The stunt drivers when being told to jump into an 800 hp car made of tinfoil 
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yea i can go back to the old WES style that did make more sense, also the resto mod thing is up to you, you can build whatever
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hmm yea that does make sense
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TL;DR: I think the priorities currently don’t reflect cannonball as well as they could, much less a movie about it.
I will preface this by reminding you I have never hosted a challenge ever. Buuut…
I think you might want to go through the priorities with a bit more of a movie perspective in mind. Right now it seems like you just want a car to realistically do the Cannonball run in, but you’re not doing a documentary! So you can sacrifice some realism, and I would expect a movie to be an exaggeration in certain aspects. You probably want the car to be associated with a character and the movie, so it needs to be memorable and recognizeable. And you’ve set that up well by including the Monterey car week in the plot. However, I don’t see it reflected in the priorities, since right now it kind of seems like you want a reliable econobox above all else.
I would suggest loosening some of the realism priorities (such as fuel economy and doubled up reliability; maybe you could also include a set people+cargo capacity in the rules instead of it being a priority) somewhat,
and emphasizing the performance (since this is about going at very high speeds; you could also emphasize performance, say, for evading police) and movie related priorities (coolness, visual distinctiveness)
Feel free to ignore, cheers
i mean with this being a race i would expect you to emphasize performance, sure you can send me a eco box but if your slow then well you arent really gonna be winning anything, i wasnt not really referencing the movie so being stuck on the realistic side makes the most sense for a automation challange, removing alot of rules kinda just make it a free for all and i gotta make shit up for the poll. i will say you do bring alot of good points but prob for another challenge ill think about these things
Following up on a potential safety rule, I am realizing this might be unfavorable to a car early in a decade, when you might need techpool to unlock standard safety. It might be better to say the most recent standard safety that can be unlocked without techpool.
On another note–and I know this is a pretty big one–after starting to experiment with some engineering mules, there is absolutely no reason for someone to build a car in any year other than 2020, since older cars are just straight up disadvantaged by the available tech without anything to make up for it. Some challenges have used a depreciation model and a fairly tight price cap, which means that you can build a fancier older car than you can a new one on the budget. But there’s no mechanism like that here. There have been some other challenges that have had a similar wide open age rule without some kind of compensating mechanism, like the current Cool Wall, but if you look at the standings in that, I think it shows that newer cars tend to do better just by virtue of the better tech that is available.
I think there are a few ways to potentially level the field to level the playing field for older designs:
- Choose a fixed variant year for all entries while keeping the model/family rules open, reflecting that older vehicles might have been upgraded with newer tech. This still puts older vehicles at potentially a bit of a disadvantage because they will have older chassis tech.
- Apply some sort of score multiplier or per category score multiplier for older vehicles. The best way I can think to do this would be to pick a market segment in-game, compare the “competitor” stats at 10 year intervals (e.g. 75, 85, 95, etc.), and base the multiplier so that it roughly balances the “competitor” stats from the different years.
- Give entries normalized scores against the “competitor” stats for a specified market segment for the year in which the car was made. For example, if 50 is the competitor drivability for a “sports” car in 1970, then a 1970 car with 55 drivability gets a drivability score of 1.1, while a car with 55 drivability in some later year when the competitor drivability is 64 would get a drivability score of .9.
Maybe you were already planning on doing something to level out the playing field to account for car age, and imagine there are probably better potential solutions I am not thinking of, but without something laid out explicitly in the rules, people might be deterred from building older cars.
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Regarding this, what would be the ruling on taking a fully modern sports sedan drivetrain and stuffing it into a '90’s woodgrain wagon?
I’m just not seeing a reason why anyone would build an older car other than looks.
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Wouldnt this fall under the restomod category? Just asking.
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Yes it would. The reason I’m asking is because I don’t see any specific categories laid out in the rules. If there is a category for stock '70’s cars (for instance) then I could understand why someone would build a car from the 1970s. If it’s just a flat-out race between everyone, there’s no advantage in building an older drivetrain and all vintage cars would benefit from a resto mod approach.
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I’d vote for option #2, if only because I think it’s more likely to improve viability for older trims than the other two options.
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yea these are pretty good points, i said this before im not a big engineering nerd for this game so all those tight details kinda slipped my mind, rn im not gonna totally change the whole thing (ofc for next time ill take all of this into consideration) but i def add the fixed variant year into the rules
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1972 West Isle Motors Spitfire
The WIM Spitfire is a mid engine rear wheel drive super car. It has a 4.4L V8 engine that produces 300 horsepower and 386nm of torque. It has a top speed of 280kph, and can go from 0 to 100 in just 5.4 seconds. But it does weigh almost 1300kg and that combined with the V8 mean it does drink a bit more fuel than desired, going through 13.7 litres of fuel every 100 kilometers. It’s on the cheaper end for supercars at the time, only costing just over $46,000.
In 2010 a guy named Brad looks at buying a weathered but still in decent condition WIM Spitfire. At least that’s what it looked like on the outside. The seller explains that it’s engine is seized and the car won’t run. Brad buys it anyway, haggling the price downwards to just a few thousand.
Over the next few years, Brad with the help of his dad (Mike) eventually restore the engine to full working condition, working on it for a few hours at a time every other weekend. After another year the car is fully restored and Brad enjoys his new old supercar.
Now in 2024, Brad hears about Monterey car week and decides to head over to participate with his Dad. They arrive a few weeks early and its now that they hear about the revival of the cannonball run. The perfect place, perfect time, and potentially the perfect car. In a friendly garage nearby they add some quick modifications to the car, Like putting additional fuel tanks in the front trunk, and a radio that can listen to police and trucker radios. In the glovebox is a big notebook of all the potential places to stop, alternative routes and some basic tools. And with that, they’re ready come race day
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Oni Tachi Sport
It’s easy to outrun others when they have to stop for fuel.
80mpg
Fuel consumption combined.
3.6s
0-60 time
200mph
Top speed
Extra Information
The 2024 Oni Tachi comes with a whole host of upgrades over it’s 1999 counterpart, while most reduce weight even further there are some that increase enhance performance even more.
A new carbon tub with carbon fibre panels brings the total weight of the car down to 756kgs, carbon fibre rims and carbon ceramic brakes makes this car light as a feather.
Active aero and suspension produce 1.11gs of cornering, slingshotting the car out of the corners on it’s way to a top speed of more than 200mph.
Still powered by the same 2.0L Inline 6, producing 225hp and 411Nm of torque, it can reliably push the car at top speed for extended periods.
This model outfitted for the Cannonball Run with radar detection and radar jammers, as well as localised traffic tracking provides all the necessary equipment to tackle the competition and the law.
These cars are not a real product of any manufacturer, any likeness or other similarities to real brands is purely coincidence. Actual model may change in final submission. Oni and Zephorus do not condone breaking the law at any point. All stunts performed on a closed road with a professional driver.
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Wagon Gang's 2024 Busan B3R Touring
This trio of young drivers – who all dress in identical clothes and wear identical masks to thwart the police – are as much speed freaks as they are fans of the superior, practical and useable body style, the station wagon. They believe that the advantages it offers outweigh any attention such a car might draw for its rarity in the United States. For the 2024 Cannonball run, they have chosen the Busan B3R Touring, a hot compact wagon intended for the European market and imported to North America in limited quantities. While it has a relatively small footprint, its interior space, both for passengers and cargo, is nothing short of stellar. Its powertrain offers a reliable 360 hp, all-wheel drive and an optional 8 speed dual-clutch transmission that is perfect for long-range, high-speed runs. Equipped with the Premium Comfort package, it offers high-grade interior materials, adaptive suspension and advanced driving assists, adding to its suitability for the continent-crossing task. Meanwhile, the Performance pacakge raises the speed limiter to 299 km/h and adds electronically-controlled limited-slip differentials. As far as modifications go, the team has installed a race-spec fuel cell in the cargo area, which complements the standard fuel tank in order to minimize refuelling stops. Dual UHF aerials are mounted on the roof, for communication with scouts and for scanning police frequencies. Auxiliary equipment includes a GPS navigation screen, RADAR and LIDAR detectors and phones for redundant police scanning, timing and navigational duties, while a large case sits in the spacious back seat for drinks and snacks.
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CRAIG AND ERIC’S 2018 ARMOR VALENCIA P5A UNDERCOVER POLICE CAR
Craig and Eric grew up together, both having family members heavily involved in cars. Craig’s father was a mechanic by trade, building hot rods in his spare time. Eric’s uncle had been a race car driver back in the day, and still kept in contact with some of his old friends.
Uncle Don got the word that the Cannonball Run was back on this year, but instead of going himself (on his own admission he was “too old for that crap now”), he decided to offer driving duties to Craig and Eric.
Uncle Don purchased a used Valencia police cruiser at an auction (they took out the police lights, but he put them back in as soon as he took the car home… as long as no one turned them on it’s not a big deal). Eric got to work bolting a couple turbos to the V6 and tuning the engine. Craig races at the local figure 8 track on the weekends, so he’ll take primary driving duty. Eric will be the second driver and primary mechanic.
When asked why Uncle Don picked an undercover police car to race, his answer was simple: No one is going to try to pull over young guys if they believe they’re cops. They will be driving through many different counties, and an undercover car is beneficial because they won’t look out-of-place in those different counties, and they technically aren’t impersonating officers either.
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Why is there a van here?
What do you mean this is a cannonball car? It’s just a regula- ohhhhhhhhhh I see.
Who made this again? The Springwell Brothers? That explains a lot. Remember that rear engined rusted out drag truck they built? This is right up their alley.
According to this article, “… [The Springwell Brothers] sourced a totalled ACZ Arya and salvaged the flat 6 and mated it with a custom tuned DCT. The suspension was lowered and lighter rims were installed. Vehicle lights were obscured for optimal stealth. An endurance racing fuel tank was fitted with several gadgets for avoiding police, as well as a custom stereo and fancy plush seats. At the end, they added a small spoiler and lip to keep the van on the road when it reached its top speed of almost 190 MPH”?!? I read that right, right?
0-60 in under 5 seconds as well? Over 30 MPG? In a van? Are you sure the Springwell Brothers are engineers and not aliens?
Whatever. I don’t think anyone will be the wiser to this beast on the road until it blows the doors off them. As long as no one notices the company is fake, they may have this one in the bag.
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Introducing the Drachenfells E700
Here’s a funny ai image I generated to give an idea of the two friends driving the vehicle
The Lore
Early morning in Connecticut, The Drachenfels E700 idled in the parking lot its headlights dimmed to a ghostly shimmer behind the adaptive tint. Garry rose to his feet from beside the front wheel tightening the clamp of the extended fuel neck “Perfect, no leaks we should be good until at least Louisville”. “Louisville” exclaimed Frederick “We’ll be lucky to make Pittsburgh” “Relax we’ve got two extra tanks” Garry replied throwing a rag into the back seat. The interior, resembling a mobile command centre more than a station wagon: The GPS unit mounted on the window along with the factory GPS in the dash, a digital gauge cluster reading steady oil pressure, a CB mic hanging from the roof and a police scanner beeping quietly from the passenger seat. Frederick flicked on the cabin’s ultraviolet light, illuminating them both just enough to see their hands maps and instruments. “Feels like I’m piloting a sub” muttered Frederick. Garry grabbed an ice-cold Coca-Cola from the 12V fridge mounted in the trunk, Garry felt reassured as he glanced at the med kit and fire extinguisher mounted beside the fridge. As Frederick adjusted the night vision camera feed, the other cars began to arrive looking very much like purpose-built machines, too obvious. The E700’s carbon hood barely noticeable in the darkened parking lot and hidden fog lamps just visible at certain angles with nothing to suggest this was any more than a family wagon. The car quietly purred to life as the OBD scanner started its checks and the two headed for the start, ready to see how far they would get.
| Modification | Reason for modification |
|---|---|
| Extra Fuel tanks | To extend range |
| Carbon Fibre Hood | Reduce on weight without being too obvious |
| Engine Tuned for Reliability | Sacrifices peak power for thermal stability and longevity due to the long distance and high loads |
| Dual GPS and Digital Gauges | Navigation redundancy and ease of readability of gauges |
| Modified fuel neck | Less time needed to refuel |
| UV interior lighting | Useful for working at night and to facilitate the use of hidden maps |
| Police Scanner | Intel on where police are located |
| Adaptive Tinting Headlights | Stealth and heat reduction to help night visibility without being obvious |
| 12V Fridge in Rear | Self sufficiency for long drives and to reduce the need for crew stops for food or drink |
| Med Kit and Fire Fighting Equipment | Crew safety just in case of fire or injuries |
| Night Vision Camera | Better visibility at night and to help spot police cruisers ahead of time |
| OBD Logger | Excellent for post-run troubleshooting |
| Hidden Fog Lamps | Stealth and heat reduction to help night visibility without being obvious |
| CB Radio | Situational awareness and to gather intel on both other drivers and police |
| Blackout Curtains | To hide the true purpose of the vehicle |
btw the only thing generated with the help of ai was that image
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ay welcome back hehe sorry for the long wait but we are back and hosting like nothing happened ok now start
I’m standing here at the starting area and Riley just rolled up in what looks less like a car and more like something smuggled out of a black budget skunkworks lab. The 2024 Oni Tachi has arrived. You can actually feel the weight, or the lack of it, just looking at it. Seven-hundred-fifty-six kilos. That’s not a car, that’s a feather with a driver’s seat.
Up close, the active aero is constantly twitching. Every vent, every panel gap, every surface looks like it’s cheating air resistance. You tap the carbon tub and it sounds like knocking on a racing monocoque. this is something else
The crazy part? Riley’s still running a 2.0L inline-six from the original ’99 car. Two liters. Six cylinders. Only 225 hp. And yet he’s sitting on a 200-mph top speed and a 3.6-second 0-60 because the thing weighs less than some motorcycles. You cant even hear the engine idle.
But the real weapon here is the 80 mpg. Riley’s basically the only guy here who can hit 200 miles an hour and not have to stop for gas every 20 minutes. While everyone else is planning fuel stops, he’s planning how far ahead of them he’ll be.
Inside the cockpit? Radar detectors, jammers, live traffic tracking, Riley basically has an anti-police forcefield. It’s all mounted clean, nothing flashy, just pure purpose. Just efficiency and intent.
Riley really brought out the big guns for this challenge and im all here for it
I’m standing here at the starting line and BreadTheLoaf and his dad roll up in the oldest thing here. The 1972 WIM Spitfire the golden era of sports cars she stands out with the classic lines from this era
This thing’s rocking a 4.4L V8 that makes 300 horsepower, something that isnt too amazing but ina a chassis from the 70’s this is alot
You walk around the car and you can tell this isn’t just a machine this is a father-and-son resurrection project. from the story they tell they sure brought out this car out of hel land back into the streets. Fresh lines, crisp colour, polished chrome, and the motor purrs like it rolled out of a dealership 50 years late.
They didn’t go crazy. No weird aero, no spaceship tech. Instead they fit extra fuel tanks into the front trunk . They tossed in a CB radio setup so Brad can listen to truckers and police chatter and notebook full of routes, alternate paths, fuel stops, escape plans.
At the start line, Brad’s leaning on the roof while his dad triple checks the notebook, and there’s this energy between them like they’re about to relive every memory it took to bring this car back to life.
you hear them before you see them, the engine pops and bangs as it rolls into the lot, the trio steps out and sets a tone for the other drivers around, the busan B3R Touring sits behind them still running.
Their weapon of choice? A compact European spec wagon imported special order for them, we honestly dont know how they even got it into the country but regardless its here. once you get close, the car almost seems perfect. The footprint is small, the all-wheel-drive is rock-solid, the dual-clutch transmission is known for being a good shifter, and the interior space? Massive. Like “fit two guys, a week of supplies, and half a stolen Best Buy” massive.
And this one’s fully loaded. Premium Comfort package: adaptive suspension, plush interior materials, the kind of seats you could live in during a 30-hour sprint. Performance package: limiter bumped to 299 km/h, electronic LSDs, everything needed to turn a family hauler into a continent-slicing dart.
But it’s the Cannonball mods that tell the full story.
Pop the hatch and you find a race-spec fuel cell sitting where a stroller and groceries were meant to be. That alone tells you they mean business this is a long-range machine built to stop less and disappear more.
Look at the roof, dual UHF aerials. the dash glows with a GPS screen, scanners, detectors RADAR, LIDAR, police frequencies, the whole thing. Phones mounted everywhere for timing and navigation redundancy. And behind the front seats? A giant case full of drinks and snacks.
Standing behind them at the start line, you can feel the vibe:
Sharp. Focused. Unsettlingly coordinated.
Like a tactical unit that just happens to really love wagons.
Everyone else is showing off horsepower and aero.
These three?
They’re showing off strategy.
And in a race like this, that might just be more dangerous than raw speed.
you know i almost shitmyself seeing this cop car driving in but i was like " dam that makes the perfect car" It rolls in and everyone stops looking because they think they’re about to get in trouble.
The 2018 Armor Valencia P5A looks exactly like what it is: an ex-police undercover cruiser, steel wheels, that unmistakable stance of a highway patrol car that ruined someone’s week at least once. The lightbar is gone…
But the lights? Oh, Uncle Don put those right back in the moment the thing got home. He just made everyone promise not to touch the switch.
The whole idea is brilliant:
Why try to outrun cops when you can just look like one?
Craig and Eric grew up wrenching, racing, and getting dusty in garages run by relatives who lived and breathed cars. Uncle Don retired racer, too old to run the Cannonball himself but not too old to make chaos hands them the keys to this stealth missile of a sedan and says, “Go make me proud, boys.”
Under the hood, Eric has been busy. The stock V6 wasn’t enough, so now there are turbos hanging off it like metal barnacles, feeding boost into a motor that used to spend its life chasing speeders, not being one. The tune? Sharp. Angry. Ready to chew through states at triple digit speeds.
it even has a extra set of tires in the back, not sure how common it is to blow up a tire driving across country but lets see if the extra weight is worth having in the vehicle
But the real magic of this car?
It blends. Everywhere.
From California freeways to Midwest nowhere towns to the Northeast toll roads, this thing fits in because no one questions an unmarked cruiser. SUVs move out of their lane instinctively. People slow down around it without realizing why. Cops glance at it and think, “probably another agency.”
They’re not impersonating officers.
They’re just… leaning into a certain look.
Standing at the start line, the Valencia looks almost boring next to the other cars. But the longer you stare, the more you realize this thing is a weapon of psychology.
While everyone else is trying to hide in traffic, Craig and Eric show up looking like traffic enforcement itself.
Sometimes the best disguise isn’t being invisible—
It’s being exactly what everyone fears.
At the starting line, you look down the row, tuned wagons, stealth cruisers, lightweight missiles and then suddenly…
A VAN.
A plain-looking delivery van, for a second i thought this was actually just a normal car using the parking lot but no he was actually here for the race lol
The Springwell Brothers are already legends: the drag truck with the engine in the wrong place, the hillclimb car made from parts that should’ve never shared a garage… and now this. And they’ve done it again.
from what they said to me they found a wrecked ACZ Arya, ripped out the flat-six, slapped on a custom-tuned DCT, and then shoehorned the whole setup into this unassuming box on wheels. They lowered the suspension, put on lightweight rims, obscured the lighting for stealth, fitted an endurance-racing fuel tank, loaded it with gadgets that would make a radar tech sweat, and then—because why not—installed plush seats and a killer stereo.
Standing beside it, looking at the bland fleet livery and the “definitely-not-a-real-company” decals, you feel this weird tension. Because you know you know that anyone who sees this thing on the highway is going to think it’s a delivery driver running late.
Most Cannonball cars hide in traffic.
This one is traffic.
And if the fake company decals don’t blow their cover and someone doesn’t question why a delivery van sounds like a flat-six sports car they might just pull off the most disrespectfully sneaky run of the entire event.
A sleeper?
No.
but this sure will get the job done
@David_Herrera
david
The Harris Strider showed up looking like a beat-up fleet car, but under the skin it was surprisingly serious.
Malik picked up an old New Jersey police Strider and let ZSW redo the important bits cooling upgrades, ECU tune, reinforced suspension and emissions checks. Nothing flashy, nothing loud, just solid groundwork.
What makes this car interesting is the stealth work. All the wiring is tucked into the factory channels so it looks untouched. The radios are hidden, extra tanks run through the frame, and the NACA ducts quietly feed the cooling system.
Reliability-wise, ZSW kept everything bolt-on and certified, meaning its easy for them to fix stuff if things goes wrong. Malik’s mods are reversible and tucked away, so nothing looks illegal at a glance.
Overall, the Strider doesn’t scream “Cannonball car.” It blends in, has a long fuel reach, and the crew actually thought through the logistics instead of just adding horsepower. If the Kansas refuel plan works and the car holds together, this thing could quietly chew miles without drawing a single camera or cop.
so um sorry for the long wait, im not gonna lie and say some bullshit i just didnt work on this because of some slight thing thats going on irl but the winner post thing will be done tomorrow
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Horaay, my car is a sneaky turtle
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we are soo back
A Rough Start on the Coast
Hour 0–1 of the Race
The pack rolls out of Monterey just after sunrise. Fog still hangs low, traffic is light, and engines echo across the coastline. Some cars ease into the crowd, playing it calm and quiet. Others are already slipping onto side roads, planning early fuel stretches, scouting loops, or adjusting suspension settings for the long night ahead.
But not everyone gets far.
Barely an hour in, one bright sports car falls into the spotlight fast. Its styling stands out instantly — nothing else this morning looks anything like it, and the speed it carries doesn’t help. A patrol cruiser sitting on the median spots it before the car can settle into traffic. Lights flip on. Siren follows.
No escape.
No bluff.
No chance to blend.
The car is pulled over, driver questioned, and with performance numbers that don’t help its case (weak fuel economy, modest power, and low drivability), it ends up impounded before the real race even begins.
Placement: Last – @breadtheloaf
Time: Eliminated at Hour 1
ok so this car is pretty cool with its design and all around is a solid looker
this car is pretty good stats wise for what this car is buuuut next to the other cars this is pretty bad both racing wise and just fuel eco wise, and on top of that you are in a very flashhy car, you pretty much are driving in a 70’s ferrari at like 160 mph and didnt expect to get pulled over for that. good choice but like alittle too good of a choice
Highway Trouble in the First Stretch
Hour 5-10 of the Race
Morning turns to late morning, and the field begins spreading out. Some cars stop early for fuel. Others pass through small towns without drawing attention. A stealthy sedan merges neatly into commuter traffic, while a police-style car uses its presence to part lanes effortlessly.
Meanwhile, a converted van is doing surprisingly well. It hides in traffic, it drives smoothly, and nothing about it screams “Cannonball.” For a while, the strategy actually works.
Then highway physics shows no mercy.
Around Hour 9, at full cruise, one of the van’s tires blows. The shredded rubber tears at the bodywork, smacks the wheel well, and forces a shaky pull-off onto the shoulder. There’s no quitting, though repairs are rough but enough to keep moving.
The van drags itself across the country, slower than planned and carrying damage the whole way. It eventually reaches Red Ball… dead last, but still standing.
Placement: 5th – @Kreator
Time: 47 hours
the car drives pretty well and is pretty stealthy, the only part problem is that it is a race at the end of the day, its not ONLY just a race of endurance but of speed, its a van thats the best thing i can really say about the stats on this lol.
Quiet Miles Through the Night
Hour 12–18 of the Race
Night falls. Some racers slow down to avoid patrols. Others blast across empty stretches while the police shift change leaves blind spots on the map. The heavy police-look car stops again for fuel, losing more time. The van limps toward a service station for a second check after the blowout.
One car, though, cruises nearly invisible.
No drama.
No heat.
No attention.
Its biggest strength is stealth, not flashy, not loud, just blending perfectly. The drivability is solid and reliability keeps it from needing any surprise stops. It doesn’t have the speed to catch the front pack, but it also doesn’t lose time to mistakes, cops, or breakdowns.
By sunrise of Day 2, it’s still rolling clean. No detours, no police encounters, nothing but smooth progression.
It reaches the end with zero issues… just not fast enough to climb into the top three.
Placement: 4th – @David_Herrera
Time: 42 hours
this is one of the most stealthy cars on the block and thats the biggest plus of this car, but for the rest ehhh, so again like the other car this is a race, both lasting long and finishing the quickest (hehehe) is needed for this race, your car isnt the quickest but without problem you do finish the race so ill give you that,)
The One That Looked Like Authority
Hour 18-26 of the Race
The second night deepens. Some racers pull into dim rest stops. A hyper-efficient car barely sips fuel and keeps moving steadily. The stealth sedan glides past a long convoy unnoticed.
But one car absolutely dominates the highway presence.
A police-style machine, heavy, loaded with all the gear you could ever need. Civilians shift lanes instinctively around it. When it flies past random drivers at 140+, nobody questions it. They just assume it’s official business and behave accordingly.
The only downside?
Fuel.
And lots of it.
The car’s fuel economy is awful. Every heavy push drains the tanks fast, forcing multiple lengthy stops that slowly push it back in the pack. Still, its ability to run high-speed safely and confidently earns it a strong finishing position.
It crosses the line in third, proud but annoyed at how many pump nozzles slowed the run.
Placement: 3rd – @GassTiresandOil
Time: 38 hours
this is like the bully of the challange, everyone hid in the crowd but you stood out, while everyone was running from the cops you had all the civilians behaving around you, so there wasnt really a problem with going very fast while looking like a police car the only thing that sucked is how many times to stopped for fuel, not only is this car pretty shit on fuel eco lol but its also heavy with all that shit in the back you didn’t really need. so you slipped back pretty far filling up the car
The Fast Ghost That Got Spotted
Hour 26-30 of the Race
The pack is thinning now. The van is moving slowly but surely. The police-style car just made another fuel stop. The front-running SUV is hitting checkpoints flawlessly.
One car, though, is running nearly perfect numbers.
This hypermilling monster has:
- the best reliability of the group
- the best fuel economy by a massive margin
- excellent drivability
- and a rhythm that barely needs stopping at all
It should’ve been unstoppable.
But it’s flashy VERY flashy and that paints a target on it.
Just minutes before the finish line, police finally pull it over. police have been getting may calls about a crazy looking blue car driving at insane speeds, police thought it would be impossible to find it but once they spotted it, there was no way it couldn’t be this car. The driver spends the night detained… then is released the next morning and allowed to finish.
If not for the stop, it would’ve been first by a mile.
Placement: 2nd – @Riley
Time: 33 hours
so wow this is like THEE hypermill car, like not only is this car the most reliable inthe pack but its also the best at fuel eco by a super super long shot. it also is second best at how easy it is to drive, but lord have mercy you picked the most flashy car of all time making you the biggest target in this whole challenge, tbh you should be lower but with how amazing this car is at everything else the cops just had to let you go after the night
The Crew That Never Looked Back
Hour 30–31 of the Race
The final hours become a boxing match. The stealth sedan enters Pennsylvania quietly. The hyper-efficient car is stuck in holding overnight. The van is crawling toward the last stretch.
But one car is simply untouchable.
The SUV, its fast enough, stealthy enough, and perfectly balanced moves like it rehearsed every mile. Its flashiness is “normal SUV,” meaning it blends into the thousands of similar vehicles on the interstate. Paired with three-man coordination (driver, scout, spotter), every threat is spotted before it lands.
Police sightings last seconds, never minutes.
Fuel stops are fast and planned.
Pace stays high but controlled.
At Hour 31, the SUV reaches the finish line, clean, unbothered, and easily the best-executed run of the entire challenge.
Placement: 1st – @the-chowi
Time: 31 hours
this is the car that does it all, its a good all arounder for what it is {dont look at the fuel eco stats too much riley just shoots the stat out of the water lol} this car is flashy but like normal suv flashy, so it stats out to just the generic cars but there is alot of flashy cars on the road so it still can blend in, with the 3 dudes for driving, scouting, and watching this car flew past all the cops it seen and never was seen by a cop for longer then 6 mins. this car is the real show stopper and when it came into the shop, i was pretty happy it was first because of all the work they put into it
congrats to the winner
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