June 26 Squad Jeep Race

[AKKuya]

With the help of SheGotYa  , the next race will be held in the SEA.  Same start time as the FSO.  We'll be using the Italy map being currently used in Operation Husky.

The race will start from the Vehicle Hangar at A40 in sector 2,14.  The finish line will be the maproom at A46 town in sector 3,14.  There's lots of hills and valleys along the route on the northwesternern island.

Each participating squad can decide how many they want in jeeps and how many in M3's with vehicle supplies.  Do expect some upside down jeeps along the way.  First jeep to the town wins for that player's squad.

Plans are being made for the next race in July involving a total jeep race with troops.  The objective would be to capture an enemy town first with all town ack and buildings down from the start.  This would create a little tactical planning since the 10th troop going in will be the victor player.  It's possible for a squad to get three jeeps there first and a second squad jeep getting the "steal".

We had a good initial run last month and all had lots of fun.  So, if you want to leave the MA's for a brief time next week.  Then come on over for some dirt eating racing!!!!!!!!   

[Hopper]

Can you shoot at other jeeps with 50 cal?  Set up like the KotH arena.

[AKKuya]

There are plans for that in future races.  Just trying to "grow" the excitement.

[akbmzawy]

Right now the killing of jeeps is in with Heavy Metal Sunday. Our intention for the present is just that, racing. As AKKuya implies we might do this in the future as long as we dont infringe on another special event.

[akbmzawy]

Could we please start to get a head count on participants?

Squads and individuals are all welcome. Walkons are allowed even with no squad present.

The only thing about not being in a squad is you may not have an M-3 for support if you use your 2 vehicle supplies carried on-board at launch.

I ran the course today and I tipped over only once where I needed a supply to get back on my wheels. The other times I went wheels up and over I was able to get back on my wheels without supplies.

The exact course will be in more detail early this week so practice runs can be made if desired. Time is about 90 minutes.

This race will involve searching, navigation, and jeep knowledge driving skills and plain luck!

[TUK]

The 13th Will return with their stable of drivers for round 2. I say 6-10 players. Tuk151

[AKDogg]

Ah, u want a shot at the title again, hehehehe.

[TUK]

Ah, u want a shot at the title again, hehehehe.

Wants to look under your hood before you run off next time.  Meanwhile, we have done some SLIGHT modifications to our jeeps. Should meet standards and templates.... <S> 

[akbmzawy]

Where is the 50 Cal Tuk?

[CHAPPY]

will try and round up some JG2 . 

[AKKuya]

-----------FLASH --------UPDATE-------------READ ALL ABOUT IT!!!!!!!!

There's been an alteration to the race route.  After launching from the VH at A40, the jeep contestants will be traveling north towards the HQ.  Jeeps will race by the town at A40 and pass it by completely.  Using your clipboard map, jeeps will travel to the spot marked 2,14 on the map first.  In the area of the upper part of the number 2 within the circular area will be the train station leading to the HQ.  Jeeps will need to approach the station on the east side for the fun part.

Following the train track, the jeeps will weave in and out of the train trussels along the track.  Some are only one span and others are up to three spans wide.  The track comes to a stop at the HQ plateau.  Jeeps will then race to the HQ building itself and make one circle around the structure and then make a straight line to the town at A46.  The HQ building will be the one to cast a shadow in the area.

Total time for race will be around 90 minutes.  It has been already tested.  All competitors are encouraged to drive this route offline to get a feel for the course.

M3's with vehicle supplies are highly suggested.  The VH at A40 will remain open for players to re-up in M3's once there supplies are exhausted.  M3's are free to follow any course they choose to remain with the jeeps.

 

[TUK]

Where is the 50 Cal Tuk?

Replaced 50 cal with ridiculous spare tire....
Would luv to see Chappy and gang  there... 

[akbmzawy]

Due to the terrain and length of the course upping some goons with vehicle supplies could be considered. This would help as far as precision placement of supplies for the goon pilots. Thoughts?

[Viper61]

I like the idea using the Goons for resupplies.  Thats brings in scenario of stealing supplies

[Viper61]

Parts of the 325th VFG will attend this one.  Not sure of the turn out just yet but 4-6 should show.  Will provide better numbers as Friday draws nearer.

I ran about half of this route.  Very challenging to say the least.  Couldn't find the Train station but followed the tracks and the floating train at 5K, cars smoke and all!!    Pretty funny bug.

Viper 61