The 2018 Meatball run - Day 2 4PM-7PM

[Awildgermanappears]

U: Have you read the local newspaper today?

K: Nein. Should I?

U: Well apparently an LPG vehicle caught fire in one of the local body shops and blew the entire place up.

K: Suckers.

U: Now guess which one we sent our rallye car to for some last minute structural reinforcements.

K: Nein! What now? Shall we cancel our entry or what. Hang on a minute don’t you remember that one SUV thing we drove past two days ago?

U: SUVs are kind of a common occurence, you’ve gotta remind me idiot.

K: You know, the Italian one! With turbos and all?

U: o.O You’re not seriously suggesting we take that thing there?

K: Come on, there isn’t anything that could go more wrong than it already has.

U: With a 20 year old Italian Twin Turbo SUV you might be wrong, actually.

K: - picks up phone - Hello, I am interested in your car…

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Insurance money: + $9635
1999 Galmarini GP3 TI: - $12,822 after some haggling

New Pre Race Balance: $2,178

New Vehicle:

Quoted from the internet:
The Galmarini GP3 was a sports SUV manufactured by Galmarini Automobili S.p.A between 1996 and 2005 […] the GP3 TI was equipped with a twin-turbocharged 3.0L Flat 6 which produced 277hp and 387Nm and sports tuned suspension. […] the TI was praised for its driving dynamics considering its size and weight due to a low center of gravity and near 50/50 weight distribution. It could reach 100kph in 6.8s and a top speed of 235kph, both very impressive numbers for SUVs of this era.

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K: So now we’re broke lol.

U: Pretty much but you forget the GP3 should be both faster and more economical than the Taxi.

K: And more reliable oh wait definetely not that. But more fun.

U: OH HELLO WHAT DO WE HAVE HERE? I didn’t even know they made those with manual transmissions! I am starting to like this car.

[LordLetto]

Team Letto is Returning!
Main Driver: Lord Letto, 28, Some Mechanical Knowledge (4 Automotive Service Tech Classes in High School, Passed all of them), Gamer & Otaku
Navigator/Co-Driver: Coconut Letto, 27, Lords Best Friend, Also a Gamer & Otaku
Mechanic/Relief Driver: Markus Huttunen, 42, Strange Finnish guy they met during a adventure to Peräjärvi, Finland. Abandoned by Parents at the age of 18-19, he had to fend for himself, he rebuilt his fathers car & worked sucking septic tanks & chopping firewood.

The Car:
1995 Letto Barba, a small city car powered by the Letto LE-I420D, a 2L i4 that makes 97.6 hp@6300RPM & 116.3 ft-lbs of Torque@3100RPM paired to a simple 3 speed auto.

[Mythrin]

Team Bakewell Tart

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‘‘So that’s the car then talk about Kardashian rear end’’ laughed Connor taking a look at the haunches of the car.

“Built back to original 90’s spec, apparently it was an original Wertgen Turbo Kit put on a Ditane 622 hence the massive arse. Dad got rid of the stupid 375mm rear tyres redid some of the cracking fibreglass and put in a CD player from an old Mirri” replied Mandy.

“Yes very understated” said Connor with a smile.

“Dad said that alot of the engine was shot 'cos the last owner thrashed it so he had to replace various bits with pieces from an old Averau” Mandy said opening the engine cover.

“Great so we’re going up against the likes of a Caliban with the engine from an old people carrier” said Connor eyeing up the rest of the competition from a distance. “Hey Mandy, isn’t that the same pick-up truck that your Mum told us about” looking over a the Redneck express.

“Yeah it is… we’'ll keep an eye on them” replied Mandy peering over the top of the car.

[Detsikeulii]

Team REE

Lauri Ojanen: The son of Teuvo Ojanen. Hot-headed, but a skillful driver. He likes big engines, rock music and thrashing his old beater on empty dirt roads. He’s 19.

Niko Auramaa: A friend of Lauri’s, he’s usually calmer, but has a tendency to suddenly snap into rage, especially if his friends are mistreated. He’s 22 and likes motocross, old weapons and is intrigued by communism.

Vito Gronchi: An Italian exchange student who’s residing at Niko’s, he’s an excuse so I can write this shit in English warm and friendly and tries to see the best in people and their intentions. He is proud of his home country and carries Italian symbols around with him.

-Um… Dad? Lauri asks carefully from the front door.
-What is it? Is something wrong? Teuvo asks as he comes from a room to the hallway. Lauri hands a piece of paper to him.
-Oh. This. Yeah, I signed you up to this.
-WHAT? A race across Sweden? Alone?
-No, no. Niko and Vito are coming with you. I left a good car with them, they’ve been tuning and polishing it up for two weeks now.
-Is it the Kiito? Lauri asked excitedly.
-You aren’t touching the Kiito for a long time. It carried me and Jorma through Europe…
-Yes, when you participated in the GAR. I remember.
Suddenly a car turns into the driveway. Neither Lauri or Teuvo can’t see anything as Niko flashes the many lights of the car. Niko turns off the car and the V8 sputters to a halt.

-What have you done to the car? Teuvo asks as Niko opens the door.
-We made it better! Look: 8 additional lights, big wheels, a lowering kit, pearlescent paint job… Niko started to list all of the modifications he and Vito had made to the car.
-Stop right there. What about power? Or handling? Teuvo asked, being clearly annoyed.
-Oh, we have those things too. The old V8 now has about 350 hp instead of the paltry 220, it has fat tires and to save weight, we threw out the passenger seat and most of the safety equipment. Niko was clearly proud of the car, and Teuvo was pleased to hear about the newfound performace. However, Lauri was skeptical.
-A Birch Motti? This is a van, not a sports car. How are we supposed to race with thing?
-I tried and tested it and it’s properly quick, Niko tried to assure him.
-Where’s Vito? Lauri asked as he looked around himself.
-He’s at the garage. We should get some sleep there and leave tomorrow as soon as possible. It’s going to be a long drive.

[Radster]

(Since @Elizipeazie cannot write this post, I’ve been asked to)

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Team Operation BIRD

Meet the team!

Captain Frank Tomson: the head of the team, and a grumpy guy at that, with a soft side not many people have seen. He is a social guy, however, hating having to do stuff by his own; he hates Connor due to an accident both had some time ago. In his mid 50s.

Tim Redwood: The youngster in the team, 19 years old. Even though he’s not had too much of a formation as one, he’s the team mechanic, and keeps both Tomson and Connor in check, wanting everyone to be calm. He’s unable to stand too much pressure, though.

Connor: the smartest guy in the team, with extensive knowledge of various topics as well as the best driver in the team too. Shows little emotion, even when he’s pressed to his limit, and has neutral opinions of the rest of the team. He’ll instruct Redwood on how to repair stuff if needed, too.

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[Mikonp7]

Team #BunnySquad

Horrible Vlog Music starts playing

“HI MY BUNNIES”, the blond woman with blue bunny ears says, “Welcome to a brand nnneeeewwww VLOOOG on my channel. I am sooooooo happy to see all of you. Here is again, your Alpha Bunny, LizzyBunny and today i have something super to tell you all! We are in Sweden and yes ‘We’ because not only is my always helpful camara bunny ‘BunnyCuts’ here but also my brother! Say Hi BunnBrother!”

The camara pans to a man with orange hair leaving a hotel. In both in his hands he is carrying big suitcases, both coverd in bunny stickers.

“DONT FILM ME AND HELP ME! These are heavy Liz!”

The cam gets pointed back at Lizzy
she giggels " Why are you doing all your workout when you can’t even lift two bags!"

“It’s not the…ARGH whatever. Have you showed our bunnies our car?”

"I was just getting there! But first something from our sponsors:

“This episode is sponsored, by Audible dot com.The best source of Audiobooks. Thanks to them we can still continue what we and you love. In the description you will find a link for a free 30 day trail. You will even get a free audiobook just for signing up! Dont like the service? You can cancel it anytime you want. This month i recommend to you: Rock’n’Rallye! And now back to our program hehe.”

“You are getting better and better at these”, the voice behind the camara says.

“Well you get used to it. But yes. I haven’t told our bunny army why we are here in Sweden. We gonna join the Meatball Run! YEAHH!”

“Yeeahhh”, sounds from behind the camara.

“MYYY ARMMS”,BunnBrother scream from offscreen.

“Okay okay.For those who dont know: The Meatball Run is a car rallye thorugh aaaaalllll of Sweden and then back!And BunnyCuts, i think it is time! Toooooo shooooow the BunnyMobile!”

The cam pans to the right showing a car:

“This ummmmm…”

“Neko Panther, Lizzy” the man says as he puts the bags into the trunk.

“Yes that, will be our BunnyMobile for the next weekish! BunnyBrother will be driving, BunnyCuts will be sitting in the back to capture every last bit and i will do my best job to vlog and post everything we experience on this roads!”

“You think we will win Liz?” the voice from behind the cam sounds.

“I mean, it would be nice to. But lets try first to get safe to the end hehe. So yeah everybunny. Follow me and my Hashtag BunnySquad on this journey. Here on Youtube and all our other social media! And like always: BUNNYPOWERRRRRR!”

The red light of the camcorder goes out
“Annnd cut. Well done Lizzy”

“Thanks Carla. You also did good”

“Are you two ready to roll out?”

“Um yes Kevin. Just need to get some of my powerbanks and we are set”,Carla says.

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Team #BunnySquad contains of:

LizzyBunny - 1,1 mio subs - does mainly vlogs
BunnBrother - 500k subs and Lizzys brother - something between vlogging, car videos and gaming
BunnyCuts - 200k subs and the cutter/camara gril - mostly just behind the scenes of how she cuts vids.

Thanks to my friend skywarriorstare for illustrating the team

[Watermelon3878]

REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[TheElt]

Team sippppp

So yeah more of this will be filled in hopefully relatively shortly, just getting this post up so I’m actually entered

Members;

Driver 1; Danny

Driver 2; Denny

The team with the biggest meme, they saw the near 5kkm race as a challenge to do it on as little fuel as possible, and that’s exactly what they created The 1.8 LGE for, with an astonishing 1.8L/100km average fuel consumption and an alleged top speed of over 180mph, this should be extremely dangerous and entertaining.

All this came at a cost though, the money they saved on fuel (and then some of their savings too) went on the price of the car, setting back the duo a whopping $12,929

Will they be able to complete their mission? Will they have enough money for the race? Find out on the next episode of “What am I doing with my life”

[BoostandEthanol]

Team Getaway Plan

Members

Maria Miles: 20 years old. Chop shop owner and general mechanic for illegal activities, and leader of Team Getaway Plan. She’s aggressive, and doesn’t like to take no for an answer.

Skyler Newman: 18 years old. A street racer and getaway driver. Constantly has earphones in, listening to anything and everything. He’s quiet and prefers to go unnoticed.

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In a workshop

Skyler walks in, humming along to some song. Maria hears him walking in, and quickly runs over to him. “So you’re finally here. Anyway, I got us an event.” He pulls out an earphone while Maria continues. “It’s called the Meatball Run. Over three thousand miles of high speed driving. So it’s simple. We have 15 grand to get us a ride, with a bit of change for food and stuff.”

“So what car are we using?”

“I found us a gem. A 1988 Keika Katana. It’s perfect as a base, but I have ideas…” She grins and runs over to an engine, hanging in a hoist. “Here’s the engine, 2.8L V6, quad cam, all that good stuff. Hand built by me. Just needs the turbos and we should be able to push 180hp from it on an eco tune. Some flat and easy to drive cams, you know?”

“That seems like not a lot of power…”

“Don’t worry about power. You let me get to work. And maybe go on Google Maps and scout out the route or whatever.”

“Got it.” Skyler walks off to an office in the back, earphones back in, and starts finding out info on the race.

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A few hours later

“Hey Skyler! Get over here!” Maria screams. The door to the office opens and Skyler walks out to see the car, now with 4 extra rally lights. He does a lap of the car himself. “Not bad huh? 140hp of fury.”

He gives a confused look. “Umm… 140?”

“Well yeah. What’s wrong with 130hp? Don’t you trust that I know what I’m doing?” She grins, looking slightly sinister.

He sighs. “130 my ass… What else?”

“Well, the interior is less cheap and more comfortable. Nicer radio for you. Softer springs for some off-road capabilities, lighter wheels. All in all about 60KG heavier thanks to everything I shoved in."

“Do we really need the fog lights though? Will we be racing in the dark that much?”

“That’s not the point. Rally lights are badass!” Skyler sighs, then looks around the car himself. “Oh yeah, inside there’s a CB radio.” He opens the door and peers in. She opens the door on the other side and points at it. “That’s there to entertain me while you’re driving. I’ll shittalk everyone while you do your thing.” She then taps another part. “That’s our police tracking stuff, help us know exactly what’s happening to our friends in blue.” She pulls her head back out, “We leave in two hours.”

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Sorry for bad car pictures, currently on my laptop and that one was all I had on me. And that hp figure is totally legit. Running a nice 120hp.

[Knugcab]

A little less than 3 hours left now, if you haven’t sent in a car, posted your team in this thread or, if you were planning to enter but forgot both of them, here’s your only reminder. I will not accept anyone entering after the deadline and I will not remind anyone in person.

[abg7]

Team Green Gunners, Prologue

One morning, Tom and Bob met up near a secluded garage somewhere in Sweden, discussing whether or not they would enter the long, grueling Meatball Run that was about to start.

Tom: “You know what, Bob? Our fathers have a decent racing history, and if we enter the Meatball Run, we’ll have a chance to do justice to our fathers’ legacies.”

Bob: “Sounds like fun to me. I have a car that’s ready for this long road race. Come and see.”

Bob opened the garage door, whipped off the nearest car cover and showed him a dark green sports coupe.

“It’s a '92 Genra GST-30 Coupe. A rare two-seater manual example in Deep Emerald Metallic. I bought it for just under 13 grand recently, which leaves us with more than $2000 to spare for (un)expected expenses during the race.”

Tom knew that their choice of car would be easy to justify based on raw performance. “With over 300 horsepower on tap from its turbocharged straight-six, relative lack of weight, and a well-sorted RWD chassis, I would not be surprised if the GST-30 has the pace to keep up with the opposition - although reliability will be another matter considering the car’s age.”

At any rate, the deal to enter the Meatball Run with the GST-30 was sealed. Bob was in high spirits as the countdown to the race began to tick down: “We’re calling ourselves the Green Gunners, after the color of our car. Are you ready for what could be a really long road trip?”

Tom approved of the plan right away. “Definitely. Please take us to the start line, then.”

And so Bob fired up the engine and drove in the direction of the starting line for the Meatball Run.

[Elizipeazie]

Some more info on Operation BIRD

found some time to do it; also thanks Computah

[Tonsom, Redwood and Connor are seated in their, according to Tonsom “default driving positions”. Connor is driving with Redwood next to him with earphones plugged in, Tonsom occupying the rear right seat]
Tonsom:
[double checks if CB-radio is off] “Alright… my boss forced me to do this kind of crap with you guys. So lets get this done and try to at least achieve something related to our mission.”
Connor:
“I will do anything in my power to achieve what we were told to. I won´t let us fail our mission!”
[Tonsom looks at Connor in slight anger, remembering “the Accident”. He is certain that it was caused by Connors determination.]
Tonsom:
[with a slightly aggressive voice] “Just do NOT get us killed, you got that?”
Connor:
[calmly looking straight ahead down the road] “Got it.”

[Connor starts the Damien-Benoît Lumineux Sportec thanks to @Mr.Computah for supplying the car and rolls over to the start line]

to be continued…

[Knugcab]

RESULTS DAY 1, 6AM-9AM

All vehicles are still on the first route, Riksgränsen-Arjeplog.

542 km, mostly country roads that’s quite empty this time of the day, though passing through some small municipalities. The weather is lightly pouring rain, some small amounts of fog, nothing that affects driveability. CB range is about 10 km if you want to contact another team.

All results are written as integers to make it easier to read. Though I am of course using decimals when calculating the results.

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Team Hillbilly rollers / Knugcab
6 AM - 7 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 122 km
7 AM - 8 AM
Notes: Team has to swerve for a reindeer. Car ending up in ditch undamaged. Back on the road quickly after that
Distance: 214 km
8 AM - 9AM
Notes: None
Distance: 336 km

Fuel: 11 litres
Money: $2110
Fatigue: 15%

Team V6 Vandals / @Madrias
6 AM - 7 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 130 km
7 AM - 8 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 260 km
8 AM - 9AM
Notes: Team stopped for refuelling at the OKQ8 station in Porjus. Cost $70.64.
Distance: 358 km

Fuel: 42 litres
Money: $1420.36
Fatigue: 11%

Team Thunderstruck / @Fayeding_Spray
6 AM - 7 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 121 km
7 AM - 8 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 242 km
8 AM - 9AM
Notes: Cheap aftermarket brake pads on the car got glazed after some inspired driving. New ones bought and installed at the OKQ8 gas station in Gällivare. Price $59.

Team had to slow down due to being followed by the cops for a while.
Distance: 292 km

Fuel: 13 litres
Money: $4951
Fatigue: 38%

Team Harcourt-Entwhistle / @Jaimz
6 AM - 7 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 124 km
7 AM - 8 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 248 km
8 AM - 9AM
Notes: None
Distance: 372 km

Fuel: 22 litres
Money: $4393
Fatigue: 15%

Team New Life / @VicVictory
6 AM - 7 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 121 km
7 AM - 8 AM
Notes: Flat tyre, had to be changed for a full size spare at the side of the road
Distance: 212 km
8 AM - 9AM
Notes: Team had to refuel at the OKQ8 gas station in Gällivare. Price $67.03.
Distance: 303 km

Fuel: 42 litres
Money: $4311
Fatigue: 15%

Team Mountain pass / @HighOctaneLove
6 AM - 7 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 110 km
7 AM - 8 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 220 km
8 AM - 9AM
Notes: None
Distance: 330 km

Fuel: 19 litres
Money: $7089
Fatigue: 23%

Team Off Constantly / @Obfuscious
6 AM - 7 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 108 km
7 AM - 8 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 216 km
8 AM - 9AM
Notes: Team crashed into a reindeer. Reindeer instantly dead. Damaged front fender blocked front wheel, had to be bent out with a crowbar to continue.
Distance: 297 km

Fuel: 26 litres
Money: $6043
Fatigue: 23%

Team Two lone wolves / @Aaron.W
6 AM - 7 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 145 km
7 AM - 8 AM
Notes: Team had to slow down due to being followed by the cops for a while.
Distance: 254 km
8 AM - 9AM
Notes: Team had to refuel at the OKQ8 station in Porjus. Price $80.58.
Distance: 363 km

Fuel: 40 litres
Money: $2145.42
Fatigue: 26%

Team Kansei Dorifto / @Watermelon3878
6 AM - 7 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 147 km
7 AM - 8 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 294 km
8 AM - 9AM
Notes: Team had to refuel at the OKQ8 station in Porjus. Price $69.59.

When driving through a puddle, the rear end hydroplaned, sending the car backwards out on a field. Car undamaged and relatively quickly back on the road again.
Distance: 368 km

Fuel: 41 litres
Money: $3024.41
Fatigue: 38%

Team Redneck / @Zabhawkin
6 AM - 7 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 135 km
7 AM - 8 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 270 km
8 AM - 9AM
Notes: Team had to refuel at the OKQ8 station in Jokkmokk. Price $68.63.
Distance: 371 km

Fuel: 47 litres
Money: $2151.37
Fatigue: 23%

Team MV Design / @Marcus_gt500
6 AM - 7 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 117 km
7 AM - 8 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 234 km
8 AM - 9AM
Notes: None
Distance: 351 km

Fuel: 19 litres
Money: $9759
Fatigue: 23%

Team Shitbox / @Mr.Computah
6 AM - 7 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 148 km
7 AM - 8 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 296 km
8 AM - 9AM
Notes: None
Distance: 444 km

Fuel: 27 litres
Money: $3115
Fatigue: 32%

Team Stm316 / @stm316
6 AM - 7 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 127 km
7 AM - 8 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 254 km
8 AM - 9AM
Notes: Team had to refuel at the OKQ8 station in Porjus. Cost $77.44
Distance: 349 km

Fuel: 43 litres
Money: $3326.56
Fatigue: 15%

Team Green Gunners / @abg7
6 AM - 7 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 136 km
7 AM - 8 AM
Notes: None.
Distance: 272 km
8 AM - 9AM
Notes: Oil pressure light flickering in sharp turns. Very low level when checking dipstick. Oil bought and filled at the OKQ8 station in Porjus. Price $41.
Distance: 374 km

Fuel: 16 litres
Money: $2190
Fatigue: 23%

Team Supreme Cream / @Awildgermanappears
6 AM - 7 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 131 km
7 AM - 8 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 262 km
8 AM - 9AM
Notes: None
Distance: 393 km

Fuel: 8 litres
Money: $2178
Fatigue: 23%

Team Letto / @LordLetto
6 AM - 7 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 112 km
7 AM - 8 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 224 km
8 AM - 9AM
Notes: None
Distance: 336 km

Fuel: 28 litres
Money: $8319
Fatigue: 15%

Team Bakewell Tart / @Mythrin
6 AM - 7 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 153 km
7 AM - 8 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 306 km
8 AM - 9AM
Notes: None
Distance: 457 km

Fuel: 18 litres
Money: $2944
Fatigue: 23%

Team REE / @Detsikeulii
6 AM - 7 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 146 km
7 AM - 8 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 292 km
8 AM - 9AM
Notes: Team had to refuel at the OKQ8 station in Porjus. Price $74.31.
Distance: 402 km

Fuel: 35 litres
Money: $3108.69
Fatigue: 15%

Team Operation BIRD / @Elizipeazie
6 AM - 7 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 118 km
7 AM - 8 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 236 km
8 AM - 9AM
Notes: None
Distance: 354 km

Fuel: 33 litres
Money: $5593
Fatigue: 15%

Team Bunnysquad / @Mikonp7
6 AM - 7 AM
Notes: Steam starts to come out of the bonnet, seems like a cracked radiator hose, team looking for new hose.
Distance: 133 km
7 AM - 8 AM
Notes: Engine not overheated but very close. Radiator hose completely broken. Coolant level very low. Team stopped at the OKQ8 station in Kiruna to buy a new hose and a can of coolant. Price $84
Distance: 200 km
8 AM - 9AM
Notes: None
Distance: 332 km

Fuel: 18 litres
Money: $2663
Fatigue: 17%

Team Getaway Plan / @BoostandEthanol
6 AM - 7 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 150 km
7 AM - 8 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 300 km
8 AM - 9AM
Notes: None
Distance: 450 km

Fuel: 32 litres
Money: $2015
Fatigue: 23%

Team Sippppp / @TheElt
6 AM - 7 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 128 km
7 AM - 8 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 256 km
8 AM - 9AM
Notes: None
Distance: 384 km

Fuel: 43 litres
Money: $2071
Fatigue: 23%

Team Dust Devils / @DukeOFhazards
6 AM - 7 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 128 km
7 AM - 8 AM
Notes: None
Distance: 256 km
8 AM - 9AM
Notes: Team had to refuel at the Circle K station in Jokkmokk. Price $74.05.
Distance: 352 km

Fuel: 49 litres
Money: $5126.95
Fatigue: 15%

[LS-Vehicles]

OOF I forgot to send the car

[Knugcab]

TEAM HILLBILLY ROLLERS, DAY 1, 6-9 AM

Now playing: Eddie Meduza - Gasen i botten

The twincam four roared to life and Andreas pressed the accelerator to the floor, there was no time to spare now. Rather, it was time to show some of those dorky city folks what some tough Torne river valley people could do in a REAL car.

PASSING THE BOGLIQ (@HighOctaneLove)

JANNE: Hey, what a bunch of sissies you are! Have you borrowed your grandmothers ride?
Marie is mooning through the rear side window
A VERY LOUD HONK FROM THE DIXIE HORN!

JANNE: Just look at them! Bogliq! Bogliq is not a car, it is something that is scraped from the bottom of the sewers!
ANDREAS: IP is not a car either, it is just some…ehm…thai…no japanese…no chinese…or vietnamese…whatever…shitbox.
JANNE: Hey, with your skilled driving we could win this race with a skateboard if we wanted to!

(some hours later)
MARIE: …yeah, and that time I told that (curse word) jerk to…WATCH OUT!!!
ANDREAS: He should watch out for wha…(curse word) REINDEER!!!

SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEECH!
CRASH! CRUNCH! BOUNCE!

JANNE: Now, mr. Fittipaldi, how are you going to solve this?
ANDREAS: Well, Marie does weigh like two elephants so she can sit in the trunk…
MARIE: I HEARD YOU!
ANDREAS: Yeah, and then Janne, you are strong like a gorilla so help pushing the car on the road again!

(a cascade of mud later, the somewhat dated Mamayan sports sedan was back on the road again, the dixie horn was honking and the throttle was pressed against the floor, and there was no worries, at least for now)

[LS-Vehicles]

Okay my game has goofed and the car cant be exported

[VicVictory]

Quick question for “distance”… is that cumulative distance since start, for each time it’s mentioned?

[Knugcab]

Since start.

[Radster]

Team Shitbox Brothers

The tale of two brothers and an 80s track car.

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As soon as the race began, the two Brothers jumped into their Type SC. As soon as the key ignition was turned, everyone who was expecting a v8 rumble heard…an inline 4 cough. The disappointing 4 cylinder was capable of spinning the rear wheels, however, as the two slid their way out of there and onto the highway.

Ana: “Well you were right, this engine is just as punchy.”

Alejandro: “Punchier even. 2.0L i4 from a Conte Enemigo. 260hp.”

Ana: “These things are supposed to make upwards of 300hp.”

Alejandro: “I detuned it so it drinks less fuel and is more reliable.”

As the Brothers passed all the teams except Getaway Plan and Bakewell Tart, Ana shifted into fifth gear, letting the engine drop a few revs to take strain off of it.

Ana: “You reckon we can make it to the end this time?”

Alejandro: “Well…only one way to find out. Our bad luck streak has to end sometime.”

And the engine swapped Type SC disappeared on the horizon, on their way towards the finish line. Would the Shitbox Brothers finally make it…or would they fail yet again?

Neon Nox - Checkpoint (feat. Rebecka Stragefors)

[Elizipeazie]

Lol…
have more money left than expected. Forgot about -20%…

anyway

Operation BIRD

8:57 in the morning
[Connor is driving the Lumineux; Tonsom in the rear seat, looking out the window; Redwood is listening to music on his phone via earphones]
Tonsom: “Well… we got going… and the car seems to be fine for now…”
Connor: “I would like to establish contact to everyone wothing range to gather some amount of information.”
Tonsom: “Sure thing… go ahead, we need to get to our mission some time during this trip…”
[Connor takes the CB-radio handle and starts speaking]

Connor: “This is Connor speaking! Can anyone hear me?”
[After a short pause, a random truck driver answers]
Truck: “Hello Connor, this is DaddyGraham, whatcha want?”
Connor: “I wanted to ask for your current vehicle.”
[another short pause]
Truck: “Well… this is a trucker´s CB channel… i am in a Scania R500 heading northbound.”
Connor: “Thank you. I must have missed my intended channel, have a pleasant drive, DaddyGraham”
Truck: "You too… bye then chht [hangs up the handle]

[Connor fiddles around with the CB controls a bit, then retries]
Connor: “This is Connor from Operation BIRD trying to establish contact to any participants within range, can anyone hear me?”
[Connor changes the CB to listening-mode]
Tonsom: “Well… we haven´t got very far… somebody should hear us…”
[Redwood takes out his earphones]
Redwood: “What are you trying to do there?”
Connor: “I am trying to establish contact to our competiors, Mr. Redwood.”
Redwood: [slightly amused] “First, you can call me by my first name if you want. Second, this is not some kund of air traffic shenanigans we are doing in the CB, but i like it how you are trying to be friendly soo…Just a little tip from the modern side of things… This is a bunch of illegal street racers you are trying to talk to, not the ATC or stuff… You gotta be more on their level.”
Connor: [after a bit of thinking] “Got it.”
Tonsom: [laughs; then to Redwood] “This is Connor… he wont change because of one little illegal race. He just keeps his almost machine-like neutrality and ‘friendlyness’…”

to be continued

@DukeOFhazards ; @stm316 ; @Marcus_gt500 ; @Aaron.W ; @Madrias
these are the players within range of me, you are free to jump in on RP if wanted.
if that tagging thing is too much atm, just tell me