Sebi Orsi cuts to the left to dodge past the Norwegian Monza but catches the Maserati's front wheel on the wreck -- with a crash Orsi's car comes to grief. A gasp comes from the crowd as many recall the near tragedy of Staouéli, but now Orsi adroitly leaps clear, uninjured. Directly behind, England skids out of the curve and crashes into the wattle side walls on the left side of the track, his green Amilcar ending up on its side, another hapless wreck. And from behind, the Belgian's yellow Bugatti storms through the curve and collides with the British car, tearing apart as it too flips. The Belgian, Victor Hugo Stéphane, is injured, his body smashed into the bottom of the cockpit. Even as the crowd steps back in horror from the triple accident they've just witnessed, Spain's famed Teide Sorolla also skids daringly out of the curve right into the mess, seemingly barely in control. But the Volcán shifts down hard and holds to the center lane! He manages to pass both wrecks. As well, France's Aristide La Fontaine slides out of the curve, cutting over to come up behind the Spaniard. Farther back, Switzerland drives forward aggressively, seemingly unaware of the accidents just ahead. Vitez Rychly prudently shifts down and falls back from the leading pack. The Czech is safe now in the knowledge that it is suddenly a four car race.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Race :: Round 46 - Disaster Comes in Threes!
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Sebi Orsi cuts to the left to dodge past the Norwegian Monza but catches the Maserati's front wheel on the wreck -- with a crash Orsi's car comes to grief. A gasp comes from the crowd as many recall the near tragedy of Staouéli, but now Orsi adroitly leaps clear, uninjured. Directly behind, England skids out of the curve and crashes into the wattle side walls on the left side of the track, his green Amilcar ending up on its side, another hapless wreck. And from behind, the Belgian's yellow Bugatti storms through the curve and collides with the British car, tearing apart as it too flips. The Belgian, Victor Hugo Stéphane, is injured, his body smashed into the bottom of the cockpit. Even as the crowd steps back in horror from the triple accident they've just witnessed, Spain's famed Teide Sorolla also skids daringly out of the curve right into the mess, seemingly barely in control. But the Volcán shifts down hard and holds to the center lane! He manages to pass both wrecks. As well, France's Aristide La Fontaine slides out of the curve, cutting over to come up behind the Spaniard. Farther back, Switzerland drives forward aggressively, seemingly unaware of the accidents just ahead. Vitez Rychly prudently shifts down and falls back from the leading pack. The Czech is safe now in the knowledge that it is suddenly a four car race.
Sebi Orsi cuts to the left to dodge past the Norwegian Monza but catches the Maserati's front wheel on the wreck -- with a crash Orsi's car comes to grief. A gasp comes from the crowd as many recall the near tragedy of Staouéli, but now Orsi adroitly leaps clear, uninjured. Directly behind, England skids out of the curve and crashes into the wattle side walls on the left side of the track, his green Amilcar ending up on its side, another hapless wreck. And from behind, the Belgian's yellow Bugatti storms through the curve and collides with the British car, tearing apart as it too flips. The Belgian, Victor Hugo Stéphane, is injured, his body smashed into the bottom of the cockpit. Even as the crowd steps back in horror from the triple accident they've just witnessed, Spain's famed Teide Sorolla also skids daringly out of the curve right into the mess, seemingly barely in control. But the Volcán shifts down hard and holds to the center lane! He manages to pass both wrecks. As well, France's Aristide La Fontaine slides out of the curve, cutting over to come up behind the Spaniard. Farther back, Switzerland drives forward aggressively, seemingly unaware of the accidents just ahead. Vitez Rychly prudently shifts down and falls back from the leading pack. The Czech is safe now in the knowledge that it is suddenly a four car race.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Race :: Round 45 - The Volcán’s Moment!
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Orsi slides smoothly into the Place Masséna curve, smiling as he waves to the crowd of cheering Italians, his red silk scarf snapping in the breeze behind. Yet the fickle attention of the crowd shifts. Yet all turn to look behind the Maserati. Ignoring the track ahead, Orsi twists to glance back at an astonishing sight! Immediately behind, skidding through the curve at Avenue de la Victoire, Britain's John Milk fights to control his Amilcar C6 -- holding on at the edge of now certain disaster! Afterward, the great blue Salmson of France's Aristide La Fontaine maneuvers into the curve, closely hounded by both Bugattis of Belgium and Switzerland. Yet what’s this? Through the mix, in a flash of black and in perfect command of his racer, Spain's Teide Sorolla explodes into the corner from behind. It is the Volcán’s moment!! As one, the crowd roars, joined even by the Italians in admiration of such an extraordinary attack on the lead! Moments before, Italy had seemed nearly assured of victory, but now it is once again an all-out race for the lead as both cars come within a few lengths of one another. And Spain has come up from the back of the pack! Still, Orsi remains in a commanding position, but the gauntlet has been thrown! It is a moment of driving brilliance every bit like Orsi's own stunning dash down the straight to Avenue de la Victoire, setting up the Spaniard for a clear challenge of the lead.
Orsi slides smoothly into the Place Masséna curve, smiling as he waves to the crowd of cheering Italians, his red silk scarf snapping in the breeze behind. Yet the fickle attention of the crowd shifts. Yet all turn to look behind the Maserati. Ignoring the track ahead, Orsi twists to glance back at an astonishing sight! Immediately behind, skidding through the curve at Avenue de la Victoire, Britain's John Milk fights to control his Amilcar C6 -- holding on at the edge of now certain disaster! Afterward, the great blue Salmson of France's Aristide La Fontaine maneuvers into the curve, closely hounded by both Bugattis of Belgium and Switzerland. Yet what’s this? Through the mix, in a flash of black and in perfect command of his racer, Spain's Teide Sorolla explodes into the corner from behind. It is the Volcán’s moment!! As one, the crowd roars, joined even by the Italians in admiration of such an extraordinary attack on the lead! Moments before, Italy had seemed nearly assured of victory, but now it is once again an all-out race for the lead as both cars come within a few lengths of one another. And Spain has come up from the back of the pack! Still, Orsi remains in a commanding position, but the gauntlet has been thrown! It is a moment of driving brilliance every bit like Orsi's own stunning dash down the straight to Avenue de la Victoire, setting up the Spaniard for a clear challenge of the lead.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Race :: Round 44 - Orsi Hammers On!
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Orsi jams his bright red Maserati 4CM into 2nd gear, straining the gearbox, brakes and engine into an extreme deceleration as he holds the car along the outside of the curve at Avenue de la Victoire. The high shriek of the Maserati's engine cannot overpower the screaming Italians lining the sides of the curve -- "Sebi! Sebi! Sebi!" Orsi's sudden mastery of the circuit is undisputable! England, France and Belgium press down the straight from behind, any hope of catching the corsa rosso seemingly a dream now -- yet the track is littered with debris and is treacherous, ready to take down even the finest driver; victory is far from assured. Vitez Rychly hammers into the curve at Hôtel Ruhl, closely followed by Spain. Yet Petrus de Salvion Bernardus of Switzerland slides by on the center line of the curve as all three drivers prepare for a hard race up the Jardin.
Orsi jams his bright red Maserati 4CM into 2nd gear, straining the gearbox, brakes and engine into an extreme deceleration as he holds the car along the outside of the curve at Avenue de la Victoire. The high shriek of the Maserati's engine cannot overpower the screaming Italians lining the sides of the curve -- "Sebi! Sebi! Sebi!" Orsi's sudden mastery of the circuit is undisputable! England, France and Belgium press down the straight from behind, any hope of catching the corsa rosso seemingly a dream now -- yet the track is littered with debris and is treacherous, ready to take down even the finest driver; victory is far from assured. Vitez Rychly hammers into the curve at Hôtel Ruhl, closely followed by Spain. Yet Petrus de Salvion Bernardus of Switzerland slides by on the center line of the curve as all three drivers prepare for a hard race up the Jardin.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Race :: Round 43 - Norway Crashes; Italy Soars!
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Norway slides, skidding and fishtailing out of the Avenue de la Victoire curve as Megane Omalie fights the wheel. But no!! The tires are too far gone to hold the car. Helplessly, she fights it but cannot. The car flips and only her grip on the steering wheel saves her from serious injury! A low moan arises from the Nordic portion of the crowd. In the course of a single lap, the Scandinavians have gone from dominating the top three positions to complete elimination. Their disappointment is palpable. Yet the attention of the crowd swiftly shifts as Italy powers out of the curve at Hôtel Ruhl, the Maserati's engine in a low roar. Orsi shifts up expertly and the car leaps forward, flying ahead into the Victoire curve! The Italians in the crowd -- and there are many -- suddenly go wild! From a 9th place start, Sebi Orsi has stalked and clawed his way into 1st place -- and is the unchallenged leader!! The Italians surge forward against the sides of the hay bales and wattle: "Sebi! Sebi! Sebi!" If Orsi holds his car together, with victory and the speed record, the jubilant Italians will paint the city red! Farther back, England, France and Belgium work their way forward, a distant second, while Vitez Rychly fumbles his gears and falls short of the curve. Both Spain and Switzerland jockey for position close behind. The final three positions seem well established -- but now, even the last on the track places seventh overall.
Norway slides, skidding and fishtailing out of the Avenue de la Victoire curve as Megane Omalie fights the wheel. But no!! The tires are too far gone to hold the car. Helplessly, she fights it but cannot. The car flips and only her grip on the steering wheel saves her from serious injury! A low moan arises from the Nordic portion of the crowd. In the course of a single lap, the Scandinavians have gone from dominating the top three positions to complete elimination. Their disappointment is palpable. Yet the attention of the crowd swiftly shifts as Italy powers out of the curve at Hôtel Ruhl, the Maserati's engine in a low roar. Orsi shifts up expertly and the car leaps forward, flying ahead into the Victoire curve! The Italians in the crowd -- and there are many -- suddenly go wild! From a 9th place start, Sebi Orsi has stalked and clawed his way into 1st place -- and is the unchallenged leader!! The Italians surge forward against the sides of the hay bales and wattle: "Sebi! Sebi! Sebi!" If Orsi holds his car together, with victory and the speed record, the jubilant Italians will paint the city red! Farther back, England, France and Belgium work their way forward, a distant second, while Vitez Rychly fumbles his gears and falls short of the curve. Both Spain and Switzerland jockey for position close behind. The final three positions seem well established -- but now, even the last on the track places seventh overall.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Race :: Round 42 - Norway on the Edge!
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Norway is too hot heading into the curve at Avenue de la Victoire, suddenly finding that she cannot downshift enough to control the car! The crowd holds its breath as they watch her struggle into the first turn on the north side of the Jardin. The Monza fishtails left and right as she fights the wheel, braking in an attempt keep on line. It will take a lot of luck to hold to the track now and keep from spinning out! Norway's reign at the lead now comes down to a gamble -- it is here and now that she must hold it or spin out and lose pace, or worse. Behind, Britain's John Milk takes the curve at Hôtel Ruhl, hounded closely by Sebi Orsi of Italy, the engine of his red Maserati purring with confidence. The midfield falls short of the curve as Belgium overtakes France in high gear -- but now both of these cars too have a challenge and must downshift hard to make the left turn up the Jardin. At the back, Spain once again comes up on Switzerland. Sorolla edges out the red and white Bugatti for the lead once again! The crowd watches in awe as the two closely matched racers challenge one another, side by side, first one, then the other in the lead! But then all eyes turn to the Norwegian Monza -- her brakes shot, Omalie's future as the race leader hangs in the balance….
Norway is too hot heading into the curve at Avenue de la Victoire, suddenly finding that she cannot downshift enough to control the car! The crowd holds its breath as they watch her struggle into the first turn on the north side of the Jardin. The Monza fishtails left and right as she fights the wheel, braking in an attempt keep on line. It will take a lot of luck to hold to the track now and keep from spinning out! Norway's reign at the lead now comes down to a gamble -- it is here and now that she must hold it or spin out and lose pace, or worse. Behind, Britain's John Milk takes the curve at Hôtel Ruhl, hounded closely by Sebi Orsi of Italy, the engine of his red Maserati purring with confidence. The midfield falls short of the curve as Belgium overtakes France in high gear -- but now both of these cars too have a challenge and must downshift hard to make the left turn up the Jardin. At the back, Spain once again comes up on Switzerland. Sorolla edges out the red and white Bugatti for the lead once again! The crowd watches in awe as the two closely matched racers challenge one another, side by side, first one, then the other in the lead! But then all eyes turn to the Norwegian Monza -- her brakes shot, Omalie's future as the race leader hangs in the balance….
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Race :: Round 41 - Norway Presses On!
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Norway heads up toward Avenue de la Victoire with the hammer down, racing alone now in a commanding lead. Britain's John Milk misjudges the approaches to the curve at Hôtel Ruhl, falling back and away. Behind the rest of the survivors shift up in a vain hope of catching the leaders. They can see that the smoke over the pit area and finish line has thickened. Rychly glances quickly back one last time, the question hanging as to where his fiancée, VV, might be found. Perhaps she will greet him at the finish? Her absence is troubling. Italy pulls ahead of France and Belgium down the straight and presses up on Britain; it is suddenly apparent that Italy is poised to possibly take 2nd place from among the pack, an unexpected turn of events. Yet Orsi's Maserati is hard driven and needs care. Still, it is likely that he too will be one of the top contenders for a podium finish. A lot can happen, however, as the racers take on the curves around the Jardin Albert 1er. Looking ahead, Monaco's Alfa Tipo B has been moved off the track, but behind there is an oil slick at the inside of the curve. It is the first of the dangerous challenges they will face as they press ahead toward the finish.
Norway heads up toward Avenue de la Victoire with the hammer down, racing alone now in a commanding lead. Britain's John Milk misjudges the approaches to the curve at Hôtel Ruhl, falling back and away. Behind the rest of the survivors shift up in a vain hope of catching the leaders. They can see that the smoke over the pit area and finish line has thickened. Rychly glances quickly back one last time, the question hanging as to where his fiancée, VV, might be found. Perhaps she will greet him at the finish? Her absence is troubling. Italy pulls ahead of France and Belgium down the straight and presses up on Britain; it is suddenly apparent that Italy is poised to possibly take 2nd place from among the pack, an unexpected turn of events. Yet Orsi's Maserati is hard driven and needs care. Still, it is likely that he too will be one of the top contenders for a podium finish. A lot can happen, however, as the racers take on the curves around the Jardin Albert 1er. Looking ahead, Monaco's Alfa Tipo B has been moved off the track, but behind there is an oil slick at the inside of the curve. It is the first of the dangerous challenges they will face as they press ahead toward the finish.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Race :: Round 40 - Norway Extends her Lead
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Norway navigates the curve at Hôtel Ruhl with perfection as Britain's John Milk presses on from behind. France extends past Belgium and Italy as Orsi cuts left and then back right to avoid Hegkman. Vitez Rychly of Czechoslovakia presses out of the curve at Hôtel Negresco and grins as he passes the wreck of the German. Switzerland and Spain once again are neck and neck as they round the remaining portion of the Negresco hairpin. Their wheels are nearly touching. Sorolla grits his teeth and presses the gas pedal as they start to make their run down the straight. He is quickly matched by Petrus de Salvion. Looking across the field of the remaining cars, many show a lot of wear from the race so far, with France and Spain well situated to finish strongly -- if only the gap against Norway could somehow be overcome. Clearly, the last few curves will be a hard fought experience and lot of tire rubber will be left on the track when it is all finished. A podium for Norway seems likely, but the risks of the last half of this lap could prove to be very dangerous indeed.
Norway navigates the curve at Hôtel Ruhl with perfection as Britain's John Milk presses on from behind. France extends past Belgium and Italy as Orsi cuts left and then back right to avoid Hegkman. Vitez Rychly of Czechoslovakia presses out of the curve at Hôtel Negresco and grins as he passes the wreck of the German. Switzerland and Spain once again are neck and neck as they round the remaining portion of the Negresco hairpin. Their wheels are nearly touching. Sorolla grits his teeth and presses the gas pedal as they start to make their run down the straight. He is quickly matched by Petrus de Salvion. Looking across the field of the remaining cars, many show a lot of wear from the race so far, with France and Spain well situated to finish strongly -- if only the gap against Norway could somehow be overcome. Clearly, the last few curves will be a hard fought experience and lot of tire rubber will be left on the track when it is all finished. A podium for Norway seems likely, but the risks of the last half of this lap could prove to be very dangerous indeed.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Race :: Round 39 - France Overtakes for 3rd!
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"Aristide, Aristide, Aristide!" The shouts of the crowd nearly drown out the roar of the Salmson's powerful aircraft engine as Aristide La Fontaine flies out of the curve at Hôtel Negresco. The Frenchman dodges to the right and cuts around the German wreck. Then, he cuts back left and overtakes Sebi Orsi's Maserati to also edge out Belgium. It is a daring advance, moving the Frenchman ahead to 3rd position on the track. Orsi dodges right to curve around the German car and then heads down the straight, watching in shock as the French car pulls past, seemingly propelled by the adulation of the many Niçoise gathered at the circuit. In the lead, Norway continues to gap the field. Omalie leaves the Britisher's Amilcar in the dust as she roars toward Hôtel Ruhl, the unchallenged leader. The Czech driver, Vitez Rychly, navigates the hairpin with perfection and is positioned now in a tail chase with the mid-pack leaders ahead. Both Switzerland and Spain cut around the deadly Hôtel Negresco hairpin, side-by-side, their wheels nearly touching as the two Bugattis press one another for the position. Switzerland's more modern T51 seems to have a minor advantage, yet the balance of the greatest racing Bugatti design, the Bugatti T35B driven by Sorolla, holds its own. Both cars sport the same 2.3 liter engine, a straight 8 cylinder. Who would have considered that the race for last place would be so tightly fought between these two cars? They have chased one another for the position from the very start! This is Jacques Hévin reporting on the Grand Prix de Nice for Radio Côte d'Azur, broadcasting on 240,2 meters, 0,8 kW and brought to you by the Société du Casino de Juan-les-Pins. We are the voice of Nice, Cannes, Monaco, Corse et de Juan-les-Pins!
"Aristide, Aristide, Aristide!" The shouts of the crowd nearly drown out the roar of the Salmson's powerful aircraft engine as Aristide La Fontaine flies out of the curve at Hôtel Negresco. The Frenchman dodges to the right and cuts around the German wreck. Then, he cuts back left and overtakes Sebi Orsi's Maserati to also edge out Belgium. It is a daring advance, moving the Frenchman ahead to 3rd position on the track. Orsi dodges right to curve around the German car and then heads down the straight, watching in shock as the French car pulls past, seemingly propelled by the adulation of the many Niçoise gathered at the circuit. In the lead, Norway continues to gap the field. Omalie leaves the Britisher's Amilcar in the dust as she roars toward Hôtel Ruhl, the unchallenged leader. The Czech driver, Vitez Rychly, navigates the hairpin with perfection and is positioned now in a tail chase with the mid-pack leaders ahead. Both Switzerland and Spain cut around the deadly Hôtel Negresco hairpin, side-by-side, their wheels nearly touching as the two Bugattis press one another for the position. Switzerland's more modern T51 seems to have a minor advantage, yet the balance of the greatest racing Bugatti design, the Bugatti T35B driven by Sorolla, holds its own. Both cars sport the same 2.3 liter engine, a straight 8 cylinder. Who would have considered that the race for last place would be so tightly fought between these two cars? They have chased one another for the position from the very start! This is Jacques Hévin reporting on the Grand Prix de Nice for Radio Côte d'Azur, broadcasting on 240,2 meters, 0,8 kW and brought to you by the Société du Casino de Juan-les-Pins. We are the voice of Nice, Cannes, Monaco, Corse et de Juan-les-Pins!
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Race :: Round 38 - Hegkman Thrown Clear!
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Out of the corner, Germany's white Bugatti T51A skids onto its side in a shower of sparks. It slides to a stop in the middle of the track as Hegkman is ejected from the cockpit! Belgium skids out of the corner, burning tires as Italy's Sebi Orsi presses in from behind -- everyone looking ahead at Hegkman, laid out on the track -- unconscious? Dead? There is no blood seen on his white racing tunic…. No time to know -- they must cut to the outside to avoid running him over! And Orsi is a gear up and ready to overtake Belgium down the straight toward Hôtel Ruhl. France's Aristide La Fontaine navigates through the corner at Hôtel Negresco in perfection. Then comes the Czech driver, Vitez Rychly, who shifts down further to carefully work around the hairpin curve. Ignoring the wreck of the German, the Czech looks upward with a penetrating eye -- it is now clear that VV, who in just the previous lap had been hanging over the balcony cheering on her fiancé, is nowhere to be seen. The concern on his face is evident. Meanwhile, farther back, Switzerland accelerates past Spain as Teide Sorolla cuts to the outside lane, all are now into Nice's most deadly hairpin curve. What an incredible race!! Four cars out!! Ah, but what of the Teutonic racer? How badly is he hurt?
Out of the corner, Germany's white Bugatti T51A skids onto its side in a shower of sparks. It slides to a stop in the middle of the track as Hegkman is ejected from the cockpit! Belgium skids out of the corner, burning tires as Italy's Sebi Orsi presses in from behind -- everyone looking ahead at Hegkman, laid out on the track -- unconscious? Dead? There is no blood seen on his white racing tunic…. No time to know -- they must cut to the outside to avoid running him over! And Orsi is a gear up and ready to overtake Belgium down the straight toward Hôtel Ruhl. France's Aristide La Fontaine navigates through the corner at Hôtel Negresco in perfection. Then comes the Czech driver, Vitez Rychly, who shifts down further to carefully work around the hairpin curve. Ignoring the wreck of the German, the Czech looks upward with a penetrating eye -- it is now clear that VV, who in just the previous lap had been hanging over the balcony cheering on her fiancé, is nowhere to be seen. The concern on his face is evident. Meanwhile, farther back, Switzerland accelerates past Spain as Teide Sorolla cuts to the outside lane, all are now into Nice's most deadly hairpin curve. What an incredible race!! Four cars out!! Ah, but what of the Teutonic racer? How badly is he hurt?
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Race :: Round 37 - Absolute Disaster for Hegkman!
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In the lead, Norway accelerates down the straight toward Hôtel Ruhl even as Britain's John Milk follows in close pursuit. The green Amilcar has emerged as the best challenger of the remaining field against Norway's famed woman racer. Milk's face is a grimace as he presses ahead with the Amilcar, knowing that he has one last point of advantage remaining, a final press with the exotic benzine fuel mix that feeds his engine -- will it be enough? Belgium's Victor Hugo Stéphane slides smoothly around the hairpin. He glances back to see Orsi's Maserati cut across the turn in a bid to close the gap -- and another car -- a white Bugatti!! Ah!! It is Hegkman!! He shifts down, but his brakes fail him! Out of control, he careens into the hairpin. Rychly cuts left to avoid an impact. France too downshifts and holds to the outside. Together, they watch as Hegkman roars past, seemingly possessed with the thought of overtaking the Czech car. The German hammers through the debris-laden curve past the Italian Maserati, his tires shredding off tread -- still carrying far too much speed. Now, he realizes his danger…. He is desperate to hold on -- but cannot!! As he clears the Maserati, the Bugatti slides away and violently spins around. It almost flips, but the front end collides with the yellow Bugatti as Hegkman spins past…. Farther back, Switzerland accelerates as Spain closes the gap and overtakes to his right as they challenge one another for the deadly hairpin curve ahead….
In the lead, Norway accelerates down the straight toward Hôtel Ruhl even as Britain's John Milk follows in close pursuit. The green Amilcar has emerged as the best challenger of the remaining field against Norway's famed woman racer. Milk's face is a grimace as he presses ahead with the Amilcar, knowing that he has one last point of advantage remaining, a final press with the exotic benzine fuel mix that feeds his engine -- will it be enough? Belgium's Victor Hugo Stéphane slides smoothly around the hairpin. He glances back to see Orsi's Maserati cut across the turn in a bid to close the gap -- and another car -- a white Bugatti!! Ah!! It is Hegkman!! He shifts down, but his brakes fail him! Out of control, he careens into the hairpin. Rychly cuts left to avoid an impact. France too downshifts and holds to the outside. Together, they watch as Hegkman roars past, seemingly possessed with the thought of overtaking the Czech car. The German hammers through the debris-laden curve past the Italian Maserati, his tires shredding off tread -- still carrying far too much speed. Now, he realizes his danger…. He is desperate to hold on -- but cannot!! As he clears the Maserati, the Bugatti slides away and violently spins around. It almost flips, but the front end collides with the yellow Bugatti as Hegkman spins past…. Farther back, Switzerland accelerates as Spain closes the gap and overtakes to his right as they challenge one another for the deadly hairpin curve ahead….
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Race :: Round 36 - Headlong into the Hairpin
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Norway's Megane Omalie skids out of the hairpin at Hôtel Negresco, her Monza fishtailing as she holds the line and lead. Britain's John Milk slides through the curve, still carrying a lot of speed as he barely holds on. The Belgian, Victor Hugo Stéphane, cuts around the curve in an attempt to close the gap on the leaders, but he carries too much speed as he enters the hairpin. Meanwhile, the Italian, Sebi Orsi, smoothly shifts down and laughs as he cruises his Maserati around the hairpin, his driving skill nearly perfect. From behind, France shifts down hard and skids perfectly into position closing on Orsi as the crowd cheers for their hero, “Aristide, Aristide, Aristide!!” The Czech driver, Vitez Rychly cuts forward in his Bugatti, his eyes glancing upward toward the empty balcony where his fiancée, VV, had been before -- the concern of her absence is visible in his eyes, even through his goggles. Germany soars forward from behind, his desire to catch the Czech leading him perhaps into too much daring as he comes to the deadly hairpin at Negresco. At the back, the Spanish driver presses forward and is stunned to see Petrus de Salvion Bernardus of Switzerland overtake in the left lane. The wreck of the Finnish Chrysler lies upon its side, gasoline pouring onto the ground as Tavho Myrsky crawls free of the wreckage, seemingly unscathed despite the horrific crash. His car, however, this great American machine -- a Chrysler Special -- is a complete loss. Perhaps he can rebuild by the time of the next race which will be upon the ice in the northern reaches of Sweden. Or perhaps not. It will take a superhuman effort on the part of the mechanics….
Norway's Megane Omalie skids out of the hairpin at Hôtel Negresco, her Monza fishtailing as she holds the line and lead. Britain's John Milk slides through the curve, still carrying a lot of speed as he barely holds on. The Belgian, Victor Hugo Stéphane, cuts around the curve in an attempt to close the gap on the leaders, but he carries too much speed as he enters the hairpin. Meanwhile, the Italian, Sebi Orsi, smoothly shifts down and laughs as he cruises his Maserati around the hairpin, his driving skill nearly perfect. From behind, France shifts down hard and skids perfectly into position closing on Orsi as the crowd cheers for their hero, “Aristide, Aristide, Aristide!!” The Czech driver, Vitez Rychly cuts forward in his Bugatti, his eyes glancing upward toward the empty balcony where his fiancée, VV, had been before -- the concern of her absence is visible in his eyes, even through his goggles. Germany soars forward from behind, his desire to catch the Czech leading him perhaps into too much daring as he comes to the deadly hairpin at Negresco. At the back, the Spanish driver presses forward and is stunned to see Petrus de Salvion Bernardus of Switzerland overtake in the left lane. The wreck of the Finnish Chrysler lies upon its side, gasoline pouring onto the ground as Tavho Myrsky crawls free of the wreckage, seemingly unscathed despite the horrific crash. His car, however, this great American machine -- a Chrysler Special -- is a complete loss. Perhaps he can rebuild by the time of the next race which will be upon the ice in the northern reaches of Sweden. Or perhaps not. It will take a superhuman effort on the part of the mechanics….
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