Here we go again. After computer problems ended my last season, I found myself not wanting to start over yet again. However, I think it's time once again. Again, I will be using the Late Model Mod V.2 available at Short Track Sim.com. You can also get several of the tracks I will be using from them as well. My plan is to run 13 races on several of the short tracks I have collected around the web. My schedule is posted below. Note that I reserve the right to swap any of these tracks with another in the case that I find the track or the AI simply undrivable. As for a car set, I will be using the 2007-PASS-North carset with a few modifications made by me to shuffle a few guys around. I will continue to use this set until I find something better. I will call it the "Simulated Late Model Challenge". I will try to run 100-150 laps on all the short tracks, but may shorten it a bit on anything around a 1-mile. Races will be run using "Single Race" mode with the car set mentioned and race results exported and then compiled using the Rathbone's "Points Calculator". I will be driving my recreation of my real Late Model, the #68 KMB design, Print-NW, Hargis Engineers, Ringers Gloves Toyota Camry. Below is a shot of it (it is on the download page if you want to check it out there)...

Ah, Evergreen. I love kicking off my season at home, so once again I started with Evergreen Speedway. Being from the area, this track holds special meaning to my team and thus, me. I grabbed the first pole of the season here and once the green flag waved I ran off and hid. Having what might be called a home field advantage this one was not too difficult for me. I easily grabbed the first win here and the top spot in the points chase, standing a mere 6 points ahead of Rowe.

Race Results

Points Standings

I like this track, aside from the rather aggressive AI. I found a setup I liked after some serious testing sessions and set pole easily here. Unfortunately, my pole did not turn into another race win as is usually the case. I led the first portion of the race until a yellow came out. For some reason I have the hardest time restarting next to anyone. If I'm all alone I'm fine, but the double file thing kills me. The AI usually just run me over for some reasson, and sure enough, that's what happened going into turn 1 after taking the green. Once repairs were made I was a lap down and that's where I'd stay the rest of the race. After almost making my lap up, another yellow found me restarting next to someone and getting run over again and going another lap down befoer everyone was done running into me. So my 10th place finish was actually rather pleasing at that point. I'll take it and move on. I'm still the point leader, so it's all good.

Race Results

Point Standings

Ok, I like this track! Not only did I find a nice setup that worked real well for me, but I found a place I could run where the AI wouldn't go, which made passing real nice. After setting yet another pole, I went on to dominate this race leading every lap on my way to win number two on the season. After hanging the fast guys behind some lapped traffic, this one was all mine. Standing firmly in the top spot in the points chase I stretched out my lead even more here.

Race Results

Point Standings

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My last sim season can be found here.