One Last Hurrah [FINAL RESULTS]

VicVictory · 14 February 2018 01:54

Team Moss Boss, Day 0

Hotel Cofortel, Quebec City, QC, 6pm

(Outdoor temperature at this time: 3 degrees Fahrenheit)

“Balls!” Kyle cursed, slamming the door to their room closed with his elbow as he rubbed his hands together.

“Don’t bitch at me. This was your goddamned idea,” Hank shot back. He ripped his gloves off and punched at the room’s thermostat, fumbling at it with numb fingers until the numbers started going up. “The hell. This thing’s in metric. What am I supposed to set it to?”

“As high up as it will go, dumbass. Jesus Christ it’s cold.”

Kyle’s phone chirped cheerfully as an email notification came through. It took a minute for his fingers to thaw to the point that they’d function again.

“It’s from the organizers. They finally gave us the start point.”

“Well, go on, read it!”

Welcome, competitors!

Here we have One Last Hurrah. We’ve attracted some… attention over the past few events, and after this will need to go dark. Hopefully only for a while. If not, feel honored that you will be the last group of elite shit-box drivers.

We will meet tomorrow morning at 10 AM Eastern time at Cap Tormente National Wildlife Reserve, just northeast of Quebec City. You will be lined up and released at the same time. Dress warm if you want to hang outside of your car beforehand. Otherwise, crank up the heat and watch your gas burn away before you even begin.

Bon Chance, nous amis!

yurimacs · 14 February 2018 03:06

Team X/2000 : Reaching the starting point

Alarm sets off
Karmenn: * yawns *
a couple of car noise
Karmenn: son, wake up its time to go!.
checks phone

We will meet tomorrow at 10 AM at Cap Tormente National Wildlife Reseve just northeast of Quebec City.

Karmenn realizes that they have to go buy some winter clothes because it is especially

Karmenn: Lets do some shopping.
Iman: For what?
Karmenn: Winter clothes. Its gonna be real chilly when we get to Quebec City, in fact i am feeling a bit cold
Iman: What the hell? Why didnt we discuss this in our meeting?
Karmenn: Ok, i am at fault that i didn’t know that it was gonna be snowy. But anyways lets go to the nearest mall and check in the nearest inn near Quebec City.
Iman : Ok.

While driving to the nearest mall.

Clutch chatters while changing gear
Karmenn: That’s odd, I havent heard that noise while we are still at home.
Iman: Is it something bad?
Karmenn: lets hope not, i do have a spare clutch lining but not clutch plates.
Iman: I will just remind you if we reach a parts store on the way when we start the run.

HighOctaneLove · 14 February 2018 05:10

OLH Day 0, Quebec, Canada

OLH Day -2
Team Mountain Pass Bio

RCAF Aerodrome, Evidence storage, Quebec

“Sign here, here aaand here”. The bored quartermaster handed the forms and a set of keys to Andrew while Pierre leant against the doorjamb of the tiny, cramped office. With a flourish Andrew signed where indicated and followed Pierre out to the front of the warehouse where their car was waiting…

P: “Another Bogliq eh? Trying to save the Yanks one car at a time?”

A: ‘chuckles’ “Nah mate, my father worked as a mechanic at one of their dealerships; I grew up on these beauties!”

P: “That explains the Gazelle then…”

Looking faux-offended, Andrew unlocks the drivers door, slips inside then starts up the car. A cloud of condensation pours from the exhaust and the idle’s a little rough but the car seems to be in good health.

A: “Good work Kyle, I just hope that CEL is going to go away soon…”

P: “What did you say?”

A: Oh, nothing really, this is going to be great!"

The Bogliq pulls away smoothly and the team leaves the aerodrome when Pierre’s mobile phone chirps at him.

P: “Looks like we’ve got a start site, says here… Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Reserve”

A: “Noice! Google up somewhere for us to stay and make reservations; we’ve got a race to start!”

Andrew then puts the hammer down, the Bogliq eagerly responds and they nearly crash into a lamp-post! Andrew catches the slide just in time and sheepishly grins at Pierre…

P: “It’s really, really cold here. The tyres have no grip and I don’t want to die!!!”

A: “Sorry 'bout that, I’ll be more circumspect with the throttle from now on”

Pierre makes some calls and finds a place to sleep for the night, the Auberge à l’Abri de la Tourmente, while Andrew deftly navigates their way through the city. They arrive at the lodge, spend the rest of the day resting and set their alarm so they have plenty of time to get to the start line… They sleep, hoping that this run will see Team Mountain Pass finally take home the trophy!

TO BE CONTINUED

Zabhawkin · 14 February 2018 06:19

Jake and Otis are trying to chase down the wiring harness to the AC and heater. They are wearing multiple layers with the outer layer being woodland camouflage coveralls thick matching camouflage gloves, and bright orange floppy hats.

Jake, “It kinda cold, the sign on the bank yonder says its -16”

Otis, “It doesn’t feel that cold”, looks over at the sign, “That’s because its in Celsius, not Fahrenheit”

A small brown subcompact pickup pulls up and parks next to the large black truck.

Jake, “What the F*** is that, I’ve taken shits bigger than that”

Cody, “Already broken I see”

Otis, “I see you attempted to move up in the world, and got an almost truck”

Jake paces out the size of the Truckling, “Hey it will fit, we could pack it as a spare… go-cart?”

Jake Storm, “It would make sense, seeing as you already don’t trust the engine under the hood enough to pack a spare”

Otis, “Touche, so you gonna drive that uh thing into the ground too”

Cody, “You bet, though it looks like that beat up old piece has already”

Otis, “You know, its cold, we have a long day ahead of us tomorrow, I have some more of that crap beer you guys enjoy so much shall we wander over to the building and drink some?”

Radster · 14 February 2018 08:55

Team Shitbox Brothers - Day 0

(For flavor, read any dialogue said by Ana or Alejandro in a thick Spanish accent).

As the temperatures dropped, the two brothers put on their winter coats just before getting out of the car to see who had arrived overnight.

And the first thing they overheard was the conversation between the Outriders and the
Truckling team. Gesturing at Alejandro, Ana approached the group slowly, stopping before entering their line of sight. She whispered at Alejandro.

Ana: “Hey, let’s think this up for a second here. What if we play nice with them and try to find out as much about their cars as possible?”

Alejandro: “Was about to suggest that. Let me do the talking.”

The two brothers approached the group, with Alejandro grinning, partly ironically, partly trying to look nice. He clapped once to get their attention as he overheard that they were going to have beer. Otis and Cody raised their eyebrows.

Alejandro: “Now, now! You weren’t going to have a few beers without us, right?”

@Zabhawkin @Madrias it’s on you now.

Madrias · 14 February 2018 09:38

Team V6 Vandals

Before the Run - Part 2 - Arrival

Wednesday, Day 0

“Right, get in the truck, we’ve got our starting location.” Luke said, waking everyone up. “Cap Tormente National Wildlife Reserve. It’s a little bit north-east of Quebec City.”

“Got it. Hey, Luke, got a weather check? Temperature… In Fahrenheit, please, it’s too early for Celsius conversions.” Amy asked.

“3 degrees Fahrenheit, give-or-take a few degrees as time progresses.”

“I hope the heat works.” Cody said, stumbling out of the bathroom.

Jake chuckled, then said, “If the heat doesn’t work, that’s the least of our concerns. Think of Luke as a mobile server farm. All he has to do while we’re in the car is spare a small amount of processing power and calculate a few million prime numbers the hard way, we’ll have enough heat.”

A few minutes later, the four were getting into the Truckling, with Cody and Jake taking the back seat, leaving the front seats open for Luke and Amy. Luke stepped on the clutch, then cranked over the Truckling, which started with a rough V6 growl.

After letting it warm up, Luke backed out of the parking lot in a wailing fury of screeching tires and blue smoke.

On the drive to the Wildlife Preserve, Jake looked out of the rear window at the thin blue cloud following them. “Burns a bit of oil, I see.”

“Yeah, but it was either this or that Ishu Myriad, and those things are rear engined. Didn’t figure Luke would want to fight an ass-heavy car.” Cody replied.

“Never driven anything rear-engined.” Luke said. “Could have been interesting, but not with snow on the road.”

“There, there, on the right!” Amy said, and Luke suddenly swerved toward the parking lot in a flurry of wheel-spin and screeching tires.

“Next to the truck, Luke.” Jake said, and Luke hurtled into the parking space with a screech of tires.

“What the fuck is that? I’ve taken shits bigger than that.”

“Already broken, I see.” Cody retorted, chuckling.

“I see you attempted to move up in the world, and got an almost-truck.” Otis responded.

As Jake of Team Redneck paced out the size of the Truckling, then mentioned they could pack it as a spare, Jake Storm spat back, “It would make sense, seeing as you already don’t trust the engine under the hood enough, you’ve packed a spare.”

After a few more words back and forth between the teams, Otis invited them over to the building for some beer. Jake, Cody, and Amy agreed, getting out of the Truckling. Luke got out as well, standing there in his combat boots, winter camouflage pants, and his twilight-blue and silver paint showing from the waist up, as well as the brass chains on his head.

“Holy fuck, it’s freezing out here.” Amy said. Just then, Alejandro yelled out, “Now, now! You weren’t going to have a few beers without us, right?”

Cody looked over to Luke, then whispered, “Be careful, they’re the ones that Trevor painted a pink racing stripe on their car.”

Jake Storm looked over at Alejandro, then responded with, “Well, I suppose we could pitch in a case or two and make it a party.”

“Go on, it’s too cold for them to do much to the cars. And not like they would with me keeping watch.” Luke said, letting Amy, Jake, and Cody go with Otis and Jake, and apparently now Ana and Alejandro.

Inside, the conversation quickly turned to cars, specifically the stuff each team brought.

“Not much to say about the Truckling. 2.7 liter V6, 8,000 RPM redline, Front wheel drive. We added a couple turbochargers for good measure, but Luke’s gonna be the one doing most of the driving.” Amy said. “Not that I can’t, I’ve driven supercars around race-tracks for fun, and there was that one year I drove the Storm team’s NASCAR in the Daytona 500. Now that was fun. Lot of subtle nuances to a left-turn race people don’t realize until they do it.”

Jake Storm nodded, already breaking into his second beer. Cody was more interested in the Shitbox Brothers car and sent a text message to Luke to find out more, if he could. Luke responded back with a picture taken from a camera slid under the car, and a reply that said, “Looks like a custom job. That engine’s from something else, way more modern than the car it’s in.”

Cody smiled, then said, “Alejandro, you didn’t tell us that you put a modern engine in that thing. It’s a bold move, an engine that new in a car that old.”

“Oh, don’t taunt them.” Amy said. “We have 325 horsepower. Twin-Snail lives on, even if only half the team is here, and the other half is the Highway Hooligans without the Thief or the Maniac.”

(Back in your hands, @Zabhawkin and @Mr.Computah)

Mythrin · 14 February 2018 14:44

Team Kent Croissants

In the very cold temperatures the team arrived bundled up with as many layers that they could manage and the heater turned up full whack. They got out of the car with plumes of steaming breath and frantic arm rubbing with additions of “shit it’s cold” and “lets go inside”.

Walking over the they saw some of the entrants vehicles parked up a few cars and a couple of pick-up trucks one of which they recognized from the time before. As they were looking Jordan hit a patch of black ice and slipped forwards (luckily) into the arms of Damien and Aaron who caught him in time … just.

–

The three boys went inside still laughing at Jordan’s near face first meeting with the icy pavement, a few heads turned as they walked in and they found a table and sat opposite the Rednecks, Vandals and Shitbox Brothers occasionally hearing worrying phrases like “8000rpm” and “a couple turbos” that didn’t exactly fill the boys with confidence.

“They seem serious about this then that lot” said Damien quietly gesturing over to the other table with a tilt of the head.

“Seems weird though they all seem to be friendly, I think they’re eyeing each others cars up” replied Aaron looking over Damiens shoulder.

“325 horsepower aswell that’s probably double what we have” added Jordan taking a sip from his hot chocolate.

“I’m just glad we have some more comfort than last time 3000 miles is no joke even though we don’t have as much power as those three” said Aaron

cpufreak101 · 14 February 2018 20:27

Team Marx

Lenin: Well, it’s race day. you get the snacks and spares stocked up?

Marx: as well as I could with our space and budget.

Lenin: yeah. it’s also cold being here in Quebec.

Marx: you’re from Rissia, you should be used to it from Siberia.

Lenin: I’m fine with it, but you’re german, I’d worry more about your temperature levels.

Marx: it doesn’t matter as long as the car doesn’t run hot.

Lenin: I suppose that’s true. anyway, we’re coming up on the starting line.

Puffster · 14 February 2018 20:52

Team Scandalnavians

Cap Tormente National Wildlife Reserve, 11.30pm, -18 C

Near the tent in corner of parking lot, campfire lit and a freshly killed canada goose roasting over the coals in the smoldering end.

B: “Quite nice spot to start this adventure, isn’t it? Beautiful weather, even prettier scenery, car that somewhat works and quite comfortable temperature. Reminds me of that trip on Hardangervidda a couple of years ago”

R: “Indeed the views are really something, and the temperature at least made sure the ice was safe, though it did look rather thin at some places. Wonder if someone will notice that our tracks come from the waterfront and not the road tomorrow morning”

B: " They did look rather funnily at us when we drove onto the St Lawrence Bay at Grève Joliette, didn’t they? But it was the only way to avoid traffic and also the shortest route, that’s a win win. And with the hydraulic handbrake in place we could have some fun on the way. Besides, the car is so light I was never really worried about going through. With the time left I even had time to find us some proper food"

Børre points at the goose roasting and smelling rather delicious.

R: “Fair point, even though I know you are not supposed to hunt in a wildlife reserve off season I am not complaining. Look forward to seeing what our fellow adventurers brought to take on this trip. I guess we’ll find out tomorrow”

Råger takes the goose off the roast and splits it in half before they dig in.

BobLoblaw · 14 February 2018 21:38

TEAM OUTRIDERS

Arriving at Cap Tormente National Wildlife Reserve, 5:15 PM.

Luigi: Man, it’s cold out there.

Blake: Good thing these old big blocks have no trouble keeping warm.

Marc: I’m not so sure about shutting the car off.

Blake: Relax, the battery is mostly new. And if not, we’ve got a set of jumper cables in the trunk. I figure anyone has trouble starting we should lend a hand.

Zach: Kill em with kindness?

Blake: It’s the Christian thing to do.

Marc: Cough.

Luigi: Don’t tell me kindness isn’t allowed in the Lunatic Religion.

Marc: Of course it is. How else do you think I manage to tolerate your foreign ass?

Luigi: No testosterone? Would explain the ED. Don’t worry, I’ll help you out. Zach, you’re not dating anybody, you can satisfy his wife for him.

Zach: No thanks, I’m not gonna cross a Jew with a gun.

Luigi: No, it’s cool. We’re in Canada, he had to leave it behind.

Marc: Until we cross the border. Then we meet up with Bonnie and I grab it.

Zach: Your wife is gonna bring you your gun once we get back in the US?

Blake: There’s a devoted wife. Okay, we’re here. Is everyone’s phone charged?

Luigi: Yup.

Marc: For the most part.

Zach: About 75%

Blake: Okay, We’re not gonna use the inverter or anything electrical once we’re stopped. The battery tested good before we left, but I don’t want to take any chances.

(The Enforcer comes to a halt, the men get out and set up camp.)

Zach: I’m cold, when’s that fire gonna be ready?

Luigi: Working on it.

Marc: Walk around, stamp your feet. Help keep you warm. Five winters walking the beat, I know a thing or two about dealing with the cold.

Blake: I wish we had some dry kindling with us, I didn’t think about that.

Marc: We’ll just have to make some and dry it out in the car.

Blake: Okay, it’s starting to catch now. Luigi, get the propane stove. Let’s get some coffee started.

Luigi: On it. (rummages through the trunk) Hey, there’s a second battery in here! Why didn’t you say anything?

Blake: So we wouldn’t take it for granted. While you’re in there, take that ice scraper out. I’ll put it in the tent.

Luigi: Got it, coffee will be ready in fifteen minutes. You guys want leaded or unleaded?

Blake: It’s gonna be a cold night, leaded.

Marc: Leaded.

Zach: Leaded?

Blake: Do you want alcohol in it?

Zach: Oh, leaded then.

Luigi: Right. (Grabs the bottle of Baileys out of the cooler and leaves the half and half in)

(Fifteen minutes pass, the fire is going and the men are seated around with coffee)

Blake: Looks like a couple other teams are camping here too.

Marc: We might want to make more coffee in case anyone else wants some.

Luigi: Fine but we ration the booze.

Blake: Fair enough.

yurimacs · 14 February 2018 22:02

Team X/2000: Gathering with the other cars

After checking out from the hotel last night and wearing their winter clothes, they were now ready for the harshness of Canada.

on the road

Iman: Are we there yet?
Karmenn: It seems like there are a couple of cars, this might be it.
turns right and parks in an empty spot
Karmenn switches off engine
Karmenn: Well this is it.

As they step out of the car, Iman wonders in amazement how many cars so unfamiliar from him.Karmenn too is also in amaze as there a wide variety of cars, from pickups to sporty coupes.

Karmenn: Are you ready, Iman?
Iman: Ready? I was born ready!
Karmenn: Well then, lets rip open a pair (of chips).It is in the trunk BTW.
Iman: Ok dad.Also, I will be getting my Mp3.

While Iman was opening the trunk, Karmenn unleashed his box of cassette which was placed on the backseat. They are now on an euphoria trip (not literally) while they are awaiting go time.

Status

Karmenn's feelings : Relaxed

What Karmenn is listening to: Men At Work - Who Can It Be Now?

Iman’s feelings : Excited
What Iman is listening to: Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc.

Car condition : Everything working fine, clutch gives off weird chatter.

Jaimz · 14 February 2018 22:14

Team Harcourt-Entwhistle arrive at the start point

Mopey: SPANNNERS!!! Look over there!

Spanners: Huh? Where?

Mopey points at a brown pickup……or more importantly 2 of the crew members….

Spanners: Aaaaaw shit!

Gran: DAVID! Mind your language!

Spanners: Sorry Mrs E but look over there.

Gran: A brown monstrous pickup truck. What about it?

Spanners: It’s not the truck….it’s 2 of the guys standing next to it.

Gran: Oh, do you know them?

Spanners: Sort of….you remember the car that fired a firework at us….then threw a nappy at us….and then cough “lost” their wheel nuts….and then the numpty that attacked us?

Gran: Erm…yes….what about it?

Spanners: Well standing over by that pickup are 2 of the occupants of that car. I can’t see the numpty though. I’m going over there to speak to them!

Spanners walks over to Team Vandals to clear the air……

Mopey: Gran….

Gran: Yes George?

Mopey: Spanners doesn’t look like he’s wandering over for a friendly chat……I think we’re going to be a duo team driving this……

Gran: Oh dear. You don’t think…….

Mopey: I hope not……

Spanners: Guys! I’d say it’s good to see you again but then after our last meeting……. How about a clean slate and a clean race?

Spanners will stay and chat depending on how he gets received……

Over to @Madrias

Madrias · 14 February 2018 22:28

Team V6 Vandals - Day 0 Arrival

(OOC Note before starting: 3 of the 4 members of the V6 Vandals are inside a building with Otis and Jake of Team Redneck, and Ana and Alejandro of Team Shitbox Brothers. As such, we’ll continue from Luke’s point of view.)

Luke watched as Spanners from Team Harcourt-Entwhistle walked over to the Truckling, just after Amy, Jake, and Cody had headed indoors.

“Guys! I’d say it’s good to see you again, but then after our last meeting… How about a clean slate and a clean race?” Spanners said.

“I don’t know what you’re implying, but I race clean.” Luke said. “As for the others in my team, while I can’t speak for them, I’m sure they’ll agree on clean racing. Now, I have to give fair warning, if you’re over here to get ‘revenge’ for something either Trevor or Marcus did, drop it. They’re not here, and I can make your life all sorts of miserable if you try anything on me.”

After a few seconds of letting his words sink in, Luke then extended an invitation. “I know it’s cold out here, and you’ll need heat. The other three are in that building over there, though they’re, given the fact that I just got butt-dialed again, more than just lightly drunk. But I can get the cab of the Truckling warm enough to keep off the chill. Might be a better place for us to talk, anyway, so I can get up to speed with both sides of this story, because I heard about the fight, but I have a feeling some details were… intentionally omitted.”

(And back to you, @Jaimz)

Jaimz · 14 February 2018 23:03

Spanners climbs into the truck with Luke…

Spanners: Thanks for talking. Here is my side and is the complete truth. We ran into your colleagues on road. They fired a firework at us as they drove past and then through a gunky nappy at the windscreen…peanut butter I believe.

The police weren’t interested in doing anything.

We drove past the campsite and stopped.

I decided to prank them back… it was a dark eerie night…well dark and I saw their Dynamite…my original intention was to jack the car up, remove all of the wheels, stack them on top of the car…throw the wheelnuts away and steal the jack.

Instead I stole all but 1 wheelnut from each wheel…the final wheelnut was loosened. They wouldn’t have got over 10mph with them like that. So nump…Marcus’ claim that I tried to kill them is bollocks.

They eventually caught up with us in Baker County, Marcus steered into our van and came at us. I defended myself but still spent 48 hours in a cell.

I just want a clean race this time, no monkey business and no aggro.

I’m sure you can understand. So can we agree and I’ll buy you a pint…Castrol?

@Madrias - Over to Luke.

Madrias · 14 February 2018 23:28

V6 Vandals - Day 0 - The Confrontation

Luke nodded as he listened to Spanners’ side of the story.

“You see, I like the honesty. I heard about the firework and the diaper, but no one told me they were used on the same car, let alone in the same pass. As I said before, I had a feeling that someone was obscuring information. At least you’re honest about the fact that you did take the wheel nuts.” Luke said.

“Not, perhaps, the nicest of things to do, but then again, neither is scaring an elderly lady with a firework, or throwing things at the windshield. As for the police not doing anything, I’ve found that to be a common theme. Wasn’t until things got serious that they turned up to deal with the problem, and they decided to just deal with the problem as fast as they could, rather than doing the right thing, discovering who did what and why, and then arresting only the guilty party. Still, justice was served in the end. You got 48 hours to think over your life choices, but Marcus got two counts of felony hit and run, and assault with a deadly weapon.” Luke was watching Mopey and Gran park the wagon as he spoke, more out of needing something to do than anything else.

“I just want a clean race this time, no monkey business and no aggro. I’m sure you can understand. So can we agree and I’ll buy you a pint… Castrol?” Spanners said.

“You’ll get a clean race. Closest thing I might do to ‘monkey business’ is honking the horn at you as we drive by. And you only have to worry about aggression if you do something to us first, and by the sound of it, that’s unlikely. As for an equivalent drink… I’ll take it in coolant, 50/50 pre-mix. Any other fluids I use just end up too expensive.” Luke replied.

(@Jaimz - Back to you if you need to.)

Zabhawkin · 15 February 2018 01:11

I don’t know how many of you know this already, but at the temperatures our groups are at a lot of windshield washer fluid will freeze. I know this, but forgot until they got to Quebec. Its not an issue if the roads are dry, but if they are slightly wet you will get a lot of road gunk on the windshield that quickly dries and smears making it damn near impossible to see the road. Yes I had it happen to me in Colorado, the windshield washer tank was in the fender so it wouldn’t thaw by engine heat. We had to stop and park the car with that fender in the sun to thaw it out, then used the windshield washer to pump out the tank so we could put the proper low temperature fluid in.

@VicVictory How I am playing it is my guys forgot since I forgot until they were in Quebec. If its dry no big deal, but if the roads are wet they will have to pull into a gas station to get the proper stuff and thaw out the reservoir with a propane torch they have which will delay them some.

Zabhawkin · 15 February 2018 01:39

Team Redneck day 0

Jake and Otis are in with the Vandals and the Shitbox Brothers drinking and talking. When the Vandals mention that the Turd Truck (Truckling) is front wheel drive Jake busts out laughing, and Otis was mid drink and starts choking on his beer and winds up with foam coming out his nose.

Otis, “Fuck that stings”, after gaining some composure, and cleans up some of the mess “Say that again, a front wheel drive truck!?!?!”

After the Vandals confirm that the turd is indeed front wheel drive

Jake still laughing comments, “I doubt that would be able to pull a single axle utility trailer up Bobs driveway without a running start”

VicVictory · 15 February 2018 03:39

@Zabhawkin - that part goes to trail experience. And it’s more than just washer fluid.

Zabhawkin · 15 February 2018 03:47

@VicVictory lol cool. A personal experience at -17f, aparrently 90w gear oil gets pretty thick, stalled a manual in neutral by letting the clutch out.

VicVictory · 15 February 2018 05:18

Legend of Terms:

NOTE: Every team’s block information has changed significantly! There will be more info than previously, partly due to the expected spread of distance between entrants.

POI NOTE: I will NOT be pre-warning of upcoming POI points. I will ONLY auto-stop teams for two things: fuel and, when completely exhausted, rest. Anything else you want (including tourist POI, restaurants, premature fuel, rest at any point before complete exhaustion), YOU need to PM me in advance (before I run the time block that you’d complete it in). Also, please don’t map out everything from here to the end in one PM… try to keep it within a couple time blocks.

BD: Block Distance. This is the amount of mileage covered during the current 2 hour period.
OD: Overall Distance. This is the total distance that the team has covered since the event started.
AT: Ambient Temperature
FS: Fuel Status. Approximate fuel reading. May also include other fuel related concerns.
MRL: Morale modifier
FTG: Fatigue Level
Last Town: Last town of note that was passed (will not include tiny villages)
Next Waypoint: Should be self explanatory.
Notes: Any notes I have for your team during this time block. Including POI results, car issues, etc.

Thursday, 10AM - 12PM

VicVictory:
BD: 68 mi OD: 68 mi AT: 4 F FS: 3/4 MRL: +1 FTG: +0 Last Town: Quebec City, QC Next Waypoint: Mount Royal Chalet (Montreal, QC)
Notes: Waypoint completed: Museum of Civilization.

@Madrias
BD: 33 mi OD: 33 mi AT: 4 F FS: Full MRL: -1 FTG: +2 Last Town: Quebec City, QC Next Waypoint: Mount Royal Chalet (Montreal, QC)
Notes: Waypoint completed: Museum of Civilization. Truck had unexpectedly poor handling at the start. Team has determined that there is a manufacturing defect in one of the front tires, causing it to harden badly in the cold and lose traction prematurely. At this time, the spare is currently on the vehicle.

@Mr.Computah
BD: 67 mi OD: 67 mi AT: 4 F FS: 3/4 MRL: +1 FTG: +0 Last Town: Quebec City, QC Next Waypoint: Mount Royal Chalet (Montreal, QC)
Notes: Waypoint completed: Museum of Civilization.

@Jaimz
BD: 68 mi OD: 68 mi AT: 4 F FS: Full MRL: +1 FTG: +0 Last Town: Quebec City, QC Next Waypoint: Mount Royal Chalet (Montreal, QC)
Notes: Waypoint completed: Museum of Civilization. Also, please read the bit on POI at the beginning of this time block, since it will affect you the most.

@Awildgermanappears
BD: 67 mi OD: 67 mi AT: 4 F FS: 3/4 MRL: +1 FTG: +0 Last Town: Quebec City, QC Next Waypoint: Mount Royal Chalet (Montreal, QC)
Notes: Waypoint completed: Museum of Civilization.

@BobLoblaw
BD: 65 mi OD: 65 mi AT: 4 F FS: 3/4 MRL: +1 FTG: +0 Last Town: Quebec City, QC Next Waypoint: Mount Royal Chalet (Montreal, QC)
Notes: Waypoint completed: Museum of Civilization.

@Zabhawkin
BD: 67 mi OD: 67 mi AT: 4 F FS: Just under full MRL: +0 FTG: +0 Last Town: Quebec City, QC Next Waypoint: Mount Royal Chalet (Montreal, QC)
Notes: Waypoint completed: Museum of Civilization. Heater is weak; team has to periodically wipe the windshield with a cloth, and the interior is getting up to about 54 degrees even at full blast.

@HighOctaneLove
BD: 70 mi OD: 70 mi AT: 4 F FS: 3/4 MRL: +1 FTG: +0 Last Town: Quebec City, QC Next Waypoint: Mount Royal Chalet (Montreal, QC)
Notes: Waypoint completed: Museum of Civilization.

@Fayeding_Spray
BD: 54 mi OD: 54 mi AT: 4 F FS: 3/4 MRL: +1 FTG: +0 Last Town: Quebec City, QC Next Waypoint: Mount Royal Chalet (Montreal, QC)
Notes: Waypoint completed: Museum of Civilization. This vehicle is poorly suited to the conditions.

@DoctorNarfy
BD: 68 mi OD: 68 mi AT: 4 F FS: 3/4 MRL: +1 FTG: +0 Last Town: Quebec City, QC Next Waypoint: Mount Royal Chalet (Montreal, QC)
Notes: Waypoint completed: Museum of Civilization.

@FindRED19
BD: 56 mi OD: 56 mi AT: 4 F FS: 3/4 MRL: +0 FTG: +0 Last Town: Quebec City, QC Next Waypoint: Mount Royal Chalet (Montreal, QC)
Notes: Waypoint completed: Museum of Civilization. This vehicle is poorly suited for the conditions. INCIDENT: Team slid through a curve near the exit of Cap Tourmente Nat’l Park and hit a tree (gently). Superficial front end damage sustained.

@Puffster
BD: 42 mi OD: 42 mi AT: 4 F FS: Full MRL: +1 FTG: +0 Last Town: Quebec City, QC Next Waypoint: Mount Royal Chalet (Montreal, QC)
Notes: Waypoint completed: Museum of Civilization. Extreme turbo lag is both a boon and a hindrance under the current circumstances.

@stm316
BD: 45 mi OD: 45 mi AT: 4 F FS: Full MRL: +0 FTG: +0 Last Town: Quebec City, QC Next Waypoint: Mount Royal Chalet (Montreal, QC)
Notes: Waypoint completed: Museum of Civilization. Car is poorly suited to the conditions.

@yurimacs
BD: 39 mi OD: 39 mi AT: 4 F FS: Full MRL: +0 FTG: +2 Last Town: Quebec City, QC Next Waypoint: Mount Royal Chalet (Montreal, QC)
Notes: Waypoint completed: Museum of Civilization. Car is poorly suited to the conditions, team has to be VERY cautious to keep it out of its power band, and has spun out several times on frost and ice patches.

@Mythrin
BD: 43 mi OD: 43 mi AT: 4 F FS: Full MRL: +1 FTG: +0 Last Town: Quebec City, QC Next Waypoint: Mount Royal Chalet (Montreal, QC)
Notes: Waypoint completed: Museum of Civilization.

@abg7
BD: 65 mi OD: 65 mi AT: 4 F FS: 3/4 MRL: +1 FTG: +0 Last Town: Quebec City, QC Next Waypoint: Mount Royal Chalet (Montreal, QC)
Notes: Waypoint completed: Museum of Civilization.

@Nicholander
BD: 67 mi OD: 67 mi AT: 4 F FS: 3/4 MRL: +1 FTG: +0 Last Town: Quebec City, QC Next Waypoint: Mount Royal Chalet (Montreal, QC)
Notes: Waypoint completed: Museum of Civilization.

@LordLetto
BD: 43 mi OD: 43 mi AT: 4 F FS: Full MRL: +1 FTG: +0 Last Town: Quebec City, QC Next Waypoint: Mount Royal Chalet (Montreal, QC)
Notes: Waypoint completed: Museum of Civilization.

@cpufreak101
BD: 68 mi OD: 68 mi AT: 4 F FS: 2/3 MRL: +1 FTG: +0 Last Town: Quebec City, QC Next Waypoint: Mount Royal Chalet (Montreal, QC)
Notes: Waypoint completed: Museum of Civilization.

Vehicles that are traveling in packs:
68 miles - Communitasia, Erin, FM, Townsend
67 miles - Contendiente, Jager, DMA, Takemi
43 miles - Letto, Ceder

Team Moss Boss

“Sweet mother of mercy,” Hank gasped as yet another breathtaking view unfolded before them. “Now I know why you wanted to run this thing.”

“I had no idea it would be like this. I just thought it would be a fun, weird thing to do,” Kyle responded.

Hank snapped a few pictures of Quebec City and the frozen Saint Lawrence River on his cell phone. “Should have brought my actual camera. This piece of shit won’t do the view any justice.”

The road curved slightly to the right, and their view changed to that of the dingy back end of Team Entwhistle-Harcourt’s FM wagon. The grandmother-grandson duo with third wheel mechanic had been ahead of them since Cap Tourmente, with their ownTownsend truck, the Communitasia off-road wagon, and the Erin Merna rounding out a small wolf pack.

They headed in to town, seeking the first waypoint on the list. It would be the Museum of Civilization in Quebec City. After that, and eclectic mix followed. Montreal. Kingston. Sudbury. Northern Minnesota. Minneapolis. Des Moines. St Louis. Nashville. Vicksburg. And the finish line would be Bourbon Street in New Orleans.

Hank dug his phone out of his pocket and brought up the weather app, refreshing the hourly report. It had looked decent this morning, but a welcome change came with the update.

Hank picked up the handset for their CB radio. “Hey, everyone. Moss Boss here. Got a weather update for you.”

“Go for it,” came the reply from one of the Spanish brothers from the Contendiente.

“Looks like the warm front is coming in faster than expected. Looks like it’s going to warm up sooner than expected. If we’re lucky, we might even see temperatures above freezing once we get into South Ontario.”

“Looking forward to it.” Hank wasn’t quite sure, but he believed the response to have come from Team Redneck.

Hank placed the handset back on the hook.

“Almost to the first point,” Kyle remarked, glancing at his cell phone, which had been mounted to the dash and converted to a GPS navigation device.

Hank nodded. “Looking good. Keep it up.”