--I have a premade chart which is numbered A through Z across, and 1 through 1000 down, which makes 26,000 total squares.
All you have to do is make 3 guesses PER DAY in letter and number format (example: A-1, B-462, C-993 etc)
Pick any three squares per day that you wish, as long as they aren't already used. We will use LIGHTNING LANE TIME.
Each square is assigned a number of miles. Some squares are worth 10 miles, some 15, and some 20
--The goal is to reach 10,000 miles (or all squares are gone, whichever comes first). If all
squares are
picked before we reach 10,000 miles, then whomever has the most miles at that time is declaired the winner
--Sounds easy, right? Well not so fast racers! In my chart there are
also certain hazzards that you will
want to avoid. Should you pick these squares you will LOSE MILES. Here are the hazzards and what their
penalties are:
BLOWOUT: -5 MILES
BLACK FLAG: -5 MILES
OVERHEAT: -5 MILES
DETOUR: -5 MILES
ACCIDENT: -10 MILES
OUT OF FUEL: -10 MILES
BROKEN SHOCK: -10 MILES
BLOWN ENGINE: -15 MILES
There are also special power-ups for each hazzard, which can be saved and used anytime, EXCEPT FOR THE LAST 100 MILES. You must use your power-ups before you
hit 9,900 miles. When you find these special items, you will get 10 miles, and get to keep the power-up to use later. They can only be used once per. Here are
the power-ups:
IRON TIRE: fixes one blowout
OFFICIAL BRIBE: allows you to ignore the black flag
THERMOSTAT: prevents one overheated engine
RIGHT OF WAY: allows you to bypass one detour
AUXILLARY TANK: prevents you from running out of fuel
HOT ROD TOW TRUCK: in case of accident, is fast enough to tow you at race speed so you won't lose miles
DUAL SHOCKS: allows you to not lose speed in case you break a shock
SOLAR BACKUP MOTOR: will take over should you blow your primary engine
There will also be BACK STABBER CARDS. This allows you to stop another racer of your choosing, and taking away 10 of their miles. These will also give you 10
laps for yourself. YOU MUST USE THESE IMMEDIATELY OR LOSE THEM, and even if you find two or three, you can only use ONE on any particular racer at a time.
As you all find these special power-ups, I will remind you of what they do, but you should read the comments I post every day, so you don't miss it. These
power-ups are VERY limited, and chances are that all of them will not be found.
The hazzards are now evenly abundant (1000 of each)
--If you choose a square that has already been picked, you will receive 0 miles for that square. I will update the race regularly and post as the squares that have been used. During the week, I will probably do this starting after I get home from work, and more often on the weekends
--THERE IS NO EDITING OF POSTS ALLOWED.
--Trash talk, and taunting is not only allowed, but ENCOURAGED and REQUIRED at least once a week, or you will receive a penalty of -5 miles. In any good race,
intimidation is a great way to rattle your opponents. Just make sure it is clean, and in fun
--Even if someone reaches 10,000 miles, everyone will still be able to
make their picks that day. It is possible
that more than 1 person can reach 10,000 or more. In that case, the racer with the MOST MILES will be the winner.
Should there be a tie, then we will have bonus days to pick for just all involved in the tie, until we have a
clear winner.
--If you have any questions, please do not hesitate in asking!
--Remember, we are using LIGHTNING LANE TIME. If you do not get your
pick in on time, then your choices will go
into the next day. Sorry, no exceptions to this.
--Most importantly, HAVE FUN!!!
RACE WILL BEGIN MONDAY AT MIDNIGHT!!! (some might consider this Sunday
night, but midnight starts a new day)
Well, there it is. This is your last chance to tune up those vehicles, and pack for this long journey. You should prepare for many
surprises along the way, because this race isn't on a set track, so it covers all kinds of terrain, in all kinds of weather.
Don't trust your fellow racers for a second. Some shady shenanigans go on, even in the pits. Keep your eyes peeled at all
times, and mabey post a guard at your vehicle when parked
You WILL hit hazzards, and you may even have a bad week or so. Do not give up. It's real easy to catch back up. If you can have a bad
streak, you can rest assured that others will too. If you think you have a system for picking squares, I promise you, you don't. Don't forget, that
everyone wins something, so even if you make up one or two spots, it will help
Have a good trip. I know I'm going to enjoy watching you suffer 
I hope you can back it up.
