I almost forgot to post this. Back on 23 November 2022 we held our first Gaslands session. It was the day before Thankgiving and participation was minimal, but we still had a great deal of fun. The death race took place on a short oval track.
Ray engaged his nitro boost off the start line and then was paralyzed for the remainder gear phases causing a great deal of chaos in the field. I avoided ray but put my Blue Buggy on the barricades.
A Buggy takes advantage of the chaos and makes it through the first gate.Ray gets back on the gas, passes the truck, and then tries to avoid oil slicks.
The buggy that crossed the first gate dropped oil slicks in front of the other racers.
The second corner was coated in oil.
While the little buggy increased his lead, Ray and Terry had a handgun battle going down the back straight. Terry won the gunfight, but the little Buggy won the race.
Gunfight down the back straight.The Little buggy wins the death race.
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.
Eight players showed for the race held on April using Steve K.’s spectacular Monaco map. Among the players was rookie manager John N. leading the Eiffeland team. All agreed to limit the number of drivers to one for each team.
Peterson sat on pole. For the first time this season, last year’s champion, Stewart, started in the first row. Hulme and Ganely occupied the second row followed by Fittpaldi and Stommelin. Reutemann and Galli were ready to go in the last row.
The Race Begins!
Peterson jumped into the lead followed by Stewart. Reutemann quickly moved his Brabham from 8th to 5th position. Hulme challenged the leaders during the first lap.
The race heats up during lap 1.
Stewart held off Hulme while Peterson moved the March further ahead. The Brabham and the Malboro BRM battled for position with BRM holding 4th position through the tunnel. Stommelin positioned himself to threaten Reuteman heading into the tunnel.
Perterson had a commanding lead going into the 2nd lap. Hulme failed to pass Stewart and his McLaren began to falter. Stommelin got by Ruetemann, but started to experience some engine trouble.
Peterson dominates in the March at Monaco during lap 2.
During the second lap, Peterson extended his lead with Stewart on his heals. Fittipaldi charged up to take the 4th position and threatened Hulme. Ganely lost momentum and began to loose positions. Stommelin’s Eiffeland trailed smoke and he also fell back.
The fight for fourth during the 2nd lap at Monaco.
Peterson maintained an incredible lead. Stewart gave his all to stay with Peterson, but could not pass him. Stommelin, Reutemann, and Hulme battled for 4th going three wide heading into the Gazometre. Reutemann made a daring move taking an inside line in the corner that resulted in him seizing 3rd position from Fittapaldi.
Field begins to spread out during the 3rd and final lap at Monaco.
Heading into the final lap, most of the cars were spent. Stommelin headed into the pits with a damaged engine that was on the verge of exploding. Peterson stretched his lead even further. Reutemann locked in 3rd place. Hulme passed Fittapaldi. Fittapaldi then struggled to keep 5th. Galli managed to pass Ganley through the Casino Corner.
March wins at Monaco 2022!
Stewart made one more charge, but it was not enough and Peterson took the checkered flagg to win the race. Brabham’s Reutermann finished in 3rd followed by McLaren’s Hulme. Race details follow:
1st Travis (R. Peterson) 80/20/20/160/6** S 2nd Den (J. Stewart) 80/20/20/160/6 S 3rd Terry (C. Reutemann) 40/60/20/160/6 S 4th Ray G. (D. Hulme) 80/20/40/120/6 S 5th Steve (N. Galli) 60/40/20/160/6 S 6th Ray R. (H. Ganley) 60/40/40/140/6 7th John H. (E. Fittapaldi) 60/20/20/180/6 S DNF John N. (Stommelin) 60/40/40/160/5 S
Hope to see at the next race on 18 May 2022 at the Rheims circuit.
A great deal of speculation surrounds the abrupt departure of Steve K. from Ferrari. Did he have a falling-out with Enzo? Steve K. quickly signed with the fledgling Martini Techno team. Ferrari hired Dan to replace Steve K. as their team manager. The stage was set for Jarama’s inaugural race.
Denny Hulme seized pole position with high hopes of repeating last month’s McLaren victory. Ferrari’s Jacki Ickx started beside him in the front row. The season’s championship leaders, Fittapaldi and Peterson, occupied the front row. Last year’s champion, Stewart sat dead last in the blue #1 Elf.
Note: due to the number of teams, each team was limited to one driver.
During the first lap McLaren and Ferrari battled for the lead. Lotus tried to push forward, but was kept at bay. The Red #8 March followed close behind as Fittapaldi drove conservatively. Martini’s driver Galli stayed close behind the March and was followed by Schuppen in the white and red Marlboro BRM. Stewart lagged far behind.
