Alright, here’s some more information about the areas, I guess.
Fuel types and transition year to unleaded fuel:
Ariya
| Fuel | Availability status | Leaded Fuel Ban |
|---|---|---|
| Leaded | ||
| 92 RON (regular leaded) | 100% | 1990 |
| 98 RON (premium leaded) | 100% | 1990 |
| Unleaded | ||
| 85 RON (low quality) | N/A | |
| 91 RON (regular) | 100% | |
| 95 RON (premium) | 100% | |
| 98 RON (super) | 100% | |
| 100 RON (ultimate) | 50% |
El Camira
| Fuel | Availability status | Leaded Fuel Ban |
|---|---|---|
| Leaded | ||
| 92 RON (regular leaded) | 100% | 2000 |
| 98 RON (premium leaded) | 50% | 2000 |
| Unleaded | ||
| 85 RON (low quality) | 100% | |
| 91 RON (regular) | 100% | |
| 95 RON (premium) | 100% | |
| 98 RON (super) | 50% | |
| 100 RON (ultimate) | 50% |
Monbassa
| Fuel | Availability status | Leaded Fuel Ban |
|---|---|---|
| Leaded | ||
| 92 RON (regular leaded) | 100% | 2005 |
| 98 RON (premium leaded) | N/A | 2005 |
| Unleaded | ||
| 85 RON (low quality) | 100% | |
| 91 RON (regular) | 100% | |
| 95 RON (premium) | 50% | |
| 98 RON (super) | N/A | |
| 100 RON (ultimate) | N/A |
Notable auto-related races and shows: (WIP)
Ariya
| Event | Years | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hirajima Auto Show | 1958 - present | March/April, biannual | One of the most important autoshows, which is always held in Tokugawa Convention Center in the middle of Ariya’s capital city. New car launches were often announced there, as well as concept car reveals. |
| Hirajima Auto Salon | 1996 - present | September | Ariya’s largest tuned car show, which is held at the same place where the Auto Show is held. |
| Ariyan Grand Prix | 1970 - present (odd years in Hanyou, even years in Koyama since 1997) | May | A part of Automationverse’s largest formula event, Ariya’s largest racing event is held annually in 2 different racetracks in different years in its current format. Before 1997 the Grand Prix is exclusively held in Koyama, but Hanyou took over the rights to host in odd years since 1997. |
El Camira
| Event | Years | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Camiran Grand Prix | 1965 - 1980, 1988 - 2013, 2015 - present | September | Held in the famous La Bonobo racetrack, the El Camiran Grand Prix is one of the most important formula events on the Automationverse. The event was cancelled in 1980 due to political instabilities, and reopened eight years later, only to be halted again in 2013 due to track renovation. The current format of the event was started in 2015 with a new track layout. |
| El Camiran Rally | 1968 - 2020 | March - April | El Camira’s most prestigious rally event which is one of the most important events in Automationverse rally racing. The event had seen various rally events ranging from the classic era, Group B, and later Group A and newer events. However due to budget cuts on the government the event was shelved in 2020 and no plans for a successor event is ratified. |
Monbassa
| Event | Years | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frunia-Monbassa Rally | 1986 - 2012 | June - August | The endurance rally event is one of the most important events in racing history, stretching from Frunia to Monbassa across the Zulu Desert. The event was cancelled in 2012 due to rise of terrorist threats in eastern Monbassa, and starting from 2013 the event was held in Gasmea instead. |
Notable racetracks on the area: (WIP)
Ariya
[PLACEHOLDER]
Koyama Speedway
Year created: 1966
Length: (TBA)
Elevation change: (TBA)
Road surface quality: Good
Inspiration: Fuji Speedway, High Speed Ring (Gran Turismo)
One of Ariya’s oldest racetracks, the Koyama Speedway, located near Koyama, Ariya’s second largest city, is known for its focus on high speed.
[PLACEHOLDER]
Hanyou International Circuit
Year created: 1993
Length: (TBA)
Elevation change: (TBA)
Road surface quality: Good
Inspiration: Suzuka Circuit
(WIP)
[PLACEHOLDER]
Tohuro Touge
Year created: 1890 (as road), circa late 1980s (as touge spot)
Length: 21.8 km (full track)
Elevation change:
Road surface quality: Good
Inspiration: Mount Haruna/Akina (Initial D), Fujimi Kaido (Forza Motorsport)
The Tohuro Touge is a mountain road around Mount Tohuro, which is well known for its narrow, windy roads. On daylight its an ordinary driving road while at night it is a popular touge sport around the northern Ariyan area.
El Camira
[PLACEHOLDER]
La Bonobo Racetrack
Year created: 1950
Length: (TBA)
Elevation change: (TBA)
Road surface quality: Average - Good
Inspiration: Interlagos
The most famous racetrack of the country, located in the suburbs near Venharra. The racetrack is known for its twists and turns and straights that are fast enough to make nearly any car top out. It’s the home to the El Camiran Grand Prix, as well as loads of local and international events. The track was closed for renovations in 2013, before reopening in 2015 with a new track layout.
Monbassa
[PLACEHOLDER]
Frunia-Monbassa Rally Sprint
Year created: 1986
Length: (TBA)
Elevation change: (TBA)
Road surface quality: Poor - Good
Inspiration: Paris-Dakar Rally
The rally track was the home to the famous Frunia-Monbassa Rally, the largest, longest and the most dangerous endurance event in the world. With most of the road covered in desert sand and some mud, with the lack of amenities unlike any other track, only the toughest, luckiest drivers survive the race. The track is permanently closed in 2012 due to safety concerns.
Also in terms of license plates:
If anyone wants to design license plate mods for these areas, here’s some references for the respective license plates (Note: its not enforced anyway)
Ariya - US/Japan plate size recommended
El Camira - Euro plate size recommended
Monbassa - Euro plate size recommended
