World Nutella GP - Instant Update

Boris Said, er, uh, VinDoctor21 has taken his first GASCAR victory in only his second race.

Better update later but here is the finishing order.

1. VinDoctor21*
2. XxT3RM1n80RxX*
3. Instink7R*
4. TopFuelMan
5. MiniAndretti
6. DJ
7. Stauburst
8. TriggaMike
9. BadRiver

TriggaMike is King of IMS

After witnessing the magic the happened during the Indy Lights Freedom 100 on Friday(video), GASCAR was hoping to thrill the crowd with a similar show. Of note, Proof missed the driver's meeting(Am I repeating myself?) and was forced to start from the rear. DJ captured the poll from MINI in the waning seconds of qualifying but the non-draft speeds of the spec R2 Lexus SC430s were separated by only 1.5 seconds.

In the first 25 lap race, only two of the nine racers did not lead a lap. Late in the race the pair of Trigga and DJ proved to be the dominate drafting team. MINI was trying to latch on to the back of them but had a battle going with Stauburst for the last podium spot. Trigga captured the win with DJ behind. Stauburst missed out on the podium by 0.0004 seconds to MINI. TopFuel finished dead last after a late race bobble. Newcomer, VinDoctor21, had a strong showing but had a late incident that pushed him back in the field.

The field was inverted and had a rolling start for the second race. TopFuel was hoping to score some points and stabilize his points lead. There were two early cautions which then led to what was possibly the longest green flag on an oval in GASCAR history. The last 15 laps were run under green. There were a few single car incidents but GASCAR's "Sorry, about your luck!" rule left those drivers digging to find a drafting partner to pull them back to the front.

In the end a five car pack was fighting for the lead, but in the end Trigga managed to hold off the field, including a charging VinDoctor to capture his second win of the night.

Next GASCAR returns to making right and left turns at Mugello GP on May 31st at 11pm ET.

Video from A Class Race 1 at Nurburgring GP is up for viewing!

Make sure you select at least 480p for the quality.

TopFuelMan is blatantly sucking up to me by using a Clutch song in the video. But I will allow it.

JC Penney GP @ Mazda Laguna Seca Recap

"TopFuelMan to be severely punished!"

GASCAR, as usual, reached into the bottom of the barrel for a sponsor when the faltering retail giant stepped up with a no money paid sponsorship deal for the May 17th GASCAR A Class race at Laguna Seca.

TopFuelMan looked to be the star of the show heading into qualifying only to have DJ steal his thunder despite his car being slightly neutered. The rest of the line up was pretty chalk with the exception of Ford starting near the back because he could not register a clean lap during the 3 lap qualifying session.

The race started after much screwing around to get the live feed, http://www.twitch.tv/gascarraces , up and running so TriggaMike could watch. DJ and Top almost immediately started duking it out for the lead. Ford and Mini had were wondering about who was going to take the third step on the podium. Stauburst and Proof, in a Dodge Neon of all things, were battling it out for fifth while BadRiver struggled with understeer in his Lexus IS350.

The race, set for 30 laps, looked to be settling in after a caution on lap 3. Tire wear was going to be an issue with multiple pit strategies in play.

However, DJ's internet exploded on lap 9. The decision was made to restart the race with 20 to go after allowing DJ to rejoin the room. Tire wear would still be a factor but it wasn't going to be nearly the same challenge.

Ford lead a lap while TopFuel pitted. Mini also lead a lap, due to some F1 style team orders shenanigans. That set up a brief tussle with DJ and Top but the latter eventually pulled away.

Because he was in first place in points before the race and he captured the win, TopFuelMan will now carry a permanent 5 PI handicap for the rest of the season, with the exception of the oval race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This handicap will be on top of whatever handicap is associated with his current points position at the time current race.

JC Penney GP Finishing Order(laps led are noted with a *)

1. TopFuelMan*
2. VVV_DJ
3. Fordv2*
4. MiniAndretti*
5. Stauburst
6. FenrirProof
7. BadRiver

The Next Race with be a stock race using the R2 Lexus SC430 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

**** Rumors persist about new race videos being produced. Stay tuned.

"Did you miss Ned's Atomic Dustbin?..."

"...Then you FUCKED UP!"

So read a t-shirt for the late 80's/early 90's band from England. One could say the same for last night's Double Points 71 at Road Atlanta. Both versions of the track North of Georgia's capital city routinely produce solid racing for GASCAR and last night's race around the full circuit was no exception.

Qualifying was only slightly eventful. TopFuelMan took the poll with Ford and Mini not far behind. Stauburst surprised after the previous race's lackluster effort with a P4 effort. Trigga was fast but failed to register a clean lap thus relegating him to start near the back. Proof was forced to start last after missing the driver's meeting.

Despite the mad scramble that is usually, turn one, lap one at Road Atlanta the field made it through largely unscathed. Mini slid into the lead after Ford and Top drove wide. There was some beating and banging but nothing major. Lap 3 saw the races first caution as TriggaMike had his first of a couple trips on to his roof. Mini ducked into the pits knowing that fresh tires were going to be critical for this race. In doing so, he gave up the lead to TopFuel.

The restart was fairly clean but there was another caution a few laps later. Both Top and Mini pitted at this time allowing BadRiver to lead a lap as he brought the field back to green.

Around lap 20, Top and Mini, in their Holdens, were the class of the field with Ford in third. A debate had broken out about when to pit under green. The debate was settled by another caution. This writer will blame it on Trigga flipping again because it is the most likely scenario.

The entire field pitted this time as they prepared for the final sprint to the finish. Well, they thought it would be a sprint. Ford was determined to be a factor and Staubrust's Lexus ISF was settling in nicely should anyone falter. The restart was exciting but Top and Mini pulled away again. Lap 23 saw a very respectful tussle between the two teammates as they vied for the lead.

With cautions ending near the end of lap 26, Top and Mini, after swapping the lead a bit, were just hoping to make it that far and leave the field behind. Best laid plans and all that...

A caution was declared as Mini and Top had just reached the back straightaway. Ford at this time declared he was going to regain his moniker of "Mr. Excitement". (Cue the ominous music.)

The restart was a mad dash to turn one with the field knowing there would be no more cautions. Mini slipped into the lead and was pushing to get to the back stretch and use his power to gap the field. Behind him all hell had broken loose. Proof's Aston Martin Rapide came from nowhere into third. Ford punted his teammate(drama?), Stauburst, and Top was just trying to navigate the mess. Somewhere, Trigga was cursing out his Mercedes.

Mini was able to pull away for an "easy" win with TopFuel making it an AndrettiFuel top 2 and Ford rounding out the podium.

Finishing order is below. (Hopefully, Top saved the replay and will make a video soon.)

1. MiniAndretti*
2. TopFuelMan*
3. Fordv2
4. FenrirProof
5. Stauburst
6. TriggaMike
7. BadRiver*

Oh, here is Ned's Atomic Dustbin. Enjoy.

Double Points 71 at Road Atlanta This Week

After a week off, GASCAR's Spring 2013 Series will return to the track this week for 71 miles(28 laps) at Road Atlanta on Friday May 10, 11pm ET . With each position paying double points, the drivers will likely give and expect no quarter. This is a great week to solidify your points position or greatly improve your current lot.

Stay tuned.