taken in a photo booth with his two best friends - Lam Chow-Cheung and two-time ECC Champion Tshering Gyeltshen. They connected through a group chat during the long break between WGPC seasons and while Lam and Tshering also have NSSCRA matters to deal with, you know full well that they will be cheering Batu on from afar.

AUGUST - Lane In The Wild, Part 3 (Portside)
There was a bit of debate on Lane's part on what exactly he would like for this final 'In The Wild' Picture, but he decided to do one of his favourite activities - watching the moon in the Bay of Peace on a beautiful Portside evening. The flash helped highlight both the beautiful scenery and the black jacket that the Galarian was wearing - both badass and sexy to those who like this sort of thing.

SEPTEMBER - Batu In The Wild, Part 3 (Shinebaishin)
As someone with Buddhist values in his heart, Batu certainly appreciated the calming effect that meditation can have...and so he ended with this act, on a self-made platform in the middle of nowhere. It is here where he claims to be "at peace with himself the most" and you can certainly see that here - the candles certainly add to it as well.

OCTOBER - Lane's 2nd Studio Session (Eas-ar-Muir)
While Session 1 focused on kindness, Session 2 focused on him...and him alone. Just a simple pose, waving hello to the camera in casual clothing, but one that told a lot about their simplicity as a person and their uncomplicated nature. They are just a kind man who simply wanted to make people smile - and that's all you could really ask from a racing driver outside their car.

NOVEMBER - Batu's 2nd Studio Session (Eas-ar-Muir)
Batu's confidence has gotten better and better since he joined Scuderia Orange Cow, which was made all the more clear in their run to the title in both WGP2 as and Longhorn in 'Who Sung It?'. This time, Longhorn makes their return with a simple idea - a rose grasped in both hands, looking straight down at the camera. It felt like a memorial to that run - but also as a funeral to the old Batu, the one who hid their nature from the world for fear of how they would feel.

DECEMBER - Party Time! (Both, Eas-ar-Muir)
Party Season is in full swing and here, we have both drivers here ending this calendar with winks and smiles in the smartest attire BOLT could provide for the shoot. Lane is in a black suit with a black headband while Batu wore a sparking suit with a staff in hand. They seem ready to let loose in the festivities - which could also be seen as a sign of preparedness for the season ahead.

And now for something COMPLETELY different.
Released on the BOLT JagWire page, a music video featuring a lipsync performance of Elton John and Dua Lipa's Cold Heart (PNAU Remix).
It gives of an ethereal vibe in its editing but also features a unique feature - both drivers swapping between the male and female role in this song.
It's certainly unique...and a viral hit at that.

by **Diarcesia** » Fri May 12, 2023 4:42 pm

The Melancholy of Sara Luna II

Sara Luna sat on the side of a top-floor pool of her hotel, her feet dangling and splashing water droplets. She needed to getting ready for her exhibition race. But before that, she liked to unwind and process her thoughts. She sipped from a bottle of water. Her thoughts were on the Abovian article she read online: "Diarcesian Sara Luna, second driver for Tropicorp Racing Ælund in season 19, was not invited to the test, suggesting that the 40-year-old will be out of a drive at the Abovian outfit", We want to give promising drivers a chance at proving their worth, not only for us but for rival teams as well, as they say. Sara wondered on the could-have-beens; what if iBen followed through with his planned retirement? Then maybe even one of those up-and-coming drivers would be trying out either way—and she would be their teammate? It didn't matter though: I want to give one last attempt on this thing either way. The AGP002, though old, is the best car she ever drove, period. She knows how to make it even better. But, the lackluster performance she exhibited last season hung upon her like a dark cloud. Her efforts to blow them away, so to speak, were in vain.

She then noticed Averau walk towards her direction holding a drink of his own. As soon as the agent got within conversational distance, he looked at his watch before saying, "Good news, Sara. Tropicorp-Colourworks likes to invite you to a call." He recalled his notes on the response, mentally. "The bad news: as impressive as your credentials were, though, they're reluctant to even consider you for a test drive. You may already know it by now. As for the other teams, Eminent and Viska have expressed interest in you as well. Shall I reach out to them to begin negotiations?"

Sara smiled wryly as she stared at the distant features of the Charon City skyline. "As expected. Yes, I'll negotiate with Eminent and Viska. I want to explore all my options and make the best decision for my racing career. And keep an eye on Carvenlo as well, I want to hear their reply to my overtures, too."

The call with Tropicorp loomed ahead of her. Terho Talvela would likely be there. Edvin would also be there. What would they say? That their disappointment was immeasurable and that she'd better sit down and listen closely?

Sara took a deep breath, sighed, and shook her head. She then looked at Averau for the first time in their conversation. "Thank you."

The Disappearance of Samantha Blaatschapen II

Aldauren carefully reviewed the news, notes, and emails his team received from prospective free agents to consider his backup options in lieu of Sam. In the midst of it all, he recalled Dario Nülkeschläger's time from WGPC 19. Dario, of course, had given his personal input and feedback when he was Laura's teammate that season. And then Aldauren remembered something important regarding PB's long-term strategy...

I wanted the car to be easy to drive regardless of who's behind the wheel. I can take in Dario for his input, given his experience with the team, but I think a different perspective would give the team the better overall benefit. In other words, he admired and respected Dario's technical acumen. However, he concluded that PB's goals and Dario's goals do not align this time.

As for the others, Rusegara and Asphari have had domestic league experience behind them, and that's it. Skiia Vialiv has had considerable success in WGP2, but like Dario, the team principal's not confident she's a good fit with PB's long-term technical strategy yet. And while he was not overly impressed with Devereux or Cocoabo #23's recent results, he acknowledged that both exhibited maturity in both technical and soft skills. As support for Laura, like Dario last season, their fresh perspectives could be an important part of PB's base design for WGPC 20 and beyond.

Now the only thing left to do is to invite the shortlisted candidates for a private test.

To: Cocoabo #23 <cocoabo23@cocoabopark.trp>; Anneliese Devereux <contact@anneliesedevereux.ls>
From: Aldauren Ginintella <aldauren.ginintella@pryforsbilar.dc>
Subject: Private Test with GPA Pryfors Bilar

Dear Cocoabo #23 and Anneliese Devereux,

Grand Prix Auto Pryfors Bilar is pleased to let you know that you are shortlisted for a private test to assess our choice for the open driver spot in our team. Like in the private test of the previous season, attached is the details and logistics of the event, which will take place in the Pryfors Bilar Headquarters in Pryfurium, Diarcesia. In the interest of transparency, we already have a driver that we prefer to sign a contract with. However, the situation around it changes at a fast pace and there is a chance that the negotiations will fail. This private test invitation will be a contingency in this scenario.

If you are interested in participating in this private test, please reply back and inform us of your availability. We look forward to meeting with you.

Sincerely,
Aldauren

"*...please leave your message at the end of the tone*"

*BEEP*

"Hello Samantha, it's Gideon Scrivenor from PB. I want you to know that we really appreciate your talent. I also understand that the situation is far from ideal. If and when you are ready, please reply back and let me explain how we can take a step forward. Here's my number..."

Gideon's voice rang through Sam's phone's loudspeaker and fell silent after providing the return number, concluding the voice message. "I don't need to hear what happened," Sam said. She sat on her bed, looking at the phone. "I know what you all did to me," she whispered, lied down on her bed, and stared at the floor.

To Sam, she was very unsure if she was willing to hear out what more the team have to say. While there's still hurt professional feelings with Aldauren, she and Gideon stayed on overall positive terms. He largely stayed out of the shuffle and chaos regarding her status as a racing driver under PB's academy program.

She stayed in a lying position for a few minutes, blankly going through the screens of her phone. She checked her social media accounts and saw that many had messaged her. Some were worried, some tried to cheer up, while a few others simply asked what happened.

"I..." she started with a quivering voice, "need to get back in touch with them." But her motivation had been lacking. She careless threw her phone on the carpeted floor and stood up. She walked towards a mirror and was in front of it a few seconds. Her facial expression was rigid as if frozen in time; she looked at her own eyes, then down at her feet and back to her reflection's eye-contact again before looking away from the mirror entirely. "I am a mess, aren't I?" Sam asked her mirror image. Like it would reply back to her.

She turned away from the mirror took out a photo album she kept in a drawer under her bed. It contained various photos of events that had happened in the past few years since she started racing professionally; some were with family members, friends or acquaintances she made during races like Youhei Joho; others were signed by drivers from the races she attended in her younger days, when she was a wee lass. The photo album also contained pictures of her first race she ever saw in person. It was a photo booth, Sam was smiling radiantly. Her parents were on one flank. On the other was the winner of that race, Aldauren Ginintella.

Tears started forming around her eyes. "Have I forgotten why I was doing this to begin with?" Sam said through as the drops fall down. "I messed everything up." The memory came rushing back; Sam recalled how the adrenaline rush of the races made her eyes sparkle and put her in a trance... So innocent, so liberating. Only to be contrasted by where she was now. Several lapses in judgment put together by emotions gone wild because they were neglected for so long...

Next thing she knew, it was morning. She fell asleep and her room were strewn with items and stuff. She moved to pick up those that were in the way to her door. When it was time to retrieve her phone to the floor, she unlocked it, only to see Gideon's call from the previous night.

She frowned. Though still uncertain if she wanted to talk with Aldauren yet, it might be easier to begin with Gideon. "I will get my shit together," Sam declared as if it were a contract between her and God.

She dialed Gideon's number. She was now willing to hear him out. If nothing comes out of this, she rationalized, at least, she could move on and bring closure to this chapter of her life.

Thanks Vilita and Turori for Cocoabo #23's email!

by **Delaclava** » Fri May 12, 2023 5:50 pm

Sandro Perez accepts the Urotovsky-Gatutin test offer.

Sandro Perez arrived outside CTF-Tropicorp to find a gaggle of reporters waiting for all of the drivers to arrive. He smiled. A public test with all eyes on him? He lived for this shit. He stridently approached the gaggle and they took notice.

"Sandro, how are you feeling heading into today's drive?"

"I feel good, I feel loose, confident. I'm ready to get into this car and ride her good."

"What do you think of your competition today?"

"I'm not thinking about them. I'm sure they're all ready, but I'm focused on what I can do in this car today."

"Can you confirm that you are taking the test at Urotovsky-Gatutin as well?"

"I am, that's right. But I'm just focused on today's drive."

"Those are two very different cars you'll be driving, what are your thoughts on that?"

"I'm sure I have the skill set to make the most of both, but again, I'm focused on today's drive. Although..." he paused, looking at the petite blonde that was currently asking him the question. "I'm willing to make plans for afterward." He winked.

"Um... yes, um. Both tests have a lot of drivers, what are your thoughts on these large events?"

"The bigger the better, of course. But really, it's a competition. This season will be a competition. But this is it in the purest sense. We're all in the same car, and I'm going to be the one that drives it the best."

He looked at the crowd. "We good?"

"Hold on," the blonde reporter said. She unearthed a business card from her jacket, kissed it, leaving a lipstick imprint on the back, and handed it to Perez. "Now we're good."

Perez made a kiss face and smooch at her too, winked again, and headed inside to the facility.

by **Nico Hulkenberg** » Fri May 12, 2023 6:54 pm

Comunicado Oficial/TL;DR/Notes/Whatever One Wishes To Call It

Dario Nülkeschläger has accepted the proposal to test with Tropicorp-Colourworks.

Nepö Kinder has accepted the proposal to test with Urotovsky-Gatutin.

TESTS GALORE

EMMERICH - Sources close to drivers Dario Nülkeschläger and Nepö Kinder are confident that they will be involved in upcoming WGPC tests for two separate teams, the Herald has heard.

While the identity of the teams are unknown as of yet, the Herald can confirm that the tests may be taking place at the facilities of either UrGa, Pryfors Bilar, Tropicorp-Colourworks, or a private test at the factory of a former WGPC outfit. The latter, whilst unlikely, was previously mooted by the Herald as a potential constructor to enter this season’s championship, with their entry falling through as a result of technical and financial difficulties. Furthermore, whilst other interested parties have kept a close eye on the Hülkenberger duo, they are said to have decided on different candidates.

Upon learning of this rumour, many of Hülkenberg’s most outspoken enthusiasts had their own, varied opinions. At the Herald, we promise to only give you the opinions that make us the most money and matter to us and us only, such as this one. “Whichever teams are after these two are in for an absolute treat.” said former HMG Head of Development Jöhan Turbringer. “When it comes to a great mix of youthful energy and pace, much like Pressley’s McCreary, you simply cannot look past Nepö. She’s an absolute dream to work with, and that’s because she just gets it. You never get a blank face from that girl, nothing goes in one ear and out through the other, she just takes everything into account. Ultimately, just an all-round great choice, no matter the constructor.” Turbringer would go on to wax lyrical about Nülkeschläger’s chances: “[Dario] has his merits, absolutely. At his age, with his insights, and at his level of experience - well, two seasons worth - he should be a great asset, no matter the stature or indeed size of team.”

Having heard Turbringer’s take on things, we made sure to consult the Herald’s newly-appointed motorsports correspondent, the Magic 8-Ball. Following on from their slightly pessimistic take on things in the last article, the ball seemed much more tight-lipped (optimistic?), with a swift and sharp “ASK AGAIN LATER”. Unfortunately, a particularly annoyed and ungrateful intern at the Herald chose to lob Magic at the wall, and thus the ball is currently in hospital. We send Magic 8-Ball the best of wishes in their recovery, and hope they’re still able to provide their valued opinions to us in future. In the meantime, you’ll just have to settle with the facts - those of course being that Nülkeschläger and Kinder will be testing with someone, somewhere, at sometime soon.

Think you know where? Think you know more than the Herald? You’re absolutely fucking wrong, but you’re more than welcome to email us your suggestions at Motorsports@TheHerald.hb. If they end up being correct, you (yes, YOU!) could find yourself sitting in our offices. Wouldn’t that… show more content

Dario

Unbeknownst to him, Dario’s agent was working wonders. Pascal had already managed to pull a response from Tropicorp-Colourworks, and was ready to relay the news to his client.

7:28am
”zzzzzzzzzzzzzz”

7:29am
”zzzzzzzzz-snort-zzzzzzz”

7:30am
”hooooonk-mimimimimi”

7:31am
[loud phone buzzing]
”ARGH FUC-”

Dario was in no state to be answering phone calls, but he did so anyway. It’s not like he had much else to do.

“h-hallo?”

“Ah, Sleeping Beauty! You’re awake!”

“nnnf… who the frig are you?”

“I’m your agent, dummkopf. You pay me to, y’know, spread the word about how fast, experienced, and sexy you are.”

“You sure know how to flatter a tired person…”

“I do not intend to flatter. I am simply reading the notes you sent me. ‘Fast’. ‘Experienced’. ‘Sexy’. ‘Moustachioed’. ‘Sexy’.”

“I didn’t put that twice, did I?”

“You did. You also scribbled this on a napkin, but that’s besides the point.”

“Why are you phoning me at this hour anyway?”

“Because you’ve got a test to attend. Pack your bags.”

“What? Who are you to tell me what to do?”

“Again, I’m your agent, and you’ll listen to me because otherwise you won’t be going on a flight to Aboveland to fling a car around some corners at high speed any time soon.”

“Are you serious?”

“Do I sound serious?”

Dario flirted with the idea of insulting his agent, as any idiot in his position would, but common sense would prevail.

”Tell me more about this test.”

“Tropicorp-Colourworks called; they want you to test their machinery. Whether it works out entirely depends on you bucking up your ideas, but it’s a good shot.”

“Huh. Well, thanks, whoever you are. Can you book my flight as well?”

“Way ahead of you. Your flight’s in an hour. Good luck.”

With that, Pascal ended the call and left Dario to frantically make his way to the airport. He didn’t like Dario, but so long as he was getting paid to direct this man-child’s career in the right direction, he couldn’t care less.

Nepö

While her compatriot was being startled from a deep sleep by the news of a test, Nepö had been long awake when she received her very own testing news. Having already proven that she could beat Dario in sportscars, Nepö had changed her routine to fit a much more demanding, challenging schedule - thus, when she heard about UrGa’s testing offer, she was out on a run, listening to the undisputed champion of running songs: Jamie T’s ‘Zombie’. And thus, there she was, running and humming along to the song.

♫ I got blood shot eyes, and there's blood in my teeth ♫
♫ I got a ripped up jacket and a friend who's a thie- ♫

[bzzzzzzzzzzzt]

Nepö’s wireless earbuds interrupted her running and vibing session with a jarring, robotic voice.

”YOU HAVE ONE NEW MESSAGE. FROM ‘UNKNOWN NUMBER’. MESSAGE READS: COMRADE, COME AND SHOW US WHAT YOU GOT. UROTOVSKY-GATUTIN WOULD LIKE TO SEE WHAT YOU GOT.”

The abrupt nature and wording of the message forced Nepö to stop and think for a moment. For one, she didn’t like her vibe sessions being interrupted, especially not by the shitty robotic garbles which often make a poor attempt to read a text message. Secondly, she had been called ‘Comrade’, and this made her choose her wording for the following reply very carefully.

”COMRADES, IT WOULD BE A JOY TO SHOW YOU WHAT I GOT. NAME A TIME AND PLACE.”

Almost instantly, Nepö’s phone buzzed again, with a slightly less abrupt message than the last.

”PRIDNESTROVIA. SOMEONE WILL BE THERE TO GUIDE YOU. SEE YOU THERE, COMRADE.”

With a run to complete, and the text exchange seemingly over, Nepö started the tunes back up and went back to running. “Huh,” she thought to herself. “Comrade. I could get used to that. Not too hasty, though - there’s always a chance that there’s someone more suited to their camaraderie.” Nevertheless, the test was something for the future Nepö to think about. For now, all Nepö wanted to do was run.

by **Auruna** » Fri May 12, 2023 7:22 pm

Viska Factory
Sterlennau, Auruna

The whole situation with Olivia kept reaching dead ends. Artur had been trying to contact the Nimbans ever since and hasn't gotten a response from them yet. After countless of attempts, he grew worried and exhausted. I wonder what happened? He thought. While it was conflicting with his mindset, he was eventually willing to give it up and move on, wanting to look towards the future. Leaning back on his chair, he was about to close his eyes when a sudden message popped up.

About: Olivia Stone and the Nimbans

He clicks on it then gets overwhelmed by several paragraphs that explains the current situation. As he goes on, his suspsicions were eventually confirmed as he noticed that there was something wrong but he couldn't point it out. He releases a sigh, as he keeps staring at the screen that illuminates his dark office in this cold Aurun night. After reaching the end, he finally made up his mind to come up with a decision that he might regret but it was worth a shot. Something has to change.

Artur gets up and rushes over to Jöna's office hoping that he is still there and to his relief, he was. He walks over to Jöna, who had been very busy ever since, then informs him about his decision. "Jöna..."

"...I've finally made up my mind." Artur said to Jöna.

Willing to listen, Jöna gestures Artur to continue.

"Let's give Olivia a break from Viska operations for this season. I'd like for her to recover after hearing about what happened. She might try for another team and this is going to be a difficult and risky decision for us but I think it's for the best."

"I figured you'd say that."

"You already knew?"

"Yeah."

"Well then... the finally decision is yours. I only gave my suggestion. And I hope that she would understand."

"We'll go forward with it. Something has to change for now."

Yes... some thing has to change. Following the ethos of the Eagles of Time (Rautaja je Koretara - depicted in the Aurun flag), look forward to the future while honouring the past. Jöna has the final word and tells Artur. "I'll keep it a surprise for now. Okay?"

Artur nods. "Alright. I'll leave you to it." Before being dismissed by Jöna who continues his work through the night.

Hours would quickly pass and dawn breaks.

Jöna looks out the window with a new day upon him.

And something has changed.

MNA NEWS
- Following a difficult decision from Viska Team Principal Jöna Ekeränna, Viska is officially offering a seat to Sara Luna and granting the other to Viska Junior Aaron Deering. With Jöna adding that should Sara Luna decline the offer, the seat will be given to Kinu Luminna with another plan in place if the current one derails.

Oi aurimi, netta ükatta...
Lentaru, lentaru, lentajaamme.

Kinu's Apartment
Veratuna, Auruna

While humming a small tune, Kinu excitedly packs for the upcoming Colourworks Trials. Finally doing his own thing, not restrained to a solid contract nor to a hospital bed, he was free. Driving for another team was one of his dreams as for someone who is now willing to try anything new, it's gets him excited. Finishing up, putting his bags on the chairs, he would get a few notifications on his phone. The sounds drew him back to his bed where his phone was placed on. He then picks it up to see that the now WGPC team of UrGa is inviting him to a test. Another one eh? He thought. Unsure if he would even get a chance at Colourworks, he's be willing to give it a shot. Kinu immediately writes a response to UrGa confirming his participation in the test.

And now he had two chances. He still knew that there's no guarantee and he might be sitting on the sidelines by the end. He wouldn't spare much thought about that as he instead focuses on what is ahead. Two tests, two attempts to impress.

Here's to hoping he wouldn't mess up in both.

Mennäähän kuroitaa kuljellaa...
Sÿrei kuroitaa kuljellaa...
Lentaru, lentaru, lentajaamme...

Kÿljää... lentajaamme, Sÿriiauri.

For clarification:
- Viska Racing offers a seat to both Sara Luna and Aaron Deering
- Kinu Luminna confirms participation in the Urotovsky-Gatutin test

by **United Adaikes** » Fri May 12, 2023 8:52 pm

One hour since take-off
30,000 feet above Thraproy
The Deerings' private jet

"You should get that shut-eye now, Aaron," Jamie reminded him, "we're nearly in the multiversal jump point. And these travel don't do good for you when you're awake."

"I'm mulling over something," Aaron replied.

Jamie responded, "If it's about the article--"

"No," Aaron quickly interrupted her. "I don't care if people know about us or not. What is important is we like what we have."

Jamie held Aaron's hand.

"I'm thinking about Viska," Aaron continued, "They know we're going to these tests, right?"

"Yep," Jamie reassured when her phone received a notification ping.

"You can still receive signal at this altitude?" Aaron asked, smiling.

"That's why I have the phones, not you," Jamie replied, smiling too, and showed Aaron her phone and what she had received.

"I guess we're going to that test for UrGa, too," Aaron said before reclining his seat and preparing to take a nap.

Four hours later...

Logan was on the computer, reviewing the Marketing Plan for Aaron created by the Public Relations team for the pre-season and the upcoming season, when he received a notification from his email.

1 new email received!
Jöna Ekeränna
About Aaron...

In summary:
-Aaron Deering accepts the test offer of Urotovsky-Gatutin.

World Cup 81/82/83/84

Adonis Fitzpatrick was a late addition to the test, making it four drivers to run so the schedule was split into two days--Devereux and Deering on Tuesday, Vialiv and Donny Wednesday.

This created a bit of headache for Mike Lambert as he wanted to get the next order of business wrapped up but pushing his flight back a day meant he would be able to give a full report when meeting with Batu Tüvshinbayar to work out his now revised contract.

The call to the Mongolian had taken place while Nick Unger had been putting the test car through its paces.
"Batu? Mike here. You have some time to see me three days from now? I'm going to fly in to get you up to speed on where we stand. I want to also email you the draft of the new contract so you can read it through before I get there. We've changed the promotional and image licensing section to reflect your personal sponsorship and how the team sponsorship promo rights money will breakout. Great, I'll see you then. Yes I remember the directions to your place. All right. See you Thursday."
Commercial Director Jill Franklin had been listening to Lambert's side of the conversation. "Hopefully I will hear back from BCEL about drinks sponsor, and although the logo for Views of Time might not make it on the car, we can get it on the firesuit in a prominent spot and on a retail cap, plus selling their calendar through the shop."

Helena Kaczakzy was the first to greet Anneliese and Aaron when they arrived along with their respective 'entourages', leading the way to the conference room where Lambert, Vic Marzetti and Paul Valentini were waiting.
The greetings, introductions and handshakes completed, everyone settled around the table where Lambert opened the meeting with a quick outline of the day's itinerary.

"First of all, thanks to both of you for taking the time to visit us, it is our honor that you've accepted our invitation. Our race engineers were each asked to name a couple of drivers that they were impressed by, and here you are. We're going to take you around to show off our new home, we are understandably proud of it, then we'll get down to prepping for the test. Seat fitting and pedal adjustment, a quick steering wheel demo. Sunil Choudhary will be the race engineer today, and he'll take both of you out in a road car to talk about our track, then we'll have one of you in the race car and the other will take a spin in our new simulator. Then you'll switch. We are very sorry that we only have one assembled GP spec for you to run. We didn't want to insult you by putting you in our AOGP car. Any questions? Hella, why don't you take Aaron and start going through the Tech building and Vic will take Anneliese through here and we'll meet up in the factory in Final?"
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Scuderia Orange Cow offers Batu Tüvshinbayar a contract for one of our race seats

by **Togonistan** » Sat May 13, 2023 4:04 am

346 Cougar Way
Tushlark, Togonistan

''...in other news, the reigning world stage rally champion Naomi Keretene was taken under arrest last night during a special operation by Togonistani National Intelligence Agency. The NIA performed a raid on miss Keretene's home residence in Helterburg after a warrant was obtained to perform a thorough search in the property. The operation was carried out to investigate the racing driver's connections to Marcus Keretene and his now defunct company Echocoin, with the latter two being accused of taking part in various scam and money laundering operations in the last two years. According to NIA, the authorities currently have no proof of miss Keretene's direct involvement in her father's company and the driver has, for now, only been taken in for questioning and is expected to be released again in 48 hours. Meanwhile, the authorities are still looking for company owner Marcus Keretene, who according to anonymous sources left the country last year and is currently in hiding somewhere overseas.''

Pushing the red button on remote, Dom Falepeau turned his TV off and let out a deep sigh. Shaking his head, the Togoni got up on his feet, walked over to a window and took a look outside. Thick clouds were covering the sun in the sky as Dom admired the view his penthouse apartment offered. Naomi Keretene, he thought, what had that girl gotten herself into? Dom couldn't say he knew Naomi that well himself. The two had met a few times in various motorsport-related events and, indeed, exchanged some words both face to face as well as on social media. However, to say they were friends or even knew each other on anything but a professional level... no, that wasn't the case. Of course he had also seen the storm Naomi had caused on social media way before the whole Echocoin saga had culminated in a police investigation and the Togonistani rallying talent was definitely a controversial figure.

Dom however had more important matters in his mind than to worry about Keretene. In fact, he had spent the last few weeks thinking what to do with his own career. Prior to the start of the last season, he had seen his team MRT fall apart, leaving him in search for a seat in a new team. The helping hand had come from Badai Angin, with who Dom already had prior connections from his WGP2 days. The team from Filindostan had been a good fit for him right from the start. The car had felt great, the team was good and after they secured the constructors title last season, Badai Angin truly felt like the place for Dom to be at. Therefore, his heart dropped when one day, Dom received a call from Filindostan informing him that the team is going through changes in it's structure and is unlikely to be on the WGPC grid next season.

Having spent his career so far jumping from one team to another, Dom truly wanted some sort of stability. Indeed, stability, that's what Dom had been looking for in Badai Angin. A stable long term relationship to work together with the team over multiple seasons, just like Talvela had with Ælund or Lane had with Nexus. Instead, what he received was a team that fell apart after securing a title. And, if there's even no guarantee for title winners to be on the grid next season, are there any guarantees even left in this sport?

Right now, his only quantum of solace was the fact that a few days ago, Dom had received a call from Liventia, along with a contract offer from Portland-Carvenlo to drive for the team in the upcoming season. When it came to Carvenlo, they were the most successful team in the history of WGPC who, having competed under various different names throughout the years, had secured themselves a whooping six constructors championship titles. While their performance last year had been nothing but a shadow of their former glory days, at the very least it was a solid offer on Dom's table available for him.

The only question remaining was, should he take it? Sure, he could wait around for a bit more in case there was something more coming. He could seek for a spot in an outfit coming off a better result. Perhaps something like Eelandii VTGP who had shown interest in him last season, or why not even Ælund Racing... who were competing as Tropicorp-Colorworks this season. However, chances were he'd be chasing the wind and end up being left out completely. Signing with Carvenlo right here and now would give him a chance to start working with the team early into pre-season and be better prepared once the season went off.

Right now, he wanted stability, in any form possible. Therefore, having picked up his phone, Dom dialled a number and made a call: ''Hey, it's Dom. I accept your offer.''

Dom Falepeau accepts the offer from Portland-Carvenlo.

by **Vilita and Turori** » Sat May 13, 2023 4:26 am

Track Location: Eelandii, Turori, Atlantian Oceania
WGPC Lap Record: 1:22.409 (Jai Kardaeri, WGPC 12)
Track Lap Length: 3.23m
Precipitation Chance: 18%

Event Guide :: Eelandii Test Event

Overview:

The World Grand Prix Circuit will return to the Eelandii Grand Prix Course but instead of an official race weekend, it will be the first of two pre-season test events being held at the circuit. All World Grand Prix Championship teams are expected to be in attendance with at least one car/driver combination including, of course, the Race Eelandii! Vilita and Turori World Grand Prix Motorworks team that is based at the Eelandii Grand Prix Course. The team, which will continue to use Tropicorp Tires and Engines for WGPC Season 20, has found great success at their home circuit in recent seasons and will be massively disappointed to not have the opportunity to race in their own neighborhood again. However, Race Eelandii VTGP will be taking advantage of the test weekend, hosting an open testing session for all interested free agent drivers who are in attendance for the Official WGPC Test Event. The Open Test for Free Agent drivers will be a chance for drivers who are interested in the second seat at Race Eelandii! - or any open second seat, to impress WGPC Team Principles - many of which who will plan to stick around following their own test sessions to see what lap times are delivered by the Free Agents. Unattached drivers who wish to participate in the Special Test session should RSVP via twii.tur ahead of the event or can RSVP at the officials booth on the weekend.

The area now known as Eelandii was purpose-built ahead of the Turorian hosted World Cup 63 Finals as a center of sport and congregation point for fans, players and media alike. Eelandii itself is not a town or a city but a purpose-designated area located midway between the Turorian capital of Almintora and the populous city of Cednia. . Initially consisting of just Eel's park - itself a state of the art sporting complex for football and athletics, the campus at Eelandii was expanded to include the offices of the Football Association of Turori and a permanent training facility for the Turori National Team. Eelandii has been dubbed a "Sportropolis" due to its ever expanding selection of sporting venues including the Multi-purpose venue constructed for Eelandii's participation as the Bandy Demonstration Hub for the 14th Winter Olympic Games.

Shortly after the World Cup 63 Finals, it was announced that Eelandii would be further expanded with a Grand Prix race course using the already existing central loop and large strip. The Eelandii Grand Prix Circuit was completed in time to host a testing session on the World Grand Prix 12 schedule. The 3.23 mile course was built in the shadows of Eels Park and, originally as one of the less regularly used of the sport facilities in Eelandii, relies on the infrastructure throughout Eelandii for its support. The first full top-level motorsports race weekend held at the Eelandii Grand Prix course was the Super Formula Round Turori held during the second International Super Formula Championship.

While the Eelandii campus is more than sufficiently designed to host multiple team sporting events on a single day, the Layout and size of the Grand Prix circuit that cuts through the center of some of Eelandii's key locations including overflow and parking facilities limits the amount of concurrent events that can take place at the other sporting venues on a racing weekend.

The weather in Eelandii is mostly temperate. There is no defined Wet or Dry season but the Chance of Rain is typically constant between 10-30%.

Event History:

The first ever Grand Prix of Turori was held during the 13th World Grand Prix Championships. The pole was won by Moisés Delgado of Honso Nyrota at a speed of 1:22.649 and the race was won by McPahan's Alexander Lund with R.L. Cruisin finishing just behind in the runner-up spot for Frontiere Racing.

The Eelandii Grand Prix Circuit was relegated to a test event for the WGPC's 14th season but returned as a race day for the 15th WGPC campaign and once again, it was a near miss for a local driver as iBen Toralmintii, after stunning the field by putting the WGPC Eelandii Motorworks machine on pole position, came home in second place behind Juliano Lemos in the Bitten Heroes machine. With an increasing demand for World Grand Prix Championship schedule dates, the WGPC began a rotation between the Grand Prix of Turori and the Vilitan Grand Prix within the Vilitan Cove, with the Grand Prix of Turori being the lone Vilitan Cove event on the schedule for the 16th World Grand Prix Championships and the Vilitan Grand Prix the only Vilitan Cove event on the 17th World Grand Prix Championship schedule.

The Grand Prix of Turori would return for WGPC Season 18 in its standard rotational slot. For the 19th World Grand Prix Championship Season, the Grand Prix of Turori introduced the Sprint Qualifying format whereby a one-third distance race was held to determine the starting lineup for the Grand Prix itself. A One-Shot time trial session set the grid for the Sprint Qualifying race and the Podium finishers of the Sprint Qualifying race earned championship points in a 3-2-1 rundown.

To date, nearly every major racing event ever held at the Eelandii Grand Prix Course has seen a Vilita and Turorian driver finish in the Runner-Up position. For World Grand Prix Championship Season 20, the Eelandii race date has been relegated to a test event to kick off the WGPC Pre-Season and it will be the first time on track for many drivers with their new teams such as Skiia Vialiv for UrGa, as well as those returning to their teams from the previous season such as R.L. Cruisin with Carvenlo Racing and the home town team Race Eelandii! VTGP with TJUN driver Lane Carter.

Eelandii Grand Prix Course – Historical Fastest Laps by Event		
					
Event	Fastest Lap	Session	Driver			Team
WGPC12	01:22.409	PRAC	Jai Kardaeri		[STB]	Carvenlo-Franklin
NSFC2	01:29.887	QUAL	Juracai Klianiota	[V&T]	Vilita & Turori Motorsports
WGPC13	01:22.649	QUAL	Moisés Delgado		[SJG]	Hansa-Nyrota
EEL-14	01:22.640	TEST	iBen Toralmintii	[TUR]	
WGPC14	01:22.610	TEST	Terho Talvela		[ABV]	Vilita & Turori Motorsports
WGPC15	01:22.520	QUAL	Terho Talvela		[ABV]	MRT
WGPC16	01:22.571	QUAL	Alexander Lund		[AUD]	McPahan
EEL-17	01:22.688	TEST	R.L. Cruisin		[VIL]	
WGPC17	01:22.538	TEST	Jai Kardaeri		[STB] 	Eelandii VTGP
WGPC18	01:22.432	QUAL	Dom Falepeau		[TGN]	MRT
AOGP-1	01:29.142	TEST	Asuna Katsu		[ANM]	KISMO
WGPC19	01:24.844	SPRT	Gregori Krupin		[AUR]	Race Eelandii VTGP

Vilita & Turori Driver - Eelandii GPC Results	
					
Event		iBen Toralmintii @ Eelandii Grand Prix Course
NSFC2	2nd  (Vilita & Turori Motorsports)
WGPC13	N/A
WGPC15	2nd  (WGPC Eelandii)
WGPC16	N/A
WGPC18	2nd  (Tropicorp Racing Ælund )
WGPC19	2nd  (Tropicorp Racing Ælund )

Event		R.L. Cruisin @ Eelandii Grand Prix Course
WGPC13	2nd  (Frontiere Racing)
WGPC15	DNF  (Arada)
WGPC16	1st  (MSA SinVal)
WGPC18	1st  (Race Eelandii VTGP)
WGPC19	17th (Carvenlo)

Eelandii Grand Prix Course - Race Winners	
					
Event		Winner			Team
NSFC2	Y. Mikhailov (ILH)	Hyak Racing
WGPC13	Alexander Lund (AUD)	McPahan
WGPC15	Juliano Lemos (LIS)	Bitten Heroes
WGPC16	R.L. Cruisin (VIL)	MSA SinVal
WGPC18	R.L. Cruisin (VIL)	Race Eelandii VTGP
WGPC19	Lane Carter (TJU)	Race Eelandii VTGP

Transportation:

Drivers and teams have access to the Eelandii Airstrip which is utilized by small and medium aircraft only. Access to the main Airstrip terminates on the Wednesday prior to the event to allow preparations for use as part of the racing surface. The secondary runway at the Airstrip remains active primarily for emergency purposes throughout the weekend.

Travelers from outside Atlantian Oceania who wish to come direct to Eelandii should note it is accessible by air through the Almintora Internationstatal Skyport (AIS). There is public transportation between Almintora, Eelandii and Cednia. Additional Ferry service connects Cednia and Yeaddin on the Vilitan mainland where alternative International Transportation options are available.

Food and Drink:

Eelandii has a number of restaurants, shops and amenities which typically are only open on match days as well as a smaller selection of local eateries that are open on a daily basis to serve the towns full time employees and visitors which include Football Association of Turori, Eagle's Club as well as visitors to the Race Eelandii! Racing School and Driving Experience at the Eelandii Grand Prix Course. From Wednesday of Race Week all shops and eateries in Eelandii will convert to 15 hours daily operation.

There will also be Food Tent Villages in Turn 3, Turn 13 and along the Main Concourse with selections to include a full Cocoa-bo Eatery, a number of local selections from throughout Atlantian Oceania and even a popular transplant from Vilita, "We'll Fry It". "We'll Fry It"s profitable business model allows the customer to bring whatever they want... and "We'll Fry It" fries it for them for a nominal fee. We'll fry it also has a selection of things that fly, things that moo, things that swim and even candies that can be purchased and fried for an additional fee. "We'll Fry It" will fry anything under 2 square feet in size for just 7 tures or three separate items for 15 tures. Each item includes a full selection of condiments at no additional cost. An essentially stocked 'CoCo-Mart' location with a selection of food and essentials will be located in the campground area.

Sponsors & Activities:

twii.tur is a short message communication service based in Turori allowing users to exchange content of 140 characters or less.... or more.

Twii.tur will have a photo booth set up where fans can get behind the cockpit of a Race Eelandii VTGP World Grand Prix racing machine and twii.tur representatives will instantly post the image to the users twii.tur account. Guests will also have the chance to spin a prize wheel to earn things such as Sunglasses, Socks, Pens and communication device grippers emblazoned with the Twii.tur Logo.

Race Eelandii is a high-speed driving experience based in the purpose built city of Eelandii, Turori located midway between Turori's capital, Almintora, and its most populous city, Cednia. Race Eelandii is based at the Eelandii Grand Prix Course and operates on select weekends when there is no other Grand Prix or major internationstatal sporting event being held at the Grand Prix course or the nearby Eels Park footsport stadium.

Race Eelandii offers multiple packages to professional drivers and thrill seekers alike from simply renting track time on the full Grand Prix course or one of the smaller sub-courses, all the way down to companion experiences where a professional driver is in control and the thrill-seeker rides along in a passenger seat as the race car is brought up to full speed around the high-G inducing race course.

During the time at the Eelandii Grand Prix Course, Race Eelandii will be putting on Demonstrations with driver Juracai Klianiota in the Lot J temporary course as well as Meet & Greet sessions with R.L. Cruisin, iBen Toralmintii and Lane Carter.

:: Tiones Lumber Lumberjack Challenge ::

The Tiones Lumber corporation has a long history of aligning itself with sporting events in Vilita & Turori, from being the long time shirt sponsors of the Vilitan Stellar Division's Yeaddin Owls AFC, to their sponsorships in motorsports, the name "Tiones" is always on the forefront. Competitors and fans alike reap the benefits of Tiones Lumber involvement in sporting events with their finances sometimes allowing a team to compete or an event to proceed and their famous Lumberjack Competition displays always a hit with the fans.

The Tiones Lumberjack Challenge has traditionally taken place during extended Motor Racing and Outdoor events where participants can return over the course of multiple days to complete all the stations. In the full Challenge there are five distinct zones where fans participate in various activities. There are four 'competitive' zones where participants are timed and scored for their execution - whether they are truly competitive or not - with each days top times earning a prize and the best scores of the race weekend crowned champions. The fifth zone is a 'family zone' with events and challenges more suited for children to participate in.

The Lumberjack Challenge produced one of the most viral moments of the World Grand Prix Championships 16th Season when WGPC drivers championship leader and eventual champion Jessica Franssen lost her balance in the Log Rolling zone and splashed down into the waters below. Cameras were rolling from the many fans in attendance to watch the special drivers-only challenge after the Friday Practice session and mini clips circulated quickly on twii.tur of the Plaidly-attired Vannish Motors Racing driving going for an unplanned swim.

COMPETITIVE ZONES ::
Note, All competitive events will explicitly require a waiver and release of all liability against Tiones Lumber signed by the participant

Zone 1: Chopping & Cutting

There will be 3 distinct events available in Zone 1, the Standing Chop, the Firewood Split and the Saw-Through Cut.

Standing Chop: Tool: Standard Axe :: In the Standing Chop Challenge, competitors can be scored in two different categories: Time and Number of Chops. A single 12 inch diameter log will be stood vertically and the competitor will be tasked with chopping through until the log is severed. Competitive times are expected to be under 20 seconds.All contestants are required to wear chain mail protection from the waste down to protect against injury from errant chops.

Firewood Split: Tool: Standard Axe :: Like the Standing Chop, there are two separate criteria used to grade the Firewood Split. Contestants will have 45 seconds to split. as many firewood segments as they can. The first 10 segments will be pre-staged and the contestant will be timed in completion of the first 10 successful splits. Should they have time remaining on the clock after the 10th split they will be tasked with resetting and further chopping segments until time runs out. Winners will be declared both on speed and number of splits made. All contestants are required to wear chain mail protection from the waste down to protect against injury from errant chops.

Saw-Through Cut: Tool: One-man Bucking Saw :: Contestants will saw through an elevated, horizontal log with a 20 inch diameter using a one-man bucking saw. Competitive times are expected to be below 15 seconds.

Zone 2: Climbing

The Climbing zone will see three identical Climbing Challenge stations to allow multiple contestants to attempt the event at the same time.

The event consists of a 20 meter tall vertical log which the contestant must after starting from a position with both feet on the ground, climb and bypass the 18 meter mark. Contestants will have spurred climbers on their feet and steel-cored climbing ropes. Several safety precautions are taken in the event. A support pole next to the designated climbing log will support a belay rope system managed by event staff. Time will stop once the contestant reaches the 18 meter mark on the vertical log and the contestant will not be timed on the way back from the top of the climbing log to return to the ground. Competitive times are expected to be below 13 seconds.

Zone 3: Log Rolling

A new addition, the Log Rolling competition will take place in water. Multiple floating logs will stretch from one end of the log pool to the other with a dry dock on either side. Contestants will be timed on crossing the pool twice - or from the starting dock to the opposite dock, then back to the starting dock. If the competitor falls into the water they are permitted one attempt to re-mount the log and continue their run. If the contestant should fall a second time their run will be ended and they will be given credit for the number of total logs they have traversed.

Zone 4: Team Events

Team Saw-Through Cut: Tool: Two-man Bucking Saw :: Contestants will saw through an elevated, horizontal log with a 20 inch diameter using a two-man bucking saw. Competitive times are expected to be below 7 seconds.

Team Log Rolling: Multiple floating logs will stretch from one end of the log pool to the other with a dry dock on either side. Contestants will be timed on crossing the pool twice. Two team members will start on opposite sides of the pool and will have to traverse from their starting dock to the opposite dock and back resulting in two 'passes' where teammates will have to bypass each other on the same log. Contestants must bypass each other on the logs and can not use the docks or the water to complete a bypass. If the competitor falls into the water they are permitted one attempt to re-mount the log and continue their run. If a team suffers a total of three combined falls their run will be ended and they will be given credit for the number of total logs the least advanced competitior has traversed. Time will be stopped once the second of the two team competitors has returned to their starting dock.

NON-COMPETITIVE ZONES ::

Zone 5: Family Zone

The non-competitive family zone will feature learning zones where Firewood Splitting techniques will be taught; three single-log rolling pools including one with a picture zone where the log can be locked into place for an individual or family to pose for photos, two 7 meter climbing logs, a firewood stacking challenge area and a special tree planting zone that teaches youngsters and parents alike the value of Tiones Lumber's Renewable Lumber Operations.

:: Tiones Lumber Drivers Challenge ::

Tiones Lumber will be hosting its popular Lumberjack Challenge for Drivers and Crew members of the World Grand Prix Championship Circuit in the morning before the primary testing. Drivers and crew members who wish to participate in the Challenge will compete in Three of the Five Zones: Chopping & Cutting, Climbing and Log Rolling. Drivers may pre-register with the Tiones Lumber representative in the paddock if they need to reserve a specific time in the competition in order to maintain their schedules or sponsor activities. Drivers who are not pressed for time may walk-on during the 2-hour set-aside time period for the Drivers Challenge. All drivers have a reserved spot in the Challenge, even those who have not signed to a team. Tiones Lumber sees this as an excellent opportunity for a Free Agent driver to impress prospective Team Owners with their ability to create content to connect with the fans and corporate sponsors who are critical to keeping the WGPC Circuit afloat. Official World Grand Prix crew members may also participate, First-Come, First-Serve basis when showing valid Paddock Pit Crew credentials.

iROS to Open 4th Season with Eelandii Companion Event

Eelandii Grand Prix Course, Eelandii, Turori :: iBen's Race of Stars - a special, invitation only racing series contested among the top drivers in the multiverse including champion drivers from the World Grand Prix Championship open-wheel motorsports circuit and the NSSCRA Stock Car Racing series will return for its 4th season beginning with the Eelandii Grand Prix Course during the kick off of the World Grand Prix Championship Pre-Season. The remainder of the schedule, expected to be 5-races in total, has not yet been announced.

NSSCRA driver Thea Alvarez is the defending champion of the series and will return to defend her title against a diverse field of cross-disciplinary drivers including Stock Car, Open Wheel and Rally Car Invitees. The projected field for the 4th iBen's Race of Stars is as follows:

NSSCRA Championship 4:
#07 Michael Stefan (TJUN-ia)
#18 Jeremiah Brooke (Saint Kanye)
#64 Alfonso Mercado (TJUN-ia)
#73 Rinzi Aogar Zakhilwal (The Sherpa Empire)

World Grand Prix Champions:
#77 iBen Toralmintii (Turori)
#56 Terho Talvela (Aboveland)

Other Champions:
iRoS3: #46 Thea Alvarez (Saint Kanye)
MCS12: #15- Anastasia Freya Yadana Aye (Valentine Z)
WGP25:#9 Batu Tuvushibayar (TJUN-ia)
EVRLG: #22 Piotr Lavrentiev (Ceroat)
VILCL: #81 Drake Stevenson (Hapilopper)
AOCAR: #7 Juracai Klianiota (Turori)
WSRC2: #23 Naomi Keretene (Togonistan)
NSGPV: #92 Tisthe Season (Vilita & Turori)
AstF1: #6 Lauren Blake (Valkea)

As of yet no drivers have indicated that they will not be claiming their spot in the series when it kicks off in Eelandii. The field of 15 drivers should expand to 16 with the Host Nation Select driver each round.

Race Eelandii VTGP: Tropicorp/Tropicorp/Lane Carter; R.L. Cruisin: Carvenlo

by **Atheara** » Sat May 13, 2023 6:15 am

[Maximiliano Asphari accepts the Urotovsky-Gatutin test offer.]

by **Fifth harmony harmoniser nation** » Sat May 13, 2023 7:17 am

Nini and Tati's Elusive Clubhouse, Caratland
"I guess no one wants to heard Super Gucci Flops Goku early. That's a shame, your talking skills were fire in that track," Tati said dejectedly. It had been hours without Nini receiving any reply of any sort, whether it be through online mail or Nini's twii.tur account, and those were the most nervewrecking, tear-inducing, depressing 3 hours of Nini's 17 year, 5 months, 6 day life.

"Tati, I'm gonna fucking die! I'm going to kill myself (Author's Note: she wasn't). Maybe I truly am a flop Bratz..." Nini almost couldn't muster and project whatever she said, and the river Nile of tears she'd been holding back in her lacrimal glands barely held back as they flowed down Nini's soft butter-like cheeks, "My talking, I mean rapping, was even decent. Why doesn't anyone love me?"

"There, there, don't cry," Tati comforted Nini verbally, leaving Nini to her own devices and tissue boxes. Tati was a great empathiser — she wasn't good at sympathising — and she should know. This was reminiscent of the time Tati confessed to her crush and he didn't reply back, and she thought he'd ditched her (he had a 6-hour band training). That was a very dark day that Tati didn't want to remember, and she was sure Nini didn't ever want to recall those hours of shame either.

In all her sad, depressing despondency, Nini mindlessly scrolled through twii.tur by reading through TwiiTur propaganda threads on how kpop ruins youths. Just then, something caught her eye.

"Eelandii Grand Pee course... test session... Race Eelandii VTGP is hosting an open testing session for all free agent drivers?! Bitch! It's my fucking calling Tati!" Nini excitedly squealed, a complete 180 from her previous crestfallen self.

"Nini, are you fucking serious right now. Like, serious. Right. Now?!" Tatu yelped in surprise, being taken aback by Nini's outburst (she was looking through the same TwiiTur thread Nini was reading on her phone) and needing a few seconds to digest the information. Tati went over to Nini's gaming tablet and looked through what Nini was referring to. After using her superior literary abilities to scrutinise it, Tati proudly exclaimed that Nini was right.

"You lucky daughter of a dog! Crazy bitch! This is your calling to wham the asses of your opponents and show who the girlboss is! You're gonna be a star!" Tati excitedly confirmed with Nini, "Your mother would be so proud of you." Nini looked back to a photo of someone who went by "Kamisato Ayaka" and her self-proclaimed mother (it was a lie the government made up).

"I love you mother..." Nini said wistfully, "And I miss you..."

Tati interrupted Nini's moment of unexperienced nostalgia and loss.

"Nini! You have to RSVP via their twii.tur account! DM them right now you sad bitch hoe!" Tati fiercely, maybe even crudely, reminded Nini.

"Oh, right!" Bini snapped out of her mother reverie and slid into Race Eelandii VTGP's DMs with an aptly put message:

omg u so sexy anyways HI i'm danielle bugatti johnsilvaturr but you can call me nini OOP anyways i wanna rsvp for the open testing session during the official testing session for ur team oop i'm so formal hehe anyways thanks bye!!!

Nini had just sent the message when Tati reminded her of something.

"You missed out on something! There's this Tiones Lumber Driver Challenge you can take part in and eat the other hoes up and impress the boss bitches! It's YOUR chance!" Tati exclaimed.

"Oh my god, you're so right Tati. I'll tell them that too!" Nini replied.

“Wait, you can just walk in at anytime, stupid girl,” Tati said.

“What do you mean by ‘walk in’?” Nini inquisitively questioned.

“It means, you can just go there any time you want during the 2 hours they’re holding the thing,” Tati clarified.

“Wait a second… I have to go to the place itself?” Nini prodded further, shocked.

“Of course you stupid skrunkly bitch! It’s not in Jonjastan!” Tati responded, even more shocked than Nini was.

“Oh my god… I have a fear of foreign grass,” Nini said, definitely triggered by whatever foreign grass she was referring to.

“Wake the fuck up, Nini. We’re gonna pack our bags and GO,” Tati clapped and snapped her hands and fingers respectively in front of Nini’s face, “Our scheduled flight is in 1 hour!”

“Wh-wha?! Tati, when did you buy flight tickets?!” Nini asked, astonished.

“While you were thinking about YOUR MOM,” Tati replied, pointing to the portrait of Kamisato Ayaka.

“Ohh… right. Alright then, I’ll pack my bags and we’ll go!” Nini said and that was what she did. After that, they both called for a taxi to the airstrip nearby Caratland where they’d be taking off. One could tell when the taxi was coming when an audible “ Vroom-vroom, vroom-vroom, vroom-vroom, vroom-vroom-vroom, skrrt! Vroom-vroom, vroom-vroom, vroom-vroom, vroom-vroom-vroom, skrrt! Get out of my way, I don't care what you got!
아무도 날 막을 수 없어 (my turn, turn, turn)!” slowly increasing in volume. The Cravity-mobile arrived at the duo’s footsteps, and the doors to the sedan opened. The two hopped into the car and got themselves comfortable while My Turn by Cravity played on loop.

“This music is so romantic…” Nini mused.

“Right? I feel like kissing? Wanna kiss? We’re not lesbians in love with each other though, right?” Tati asked. Nini nodded in agreement. The two then indulged in a cute, queerbait-coded kiss that one would read in ~~Genshin~~ fanfiction pieces written by 16-year-olds.

“Eelandii, here I come!”

Danielle “Nini” Bugatti Johnsilvaturr confirms her participation in Race Eelandii VTGP’s Open Test Session for Free Agent Drivers, as well as the Tiones Lumbers Drivers Challenge.

by **Lisander** » Sat May 13, 2023 7:48 am

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IV. A long week

Anneliese just threw her tired body on the couch. "No place like home", she thought, looking at the white ceiling of her flat. The long sequence of car, restaurant, hotel, car, train, hotel, car, aeroplane, car, hotel, van, racing car, van, car, hotel, plane, car was taking its toll on her muscles, so would be so good to take a nap, after that much of travelling and action. Every day, she had been waking up in a different city and hotel. Thank God for the company she established to take care of things. She picked up the smartphone and started to remind the details.

Tuesday she was in Soria, being presented as the new face of Vetinari Motorsports. As soon as she called, Ricardo Vetinari, an associate of TAS-Alliance former team that competed in WGPC18, sent a car to introduce her to his father, Paolo, and sign the contract. Paolo Vetinari was a man that seemed to take the expression "old money" to heart. By all means, he was pretty much a Bon Vivant. The pristine white suit, the grey hair, and the beard, every part of his attitude exuded finesse. The man seemed to be unwittingly gentle, exactly like those that had lived the swinging sixties on the richer side of society. If he was to be even more gentle, and not extremely sweety on his treatment of his wife Corinna, Anneliese would feel he was hitting on her. She was about to say: Boss, weren't you watching your son's team races? I'm into girls.

After an elegant dinner with the Vetinaris in Luna, one of the most expensive restaurants in the capital of the Principality, she ended her day in the luxury Remington Hotel, in a very comfortable bed, expenses already covered by her new sponsor.

But hardly she had time to use any of the hotel amenities. After Wednesday breakfast, she was already taking the train to Sirenia, where she would join the National Field Hockey team for another event. This time, as the ambassador of the Wishes Foundation, she would be carrying some letters from orphaned children to the players that would be travelling to Quebec and Shingoryeo later that week. She was also given a set of the team's new uniforms, with synthetic turf cleats and a stick to boot, to make the official presentation and have an impromptu match, to please the photographers.

But that wasn't the end of her journey. As soon as the event with the hockey team finished, she was driving back to Soria, to board a plane. The Destination? Commonwealth of Baker Park, to Scuderia Orange Cow Testing. The second night was spent in a hotel in Belle Haven, again with little to no time to spend on the hotel itself, because she was in a hurry.

The test for Scuderia, by Thursday (that is to say, in the lisanderian calendar, she barely had time to notice what calendar Baker Park used) was pretty straightforward. She visited the OCR centre and was given a tour of the car's area, some of which she already had seen on track. Then she hit the track and had time to do some laps. Since she would be driving whatever the team would give her, Anne Siebler didn't travel with her. Her manager, Lisa Bohn, travelled with her and handed her the new helmet for the preseason. The blue and green option had won the poll by a landslide. The final version already had the Vetinari brand in the visor.

All of these events were captured in plenty of photographs. The Media team would have to choose the better ones to post on the FT_ADV site. Not that she was interested in doing that, right at the moment. And when she thought it was over, her smartphone vibrated again.

"Ah shit, here we go again". After paraphrasing a certain video game, she stretched and sat back down. Opening the e-mail, however, she got startled. That was a great opportunity indeed. At first, she felt it wasn't a super move up from the seventh team to the sixth team the previous season, but of course, she who hadn't even had a seat in the category until now was in no position to complain. A possible seat was best than no seat at all. In fact, even the spot at Eminent was uncertain, and it was in Vetinari's hands to perhaps get it for her. Getting up from the sofa, she walked across the room to the workbench where her laptop was, where she wrote and sent the reply to the email she had received.

To: Aldauren Ginintella <aldauren.ginintella@pryforsbilar.dc
From: Anneliese Devereux <contact@anneliesedevereux.ls>
Subject: RE: Private Test with GPA Pryfors Bilar

Dear Mr. Ginintella,

I'm happy to hear from GPA Pryfors Bilar.

After being released by Bitten Heroes, I am a Free Agent for all intents and purposes, interested and searching for a new seat for the season. That said, I duly noted your interest and the question about the preferred driver signup and the contingency testing. If the circumstances of my search for a seat converge with that of your search for a driver, then I'd be much happy to join GPA Pryfors Bilar. So, I accept your invitation to this testing session.

Warmest regards,
7. Anneliese Devereux

by **Former Citizens of the Nimbus System** » Sat May 13, 2023 8:08 am

Olivia and Baxen’s Apartment, Avant Community, the Second City, the Nexus Wardship of Former Citizens of the Nimbus System
22nd of April

The news isn’t good.

“Imagination… How does this…” Olivia sits back in a chair, chosen from amongst a collection of other chairs left haphazardly around Baxen’s desk. His office – for that is what they knew it to be – was more cluttered than usual, even after clearing out the space from the detritus that they had seemingly collected while… Unaware. “How does an entire country stop thinking and nobody notice? You’d think that that would come up at an international summit or two!”

“There seems to have been some attention paid,” her companion answers. “Reportedly, people deteriorated in their actions as time went on. Outside awareness only increased slowly as a result… I wouldn’t be surprised if places with less contact with the Wardship were almost completely unaware.”

“Which would explain Viska.”

“Which would explain Viska.”

Olivia buries her head in her hands. I do not like how reasonable that is. “We need to move quickly,” she says, her voice muffled. “We can’t,” she continues, shifting her digits to rub at her temples, “we can’t assume that Jöna’ll take us back, even if we explain what’s happened. That tone the email took… Sounded more like he wanted me to rest than to leave.”

“Agreed. I will send something back, but…” Baxen purses his lips. A set of pens jumps from a nearby pot, whirling above his hand and glowing with blue light. Despite herself, Olivia smiles. “Lend me an hour and a half to assess the situation.”

“Can I…”

“Of course, go. This is your decision; your mind should be clear.”

Olivia nods. She pushes up from the chair, then reaches up, feeling her muscles ache as she stretches. Then she leans down again, wrapping her arms around her dear friend and nuzzling her head into the crook of his neck. “So glad you’re here right now.”

Baxen breathes in, letting himself rest for just a moment.

He turns back, nods gently with a smile that is the same – no words are needed – before rapidly flicking at his tablet. Levering herself up, Olivia stands and strides away.

Still so bizarre… Her body picks its way through miscellaneous items without pausing, calling upon an intuition that she never built. Olivia passes old university books, family keepsakes…

She freezes. There, amidst a pile of clothes, a glint of metal. Trepidatious, she pulls the garments aside.

Her first every international victory, manifest. Her winner’s trophy for the WGP2 Race of the Hills. In Auruna, for Viska. Buried.

Discarded.

She grasps it. Holds it tight to her chest. Walks outside, into a corridor and onto an outdoor walkway that she knows but doesn’t remember, and sits upon a bench, looking over the university where her first proper team had been – the one she had built, then left to help build Viska.

The metal feels cold and heavy in her palms.

…

“‘Liv?”

She glances up. Baxen is stood beside her again. The late morning light catches his hair and eyes, lending him a certain ethereality. “How are you?”

“A few people stopped to ask me that. Seems that those of us who’ve newly woken aren’t so difficult to spot. One even recognised me. ‘Eran’, they were called. Seemed nice.” Olivia pauses, staring out at the university building again. “It’s a lot, Baxen. I don’t… What have I even been doing?” She raises the trophy. “We spend two seasons with a team, raising all of us up, making something good of it and ourselves, and then some cosmic force rips it all away? What was it that forum was speculating – ‘fundamental incompatibility of the Spark with the physical laws of this universe’? Oh, sure, we’re fine for six, seven odd decades, but now the Mythran bring retribution down on us! Of course!” She laughs, a terrible, self-pitying thing that sounds far too much like sobbing.

Baxen sits beside her, bowing his own head. They rest against one another.

Olivia sighs. “Tell me our options.”

“You don’t have –”

“May as well. Get it out in the open.”

Baxen nods. “Well, we can do as Jöna suggested. Take a year out to watch developments, do something new. Give ourselves space.”

Olivia considers that. Were I dropped into a car right now, I… I would do horribly. It is painful to admit, feels antithetical to herself to even consider. I would. But now is not in a month’s time. She grips the trophy. Now is not in a month’s time. And if I didn’t even give myself the chance to be ready by then, I couldn’t forgive myself. “No,” she pronounces. “No, we can’t just give up like that, not before we’ve even tried.”

“I suspected. In that case…” Baxen sits up, resting his tablet on his lap. Olivia inclines her eyes towards it, not moving from her place of comfort otherwise. A few points of cerulean light reflect on the screen, pulling up a series of notes.

“To leave aside the teams that have already confirmed their choices or that we can be confident have them already determined, we have three categories of options. First: Eminent, Carvenlo, Kaylan, Eelandii, UrGa. All established teams, all reliable to greater or lesser extents, all of them with spaces open. Of those, Eelandii have an open test upcoming and UrGa have invited you to one.” He hums. “I suspect that many will have categorised you as Viska’s driver and not even considered that you might be available. In any case, any of those would be…” He raises an eyebrow. “‘Safe.’”

Olivia knows well what that means. No way to control prospects for advancing – too entrenched to meaningfully influence the team. “Why are you mentioning them, then?”

“Being present at an event for an established team’s event, and performing well in said event, will mark you out as a serious competitor, give you currency in negotiations. It’s worth reminding people of how talented you are.”

She smiles, chuckling a little. “Needed some of that unconditional belief of yours. Thanks.” Olivia sits up a touch, though she makes sure to stay pressed up against Baxen’s side. “What’s this next category of yours, then?”

“That would be a pair of new teams: Sivaleinen and Scuderia Orange Cow.”

The corner of Olivia’s mouth quirks up. “I’d swear you were offering me a quicksicle but… No, I do know that name. Imagination, that still feels wrong.” She shakes her head, jostling the thoughts within into an easier shape. “WGP2 team from last season, right?”

“Right, and its victors. They will likely have a structure to work within but will also be looking to upscale as Viska did. We have experience there. We can work with that.”

“Hmm.” Olivia nods. “Sivaleinen?”

“All of that, magnified. They seem to have bought up a failing regional outfit to inject funds into. They also seem to have sponsored a driver – who has immediately jumped ship.”

“Doesn’t speak fantastically to their prospects… Then again, that leaves scope for us to do our thing.” She glances across. “There’s more, isn’t there?”

Baxen sighs. “I don’t quite know how to put this… Their sponsorships appear perfectly aligned to needle you personally.”

Olivia frowns, waiting.

“They’ve accepted title sponsorship from an ‘energy and fuel’ multinational. I haven’t yet researched enough to determine what that means yet, but…”

“Okay, see what you mean…”

“Sivaleinen themselves, meanwhile, are a fashion company.”

“Oh.”

Olivia blinks. The unpleasant memories of the magazine come flooding back.

Baxen continues, grimacing. “I don’t know what they would want you to do. Still, they have a former WGPC driver as their team principal, so it’s possible he might be able to curb the worst excesses.” He smiles. “Do you remember Vitaliy Aaltonen?”

That chases the memories away, as she tries to wrack her brains. “I… I think I do! Who did he…”

“Obeveklig-Farautoo, in WGPC 11 and 12. Won the Polarian Grand Prix in the latter.”

Olivia grins. “Of course you would remember.”

Baxen answers in kind. “Well, naturally. Regardless, they also have an open test soon… I would recommend we use the opportunity to meet with Aaltonen and discuss the team’s expectations. Even if we cannot, it remains a chance for you to showcase your driving skill, as the other tests are.”

“Got it.” She inclines her head, feeling the old energy coming back just a touch. “Well, don’t keep me in suspense – what’s the third?”

“Based on rumour, largely. But.” And Baxen smiles, cool, controlled, and, for him, thoroughly excited.

Olivia laughs, leaning over to look at his pad. “Come on, I said not to –” She pauses, blinking, making sure that what she’s seeing is real. “Tropicorp.”

“Mmm.”

“That Tropicorp.”

“Yes.”

“Explain.”

And he does. He lays out the financial scandal that had taken the team entirely by surprise and wound them into its orbit, forcing them from their major facilities. He tells her of the rumours that William Archer had been offered their second seat but is on the path to rejecting it, leaving one of WGPC’s premier teams with a likely open seat. And he notes that, with so many top drivers already under contract, that spot is rumoured to be very much for the taking.

“Toralmintii has been around for a long time. It cannot be too long until he retires. That would leave you…”

“As their first driver. And they’re in flux right now, which is exactly the conditions we’re used to working within. Imagination.” Olivia stares at him, wide-eyed. “Baxen. Get me in there.” She turns to look down the walkway. “Hael’s cutlass – I’ve got to get training again. No clue what sort of – do you think the university would let me into our old gym space?”

Baxen smiles. “Worth a try, no?”

“Absolutely worth a try! Right, then!” And, for the first time since this morning, Olivia beams. “You’re good with all that?”

Baxen simply nods, smile unwavering. And as Olivia tears down the walkway, without a glance at the trophy she has left sitting on the bench with him, he cannot help but think that it is entirely warranted.

A short time later

From: Baxen Aurora <baxen.aurora@questnet.nim>
To: Taras Gavrilovich Matviyenko <matviyenko_t_g@urga.pdn>
Subject: Test Offer

Dear Taras Gavrilovich Matviyenko,

I send this message to thank you for Urotovsky-Gatutin’s interest in Olivia Stone and to confirm that she will be attending your upcoming WGPC seat test. We look forward to our visit.

Baxen Aurora
Race Engineer to Olivia Stone, World Grand Prix Driver

From: Baxen Aurora <baxen.aurora@questnet.nim>
To: Intoreil Palmsti'i <ipalmstii@raceeelandii.tur>
Subject: Test Confirmation

Dear Intoreil Palmsti'i,

I send this message to confirm that Olivia Stone will be attending Race Eelandii’s upcoming WGPC seat test. We look forward to our visit.

Baxen Aurora
Race Engineer to Olivia Stone, World Grand Prix Driver

P.S. We would appreciate confirmation of Imagination’s legality within the Tiones Lumber Drivers Challenge event.

From: Baxen Aurora <baxen.aurora@questnet.nim>
To: Sivaleinen <||||||||||||||>
Subject: Test Confirmation

Dear Sir or Madam,

I send this message to confirm that Olivia Stone will be attending Sivaleinen’s upcoming WGPC seat test. We look forward to our visit.

Baxen Aurora
Race Engineer to Olivia Stone, World Grand Prix Driver

From: Baxen Aurora <baxen.aurora@questnet.nim>
To: Scuderia Orange Cow <||||||||||||||>
Subject: Consideration of Olivia Stone for Scuderia Orange Cow

Dear Sir or Madam,

I send this message to highlight Olivia Stone’s suitability for a position at Scuderia Orange Cow for the coming season. Olivia Stone is a proven WGPC driver and race-winner, as well as a major challenger for the WGP2 III Drivers’ Championship. I am hopeful that you are aware of the ongoing crisis of awareness that has recently struck the people of the Nexus Wardship and that this will be considered in the evaluation of Olivia’s performance from her last season. It bears noting that her last race before she lost awareness was her victory at Crossbay Circuit last season.

More importantly, Olivia Stone and I both have extensive experience in working within, building and adapting alongside new and growing teams. Having played an instrumental role in the University of the Second City Challenge’s victory in the third-tier WGPi series, Olivia and I were also integral to Viska’s own transition from WGP2 to WGPC. Thus, we believe that we are ideally suited to support Scuderia Orange Cow in its own, similar transition.

As such, I would request that you consider Olivia Stone for a seat at Scuderia Orange Cow; if you have an upcoming test, I would similarly request the opportunity for her to demonstrate her talent by participating. We hope that the results might be to the benefit of us both, and the beginning of a journey together.

I eagerly await your reply.

With thanks,

Baxen Aurora
Race Engineer to Olivia Stone, World Grand Prix Driver

From: Baxen Aurora <baxen.aurora@questnet.nim>
To: Edvin Pekkanen <||||||||||||||>
Subject: Consideration of Olivia Stone for Tropicorp-Colorworks

Dear Edvin Pekkanen,

I am Baxen Aurora, race engineer to Olivia Stone, on whose behalf I am sending this message. I hope that you will forgive my directness in contacting you and that you will understand from what is laid out below that it is appropriate in this specific case.

By this point, you may be aware of the situation in the Nexus Wardship, namely a loss of awareness that it has only recently been realised has affected the whole of the Nimban population, without apparent cause. This has caused significant disruption across the Wardship and can be confirmed in any major Wardship news outlet. Most significantly for Olivia, she and I only regained awareness this morning, to the discovery that her seat at Viska Racing had been replaced, for which we bear them no ill will.

Both Olivia and I are determined to see this as an opportunity as much as it is a loss; it is for this reason that I am contacting you. We are aware that this is similarly a time of transition for Tropicorp; it is this that I believe makes Olivia Stone uniquely suited to a seat with you for the coming season. Olivia and I have disproportionate experience in building and working with teams in transition. Our efforts were instrumental in building the University of the Second City Challenge Team in the third-tier WGPi, in which we achieved first and second in the Drivers’ Championship and first in the Constructors’ Championship. We then challenged for both Championships in Viska’s inaugural WGP2 season, before supporting the team’s transition to WGPC. For a relative newcomer to WGP racing, Olivia is thus extremely well-suited to supporting Tropicorp’s racing team in its current situation and adapting as it enters its next phase of life.

Olivia Stone is also a proven WGPC race winner and on her day is among the fastest and most dynamic drivers of a WGPC field. It bears noting that Olivia’s last race before she lost awareness was her victory at Crossbay Circuit last season, and I hope that both this and her subsequent lack of awareness will be accounted for in evaluating her overall ability. Being only in her third year, she will only be in a position to grow in her talent under Tropicorp’s watch; moreover, should she be judged able in her role and stay on in the seat, she would be able to provide continuity to Tropicorp in future years.

Given all of the above, I would request that you consider Olivia Stone for a seat at Tropicorp; if you have an upcoming test, I would similarly request the opportunity for her to demonstrate the talent that I have described by participating. We hope that the results might be to the benefit of us both, and the beginning of a journey together.

I eagerly await your reply.

With thanks,

Baxen Aurora
Race Engineer to Olivia Stone, World Grand Prix Driver

From: Baxen Aurora <baxen.aurora@questnet.nim>
To: Jöna Ekeränna <||||||||||||||>
Subject: A Fond Farewell

Dear Jöna,

While we are disappointed to hear of your decision for Olivia, we appreciate that the period of unawareness over the last season may have shaken your confidence in us. Nonetheless, we hope that we can part on a positive footing, and are appreciative of all of Viska’s support throughout mine and Olivia’s time in WGP racing. It meant, and still does mean, a great deal to both of us.

With thanks and warm regards,

Baxen Aurora
Race Engineer to Olivia Stone, World Grand Prix Driver

Olivia Stone accepts the invitation to the UrGa test.
Olivia Stone will participate in the Race Eelandii VTGP test.
Olivia Stone will participate in the Sivaleinen test.
Olivia Stone requests admittance to the Scuderia Orange Cow test.
Olivia Stone requests admittance to the Tropicorp-Colorworks test.

by **Delaclava** » Sat May 13, 2023 9:01 am

SANDRO PÉREZ ✓

@Flameboy
Just heard that #RaceEelandii has an open testing session coming up. We've got a lot of exciting things in the works already but if nothing's signed, I'll gladly participate and showcase my abilities! @WGPC #WGPC20

SANDRO PÉREZ ✓

@Flameboy
More importantly, you know I'll be at that Lumberjack Challenge. Gonna need a good rub-down afterward #RaceEelandii @WGPC #WGPC20 #WetHotDelaclavSummer

by **Vonum** » Sat May 13, 2023 9:14 am

Chiara Killana- Statement

“I am very pleased to be on the free agent’s list for this season. However, not having me on your team will be a big mistake. I am a great addition to the team I join. I’m friendly to all members of staff, and I am very co-operative in the paddock. I am experienced, but still young enough to drive. Please consider me to be a driver on your team. Thank you.”

Chiara notices an invite to a test. She barely reads it and replies ‘I accept.’ Turns out, it was Nexus Racing and Chiara had always dreamed of driving for the team. She read the email properly.

“We are looking to get you a good pay,” Says her contractor, Mila Oraca, who is a former driver himself.
“Well, durr,” says Chiara, unprofessionally.
“What I mean is… your salary… it’s… below average,” Mila continues.
“Because I’m a female? Is that why? Or am I just a poor driver?”
“Your not a bad driver, you’ve won two Vonia Champiaships for crying out loud! I think it’s because you are a female. Discrimination nowadays is just as bad as it was 50 years ago. But, I think Nexus Racing might be a good start to get the feel of the car and a decent pay.”
“Ok.” Chiara sighs.
“I booked a flight 5 minutes ago for 2 hours time to the HQ of Nexus Racing in Nimbus System to get you a better understanding.”
“I’ll get ready now then,” Chiara smiles.

by **Graintfjall** » Sat May 13, 2023 6:12 pm

Brústeinn confirm they will supply tires for Pressley Racing.

By the way, have you ever noticed that their logo kind of looks like a

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