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The small 4-cylinder of my stock Honda CR-X Del-Sol SiR roared loudly as I slid around the final curve of Grand Valley II, showing off a bit for my best friend. As we passed the pit exit after our first lap, a full size truck with flashing lights atop the cab came roaring out of the pits. Whats going on? I thought in my head, having never come across this before. You in the red Del-Sol, please pull over now. A voice boomed. We pulled over at the entrance to the former Grand Valley East section and waiting to see what it was. A large guy with a mean look walked over to my side of the car and told us we had to get the car off the track, the cars for the final found of this weeks amateur league Dream Car Championship would be arriving any minute, but we were welcome to stay and watch. With his assistance we parked in the normal parking garage and climbed up into the stands. After an exiting race, an S2000 LM race car took the flag and the championship, and I found out I could enter the next Championship, which started qualifying at 1 PM the very next day. I rushed home, anxious to find out what car I could use to finish off my amateur league career.
I only had one LM race car, the RX-7 LM in green, but today was not the day for that car. What about this one? called my friend from the back of my garage. I trotted over to see what she meant, and she was standing next to the dingy black TVR Tuscan Speed 6 I had used before, and I smiled, knowing this would be perfect.
Even after several qualifying laps, I didnt believe I had a true chance, but not wanting to back down in front of my friend Being more than 5 seconds behind the lead Honda S2000 LM, I ended up qualifying in 6th place, and went off to eat lunch before the race would begin. (sorry, I didnt write down my qualifying times this race.. they were just.. pitiful.. haha)
Starting Positions:
1. RX-7 LM Race Car
2. S2000 LM Race Car
3. FTO LM Race Car
4. ZZII(J)
5. IMPREZA LM Race Car
6. Tuscan Speed 6 (Me)
The flag dropped, and we tore off the line, the others acceleration apparent. By the first big curve, I had taken 3rd and kept holding on for dear life. The FTO LM passed me just before the first tunnel, but I re-took third again shortly after the tunnels. When the main strait was reached, I pulled away from the three on my tail and a bit closer to the two ahead of me. From then on, the only true competition I had was the ZZII, which continually traded places with me from lap 3-5. On the back end of lap 3, the S2000 LM pitted, pushing me up to second and leaving him far behind the pack. All wasnt lost as I had though, but the RX-7 still had to be delt with. I drove with all I had, pushing my poor car to the limit, but not gaining any ground. Finally, on the end of the 4th lap, the RX-7 pitted, leaving the lead clear for me. The ZZII and I continued to battle until the final curve, after which I pulled away, scorring the first place win.
My friend and I drove off with 25,000 Cr and headed toward our next stop, Laguna Seca.
I skipped out on qualifying this time, knowing that I couldnt actually qualify above 6th, but still held hope I could win the race and the championship.
Starting Positions:
1. RX-7 LM Race Car
2. S2000 LM Race Car
3. ZZII(J)
4. FTO LM Race Car
5. IMPREZA LM Race Car
6. Tuscan Speed 6 (Me)
By the end of the first lap, I was already behind by 6.232 seconds, already hoping that the other two in the lead would pit and let me have the win, because I saw no other way of winning. After a small misjudgment on lap two, I slipped back into 6th place, which I regained back to 4th after the s-curve, the ZZIIs tail lights gleaming in the dusk light. But, the S-Curve would be my downfall though, misjudging my speed and ability in the FR drive Tuscan, I spun out, dropping me way behind. On the end of the same lap, the S2000 and RX-7 LM both returned to the pit, sending them to the end of the pack. I ended up carrying away 4th place for this race, much to my own disappointment at my recklessness. I must be getting tired.. I need to sleep more tonight...
I'll finish this off later. I havn't finished the rest of the series yet, but its saved, waiting on me
I only had one LM race car, the RX-7 LM in green, but today was not the day for that car. What about this one? called my friend from the back of my garage. I trotted over to see what she meant, and she was standing next to the dingy black TVR Tuscan Speed 6 I had used before, and I smiled, knowing this would be perfect.
Monday, 1:00 PM. Qualifying Begins:
Even after several qualifying laps, I didnt believe I had a true chance, but not wanting to back down in front of my friend Being more than 5 seconds behind the lead Honda S2000 LM, I ended up qualifying in 6th place, and went off to eat lunch before the race would begin. (sorry, I didnt write down my qualifying times this race.. they were just.. pitiful.. haha)
Monday, 2:00 PM Race Time:
Starting Positions:
1. RX-7 LM Race Car
2. S2000 LM Race Car
3. FTO LM Race Car
4. ZZII(J)
5. IMPREZA LM Race Car
6. Tuscan Speed 6 (Me)
The flag dropped, and we tore off the line, the others acceleration apparent. By the first big curve, I had taken 3rd and kept holding on for dear life. The FTO LM passed me just before the first tunnel, but I re-took third again shortly after the tunnels. When the main strait was reached, I pulled away from the three on my tail and a bit closer to the two ahead of me. From then on, the only true competition I had was the ZZII, which continually traded places with me from lap 3-5. On the back end of lap 3, the S2000 LM pitted, pushing me up to second and leaving him far behind the pack. All wasnt lost as I had though, but the RX-7 still had to be delt with. I drove with all I had, pushing my poor car to the limit, but not gaining any ground. Finally, on the end of the 4th lap, the RX-7 pitted, leaving the lead clear for me. The ZZII and I continued to battle until the final curve, after which I pulled away, scorring the first place win.
1. Tuscan Speed 6 (Me) 632.218
2. ZZII(J) 632.451
3. IMPREZA LM Race Car 633.871
4. FTO LM Race Car 634.665
5. S2000 LM Race Car 644.990
6. RX-7 LM Race Car - 648.311
2. ZZII(J) 632.451
3. IMPREZA LM Race Car 633.871
4. FTO LM Race Car 634.665
5. S2000 LM Race Car 644.990
6. RX-7 LM Race Car - 648.311
My friend and I drove off with 25,000 Cr and headed toward our next stop, Laguna Seca.
Tuesday, 5:00 PM Qualifying Begins:
I skipped out on qualifying this time, knowing that I couldnt actually qualify above 6th, but still held hope I could win the race and the championship.
Tuesday, 6:30 PM Race Begins:
Starting Positions:
1. RX-7 LM Race Car
2. S2000 LM Race Car
3. ZZII(J)
4. FTO LM Race Car
5. IMPREZA LM Race Car
6. Tuscan Speed 6 (Me)
By the end of the first lap, I was already behind by 6.232 seconds, already hoping that the other two in the lead would pit and let me have the win, because I saw no other way of winning. After a small misjudgment on lap two, I slipped back into 6th place, which I regained back to 4th after the s-curve, the ZZIIs tail lights gleaming in the dusk light. But, the S-Curve would be my downfall though, misjudging my speed and ability in the FR drive Tuscan, I spun out, dropping me way behind. On the end of the same lap, the S2000 and RX-7 LM both returned to the pit, sending them to the end of the pack. I ended up carrying away 4th place for this race, much to my own disappointment at my recklessness. I must be getting tired.. I need to sleep more tonight...
1. ZZII(J) 723.186
2. FTO LM Race Car 724.547
3. IMPREZA LM Race Car 726.545
4. Tuscan Speed 6 (Me) 728.076
5. S2000 LM Race Car 728.218
6. RX-7 LM Race Car 735.677
2. FTO LM Race Car 724.547
3. IMPREZA LM Race Car 726.545
4. Tuscan Speed 6 (Me) 728.076
5. S2000 LM Race Car 728.218
6. RX-7 LM Race Car 735.677
I'll finish this off later. I havn't finished the rest of the series yet, but its saved, waiting on me