SPEED CIRCUIT 2023 Season 13 House Rules r1 (4 Mar 2023)

Use normal speed circuit rules with the following variations.

Teams

If six or less players attend a race, then each player should field 2 cars. If 7 or more players are present, then the players must agree whether 2 cars are allowed. A player may always choose to only field 1 car.

Skill Points.

Each team is assigned 2 skill points per lap.  For example at the beginning or a 3 lap race a team would be assigned 6 skill points.  Players use skill points instead of rolling a die in most cases.  Players decide before rolling dice whether or not to use a skill point. Points do not need to be pre-assigned to a specific team member.

Car Construction. 

When a player controls more than one driver he must assign 5 build points to one driver 4 to the other.

Dice Rolls.

Instead of rolling1d6 on tables roll 2d6. Higher rolls are always better. All tables have been adjusted to reflect the changes.

Advantage or Disadvantage.

When rolling with Advantage or Disadvantage roll 3d6 instead of 2. For Advantage add the highest 2 dice. For Disadvantage add the lowest 2 dice. In both cases ignore the 3rd die.

Down Force Settings (for winged cars).

Before assigning build points the player must choose the downforce of each car and use the corresponding row on the Performance Chart.  The player must choose one of the following settings for each of their cars independently:

Down ForceAdvantageDisadvantage
NormalNone.None.
StrongChance Table, Testing BrakesExceeding Acceleration and Top Speed
WeakExceeding Acceleration and Top SpeedChance Table, Testing Brakes

Grid Order.

There are 4 grid groups.  Cars in a lower numbered grid group will be placed on the starting ahead of cars in a higher numbered grid. 

Step 1: Place all cars in a grid group based on their starting speed:

Start SpeedGrid Group
80mph2
60mph3
40mph4

Step 2: Starting with cars in group 4, players may spend 1 wear point to move a car into the next lower numbered grid group. A car may only move down one grid from its starting group.

Step 3: Starting with the lowest numbered grid group containing cars, place cars on grid starting positions. If there is more than one car in a group, then the players roll 2d6 for each car. A player may spend a skill point to roll with Advantage. The car with the highest roll result is placed on the grid first.  Tied cars will continue to roll off until the tie is broken. Spent wear and skill point are not available for the race.

Late Breaking. 

To avoid a collision or slow down for a corner, a player may choose to reduce his written speed before moving.  The speed reduction takes place in the space before the collision would occur or before a corner is entered.  Consult the Deceleration Chart and add 20 to the total amount the car is over its Max Deceleration.   If the player chooses not to slow down to avoid a collision, then use the normal collision rules.

Pass Through. 

When all lanes are blocked on a straightaway, instead of a collision a player may attempt to pass through one of the squares containing another vehicle.  If not blocked, then the passing player may spend 1 wear or roll on the Pass Through Table.  The player may spend a skill to roll with advantage.

The player being passed through may allow or attempt to block the pass through.  If the player attempts to block, then the passing player may call off the passing attempt or continue.  If the passer continues, then both players must roll on the Pass Through Table with Disadvantage (roll 3d6 add lowest 2). You may spend one skill point to nullify the Disadvantage.

Pass Through Table
2D6PasserBlocker
7-12Successful Pass.No effect
3-6Spinout. Spinout
2Spinout and use one wear.Spinout and use one wear

Corner Acceleration.

Players may accelerate a car starting on the last space of a corner (the last space with a speed limit).  Cars starting in a corner, but not in the last space of a corner, may not accelerate. Cars that spin in a corner may accelerate using start speed on their next turn, even if they are not on the last space of the corner.  Cars starting in the last space of a corner are not impacted by the space’s speed limit.

Long Tracks

If 1 lap of a track is equal to or exceeds the length of an average 3-lap race and one lap is planned, then calculate Wear and Skill points as if the race was 3-laps. This rule applies to tracks like Steve’s realistically long Nurbergring.

Scoring

During a race, the first car to complete the 1st lap receives a bonus point. The first car to complete the 2nd lap also scores a bonus point. All cars that complete a race score points. Cars that do not finish the race do not score points (unless they earned bonus points for leading laps 1 or 2). If 12 or fewer cars start a race use the following formula to determine finishing points: 1st = Number of Cars +3; 2nd = Number of Cars +1; 3rd the Number of Cars -2; 4th = Number of Cars -3; 5th = the number of cars -4; etc. Continue this pattern. If more than 12 cars start a race, then use 12 for the Number of Cars in the above formula.  Cars finishing beyond 12th place receive 1 point. If an odd number of cars below 12 start a race, round down to the next even number. If less than 6 cars score using 6 cars. Use the following table to score points:

Scoring Table

Place12 or More Cars10-11 Cars8-9 Cars7 or Less Cars
11513119
2131197
310864
49753
58642
67531
76421
8531 
9421 
1031  
1121  
12+1   
131   
Bonus for Lap 1/2111 
DNF or Crash0000

Updated Charts:

Start Speed Chart

2d6 RollResult
6 – 12Successfully Exceed Start Speed by 20mph
4 – 5Lose Grip – Set Speed to 20 mph
2 – 3Stall – no movement this turn


Note: May spend one skill point to avoid roll. If a car stalls 2 turns in a row it is out of the race.

Acceleration Chart – roll when exceeding Acceleration Rate or Top Speed

1st “2-4” rolledEngine Damage – lose 20 mph in both Acceleration (minimum 20 mph) and Top Speed (min 140 mph) values for duration of race, including current turn
2nd “2-4” rolledEngine Burned Out – out of race

Note: May spend skill point to avoid roll. Strong Downforce rolls with Disadvantage. Weak Downforce rolls with Advantage.

Deceleration Chart – roll when exceeding Deceleration Rate

MPH over max deceleration  Penalty
20Use 1 Wear point OR Test Brakes
40Use 1 Wear pointsAND Test Brakes  OR  Use 2 Wear points
60Use 2 Wear points AND Test Brakes
80Use 2 Wear points AND Spinout AND Test Brakes


Test Brakes

1st “2-4” rolledUse 1 Wear point AND wear penalties for Deceleration and Cornering are doubled for duration of race.
2nd “2-4” rolledBrakes Burned Out – out of race

Note: May spend skill point to avoid roll. Strong Downforce car rolls with Advantage. Weak Downforce rolls with Disadvantage.

Cornering Chart – roll when exceeding proper speed limit through any corner space

MPH over Speed Limit  Penalty
20Use 1 Wear point OR roll on Chance Table
40Use 2 Wear points  OR  Use 1 Wear points AND roll on Chance Table
60Use 2 Wear points AND Spinout  OR  Use 2 wear points AND roll on Chance Table
80Crash! – out of race

Chance Table

2d6 RollResult
8 – 12Safely Cornered
7Skid – Reduce Speed to 20mph under speed limit
4 – 6Spinout
2 – 3Crash! – out of race – roll on the Crash Chart

Note: Spend Skill Point to avoid roll. Strong down-force car rolls with Advantage. Weak down-force car rolls with Disadvantage.             

Pass Through Chart

2D6PasserBlocker
7-12Pass ThroughNo Penalty
3-6SpinoutSpinout
2Spinout and Use One WearSpinout and Use One Wear

Notes:  If unblocked while passing through, use 1 Wear or consult the pass through chart.  If blocking occurs, both drivers roll on the Pass Through Chart with disadvantage (one skill may be used to nullify the disadvantage). 

Crash Chart – If speed under 60mph, then roll with Advantage.  If speed over 100mph, then roll with Disadvantage.

2D6Result
8 – 12No Significant Injury
4 – 71 Race Injury
2 – 31D6 Race Injury (If 6 is rolled then the result is a Season Ending Injury and roll again.  If another 6 is rolled then result is Fatal Injury.)

Notes:  After missing a race, a Race Injury is reduced by 1.   In order for an injured driver to race, the driver’s team must spend 1 Skill point for each point of Race Injury.  If an injured driver races, then Race Injuries are not reduced and additional skill points may not be spent on the driver during the race.  If an injured driver sustains additional Race Injuries, add them to the total of existing Race Injuries. Injured drivers roll with disadvantage.

Race Report: Speed Circuit 2023 Kyalami

Stewart dominated the South African Grand Prix.

Nine teams populated the Kyalami grid. Stewart in Tyrrell (#3) held the pole position and shared the front row with Hulme in the McLaren (#5), and Amon in the Martini Techno (#17). The second row featured Ickx in the Ferrari (#7), Oliver in the Shadow (#21), and Reutmann in the Brabham (#16). Beltoise in the Marlboro BRM (#13), Fittapaldi in the JPL Lotus (#1), and Hunt in the Hesketh March (#24) secured that third and final row.

Starting Grid at Kyalami 2023.

The front row cars dashed off the start finish line closely followed by the Ferrari. Meanwhile, Oliver mis-shifted and spun the Shadow’s tires resulting in a poor start. The field squeezed though Crowthorne Corner and into the narrow part of the track. Amon took the lead, but lost monentum and was passed by several drivers. Fittapaldi meticulously maneuvered his Lotus through the pack and found himself beside Hulme going through Clubhouse Bend just behind Stewart the leader.

First lap a kyalami 2023.

Some of the vehicles were already showing signs of stress. The BRMs brakes were malfunctioning and the Ferrari’s engine was losing power. The field was expending a large amount of were points.

Hulme and Fittapaldi were putting a great deal of pressure on Stewart. Then, Fittapaldi spun in the Esses.  Stewart managed to exit the Leeukop ahead of the field gaining a substantial lead. The McLaren, Martini, and Ferrari were next out of the corner and in hot pursuit of Stewart.

First lap Kyalami 2023. The Lotus spins while Tyrrell takes the lead.

Stewart maintained the lead. Hulme and Amon jockeyed for second while trying to close the gap on Stewart. Ickx, in his wounded Ferrari, struggled to stay with the leaders. Hunt, who had started in last place, began to make some progress.

Second lap at Kyalami 2023. Stewart keeps the lead and the battle for second continues.

Hulme pushed a little to hard and spun his McLaren in the Esses. Stewart capitalized on the disruption in the field to charge out of Leeukop Bend and extend his lead once again.

Second lap at Kylami. Stewart extends his lead and Hulme spins-out.

Stewart looked untouchable and unless he made a dire mistake he would win the race. The competition for position in the field escalated.  Reutmann, Fittapaldi, and Amon went three wide down the front straight battling for second position. Fittapaldi seized second closely followed by Amon through Barbeque Bend. Reutmann fell back and fought Ickx fourth.

Third lap at kyalami 2023.

Stewart did not make a mistake and smoothly drove the Tyrrell to victory, but the race was not yet over. Amon got around Fittapaldi and secured second place. Hunt successfully executed a series of daring maneuvers through the Esses, Leekop Bend, and the Kink to blast through the field and take third place. He was closely followed by Hulme in the McLaren.

Stewart wins at Kyalami 2023.

Race finish details follow:

1st Den (J. Stewart) 80/40/20/160/5 S**
2nd Dave M. (C. Amon) 80/40/20/160/5 S
3rd Steve (J. Hunt) 60/40/40/160/5 S
4th Ray G. (D. Hulme) 80/40/40/140/5 S
5th Stephen L. (J. Ickx) 60/40/40/160/5 (Eng Dam)
6th John H. (E. Fittipaldi) 40/40/40/160/6 S
7th AJ (J. Oliver) 60/40/40/160/5 S
8th Terry (C. Reutemann) 60/40/40/160/5
9th 5th Ray R. (Beltoise) 60/40/40/160/5 (Brake Dam)

Next race is scheduled at Monjuic in March 2023.

Race Report – Speed Circuit Buenos Aires 2023

Another Argentina Grand Prix Thriller!

Seven teams took to the grid inaugurating the Table Top Racing Club’s 13th season of Speed Circuit. The race also marked the first appearance of the UOP Shadow racing team managed by AJ. Unfortunately, Travis, last year’s champion team manager, was not present.

J. Stewart started in pole position in the Elf Tyrrell and Hulme in the Yardley McLaren shared the front row. Lotus and Shadow held the second row. The Tyrrell, McLaren and Lotus bolted at the start and were three wide down the front straight. Stewart gained an early lead. The Shadow began to have engine problems.

Hulme and Fittapaldi challenged Stewart’s position. Hulme got the upper hand and completed the first lap ahead of Stewart.

During the second lap, the McLaren and Tyrrell led the pack while exchanging positions several times. Hulme and Stewart pushed their machines to the limit.

The McLaren lost grip in the corners and began to slow. Stewart took back the lead and finished lap 2 ahead of Hulme. Fittapaldi passed Hulme and made Stewart his next target.

Hulme spun-out in Curva Numero Uno and then again later causing him to fall further back. Stewart began nursing the Tyrrell while Fittipaldi charged the Lotus gaining the first position.

Fittipaldi was not able to shake Stewart and they ended up side-by-side going into the last series of corners. Fittipaldi had the inside position and it looked like he had secured victory, but then he spun-out. Stewart maneuvered around the spinning Lotus, seized the lead and captured the win!

Fittipaldi finished 2nd followed by Reutemann in the Brabham. The Shadow’s engine gave out and Oliver was not able to finish the race.

Race details follow

1st Den (J. Stewart) 80/40/20/160/5 *
2nd John H. (E. Fittipaldi) 60/40/40/160/5 S
3rd Terry (C. Reutemann) 60/40/40/160/5
4th Steve (J. Hunt) 60/40/40/160/5 S
5th Ray R. (Beltoise) 60/40/40/160/5
6th Ray G. (D. Hulme) 60/40/40/160/5 S*
DNF (Engine) AJ (J. Oliver) 60/40/40/140/6 S

Our next race is at Kyalami hope to see you there.

Speed Circuit 2023 Season 13 House Rules

SPEED CIRCUIT 2023 Season 13 House Rules (28 Dec 2022)

Use normal speed circuit rules with the following variations.

Teams

If six or less players attend a race, then each player should field 2 cars. If 7 or more players are present, then the players must agree whether 2 cars are allowed. A player may always choose to only field 1 car.

Skill Points.

Each team is assigned 2 skill points per lap.  For example at the beginning or a 3 lap race a team would be assigned 6 skill points.  Players use skill points instead of rolling a die in most cases.  Players decide before rolling dice whether or not to use a skill point. Points do not need to be pre-assigned to a specific team member.

Car Construction. 

When a player controls more than one driver he must assign 5 build points to one driver 4 to the other.

Dice Rolls.

Instead of rolling1d6 on tables roll 2d6. Higher rolls are always better. All tables have been adjusted to reflect the changes.

Advantage or Disadvantage.

When rolling with Advantage or Disadvantage roll 3d6 instead of 2. For Advantage add the highest 2 dice. For Disadvantage add the lowest 2 dice. In both cases ignore the 3rd die.

Down Force Settings (for winged cars).

Before assigning build points the player must choose the downforce of each car and use the corresponding row on the Performance Chart.  The player must choose one of the following settings for each of their cars independently:

 

Down Force

Advantage

Disadvantage

Normal

None.

None.

Strong

Chance Table, Testing Brakes

Exceeding Acceleration and Top Speed

Weak

Exceeding Acceleration and Top Speed

Chance Table, Testing Brakes

Grid Order.

There are 4 grid groups.  Cars in a lower numbered grid group will be placed on the starting ahead of cars in a higher numbered grid. 

Step 1: Place all cars in a grid group based on their starting speed:

 

Start Speed

Grid Group

80mph

2

60mph

3

40mph

4

 

Step 2: Starting with cars in group 4, players may spend 1 wear point to move a car into the next lower numbered grid group. A car may only move down one grid from its starting group.

Step 3: Starting with the lowest numbered grid group containing cars, place cars on grid starting positions. If there is more than one car in a group, then the players roll 2d6 for each car. A player may spend a skill point to roll with Advantage. The car with the highest roll result is placed on the grid first.  Tied cars will continue to roll off until the tie is broken. Spent wear and skill point are not available for the race.

Late Breaking. 

To avoid a collision or slow down for a corner, a player may choose to reduce his written speed before moving.  The speed reduction takes place in the space before the collision would occur or before a corner is entered.  Consult the Deceleration Chart and add 20 to the total amount the car is over its Max Deceleration.   If the player chooses not to slow down to avoid a collision, then use the normal collision rules.

Pass Through. 

When all lanes are blocked on a straightaway, instead of a collision a player may attempt to pass through one of the squares containing another vehicle.  If not blocked, then the passing player may spend 1 wear or roll on the Pass Through Table.  The player may spend a skill to roll with advantage.

 

The player being passed through may allow or attempt to block the pass through.  If the player attempts to block, then the passing player may call off the passing attempt or continue.  If the passer continues, then both players must roll on the Pass Through Table with Disadvantage (roll 3d6 add lowest 2). You may spend one skill point to nullify the Disadvantage.

Pass Through Table

2D6

Passer

Blocker

7-12

Successful Pass.

No effect

3-6

Spinout. 

Spinout

2

Spinout and use one wear.

Spinout and use one wear

Corner Acceleration.

Players may accelerate a car starting on the last space of a corner (the last space with a speed limit).  Cars starting in a corner, but not in the last space of a corner, may not accelerate. Cars that spin in a corner may accelerate using start speed on their next turn, even if they are not on the last space of the corner.  Cars starting in the last space of a corner are not impacted by the space’s speed limit.

Long Tracks

If 1 lap of a track is equal to or exceeds the length of an average 3-lap race and one lap is planned, then calculate Wear and Skill points as if the race was 3-laps. This rule applies to tracks like Steve’s realistically long Nurbergring.

Scoring

During a race, the first car to complete the 1st lap receives a bonus point. The first car to complete the 2nd lap also scores a bonus point. All cars that complete a race score points. Cars that do not finish the race do not score points (unless they earned bonus points for leading laps 1 or 2). If 12 or fewer cars start a race use the following formula to determine finishing points: 1st = Number of Cars +3; 2nd = Number of Cars +1; 3rd the Number of Cars -2; 4th = Number of Cars -3; 5th = the number of cars -4; etc. Continue this pattern. If more than 12 cars start a race, then use 12 for the Number of Cars in the above formula.  Cars finishing beyond 12th place receive 1 point.

Updated Charts:

Start Speed Chart

2d6 Roll

Result

6 – 12

Successfully Exceed Start Speed by 20mph

4 – 5

Lose Grip – Set Speed to 20 mph

2 – 3

Stall – no movement this turn


Note: May spend one skill point to avoid roll. If a car stalls 2 turns in a row it is out of the race.

Acceleration Chart – roll when exceeding Acceleration Rate or Top Speed

1st “2-4” rolled

Engine Damage – lose 20 mph in both Acceleration (minimum 20 mph) and Top Speed (min 140 mph) values for duration of race, including current turn

2nd “2-4” rolled

Engine Burned Out – out of race

Note: May spend skill point to avoid roll. Strong Downforce rolls with Disadvantage. Weak Downforce rolls with Advantage.

Deceleration Chart – roll when exceeding Deceleration Rate

MPH over max deceleration

 

Penalty

20

Use 1 Wear point OR Test Brakes

40

Use 1 Wear pointsAND Test Brakes  OR  Use 2 Wear points

60

Use 2 Wear points AND Test Brakes

80

Use 2 Wear points AND Spinout AND Test Brakes


Test Brakes

1st “2-4” rolled

Use 1 Wear point AND wear penalties for Deceleration and Cornering are doubled for duration of race.

2nd “2-4” rolled

Brakes Burned Out – out of race

Note: May spend skill point to avoid roll. Strong Downforce car rolls with Advantage. Weak Downforce rolls with Disadvantage.

Cornering Chart – roll when exceeding proper speed limit through any corner space

MPH over Speed Limit

 

Penalty

20

Use 1 Wear point OR roll on Chance Table

40

Use 2 Wear points  OR  Use 1 Wear points AND roll on Chance Table

60

Use 2 Wear points AND Spinout  OR  Use 2 wear points AND roll on Chance Table

80

Crash! – out of race

Chance Table

2d6 Roll

Result

8 – 12

Safely Cornered

7

Skid – Reduce Speed to 20mph under speed limit

4 – 6

Spinout

2 – 3

Crash! – out of race – roll on the Crash Chart

Note: Spend Skill Point to avoid roll. Strong downforce car rolls with Advantage. Weak downforce car rolls with Disadvantage.             

 

Pass Through Chart

2D6

Passer

Blocker

7-12

Pass Through

No Penalty

3-6

Spinout

Spinout

2

Spinout and Use One Wear

Spinout and Use One Wear

Notes:  If unblocked while passing through, use 1 Wear or consult the pass through chart.  If blocking occurs, both drivers roll on the Pass Through Chart with disadvantage (one skill may be used to nullify the disadvantage). 

 

Crash Chart – If speed under 60mph, then roll with Advantage.  If speed over 100mph, then roll with Disadvantage.

2D6

Result

8 – 12

No Significant Injury

4 – 7

1 Race Injury

2 – 3

1D6 Race Injury (If 6 is rolled then the result is a Season Ending Injury and roll again.  If another 6 is rolled then result is Fatal Injury.)

Notes:  After missing a race, a Race Injury is reduced by 1.   In order for an injured driver to race, the driver’s team must spend 1 Skill point for each point of Race Injury.  If an injured driver races, then Race Injuries are not reduced and additional skill points may not be spent on the driver during the race.  If an injured driver sustains additional Race Injuries, add them to the total of existing Race Injuries. Injured drivers roll with disadvantage.

Race Report: Speed Circuit 2022 Watkins Glen by Steve

Thrilling finish to the spectacular 2022 season.

Twelve cars, including season champion Ronnie Peterson, occupied the grid at the US Grand Prix.

Hulme in the the white McLaren jumped of the front row and took an early lead. Stewart, who started on pole, battled Hulme ahead of the pack throughout the first lap with Peterson on their heals. The Blue #1 Tyrrell completed the first lap ahead of the McLaren.

Stewart leads start of second lap at Watkins Glen 2022.

During lap 2, Stewart and Hulme continued an epic battle not only for the race but also for second place in the championship. The Tyrrell and the McLaren set a blazing pace. Meanwhile Galli in the red Martini Techo began to move up. The McLaren faltered and Hulme was passed by Peterson and Galli on the last corner of Lap 2.

Stewart clears the line ahead of the pack at the start of lap 3 of the US Grand Prix.

Galli made a run at the leader while Peterson and Hulme battled for third. Then Peterson blasted past Galli. Stewart’s Tyrrell slowed and they began to close the gap with the leader. Galli slipped into the inside of Stewart going into the last Hard Right to take the lead.  Galli, Stewart, and Hulme were 3 wide across the finish line with Galli taking the win!

Three wide across the finish line at Watkins Glen 2022.

Race details follow:

1st Steve (N. Galli) 60/40/20/160/4 S
2nd Den (J. Stewart) 80/40/20/160/4 S**
3rd Ray G. (D. Hulme) 60/20/40/160/6 S
4th Travis (R. Peterson) 60/40/20/160/4 S
5th Dave (M. Buettler) 60/20/20/180/4 S
6th Terry (C. Reutemann) 60/40/20/160/4 S
7th Terry (G. Hill) 60/40/20/160/4 S
8th Steve (D. Bell) 60/40/20/160/4 S
9th Dave M. (J. Oliver) 80/20/20/160/4 S
10th Travis (N. Lauda) 60/40/20/160/4 S
11th Ray G. (P. Revson) 60/20/20/160/4
12th Den (F. Cevert) 60/20/20/160/4 S

The race concluded the 2022 Speed Circuit season our 12th running of the series. Congratulation to Travis for leading Ronnie Peterson and the STP March racing team to a resounding championship victory.

In 2023 we will race with teams from the 1973 F1 season. Hope to see you at the races.

Race Report: Speed Circuit Monza By Steve 2022

Rookie Team Makes it Big at Monza!

Eight teams filled out the grid for the Italian Grand Prix. Dave led Guthrie racing to its first pole position. Guthrie’s Beuttler shared the front row with this season’s champion, Peterson in the STP March. Brabham’s Reutermann and McLaren’s Hulme secured the second row.  

During the initial lap, Beuttler and Peterson raced side by side ahead of the pack. By the time group approached the Curve de Lesmos, Stewart had picked up several positions as he cut a path toward the leaders.

As they exited the Lesmos, Beuttler maintained his lead while Hulme and Stewart threatened Peterson’s position. But Peterson exploited the superior speed of his weak down force setup to outrun the others and secure the lead just before entering the Parabolica. The Brabham’s engine began to make a terrible noise, lose power, and Reutemann began to fall back.

Peterson, Beuttler, and Stewart were three wide through the Parabolica. Peterson exited the Parabolica in the lead followed by Stewart, Hulme, Beuttler, and Fittipaldi in a four wide formation! Peterson charged down the straight to secure the bonus point. Stewart slipped streamed Peterson and they were side-by-side to start the second lap. Reutemann continued to nurse his sick car.

Peterson began to struggle with the weak down-force setup. Stewart outmaneuvered Peterson through the Curva Grande and took the lead. Then Beuttler and Galli passed Peterson in the Lesmos.

Stewart and Beuttler battled for the lead through Valone and into the Parabolica. Peterson tried to regain momentum and passed Galli. Then Peterson flew out of the Parabolica, but this time Stewart crossed the line first to gain the bonus point. The Brabham may have lost a gear or two, but Reutermann was able hold it together for another lap.

Peterson took the lead going into the Curve Grande, but had lost the inside position going into the Parabolica. Beuttler and Galli were in hot pursuit of Stewart and Peterson. Stewart took the lead once again exiting the Lesmos. Beuttler and Galli passed Peterson as the March became more and more unstable in the corners. Stewart seemed in position to win.

A puff of smoke emanated from the rear of Stewart’s Tyrell as he exited the Valone and he slowed. Beuttler and Galli passed Stewart while Peterson vied for his position. Stewart out broke Galli and Peterson to regain some lost ground. The 4 leading drivers charged into the Parabolica. Peterson spun-out. Beuttler emerged in the lead followed by Galli and Stewart. Then the Tyrell’s engine exploded into a ball-of-fire and black smoke forcing Stewart to glide the car to a stop. Beuttler crossed the finish line first to win the race followed closely by Galli. Fittipaldi and Hulme had been battling and swapping positions throughout the race. Fittipaldi won the battle and finished in fourth place just ahead of Hulme.

Congratulations Dave!

Race details follow.

1st Dave (M. Beuttler) 80/20/20/160/4 S
2nd Steve (N. Galli) 60/40/20/160/4 S
3rd John H. (E. Fittapaldi) 40/20/20/160/6 S
4th Ray G. (D. Hulme) 60/20/20/160/5 S
5th Travis (R. Peterson) 60/40/40/180/6 W*
6th Ray R. (H. Ganley) 40/20/20/160/5 S
7th Terry (C. Reutemann) 60/40/20/160/4 S
DNF Den (J. Stewart) 60/40/20/160/4 S*

Race Report: Speed Circuit Nurburgring Full 2022

Legendary Manager Makes a Come Back!

Nine teams faced off at the “Green Hell”, the giant German Grand Prix Nurbergring course. The field included veterans, one rookie manager (Dave-Team Guthrie), and the surprise appearance of Adam managing Team Surtees.

Stewart placed Elf Tyrell in the pole position for the first time this season. John Player Lotus’ Fittipaldi shared the front row with Stewart. Reutemann and Peterson, the season championship points leader, occupied the second row.

Stewart blasted off the line and was initially challenged by Fittapaldi, but Peterson charged by Fittapaldi. Hulme in the McLaren and Galli in the Martini began working their way through the pack.

Peterson pushed his red #8 March past Stewart and was first past the checkpoint 1, but then his engine began to smoke and he slowly rolled off the course. Surtees pressured Reutemann who struggled in the Brabham.

Galli made a brilliant move in the Karnssell to slip by Fittapaldi and then was first across the second checkpoint just ahead of Stewart. Unable to keep pace with Galli’s faster Martini, Stewart conceded the position. Steve’s Martini team lead a race for the first time this season.

Hulme and Reutemann passed Fittapaldi. Then Hulme pressed Stewart. Fittapaldi tried, but failed to recapture his position from Reutemann. Galli crossed the finish line just ahead of Stewart and Hulme securing Martini’s first victory! Reutemann finished ahead of Fittipaldi while Surtees, Beuttler, and Ganely flew down the front straight side-by-side.

Congratulations Steve! Great track and fantastic race.

Race details follow:

1st Steve (N. Galli) 60/40/20/160/4 S*
2nd Den (J. Stewart) 80/40/20/140/4 S
3rd Ray G. (D. Hulme) 60/40/40/140/4 S
4th Terry (C. Reutemann) 60/40/20/160/4 S
5th John H. (E. Fittapaldi) 60/40/40/160/4 S
6th Adam (J. Surtees) 60/20/40/140/5 S
7th Dave (M. Buettler) 60/20/60/140/4 S
8th Ray R. (H. Ganley) 40/40/20/140/6 S
DNF Travis (R. Peterson) 60/40/20/160/4 S*

Next race at Monza!

Speed Circuit Season 12 House Rules Update

SPEED CIRCUIT 2022 Season 12 House Rules (17 Jul 2022)

Use normal speed circuit rules with the following variations.

Teams.

If six or less players attend a race, then each player should field 2 cars. If 7 or more players are present, then the players must agree whether 2 cars are allowed. A player may always choose to only field 1 car.

Skill Points.

Each team is assigned 2 skill points per lap.  For example at the beginning or a 3 lap race a team would be assigned 6 skill points.  Players use skill points instead of rolling a die.  Players decide before rolling dice whether or not to use a skill point. Points do not need to be pre-assigned to a specific team member.

Car Construction. 

When a player controls more than one driver he must assign 5 build points to one driver 4 to the other.

Down Force Settings (for winged cars).

Before assigning build points the player must choose the down force of each car and use the corresponding row on the Performance Chart.  The player must choose one of the following settings for each of their cars independently:

 

Down Force

Build Adjustment

Bonus/Penalty

Normal

None.

None.

Strong

– Acceleration & Top Speed Cost More

1 less wear used in corners and braking

Weak

– Acceleration & Top Speed Cost Less

1 more wear used in corners and braking

Note 1: Strong down force cars must have at least one wear point remaining in order to use the strong bonus in corners. For example, if a strong down force car with no remaining wear exceeds a corner’s speed by 20mph, then a chance table roll is required.

Note 2: If wear is not called for in the corning chart then a weak down force car does not need to pay 1 extra wear. For example, if a weak down force car exceeds a corner’s speed by 20mph then the player could either pay 2 wear (1 + 1) or roll on the chance table.

Grid Order.

There are 4 grid groups.  Cars in a lower numbered grid group will be placed on the starting ahead of cars in a higher numbered grid. 

Step 1: Place all cars in a grid group based on their starting speed:

Start Speed

Grid Group

80mph

2

60mph

3

40mph

4

Step 2: Starting with cars in group 4, players may spend 1 wear point to move a car into the next lower numbered grid group. A car may only move down one grid from its starting group.

Step 3: Starting with the lowest numbered grid group containing cars, place cars on grid starting positions. If there is more than one car in a group, then the players roll a die for each car. The car with the lowest adjusted roll result is placed on the grid first.  Tied cars will continue to roll off until the tie is broken.

Late Breaking. 

To avoid a collision or slow down for a corner, a player may choose to reduce his written speed before moving.  The speed reduction takes place in the space before the collision would occur or before a corner is entered.  Consult the Deceleration Chart and add 20 to the total amount the car is over its Max Deceleration.   If the player chooses not to slow down to avoid a collision, then use the normal collision rules.

Pass Through. 

When all lanes are blocked on a straightaway, instead of a collision a player may attempt to pass through one of the squares containing another vehicle.  The passing player may spend 1 wear or roll on the Pass Through Table. 

The player being passed through may allow or attempt to block the pass through.  If the player attempts to block, then the passing player may call off the passing attempt or continue.  If the passer continues, then both players must roll on the Pass Through Table and add 1 to their die roll.

Pass Through Table

1D6

Passer

Blocker

1-4

Successful Pass.

No effect

5-6

Spinout. 

Spinout

7

Spinout and use one wear.

Spinout and use one wear

Corner Acceleration.

Players may accelerate a car starting on the last space of a corner (the last space with a speed limit).  Cars starting in a corner, but not in the last space of a corner, may not accelerate. Cars that spin in a corner may accelerate using start speed on their next turn, even if they are not on the last space of the corner.  Cars starting in the last space of a corner are not impacted by the space’s speed limit.

Long Tracks

If 1 lap of a track is equal to or exceeds the length of an average 3-lap race and one lap is planned, then calculate Wear and Skill points as if the race was 3-laps. This rule applies to tracks like Steve’s realistically long Nurbergring.

Scoring

During a race, the first car to complete the 1st lap receives a bonus point. The first car to complete the 2nd lap also scores a bonus point. All cars that complete a race score points. Cars that do not finish the race do not score points (unless they earned bonus points for leading laps 1 or 2). If 12 or fewer cars start a race use the following formula to determine finishing points: 1st = Number of Cars +3; 2nd = Number of Cars +1; 3rd the Number of Cars -2; 4th = Number of Cars -3; 5th = the number of cars -4; etc. Continue this pattern. If more than 12 cars start a race, then use 12 for the Number of Cars in the above formula.  Cars finishing beyond 12th place receive 1 point.

Race Report – Speed Circuit Brands Hatch 2022

STP March Rules the British Grand Prix!

Brabham driver Reutemann held the 7-car grid pole position at the start of this years British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch. Season leader Peterson shared the front row with Reutemann. McLaren and Elf Tyrell followed in the second row.

Peterson seized the lead and Hulme blasted past Reutemann. Stewart held the inside position going into the Druid’s Hairpin, but lost the racing line to Reutemann.

Peterson got a jump through Graham Hill Bend and began to build an impressive lead. Ganely in the Marlboro BRM slipped past Galli in the Martini. Ickx pressed Stewart.

Peterson continued to build his lead obtaining a 5 space gap through the Clark Curve. Stewart’s Elf began trailing smoke and he began to slip back.Reutemann passed Hulme to move into second. The Ferrari threaten the McLaren at the Clearways and down the front stretch. Peterson finish the first lap far ahead of the pack.

Stewart was not able to finish the first lap and Elf slowly rolled into the pits; his race was over. Hulme charged his McLaren, passed the Brabham and began to close the gap with the STP March. Galli got by Ganely and looked like he was in a good position going into the Surtees Bend.

Peterson extended his lead and going into the Hawthorn Bend he once again had a 5 space gap between him and the rest of the field. For the rest of the second lap, Hulme then put on a tremendous show and closed the gap by the time they entered the Clearways. The Ferrari’s engine failed and Ickx joined Stewart in the pits.

Peterson and Hulme were neck and neck going down the front straight. Peterson won the sprint and finished the second lap ahead of Hulme. Reutemann maintained third place.

Hulme tried to stay with Peterson, but his second lap efforts had spent the McLaren. Low on wear Hulme fell back and found himself in a battle for second place with Reutemann. Peterson did not slow and had created a 7 space gap by the time he reached Pilgrim’s drop and he was unstoppable.

Peterson managed to maintain an incredible lead and finished the race in first place. Reutemann won the battle for second and finished ahead of Hulme who was followed by Galli.

Race details follow:

1st Travis (R. Peterson) 60/60/40/160/4** S
2nd Terry (C. Reutemann) 60/40/20/160/6 S
3rd Ray G. (D. Hulme) 60/60/40/160/4 S
4th Steve (N. Galli) 60/60/20/160/4 S
5th Ray R. (H. Ganley) 60/20/40/180/5 S
DNF Dan (J. Ickx) 60/60/20/160/5 * S
DNF Den (J. Stewart) 60/60/20/180/4 S

The next race is at Steve’s giant representation of the Nurburgring. Hope to see you at the “Green Hell”.

Race Report – Speed Circuit Rheims 2022

March Dominates French Grand Prix!

Another full house of eight players resulted in each team fielding a single car. As predicted, the race was fast and furious.

Hulme started on pole for McLaren and he shared the front row with March’s Peterson, the season points leader. The only two drivers who had won races this season controlled on the front row. But Brabham driver Reutemann who had started in the back during the last few raced and finished near the front started in the 3rd position and promised to be a contender. Fittapaldi started in the second row and was hoping to make a comback and was in a good position to do so. Meanwhile Stewart, last year’s champion started dead last in his less than stellar performing Elf.

During the first lap, Peterson set a blistering pace. Hulme and Fittapaldi battled second place. Amon in the Matra, led by rookie manager Rilley, pressured the Brabham driver.

Peterson was untouchable and held the lead going into the second lap. Hulme held his ground against Fittapaldi’s onslaught. Stewart move up to fourth place. The Matra was fast, but fragile and bled away wear points.

Reutemann attempted to regain his position while Marlboro BRM’s driver Ganely began a move through the pack. Stewart, Reutemann, and Ganely were three wide down the back stretch followed closely by the Matra.

Peterson continued to lead the race going into the third lap ahead of Hulme. Fittapaldi began to falter and slip back. Stewart moved into third followed by Reutemann.

Peterson crossed the finish line ahead of Hulme to win the race! Stewart won a sprint against Reutemann down the front straight to take third.

Detailed race results follow:

1st Travis (R. Peterson) 60/60/20/180/4** S
2nd Ray G. (D. Hulme) 80/20/40/180/4 S
3rd Den (J. Stewart) 40/60/20/180/5 S
4th Terry (C. Reutemann) 40/60/20/180/4 S
5th Ray R. (H. Ganley) 60/40/20/180/5 S
6th Rilley (C. Amon) 40/60/40/160/5 W
7th John H. (E. Fittapaldi) 60/40/40/160/5 S
8th Steve (N. Galli) 40/60/20/180/4 S

The next event is the British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch on 29 June 2022. Hope to see you at the races!