Race :: Round 22 - The Volcán Erupts!

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Norway's famed ice racer, Teide Sorolla-Ledaal, explodes out of the backfield in an aggressive launch to take the lead. This is why he is known as the “Volcán!” The Bugatti's engine screams as he shifts up into 6th gear for a dash down the straightaway toward the Barrböjen chicane. With this he may well establish a commanding lead over the others.

Meanwhile, Belgium's Victor Hugo Stéphane glances to the right to watch the Volcán pull ahead, but he is in lower gear – can he stay the course and keep in the running or will he shift down and take a pit stop? One and a half laps remain and most believe that this is realistically the last likely time for any of the cars to take a pit stop and repair.

Italy's Sebi Orsi is also in lower gear and now he cannot shift to 6th and try to stay the course with the Norwegian, despite the power and light weight of his Maserati. Yet Orsi seems pleased – his red scarf snaps in the breeze as he puts the pedal down, willing the damaged Maserati forward.

Germany's Godeschalk Hegkman overtakes Monaco. Britain is in trail and together they race toward the hairpin at Hårnålskurva. All three do not shift up, somehow willing to sacrifice the chance at the podium for the moment – although a long race is still ahead and anything can happen.

Back at Storkurvan, Vitez Rychly fishtails his car as he enters the curve. Immediately behind, falling just short, the Scottish Amilcar comes up, yet MacDougall has yet to close the gap much against the Czech Bugatti.

In Höksböjen, France and Switzerland both cut to the apex of the curve, still locked tightly together. Frances skids, but the Swiss car jams the back of the big Salmson racer, damaging both cars. At these speeds, real damage is done. Indeed, five of the remaining thirteen race cars are badly damaged now. How many will fail to complete the race? Will any take a pit stop to repair the damage? Will Aristide La Fontaine manage to make it into Storkurvan before the Swiss driver? If so, this will give him the breathing room he needs to advance against the Scot just ahead, and ensure that the Swiss car doesn't hound him as closely.

Portugal breaks ahead and closes the gap on Sweden into Höksböjen. Finland, however, falls off the back of the pack and finally loses the match with Portugal for last place – for the moment at least.