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Every One wants get away, even if it's for a bit, and this will be the story of how some of us got away...even if was just for a bit...

It's the Great American Road Rally.

Notice I said Road Rally, NOT Race.

Thst cause it's not, one, not really and yet, as we all know yes it is...a race against so many things, each other being the most obvious, the police, time, friends, enemies, mothers in laws, the mini vanness that married life can be, the rats, the cube, your boss...

But for all intents and Official purposes this is a road rally.

Depending on how many entries I get - Cars will start at one of two points in the US, and go westward Ending up either at LA or San Fran.

There will be mandatory stops. Officially there will be times to observe in getting to each of the mandatory check pouints...though in reality, those time might well be ingored - however please notice the 'might'...

Now how I'm going to run this way: Each player will submit a Driver & Co-driver/ Naviguesser combination & their vehicle... And any car that can drive the distance has a chance to win...

Driving Experience- No one drives these things professionally- unless you drive for one of the so called teams ( Imitora can give us info on those )- and even then you have a day job within the team doing something else besides driving - there are simply not enough of these held, nor enough sponsorships, or enough prize money, to make it worth while to do this soley as a living. Now you can be a long haul trucker, a stock car racer, a shady transporter if you want, or a boot legger, or a schoolteacher, doctor, lawyer, military personel on leave... It's not going to give you that much of a bonus to your stats...

Stats you say? and I give you an evil grin... yep

You see the way I'm going to make this fair, fun, and interesting is to score ya'll and each RL day use my scoirnator to decided who get to that days check point first, second, third etc...

I'll TG each player and they can decide what happened that made them come in when, and write it up.

For example, Bobby Speedem comes in third on the first day - Bobby's player can write it up tht he got pulled over and hasseled by the cops while going through Orange City ( hey we all know he's lieing though his teeth, we saw his car pulled off at a notel motel ) and they drove off with his drivers liscense and he had to jump through hoops to get it.

Also before I TG every one I''ll post things that might affect people on that stretch, like bad weather, a massived man hunt for an escaped criminal etc - because once you check in each "night" - though part of the run will be at night as not all the drives can be done during the light... - you all will be at the same hotel so interact.. you can have fights, sabotague each others cars, or plot together etc... and you can interact while driving - it's just the daily results are determined by me, not in the end by the players...

If you've ever seen Cannonball Run, that's the way it would be gamed out - a series of vignets...


DRIVER:
Name:
Gender:
Nationality:
Age:
HT:
WT/ Build:
General Skills:
Education:
Personality:
Driving Experience:
Photo ( if any ) :

CO-DRIVER / NAV
Name:
Gender:
Nationality:
Age:
HT:
WT/ Build:
General Skills:
Education:
Personality:
Driving Experience:
Photo ( if any ):

Vehicle:
Modifications:

Imitora, others interested, anything else I missed?

Im interested, i can come up with with two charactors for this.

Looks cool!

I'll just say I disagree slightly with certain parts of the write up, but most of it comes from a personal sort of situation(s), Knowing people personally who run the rallies and not spend a dime out of their own pocket sorta thing. Beyond giving general help on what to look for with a car, I'm gonna be keeping my assistance to a minimum, competition and all. I am well prepared to laugh at some of the 200mph+ cars that are requisite to a thread like this, lol. Most anyone will ever need is 95-100mph.

And for what its worth, I'll be going on my fifth run this summer. I've never done cross country, but I've be involved five long distance rallies like this. Three times Shreveport to El Paso, twice the triangle. Eight if you want to count the St. Louis to Kansas City ones I've done, but those can be easily done in a single sitting.

And lastly before I delve into my characters and cars...yes, you can outrun the Motorola. Cheers, see you all at the finish line.

Driver One
Name: LtCdr. David "Cannonball" Yates (RIN, Ret)
Gender: Male
Nationality: Imitoran
Age: 48
HT: 6'1"
WT/ Build: Athletic Build
General Skills: Driving (duh), Naval Combat Aviator
Education: Highest level of official education would be a Masters Degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the Imitoran Naval Academy at Sea Side, a Bachelors of Arts in Leadership Studies from same institution
Personality: Like most Imitorans, David is a fairly cocky individual, who knows full well that he is the fastest, best driving, top of the world type. Of course, to be a combat aviator in the Navy and not have such an attitude would be detrimental to his trade. And he'll be quick to point out how many times anyone questioning him as landed on a thirty foot long moving runway that is bobbing up down left and right at night in a storm with a full load of explosives, but not enough fuel to make a go around pass. He isn't quite as cocky as the fighter jockeys, mostly because he flew an attack air craft, and kept it lower and slower. His standard flight was close air support and SEAD operations. Following his retirement, he started his own private pilot business, which has done quite well. He, and his employees, fly numerous aircraft ferrying everything from VIPs to cargo and else wise. In his free time he enjoys camping and playing in a local football league.
Driving Experience: David has competed in several Imitoran Players Runs, Cannonball Runs, and Gumball Rallies. Combat and Evasive Driving Courses were standard in SERE school, and he has also attended numerous HPDS (High Performance Driving Schools) as his hobby. Included in such are some of the more famous Imitoran High Speed Track Days, The Psychosis Motorsports School, and several Bondurant events. His current garage spans a decent range, with a 1977 Pontiac Trans Am, a 1971 Ferrari Daytona,a 2006 Audi RS4, and a 1998 BMW M3.
Photo: http://www.florida-arts.org/programs/halloffame/images/reynolds.jpg

Driver Two
Name: Chris "CDub" Chandler
Gender: Male
Nationality: Imitora
Age: 28
HT: 6'0"
WT/ Build: Average
General Skills: Automotive tuning, ladies man, general fun haver, fluent in several languages
Education: High school, vocational schooling
Personality: Chris is an extremely laid back sort of person, the type of guy who would rather solve all the world's problems over a few rounds of beer and a round or two of circle of death followed by Drunk Guitar Hero. He is a partier by trade when not working on cars or playing with his band, and its hard to tell if his music career is to support his car hobby, or if his car work supports his music hobby. He is from a smaller town in Imitora compared to David's Northampton upbringing. His education is somewhat limited by worldly views, however Chris is very well read, fluent in French, German, Spanish, and car. More than just David's codriver, he is also the builder of the vehicular entry, and knows the car very well. He isn't associated with any one garage, builder, or tuning house in Imitora, and instead operates on a contractual basis. His specialty is Subaru, but is also skilled with Honda and Mitsubishis.
Driving Experience: Chris (CDub to his friends, on account of his initials) is a main stay in the Imitoran street racing scene, though not one of the major 1k+ WHP groups. He is, however, fairly competitive with his own Subaru coupe, which finds a way to put an impressive six hundred and fifty wheel horsepower to the ground. He never races for money, though. But before anyone calls him on it, he will challenge or accept challenges based on how many kegs are on the line.
Photo: http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m20/girlygirlprincesspop/hotjaret.jpg

The Car
http://img.drive.com.au/drive_images/Editorial/2007/03/13/14Subaru_m_m.jpg
The STI entered by the David is rather tame by Imitoran standards. The motor has been modified to the tune of 520awhp and 540 ftlbs of torque at the wheels. This is done through a Crawford built block with the forged internal treatment, courtesy of Pauter and CP. Incoming air is compressed by a Garrett GT3575R turbo, and pumped out via a full three and a quarter inch catless downpipe and titanium exhaust. Boost levels are controlled via the expertly tuned Hydra EMS, with the wastegate set to dump externally. The exhaust manifold was hand built by Chris. Incoming air is kept cool by an APS FMIC, and excess air on throttle closure is vented to the atmosphere via a TurboXS RFL valve. The fuel system has been overhauled as well, keeping the engine well hydrated from teh trunk mounted 20 gallon fuel tank. That last added bit of power comes from an alcohol injection kit, which unfortunately render the windshield sprayers useless.

The suspension system was treated very carefully, designed to allow the Scooby to hold the road well in the twisty parts of the trip, while not loosing out on its AWD advantage. In fact, it is still capable of off road antics when needed. The transmission was rebuilt to withstand the added power without loosing its drivability.

The big change to the car, engine build aside, is what sits inside the cockpit. The fighter pilot still in David couldn't leave well enough alone, and he wanted to be sure that the same information normally at his finger tips would still be there, and help them fight the law when needed. Inside the cockpit are the display screens for two front mounted L3 FLIR cameras, three Garmin GPS, the mic set to a CB radio unit, two top of the line police scanners (Uniden BC396T and 996D), the control switch for the under hood and trunk mounted Blinder M40 laser jammer and under hood M25 laser jammer, a hard wired Valentine V1, Blue Tooth connectivity, 2 sets of low light military grade binoculars, and a carputer diagnostics display screen.

The Subaru is going to make other competitors work for that win, and the cops work for their pay check.

DRIVER:
Name: Andre Acosta
Gender: Male
Nationality: Osteian
Age: 24
HT: 5'9
WT/ Build: 195Lbs, Athletic build
General Skills: Driving, exotic car mechanic
Education: completed highschool, 2 years at university
Personality: Cocky, arrogant
Driving Experience: Lots
Photo ( if any ) :

Andres ride of choice:

http://www.ferraricluboflasvegas.com/cars/Duncan_Lee_550_Maranello.jpg

General Info
Price: $224,000
Miles Per Gallon: 12/19 mpg
Curb Weight: 3815 lbs
Layout: Front-Engine/RWD
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Engine
Type: V12
Displacement: 5748 cc
Horsepower: 515 bhp @ 7200 rpm
Torque: 434 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm
Redline: 7800 rpm
Performance
0-60 mph: 4.2 sec
0-100 mph: 9.8 sec
Quarter Mile: 12.6 sec @ 116 mph
Skidpad: .95g
Top Speed: 202 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph: 126 ft
Slalom Speed: 66 mph


Bio:

Andre Acosta grew up a privillaged youth attending the best schools his father could get him into. Acosta's father owns a chain of high preformance mechanic shops though out Osteia offering service to high preformance automobiles.


CO-DRIVER / NAV
Name: Christina Gordan
Gender: F
Nationality: Osteia
Age: 21
HT: 5'1
WT/ Build: Slim, athletic
General Skills: Driving, navigation,
Education: Completed Highschool, one year at university
Personality: Snotty, but flirty
Driving Experience: Pretty skilled
Photo ( if any ):

http://blogsimages.skynet.be/images/000/746/734_825cf6dd1f303b05be7703c149cfdf24.jpg

Bio: Christina also comes from a wealthy Osteian family, her father is a leading plastic sergeon. Christina loves cars and speed, also long road trips. Miss Gordan joined the Osteian army reserves as an officer (Lt.) in the 392 service battaltion. She completed her three years and two tours in hostille territory with an outstanding service record, her navagation and driving skills are up to par. Christina always had a passion for traveling and the race is the perfect oppertunity.

I am interested, will have more later. Perhaps a character from the Thunder Run.

Looks good eh? ^^^

that's just wrong...reynolds in a wrx. Shame on you. Reynolds should only be in a Trans Am (though the cannon ball run series was quite funny).

I was disappointed in the thread's idea though...I thought this was going to be about the WWII POW camp. Bad naming of the thread subby.

OOC: Hahaha, yes the Steve Mcqueen classic! lol

Hey It was late, I was tired, and I'm no good with names any way...so...:rolleyes:

Get over it!

that's just wrong...reynolds in a wrx. Shame on you. Reynolds should only be in a Trans Am (though the cannon ball run series was quite funny).

Its a car that will win the race. A '77 Trans Am wouldn't. Simple as that. Oh, and its an STI. So WRX STI. Shame on you.

OOC: God love the Maranello!!! :-)

Please remember that this is not a flat out race, there are decissions to be made as to what route to take, etc

It does no good to have a 200 mph super car if the main bridge across the river is out and you're caught in the backed up traffic is out...you need to be able to find the one down stream, or persuade the old ferry man to take you across
..and not ALL the cops have been bought of, just most of them, but some might take the money and run so to speak...

Cannon Ball Run (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVT187WGK6k)

Please remember that this is not a flat out race, there are decissions to be made as to what route to take, etc

It does no good to have a 200 mph super car if the main bridge across the river is out and you're caught in the backed up traffic is out...you need to be able to find the one down stream, or persuade the old ferry man to take you across
..and not ALL the cops have been bought of, just most of them, but some might take the money and run so to speak...

Cannon Ball Run (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVT187WGK6k)

The ferry man? Are we doing this run in 1873, lol?

(OOC: I would be interested in participating. Just for fun, my characters would not go for the win, even though it would be nice if they would. Anyways, Imi, I'm trying to get a hold of you on MSN, could you please give me a shout when I'm/you're on?)

Please remember that this is not a flat out race, there are decissions to be made as to what route to take, etc

It does no good to have a 200 mph super car if the main bridge across the river is out and you're caught in the backed up traffic is out...you need to be able to find the one down stream, or persuade the old ferry man to take you across
..and not ALL the cops have been bought of, just most of them, but some might take the money and run so to speak...

Cannon Ball Run (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVT187WGK6k)

I can hardly wait! :P woooooooooo hooooooooooooo

Also Kulikovia i telegramed you back.

OOC: I love Rally and this seems like a good idea.

DRIVER:
Name: Daniel McArthur
Gender: Male
Nationality: Stevidian
Age: 22
HT: 6' 6"
WT/ Build: Atheletic
General Skills: Handling, communication, reaction times, engineering
Education: Completed secondary school, attending university
Personality: laidback, calm uder pressure
Driving Experience: Participated in the Stevidian National Rally (Best Position 1st) and the Imperial Rally Tour (Best Position 3rd)

CO-DRIVER / NAV
Name: Barry Robson
Gender: Male
Nationality: Stevidian
Age: 26
HT: 6' 4"
WT/ Build: Slim
General Skills: Navigation, Communication, engineering
Education: Completed a degree in engineering and general mechanics
Personality: Calm, go lucky
Driving Experience: Been McArthur's co-driver for three years

Vehicle:
http://www.webarticle.org/images/lancer_evo9_rally.jpg

^^^

Nice car, but on the road my Ferarri will burn :)

The specs are on page one in my bio

OOC: Oh why the Hell not...

DRIVER:
Name: Zak Hekker
Gender: Male
Nationality: Argonian
Age: 28
HT: 6'3"
WT/ Build: 165 lbs/Athletic
General Skills: Former Insurgent
Education: None
Personality: Self-described risk-taker. Others just say he's nuts.
Driving Experience: Online Driver's Ed
Photo ( if any ) :

CO-DRIVER / NAV
Name: Reenzo Hekker
Gender: Male
Nationality: Argonian
Age: 28
HT: 6'3"
WT/ Build: 165 lbs/Athletic
General Skills: Former Insurgent, decent mechanic
Education: None
Personality: A little less crazy than his brother, but that's not saying much
Driving Experience: None at all, that's why he's the copilot
Photo ( if any ):

Vehicle: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro SS
Modifications: Gun rack in back window that holds a side-by-side shotgun and an AK-47, candy apple red paint job with black racing stripes, and as much NOS as they could unsafely inject into the engine without it exploding every single time. They're aren't really car guys, so they just bought something that looked fast. Addicted to speed, gunfire, and energy drinks, this ought to get interesting when these two take to the road.

From the outside, the car looks no more special than any other 1971 Camaro SS. Except for the raised cowl induction hood, no one in their right mind would think anything of the old muscle machine.

Under the hood, however, is a totally different story. No one can argue that the good old fashioned carburated motors had their time and place in history. And yes, now a days, a good LSx motor would be perfectly appropriate for this. However, when running cross country, it must be done in style. Sitting in the engine bay (with a little help from a sledge hammer) is a Stonewall Motorsports 396 cubic inch V8. Each custom built motor is capable of a rather impressive 520whp and an equally impressive 514ftlbs of torque. The exhaust gas spits out a custom set of Hooker headers into a set of exhaust dumps that release the burnt fuel into the atmosphere just aft of the front axle. The Holley 4150 street power carburetor has been tuned perfectly to fit the nature of the race, and at the request of the Argonians, a little bit of the giggle gas was added in the form of a 150 horsepower shot of nitrous.

The power is put to the rear wheels via a Richmond T-10 Four Speed transmission, hooked up to a 12 bolt Moser rear end. The actual gearing itself is unknown to the two Argonians, all the builders at Stonewall would tell them is that "Ya know, those Corvette guys sure learned alot about gearing on the Muslanne straight at LeMans." It is doubtful if the aerodynamics or tires will allow it, but it can be safely assumed that the engine and transmission are able to see something well above the 150 mark, nearing that elusive second century.

The suspension is built up from the Global West and KYB parts bin, including Global West control arms and coils, with KYB shocks. Wheels are Polished American Racing Torq Thrusts wrapped with BF Goodrich Rubber

Of course, it would have all the trick goodies. Street slicks on the back end tucked up real nice, moderately comfy interior, line locks for super easy drift and burnout action, and the like.


I'm not much of a car guy myself, so this will mostly be for some comedic relief.

Stevid: Wrong kind of rally

WA: Want me to fix up that 'Maro for you with some proper numbers. I'm OK with guns and such, but you have the clear upper hand when it comes to boom sticks...however, in the wheeled world, I rule as does the man with one eye in the land of the blind.

OOC: It's goes as such 'In the Land of the Blind, the One-Eyed Man is King'... Ha...

And yes, I need some help with the car, Imitora. What's an old, fast-looking vehicle? I'm not in this to win, obviously. I just need to make it believeable enough to keep up with you guys. The guns in the window are for show only, so don't expect any Grand Theft Auto antics either. Think orks from Warhammer 40K in a real-world vehicle and you've got the idea...

Oh, I plan on sticking with the Maro. But I got just the right combo of go fast goodies that'll make it fun, fast, and a hoot to drive. Your gonna get my dream classic car. However, it won't be a 1969 (though you could just swap teh set up I build for ya into a '69, I wouldn't be offended at all). I'll have it up for you over on PA shortly.

OOC: Much obliged. You get your Glock running again?

Stevid: Wrong kind of rally.


Ah shit, my bad. Soz for wasting your time.

LOL Sorry Stevid, thougth you are still welcome to run, if you are interested in a simple, cross the nation, road rally.

Hey WA, the guns may be needsed...

The tripple threat, the one to beat ( yeah right)

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/3121/3aamigossp7.th.jpg (http://img508.imageshack.us/my.php?image=3aamigossp7.jpg)

The Three Amigos and their custom done limmo...

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/4175/3amigoslimowl0.jpg

It only has rear doors on one side

Will this be like a proper rally? With cross country and all that or more like a road race?

This is billed as a propper road rally, but then again the Cannonball Run, or the Gumball Rallys are also billed as such

I just want to know before I pick the car. If it's a road race, I'll pick a supercar of some kind or a sports car. If it's cross country Rally, I'll pick a rally car. Clear this up first y'know?

It don't matter to my charactor, dirt roads...rough terrian..too bad? lol he has money to fix his car after the race...well, his old man does.

So what ever he has to do, he'll do it.

Except your car is a front/mid engine rear driver...mine has all wheel drive...and is based on an actual rally car...*evil grin*

Except your car is a front/mid engine rear driver...mine has all wheel drive...and is based on an actual rally car...*evil grin*

Ahh, true..i can't wait to see how this unfolds :-)

LOL The limmo is going to rule the day, - it has all the booze...

So Far we have:
Imitora
Ostea
WA
Alversia
Van Luxemburg
Tanaara

I'll leave sign ups open to Saturday, and then begin the Rally. It's going to start in Miami, and your first check point will be Atlanta, Georgia... Now if you go the google suggested route that is 666 miles, and takes 9 hours and 58 minutes...598 minutes to go 666 miles translates out to 1.113 miles per minute...steady roll of 60 mph..but that sure doesn't take into account pitstops, dinner breaks, slowing to go through small towns where the speed limit is lower, yadda yadda and thats if you stay on their suggested route..

Hmmm I think I'll wait till start day to tell the time limit...

Some one who doesn't want to get stopped?

And LOL I said time limit...

Who does the speed limit?

This sounds cool, I'll enter

DRIVER:
Name: Alexander Cavourna
Gender: Male
Nationality: Alversia
Age: 28
HT: 6'2''
WT/Build: Lean, well built, athletic, fit
General Skills: Handy with a gun, Driving, reflexes, not a bad mechanic
Education: High School, that's about it
Personality: Lazy, Sarcastic, Optimistic, charming, clever when he wants to be
Driving Experience: Completed a course at the ICPD for pursuit driving. He's also just a good driver
Photo ( if any ):
Here (http://www.wilfredocordova.com/images/wil_15_300w.jpg)

CO-DRIVER / NAV
Name: Ashley Reyes
Gender: Female
Nationality: Alversian
Age: 22
HT: 5'8''
WT/ Build: Very lightweight, thin, athletic
General Skills: Navigator, mechanic, good with gun, Black-belt in Kung-Fu
Education:
Illesia High School
University of Sanagrin
APN Academy
AMN Academy
Personality: Shy, nervous, lack of confidence, quick thinking
Driving Experience: Driver's license
Photo ( if any ):
Here (http://www.fotoroad.com/gallery/People/gallery_miro_pe-0003.jpg)

Vehicle:
Ferrari Enzo (http://www.mccullagh.org/db9/1ds-5/ferrari-enzo-2.jpg)
Modifications:
Additional Fuel tanks in boot and rear area
Provisions for off-road tyres
Room to hold an MP5 SMG with 2 Gloch pistols
Stiffer Suspension
Additional turbo-charger.

O0o0o everyone is bringing some kind of firearm so i will join in with this,

Andre's 'protection':

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/69/G18_mag.jpg

http://mishami.image.pbase.com/v3/04/513704/1/45292824.Glock185.jpg

How do i shorten up the address and put somthing like... *Here* in it's place?

it's [url the equal sign ( no spaces) the http addy]name or other words then [close the bbcode]

you can also use the globe/link icon above the posting box - second line -the 11th icon in...( just below the smiley face )

and on your second one the link fails

DRIVER:
Name: Daniel Baer
Gender: M
Nationality: Van Luxemburger
Age: 31
HT: 1.87 m
WT/ Build: Athletic
General Skills: Formula 1 driving (high-speed driving), fluent speaker of Vun Lëtzebuerger, German, Italian and English. He can operate several types of small arms, and can properly handle a 4x4 vehicle (even though he left the military 11 years ago, and these skills will be a bit rusty). Has got a bit of knowledge on car mechanics.
Education: HBO, a degree in Automotive management, aswell as a three-year term in the Van Luxemburger armed forces (Age 17-20). His highest rank was corporal with a reconaissance troop: he was a vehicle (4x4, VLT M3) driver.
Personality: Daniel Baer is a Formula 1 driver for the Monteluci factory team: he has participated in Season 6 of the World Grand Prix Championship with the RF12 Monteluci F1 car. He is usually surrounded by an air of arrogance to outsiders, and is specialised in making up excuses for his failures. However, he can be very nice to friends, and is a very skilled driver. He is specialised in driving high-powered cars, but he and his co-Driver Giancarlo Monteluci (a son of Automobili Monteluci manager Alfredo Monteluci) have joined the rally for fun, and picked a car that would suit their needs.
Driving Experience: Is a completely qualified F1 driver with a FIA license. Official first driver for the Monteluci team. Has participated in many races, but also often participates in classic car tours and rallies.
Photo ( if any ) :
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b76/VanLuxemburg/Montelucipoppetjes.jpg
(Well, the guy on the left, that is. Girl on the right has got nothing to do with it. Promotional shots for NS F1GP.)



CO-DRIVER / NAV
Name: Giancarlo Monteluci
Gender: M
Nationality: Van Luxemburger
Age: 30
HT: 1,83 m
WT/ Build: Slightly Athletic
General Skills: Rally driving, fluent speaker of Vun Lëtzebuerger, Italian, English, Dutch, German, highly-educated mechanic
Education: study at the Venezia University of Technology, a degree in Automotive Engineering, aswell as Van Luxemburger Language & Culture.
Personality: Giancarlo is a son of the well-known Automobili Monteluci manager Alfredo Monteluci. He is affiliated with several development programmes within the brand, and often participates in car rallies across Van Luxemburg with special, modified Monteluci’s. He has been friends with Baer since Daniel joined the Monteluci Squadra Forze Sportive F1 team, and they often engage in those rallies together. This will be his first experience with driving a road rally abroad. Giancarlo is a friendly person, who can compensate for the somewhat annoying personality of Baer.
Driving Experience: As said before, he has been engaged in automobile development programmes, and frequently takes part in road rallies in VL. Because of his employment with Monteluci, he is on the road with various cars everyday, from ancient to prototype.
Photo ( if any ): Nope, sorry.

Their car is a Citroën SM, built 1974, that comes from the inventory of the Grand Duke of Van Luxemburg. The vehicle was completely restored recently, and every broken or damaged part has been replaced. The Maserati V6 matches the chassis number of the SM, but has been completely rebuilt. It’s injection system has been thoroughly improved and modernised, ensuring a smoother running engine and a better powerband. Parts that are prone to rust have been galvanised, while a fresh layer of tectyl has been applied to the bottom of the car. The SM is a European version of the car, and uses the innovative hydropneumatic suspension, aswell as the steering headlights. The Maserati V6 produces close to 200 HP, and can achieve a guaranteed top speed of 230 km/h.

Because of this rally, the Citroën SM has been equipped with a mobile police scanner, aswell as a pair of binoculars. A Walter Technologie high-precision GPS system will provide the driver with directions, while he will have a Garmin GPS as a backup. The navigator will have a laptop with internet connectivity available, as well as another set of Walter Technologie and Garmin GPS. Multiple in-car camera's will also follow their actions for a Van Luxemburger TV series. Several hard-to-get-by spare parts will be carried in the boot space, as well as a full set of tools, two jerry cans of spare fuel and a full array of road maps. The back seat will be used to store the participants’ personal belongings. Weaponry will not be carried by the team, because of the harsh Van Luxemburger weapon laws.

Vehicle license plate: GD2498
Vehicle value: $70,000

http://www.doro.nl/doro/cars/citroen/citroen_sm_1973_101/citroen_sm_1973_101_links%20voor.jpg

Hehe, yeah, I love that car. It's sad that the SM Opéra is so rare, otherwise I would've taken that car. More legroom for the rear passengers. Or a sleeping place, ofcourse, lol.

EDIT: *curses at the damned timewarps*

What a lovely classic, welcome aboard!

OOC: If we're going to need guns, then I'm going to have the stock what little spaces I can find in that car with as much firepower as possible.

OOC: Well this is Not fight your way across the USA, though I refuse to discount the possibility that there may indeed be gunfire at one or more points, as I have already dropped clues.

OOC: I'm aware, so I'll omit the explosives. I'll probably just add a shotgun or two, some sidearms, and a knife each.

I'll keep the list here...

Rifles:
Yugoslovian AK-47 in 7.62x39mm (30 round magazine)

Shotguns:
Beretta 471 Silverhawk side-by-side cut down to 12-inch barrel in 12 gage with modified stock

Sidearms:
Armalite AR24 in 9x19mm (15 round magazine)
Taurus Model 444SS8 Raging Bull in .44 magnum (6-round revolver)

Knives:
Cold Steel San Mai Recon Scout fixed blade, 12.5 inch OA length with 7.5 inch blade
Benchmade Presidio 11.2 inch OA length with 6.2 inch blade

That'll put a rifle and a shotgun in the tinted back window, and a knife/sidearm on each individual. Ammo will be in the glove box/ anywhere else they can find to stash it. Too excessive?

I only have an SMG and two sidearms

And your car is good but my Enzo will wipe the floor with you

In terms of style and looks, I'm beating the crap out of everyone right now, IMHO. Even though a Ferrari 575 Maranello is high up on my 'style' list, it can't beat the good old SM.

In terms of competition, however.... little chance I'll be able to keep up with the other cars.

In terms of style and looks, I'm beating the crap out of everyone right now, IMHO. Even though a Ferrari 575 Maranello is high up on my 'style' list, it can't beat the good old SM.

In terms of competition, however.... little chance I'll be able to keep up with the other cars.

How can any car look better than the Enzo!?! Impossible! You'll be eating my dust clouds :p

An Enzo may be fast, but it's not too pretty. Too much designed by aerodynamics.

And yes, I'll be eating your dust clouds, I admit... well, if my car will ever get off the line in the first place. The SM wasn't reckoned to be very reliable...

An Enzo may be fast, but it's not too pretty. Too much designed by aerodynamics.

And yes, I'll be eating your dust clouds, I admit... well, if my car will ever get off the line in the first place. The SM wasn't reckoned to be very reliable...

Lol, the Ferrari Enzo is one of the best cars ever made, because it is fast and manourverable...

...Do you think I would could get away with a Bugatti Veyron? :p

I only have an SMG and two sidearms

And your car is good but my Enzo will wipe the floor with you

OOC: You'll have to ask Imitora about that. I'm not the car guy he is. I'm more of a mood lightener here anyway. You have two former insurgents from my finally-over civil war armed to the teeth in a fast car and juked out of their minds on energy drinks. I'd say opportunities for mayhem are plentiful.

I can, however, say that a .44 magnum FMJ delievered to your hood at a distance of four feet is more than enough to cause you some issues with keeping the motor running. Same goes for a double-shot of 00 buckshot at the driver's side window from nearly point-blank range. I didn't pack the ultra-cut-down Barrett M82A2 for that exact reason, as it'd be unfair to blow a hole the size of a soda can in your engine block from the next car over. I don't think the police would enjoy it much either.

Like I said, I'm a gun guy, not a car guy.

Lol, the Ferrari Enzo is one of the best cars ever made, because it is fast and manourverable...

Yes, you just made my point. It's a good car because of it's speed and handling, not because of it's stunning looks (IMHO).

While it is a great technological achievement, and indeed looks nice, the Veyron is the same sort of windtunnel-design, if you ask me. They simply cannot surpass the beauty of an Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione or Aston Martin DB9. But that's just my opinion.

OOC: You'll have to ask Imitora about that. I'm not the car guy he is. I'm more of a mood lightener here anyway. You have two former insurgents from my finally-over civil war armed to the teeth in a fast car and juked out of their minds on energy drinks. I'd say opportunities for mayhem are plentiful.

I noticed :p
I assume that we are all taking seperate routes on this race? Or is there one big one?

Well, I understand it's like the Gumball, so we can all choose our routes. Even though most people, including me, will choose the easiest route, I guess :p

An Enzo may be fast, but it's not too pretty. Too much designed by aerodynamics.

And yes, I'll be eating your dust clouds, I admit... well, if my car will ever get off the line in the first place. The SM wasn't reckoned to be very reliable...

Some folks find the Glock to be an ugly piece of hardware, where I disagree. I still, however, prefer the classic lines of a Series 70 Colt M1911A1 in hard chrome with polished flats on both the slide and frame, maybe with a bit of light scroll-work and some ebony grips in terms of beauty. Functionality-wise, it's not very practical, maybe if you flat-topped and serrated the slide to cut down that excessive glare from the polished chrome, but it would still be a 'bling gun'.

Some folks find the Glock to be an ugly piece of hardware, where I disagree. I still, however, prefer the classic lines of a Series 70 Colt M1911A1 in hard chrome with polished flats on both the slide and frame, maybe with a bit of light scroll-work and some ebony grips in terms of beauty. Functionality-wise, it's not very practical, maybe if you flat-topped and serrated the slide to cut down that excessive glare from the polished chrome...

Eh? :confused:

BTW What car are you driving on this madcap adventure?

It's apparently a 1971 Chevy Camaro SS edition. Again, gun guy. I drive a Corolla and I can barely change the oil myself. I can, however, build you an M16 from scratch.

And as far as your SMG, I'd have gone with the 'K' variant of the MP5, since you're going to be using it from a vehicle, and maybe one-handed to 'spray and pray'.

As for your Glock 18, don't get the 'C' version, the magna-ports will set your headliner in your car on fire. A buddy of mine learned that the hard way at an IDPA match. Mako Defense also makes a stock that fits into the cavity behind the magazine for added stability, since it's basically a fully automatic pistol. The stock's removeable as well, so you can swap between roles easily. In fact, you wouldn't have much need for the MP5K if you just brought the stock along.

I'll be back in about an hour.

Car guy here :D
Camaro's a muscle car, good in a straight line but not much else. It's terrible handling is the stuff of legend

What SMG would you have used?
I was initially thinking of bringing an M1 Garand Rifle, or a Lee Enfield SLME
And I was looking for a pistol of some kind instead of the Glock, like the Colt M1911 (Or a Beretta 92)

Car guy here aswell....

Oh, let's be more precise. Mainly Euro car guy :p

Car guy here aswell....

Oh, let's be more precise. Mainly Euro car guy :p

Of course, lol
European Cars are the best, I assume you are an American Car Guy? :p

<= European car guy from Europe, how appropriate ;)

Car guy here :D
Camaro's a muscle car, good in a straight line but not much else. It's terrible handling is the stuff of legend

What SMG would you have used?
I was initially thinking of bringing an M1 Garand Rifle, or a Lee Enfield SLME
And I was looking for a pistol of some kind instead of the Glock, like the Colt M1911 (Or a Beretta 92)

The Garand is going to be too heavy for what you're going to use it for. While the 30.06 Springfield is a powerful round, you aren't going to need that much power. The MP5K will serve you well for what you're going to use it for, or the Glock 18 if you add the stock for accurate extended bursts at ranges beyond fifteen feet plus effective ammo for punching through car doors and auto glass.

The SMLE isn't as heavy, but that .303 round is also overpowered for your uses here, plus it's a bolt action. The Garand was a semi-auto, which helped, but the bolt action is going to require you to use both hands and aim each shot. You're probably not going to need to make any one-mile shots in this arena, and you'd need extensive training to do so to compensate for variable windage and humidity in the path of the bullet, as well as for the Corialis effect of the Earth rotating. The SMLE is going to be about useless in this RP, unless it's used under very limited circumstances.

Another choice besides the SMG would be a PDW, which is just a small SMG. The H&K MP7 would work well, the 4.8mm round it fires shreds NATO CRISAT body armor with ease. A custom-built AR15 design (I can hammer one out should you desire it) might also work, provided it's small, and it can also be had in several calibers. Another great option for close-range killing power would be the 'Ladies Home Companion', or more commonly known as the Cobray 'Street Sweeper' or the 'Striker'. Basically a drum-fed shotgun capable of selective fire, you'd be spitting buckshot at a fairly rapid rate and you'd be hard-pressed to miss if you just stuck it out the window of your car and squeezed the trigger. Recoil is going to be an issue because of the lack of a decent stock and the heavy thump of a 12 gage shell. The 410 version would work, too, but you'd want that nice spread of buckshot you're only going to get from the 12 gage.

The 'American Uzi', otherwise known as the Cobray MAC-10, sprays .45 ACP rounds at a high rate, but it's inaccurate at ranges beyond CQB. Still, from one car to another it could be lethal if you simply roll up and empty a magazine as you pass. They make a 9mm version, too (MAC-11). It's the classic gang-land drive-by gun, at least until the TEC-9 came along. If you're going for that classic 1980 Miami Vice feel, the MAC would work nicely. An Uzi would work, too. Israeli guns are almost always reliable (With the exception of the Galil MAR) and kill with ease. As far as flavors go, you have your standard, mini, and micro Uzi's. All use the same magazines and most all of them are 9mm. There are supposedly .45 ACP versions, but I've never seen one. As much as I don't like the 9mm, you can get close to .357 performance with the right loading and you can almost always shoot them again, or as Imitora says "Shoot them in the face". It works, but the effects are messy.

The Kriss 'Vector' or 'Super V' is also an attractive option. I issue it to my tactical ship boarding teams because it had very little muzzle-climb and reduced recoil compared to other SMG's. The .45 ACP Super V is tame by any standards, but the .45 ACP will stop just about any man-sized threat you're going to encounter. For a rifle, the FN FAL's 'Para' model with the folding stock and an ACOG scope would work well for most anything, as the 7.62x51mm will let you do distance shots with accuracy, but it's small enough to handle and manuver in a vehicle. It's also a select-fire weapon with a 20 round magazine, meaning that you've got some firepower should you need it.

Pistol-wise, something with a decent caliber would work well for a car gun. SIG makes some nice ones, so does FN Herstal and Glock. H&K too etc. You might opt for a M1911A1 in .38 Super, since it was designed to penetrate a car body in the first place, it's also more accurate at longer ranges than the .45 ACP due to muzzle velocity. The 10mm round also shoots extremely flat, making the Glock 20 or a Colt Delta M1911A1 a good choice as well. Both rounds are loud, however, and you'd be advised to have them out the window before you squeeze the trigger. I don't much like 9mm's, but I still own one. The Beretta M92FS would be an excellent choice, but you're going to lose penetration and killing power through car doors and such unless you use +P+ loads and steel core ammunition. The FN FiveseveN would also work. Excellent penetration and high magazine capacity of 20 rounds make it excellent for defeating body armor and metals. The only issue is the 5.7x28mm isn't very big, meaning you're going to have to shoot someone more than once to kill them. FMJ rounds go straight through and don't do much damage. They have JHP 5.7's, but they're Law Enforcement restricted and hard to get.

It's really up to you. I can go on listing pages of this stuff, but that'd be a waste of time.

Yes you all will be able to chose your own route from point to point- that why I chose the USA to hold this in - it's very easy to google map/map quest map/ etc, so you might want to have your characters each
morning check the 'board' for updates, as you never know what might force you to abandon a preselected route, in favor of one perhaps more round about/ longer but trouble free. Speed is nice but it can also get you in trouble with the law, and this is not ALL about speed...

And while an Enzo may be super fast, how well does it handle on twisty mountain roads? How comfortable it is for driving 8 plus hours at a stretch, and whats it's miles per gallon?

Though in al honesty I'm not sure about how comfortable my knock out uis

"This unique black Ferrari 360 Modena carbon fibre stretch limousine and is the fastest limo in the world according to owner. The 23 feet long, 400bhp vehicle achieves 0-60mph in less than six seconds and has a top speed of 170mph."

"We added an extra seat, a full luxury sort of seat in the back, but most of the extra space is taken up by the one that folds down into a bed - you know like they have on the those super delux airlines now, a mini fridge Bluetooth connectivity, Monsoon stereo system with 11 speakers, sub-woofer and amplifier, a floating workspace for the laptop computer, the vanity mirrors and the bar..."

"An don't forget that gps thingy, and the heavenly uplink..."

Jay-sus, you really DO know your stuff...I'll stick to the MP5K then as well as the Glock 20

As for the Enzo, it is widely regarded by most in the motoring business to have some of the best handling characteristics in the world, it was BUILT to go on mountain roads and knocks the stuffing out of most other cars in that area due to 4 wheel drive, perfect suspension and a an auto gearbox. It's also got a much better MPG than these types of cars (Although it's not great compared to a Gold Diesel or something like that: - 21mpg)

And your car is the most hilarious here, I reckon

<= European car guy from Europe, how appropriate ;)

OOC: I'm going to let you guys guess where I'm from... :)

<= European car guy from Europe, how appropriate ;)

And an American car guy from the USA, who'da thought it? :p

I'm saying either Australia or America

My guess is on North-America on this one :p

Yep, I'm the comic relief here, and oh a belated

car guys, meet the gun guys, gun guys meet the car guys...

maybe this ought to be a great escape...any one want to be on the lam?

Yep, I'm the comic relief here, and oh a belated

car guys, meet the gun guys, gun guys meet the car guys...

maybe this ought to be a great escape...any one want to be on the lam?

My Guy's a Cop, any good?

LOL a cop on what ususally turns into a highspeed madness...

some quick googling can net you this:

Gumball Rally site (http://www.gumball3000.com/)

Gumball 3000 wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gumball_3000)

the Movie- and as a huge note: the motor sounds are authentic (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gumball_Rally)

and You Tube has dozens of Gumball Rally videos for the enjoying...

1. Its the Cannonball, not the Gumball. The Gumball is the bastard son of the Cannonball that is run by people with more money than brains. The Cannonball was an actual race with average cross country times between 30 and 40 hours from the Red Ball garage in New York (Manhattan to be precise) to the Portofina Inn in Redondo Beach. The Gumball is a social event, and nothing more.

2. Alversia...what turbo are you running? What size? Compressor Housing? A/R? Remote Mount or no? How much boost? What is the boost profile? What EMS system are you utilizing? Standalone, piggy back, or flash? What AFR did you tune for? How does your tuning interfere with the suspension system and F1 shift? Did you tune the transmission computer? Did you reinforce the transmission in order to handle the extra power? What is your power output? Are you using any special form of injection? Meth? Water? Where did you mount your intercooler? Is it Air to Air or Air to Water? What size is it? Did you lower your compression? Did you rebuild the engine to handle boost? What have you done to the interior of the car? Are you just running blind? Have you changed it in anyway to accept the fact of the immense fatigue driving a car like that will cause? Oh, and, uh, for what its worth, I've been to many a road course track day where a police suspension last generation F Body was blowing the shit outa a P-Car. Carrera 4S, to be exact.

3. I'm sorta kinda a gun guy. I like shooting, lol. I like the mechanics of guns and the engineering that goes into them. However, my characters wont be carrying. They aren't American, and if they do get stopped, we want it to be nice and easy, a quick ticket, flash the passports if needed, then thank you officer, have a nice day. I'd like to avoid shooting my way out of anything.

4. I'm an American, and I am a real car guy. I respect all cars, will work on all cars, and have a very minimal amount of brand snobbery. I've owned and raced BMWs, a Trans Am, a Supra, a sport bike, a first and second gen Mitsubishi Eclipse, and currently a Mazda. I've done engine swaps, custom turbo builds, supercharger builds, nitrous set ups, drag set ups, twisty track set ups, and purpose built street racers. I've taken a V10 M6 to 200mph, and gone just shy of nine seconds in the quarter mile in a daily street driven car. So yeah, you could say I'm a car guy.

5. Your all wrong. The best looking and most beautiful car ever is a 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 in Sunoco blue with a black leather interior and nice dark tint. I have had the amazing pleasure of driving a 1971 365 GTB, but not in that color combo.

1. Its the Cannonball, not the Gumball. The Gumball is the bastard son of the Cannonball that is run by people with more money than brains. The Cannonball was an actual race with average cross country times between 30 and 40 hours from the Red Ball garage in New York (Manhattan to be precise) to the Portofina Inn in Redondo Beach. The Gumball is a social event, and nothing more.

2. Alversia...what turbo are you running? What size? Compressor Housing? A/R? Remote Mount or no? How much boost? What is the boost profile? What EMS system are you utilizing? Standalone, piggy back, or flash? What AFR did you tune for? How does your tuning interfere with the suspension system and F1 shift? Did you tune the transmission computer? Did you reinforce the transmission in order to handle the extra power? What is your power output? Are you using any special form of injection? Meth? Water? Where did you mount your intercooler? Is it Air to Air or Air to Water? What size is it? Did you lower your compression? Did you rebuild the engine to handle boost? What have you done to the interior of the car? Are you just running blind? Have you changed it in anyway to accept the fact of the immense fatigue driving a car like that will cause? Oh, and, uh, for what its worth, I've been to many a road course track day where a police suspension last generation F Body was blowing the shit outa a P-Car. Carrera 4S, to be exact.

3. I'm sorta kinda a gun guy. I like shooting, lol. I like the mechanics of guns and the engineering that goes into them. However, my characters wont be carrying. They aren't American, and if they do get stopped, we want it to be nice and easy, a quick ticket, flash the passports if needed, then thank you officer, have a nice day. I'd like to avoid shooting my way out of anything.

4. I'm an American, and I am a real car guy. I respect all cars, will work on all cars, and have a very minimal amount of brand snobbery. I've owned and raced BMWs, a Trans Am, a Supra, a sport bike, a first and second gen Mitsubishi Eclipse, and currently a Mazda. I've done engine swaps, custom turbo builds, supercharger builds, nitrous set ups, drag set ups, twisty track set ups, and purpose built street racers. I've taken a V10 M6 to 200mph, and gone just shy of nine seconds in the quarter mile in a daily street driven car. So yeah, you could say I'm a car guy.

5. Your all wrong. The best looking and most beautiful car ever is a 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 in Sunoco blue with a black leather interior and nice dark tint. I have had the amazing pleasure of driving a 1971 365 GTB, but not in that color combo.

Jesus, ALRIGHT!!
If you want all that answered, you'll have to wait a few hours, I'm kinda busy at the moment

OOC: And you still haven't answered the question about that malnourished Glock 23 you keep around...

Who, me? What question?

OOC: And you still haven't answered the question about that malnourished Glock 23 you keep around...

Lol, sorry, me bad. I took it to the gunsmith out here in Dallas, had him fix it up, and it shot pretty well. Kept it going for about another month or so, then I ended up getting rid of it. Never carried it or anything, and I never even really shot it much either. The money went towards my current car.

OOC: All you needed was a Jarvis barrel and a new extractor. That would have run you something like two-hundred fifty bucks, probably less if you bought it direct. That's a pitty. Mine runs like a top since I installed that new slide stop.

It seems we're polar opposites. My AR-15 is now worth more than the Corolla I haul it to the range in. Tell me you didn't sell that Rock River 1911. That's heresy.

I could never ever ever sell the Rock River. Not only is it perfectly amazing to shoot, it was also a gift, so I just couldn't do it. I also have the Sig. Right now, I'm back into my car kick so all my money is going that way. Give it a year and I'll be back to stocking up on boom sticks, lol.

It's not often I get to scream 'Heretic!', but I'll have to wait this time. I finally bought one of those Glock 21SF's, but I left for New Mexico before I got to shoot it!

Anyway, my dad hijacked it one day and says it shoots like a dream. Now that I'm headed home I can finally log some range time with it, and maybe sequester it with me to Afganistan. Who knows?

It's good to hear that the Rock River is still in your posession. That's an heirloom gun, man. Find it a nice set of grips and do a few personal tweaks to make it truly your own (like you do with cars anyway), then pass it down through the generations. The SIG I'd keep for your own, as a working gun. That the 226 in .357 SIG or a 220?

The P220 was my dad's. I had the 226 is .357Sig, but after shooting a 229, I swapped the 226 for a 229 at the most recent gun show. Little bit easier to carry, fits my hand like a glove, and still has plenty of stop your ass dead in your tracks power to it. As far as the Rock River goes, I am looking into a custom set of grips with my mom's family crest inlaid on one side, and my dad's on the other, and maybe my own personal motto along the slide.

(OOC: I have to agree with you, Imi, that a 365 GTB/4 is indeed a beautiful car. I got a book laying right next to me here, and it is named 'Ferrari'. Lists all models and stories, and it includes a fotoshoot with a blue 365 GTB/4 and a red 365 Daytona Spider. The only thing is that the 365 GTB/4's interior is red, and I don't like the combination red interior/blue exterior on that. But the rest.. perfect. Just like all the other photos.

But if I had to choose a modern car.... AR 8C Competizione or AM DB9.

Anyways, the reason I said Gumball is because I saw it passing by over the A27 bridge at Gorinchem/Sleeuwijk, close to home. Strangely enough, there was a huge amount of chiptuned Volvo V70 T5's (http://i2.tinypic.com/6oyr8sn.jpg)and Audi A4 3.0 TDi Quattro's (http://www.flitsservice.nl/kentekens/vros/22-rl-nz/22RLNZ.jpg).... You can guess why. That's why I'm prepared for a lot of police action in this rally, actually.)

Yeah, I've seen the Gumball when they did the New York to LA run. Its just that the Gumball and Cannonball are two separate sort of things. And I've never done work on a Volvo, but I've heard they can do some serious work. As far as the Audis...yeah, I've gotten my hands dirty working on my fair share of possibly the second best sub two liter motor I've ever worked on.

The P220 was my dad's. I had the 226 is .357Sig, but after shooting a 229, I swapped the 226 for a 229 at the most recent gun show. Little bit easier to carry, fits my hand like a glove, and still has plenty of stop your ass dead in your tracks power to it. As far as the Rock River goes, I am looking into a custom set of grips with my mom's family crest inlaid on one side, and my dad's on the other, and maybe my own personal motto along the slide.

OOC: My dad bought himself a 229 a while ago, in .40 S&W, but it was an older model that had been 'factory rebuilt' from SIG, which meant it was almost dirt cheap. My guy Ed Strange over at Wicked Grips can do the grips for you. They'll run you close to $200 for the set, but they're worth it. I'll try to get some pics of my Kimber up when it's done so you can get an idea, but for now visit him on the web...

www.wickedgrips.com

Okay every one the Rally is UP and running (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=13455662#post13455662)

You don't have to "check in" if you don't want to - you can easily say that you got there earlier in the day.

I've already given you the driving time and destination for the first day - and a cookie for whomever figures out the why of the first destination.
Grins evilly.

Posted. People are welcome to approach my characters if they wish, they'll be walking in the parking garage, looking at the other cars.

And I bet Robbinsville NC has to do with the Cherohala Skyway, that's why I mentioned it :p

Because its 666 miles away.

Everyone, I'm sorta kinda changing my character. I just wasn't gelling with the current set up, and if I can't gel with the character idea, the play I put up will suck. I'll have a new profile up shortly, as well as a post in the IC thread.

Sured thing Imi, go for it.

I was about to ask you - What? an Imitoran sans guns? who replaced you with what pod person?

And yes, VL, you are very close to correct.

Imi ought to know what that is, he's the one that put me on to it.

Tail of the Dragon eh? Didn't even think that, lol. I got plans for that one this summer.

DRIVER:
Name: Jason "Hollywood" Banks
Gender: Male
Nationality: Imitoran
Age: 31
HT: 6'1"
WT: 200
Education: Bachelors Degree International Relations, MBA from Northampton School of International Business
Personality: Jason, like most Imitorans, is cocky as all get out, but of course, loyal to a fault. Part of Imitora's neavue riche, he tends to spend his way though life at the moment, and is usually the first in line to buy the newest toys and treats for those that can afford it. However, he comes across to many as laid back, and much prefers to spend his nights and weekends immersing himself in the Northampton night life. Like many, he has been into the auto culture of Imitora since he was young, and now has a rather sizable garage of his own personal dream cars. His nick name comes from his first business, Slideways Productions, a production company that focuses on producing DVDs of the Imitoran automotive culture. He is also the CEO of Stage 10 Imports that specializes in the import and export of heavily modified vehicles, which is also the preferred importer and exporter of several main stream Imitoran tuning houses, and is also one of the top promoters in Northampton. He is an avid investor, and most of his small fortune came from playing the stock market, as well as the Imitoran Speculative Trade Market.
Driving Experience: Active member in the BMW CCI (Car Club Imitora), Porsche Owners of Imitora, and Imitoran Ferrari Club, all three of which bring him plenty of access to numerous track days; Has raced in and completed twelve Imitoran Players Runs and three Imitoran Cannonballs; Organizer and triple first time finisher of the SAFE-Stupid Ass Fun Excursion, the newest Imitoran cross country race.
Photo: Here (http://www.101lifestyle.com/images/celebs/ryan_reynolds/prazzi-ryanreynolds-pics-025.jpg)

The Car

Despite having a fairly complete collection to choose from, for this specific event Jason purchased a lightly used Porsche 996 Turbo.

The motor was ripped from the engine bay, and rebuilt with brand new parts, effectively zeroing the mileage of the block. Then, before being set back into place, Jason took the engine to Prestige Tuning in Imitora to have the output upped by the mounting of a GT700 Turbo Kit from EVO mated to a set of custom titanium headers and catless exhaust. In this state, the P Car made 640whp and 680ftlbs of torque. The engine was replaced, and the entire package was packed up and shipped via Stage 10 to the RUF Auto Centre in Dallas, Texas, where further tuning was applied, bringing the total overall output to 715 wheel horsepower, and 730 foot pounds of torque.

While at the RAC, Jason had the 996 fitted with a GT2 front bumper and rear wing, Techart roof spoiler, and had the car repainted in a custom black mica. Also mounted was JIC Magic coilover suspension with H&R sways. The power is put through the pavement through nineteen inched I-Forged Essens, finished in race gold with a polished lip. Tires are Michelin PS2s, 245/35/19(f) and 315/25/19(r). A number of other minor detail touches were added by the RUF Auto Centre, including 80% tint, carbon fiber interior accents, and most importantly, a custom fuel cell to extend the range of the car.

For this race, the car is officially sponsored by RUF Auto Center who donated all their work sans charge, Prestige Tuning who did the same, and Speed Lovers Associated of Imitora, who contributed and paid for the installation of two laser jammers, a Garmin GPS, and a hard wired Valentine V1 Radar Detector. Unofficially, it is sponsored by the Porsche Owners of Imitora, who have supplied an expense account to cover the cost of gas and lodging, and Speed Tech Publishing who has covered the entrance cost of the car.

http://www.tunerzine.com/articles/199/images/_DSC4679.jpg

Okay Imi, which friends car are you stealing this time...I hate it when he does this, the dang thing probably belongs to one of his buds, and Imi probably put in time on the tuning.

Sporty little beast...and is your guy really wearing a tie? Some one civilized for a change...

And yes its the infamous Tail of the Dragon. I felt it would be cruel to make them drive that in the dark, they'll enjoy it much more in fresh in the morning. The scenery is supposed to be spectacular, and the twisties incredible...

Get a look at the road image here (http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/6799/dt1hr7.jpg)

Is this gonna start soon?

Is this gonna start soon?

It's already started

Omg!!! Here I Come....