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by Rob Dylan
06 Dec 2023, 10:55
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances
Replies: 33
Views: 29107

Re: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances

Mario Mario Apologies for role in aiding DKC Junta (Exclusive Interview) https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fkc52pzXEAkF45y.png In a remarkable about-face, the legendary two-time DKR champion and three-time Mario Kart winner Mario Mario sits down with MarioSport Magazine to discuss his role in representin...
by Rob Dylan
04 Dec 2023, 14:04
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances
Replies: 33
Views: 29107

Re: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances

Star Cup What a Cup for Donkey Kong. He was on the front row at DK Pass but messed up on Saturday everywhere else. His second place at Round 9 got him right back to the front of the pack, but really he was outshone by Dixie Kong, who has been going really well this Cup. Dixie took three poles and w...
by Rob Dylan
04 Dec 2023, 09:42
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances
Replies: 33
Views: 29107

Re: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances

Formula Power Flower - Rounds 3 to 6 The first rounds immediately started with controversy as Lanky Kong received a race ban for a collision. Mark Wiggler was fourth in his return to racing, but last of the four finishers. Candy and Tiny Kong were fighting each other for the lead all race, with Tin...
by Rob Dylan
30 Nov 2023, 11:35
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances
Replies: 33
Views: 29107

Re: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances

Luigi wins at home for first time! Donkey Kong brings hope back to Mitsuyoshi We had two more races over the weekend. In Formula Power Flower, Luigi was able to win from pole at his home circuit for the first time in history (something like 11 attempts in all before now), while Ludwig Koopa followe...
by Rob Dylan
29 Nov 2023, 12:02
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Abou Diaby 2023
Replies: 21
Views: 6381

Re: Reject of the Race - Abou Diaby 2023

As the season ends, the last gasp of reject voting occurs - can you find anyone worthy enough of the award from this race? Let us know in our poll! You have 48 hours to vote :dance:
by Rob Dylan
29 Nov 2023, 12:02
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Abou Diaby 2023
Replies: 12
Views: 4309

Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Abou Diaby 2023

Well this was a rather easy poll to set up, because there was only one real candidate. However, with so few nominations and posts, I shall be fair and add "nobody" as a candidate. 48 hours, get voting! :dance:
by Rob Dylan
29 Nov 2023, 11:55
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances
Replies: 33
Views: 29107

Re: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances

Daisy brings disgrace to opening FPF Event The first event for Formula Power Flower took place at Baby Park the other day, and it was won in very controversial circumstances when Daisy shoved Candy Kong out of the lead in an egregious move. She was promptly disqualified from the event and banned fr...
by Rob Dylan
28 Nov 2023, 14:02
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Reject of the Year
Replies: 30
Views: 15509

Re: 2023 Reject of the Year

1. Max Verstappen – gosh. Well, this was a 10/10 season if ever there was one. In fact, it raises the bar on what a 10/10 season could be, and what an individual sportsman is capable of doing over the course of a whole season. It also usually wasn’t the “he makes it look easy” domination that has pu...
by Rob Dylan
27 Nov 2023, 13:43
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances
Replies: 33
Views: 29107

Re: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances

Mario Invitational Championship Announces Line-Up - Mario Mario - Mario Mario Jr. - Kritter Kremling - Kat & Ana - Chunky Kong - Pauline Williams - Foreman Spike - Wendy O. Koopa At least for the opening round. Mario ensures the public that all drivers will be equal and in equal machinery, read...
by Rob Dylan
24 Nov 2023, 12:13
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances
Replies: 33
Views: 29107

Re: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances

Formula Power Flower Line-Up Announced Daisy von Sarasaland Lanky Kong Ludwig Koopa Koops von Petalburg Candy Kong Toadette Tiny Kong These seven drivers will be the permanent runners in the series, with six of them mostly untested in Mario Kart. Daisy, as the co-runner of the series, will act as a...
by Rob Dylan
22 Nov 2023, 13:56
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Discussion Thread
Replies: 396
Views: 1652227

Re: 2023 Discussion Thread

Ocon is another driver, like Russell (whom we discussed a few weeks ago), who doesn't seem to have much positive press around him for the average viewer. Almost all of his reputation is of being horrible to his teammates , even people like Perez who are almost always likeable and don't seem to have ...
by Rob Dylan
22 Nov 2023, 13:51
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances
Replies: 33
Views: 29107

Re: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances

So, it's official. Nic Hammerton is fired after one race and King Boo takes his place. Desperate times at KBM. In completely unrelated news, the MKDA elections are being held in the summer of 2006. When the voting opens, the candidates will have 24 hours to attract voters in the Marioverse. If there...
by Rob Dylan
22 Nov 2023, 11:45
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances
Replies: 33
Views: 29107

Re: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances

To: (Everyone affiliated with Mario Kart) From: King Boo Subject: Phase 3 "Everything. Everything that has come out of my mouth up this point has been nothing but salad dressing. And you all fell for it. I am sick of you people flooding my G(oomba)-Mail about how "I'm not treating this sp...
by Rob Dylan
22 Nov 2023, 09:26
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Nevada 2023
Replies: 16
Views: 5923

Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Nevada 2023

Candidates up for Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race in Vegas. Get voting, you have 48 hours! :dance:
by Rob Dylan
22 Nov 2023, 09:12
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Nevada 2023
Replies: 21
Views: 7699

Re: Reject of the Race - Nevada 2023

Poll is up for the Las Vegas GP (top of this page)! You have 48 hours to get voting :dance:
by Rob Dylan
21 Nov 2023, 13:26
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances
Replies: 33
Views: 29107

Re: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances

Power Flower Calendar Announced Between Cups: 1. Baby Park (2003-2004) 2. Luigi Circuit (2003-2004) Star Cup: 3. Moo Moo Farm (1996-2002) 4. Frappe Snowland (1996-2002) 5. Koopa Beach (1992-1995) 6. Choco Mountain (1996-2002) Between Cups 7. Mushroom Bridge (2003-2004) 8. Yoshi Circuit (2003-2004) ...
by Rob Dylan
21 Nov 2023, 10:57
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances
Replies: 33
Views: 29107

Re: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances

Where have all the Rookies Gone? With the recent announcement that Chunky Kong will supersub for the excluded Larry Koopa, Mariosport Magazine what has happened to derail the fortunes of the class of 2006. This season started with one of the largest groups of rookies ever seen in the sport, but bef...
by Rob Dylan
20 Nov 2023, 11:20
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances
Replies: 33
Views: 29107

Re: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances

Suitability of MKDA Representative Called into Question after String of Deaths Mario Kart has seen three on-track deaths in the last 9 months, and countless more injuries https://i.redd.it/how-excatly-do-boos-shyness-work-how-are-some-effected-by-v0-pahl81rionua1.jpg?width=569&format=pjpg&a...
by Rob Dylan
20 Nov 2023, 10:57
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances
Replies: 33
Views: 29107

Re: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances

In-Season Testing, Rounds Five and Six, Another death for Mario Kart The traditionally entrenched teams all brought a wave of updates for the Flower Cup, with unprecedented spending from all involved. The remaining five teams, most of whom it is understood are struggling financially, chose to gambl...
by Rob Dylan
20 Nov 2023, 08:25
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!
Replies: 16
Views: 6532

Re: 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!

The 2023 "The Incredibly Neat and Tidy And Utterly Eventless" Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 1. Max Verstappen 2. Sergio Perez 3. Charles Leclerc 4. Carlos Sainz Jr. 5. Lando Norris 6. Fernando Alonso 7. Pierre Gasly 8. Lance Stroll 9. Valtteri Bottas 10. Lewis Hamilton PP: Max Verstappen FL: Max V...
by Rob Dylan
19 Nov 2023, 09:56
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Nevada 2023
Replies: 21
Views: 7699

Re: Reject of the Race - Nevada 2023

Free Practice - considering how much people paid to watch this event, for them to be basically shafted due to the organisers not having tested the track properly, only getting to see 8 minutes of action while staying up the whole night (until 2.30am) before being told to get lost (something not tol...
by Rob Dylan
18 Nov 2023, 12:25
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Discussion Thread
Replies: 396
Views: 1652227

Re: 2023 Discussion Thread

I think I remember a manhole cover getting thrown up in the air during a street race in 2001, between Joe Tanto and Jimmy Bly ;)
by Rob Dylan
17 Nov 2023, 06:51
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances
Replies: 33
Views: 29107

Re: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances

More News from Power Flower / Driver Reshuffles Formula Power Flower announces its schedule will run two races during the Mario Kart summer break, then four races concurrent with the Star Cup, and a final two races in the autumn break. For seven of its eight rounds, former world champions such as W...
by Rob Dylan
15 Nov 2023, 14:00
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!
Replies: 14
Views: 4437

Re: 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix - Predicament Predictions!

The 2023 "7 out of 10 race that everyone involved is paid to claim was the RACE OF THE CENTURY" Las Vegas Grand Prix 1. Sergio Perez (absolute domination and secures runner-up in the championship) 2. Carlos Sainz Jr. 3. Fernando Alonso (all-Spanish speaking podium. He also heroically keep...
by Rob Dylan
15 Nov 2023, 10:55
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances
Replies: 33
Views: 29107

Re: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances

Mario Invitational Calendar Announced https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2022-04/volcano-hero.jpg To get ahead of the competition (Formula Power Flower), Mario Mario has announced his own eight-kart "spec" series featuring Mario's own machinery from over the decades. It will be a f...
by Rob Dylan
15 Nov 2023, 10:46
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances
Replies: 33
Views: 29107

Re: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances

Round 4 - Luigi's Mansion https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/661875978036969473/1174079943928459374/image.png?ex=65664a27&is=6553d527&hm=e22c50977c534c41b323ee23545b741f903a5e2be1c9b63d6a679f741cdbe145&=&width=1217&height=575 The final round of the Mushroom Cup saw Peach t...
by Rob Dylan
14 Nov 2023, 10:00
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances
Replies: 33
Views: 29107

Re: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances

Tests and Opening Rounds The teams, old and new, tested their karts under the 2006 regulations. The drivers looking like favourites for the season openers were Kokkoro, DPRK and the Mitsuyoshis. Pipsy has always been a few tenths off her teammate on single-lap pace, but she was expected to improve ...
by Rob Dylan
11 Nov 2023, 12:50
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances
Replies: 33
Views: 29107

Re: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances

Luigi Victorious in Charity Fight Match https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/661875978036969473/1172877375965507634/image.png?ex=6561ea2d&is=654f752d&hm=2d34a84d7eb8a41fa9c95a272cbeae81cee7a998443b12ea832e825cd0ba6bad& After the embarrassing exits of both Yoshi and Bowser from the fig...
by Rob Dylan
08 Nov 2023, 09:40
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Brazil 2023
Replies: 19
Views: 6639

Re: Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race - Brazil 2023

Poll is up at the top of the page. Get voting in the next 48 hours for your Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race in Brazil :dance:
by Rob Dylan
08 Nov 2023, 09:38
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Brazil 2023
Replies: 19
Views: 6171

Re: Reject of the Race - Brazil 2023

Poll is up for Reject of the Race! You have 48 hours to get voting :dance:
by Rob Dylan
08 Nov 2023, 09:34
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances
Replies: 33
Views: 29107

Re: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances

Charity Fight Competition to Return! https://media.eventhubs.com/images/2014/08/27_smash.jpg That's right! Eleven years after the famous Yoshi-Bowser fight, we're bringing it back for charity! It will be a smaller fight as part of a larger tournament featuring Yoshisaur T. Munchakoopas , Bowser Koo...
by Rob Dylan
08 Nov 2023, 09:26
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: Rumoured F1/motorsport driver/team moves
Replies: 32
Views: 10966

Re: Rumoured F1/motorsport driver/team moves

Row Man Gross-Gene wrote: 08 Nov 2023, 02:44
dr-baker wrote: 07 Nov 2023, 21:21
Do we think Ralf would have done better or worse than Michael?
Well he would have found it more difficult while driving for five teams simultaneously :vergne:
by Rob Dylan
08 Nov 2023, 09:18
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances
Replies: 33
Views: 29107

Re: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances

More Signing News Kokkoro Toudou puts pen on paper for Koopra Sport for another season, while rumour has it that a smaller team tried to snatch her up. Goombella becomes the fourth new driver to make her debut in 2006, as she is picked up by KBM as their second driver. It is understood that KBM app...
by Rob Dylan
07 Nov 2023, 13:57
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances
Replies: 33
Views: 29107

Re: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances

Yoshi Assassination Case Re-Opens In a move that will shock many, the MIA are co-operating with Mushroom police to re-open the investigation into the successful assassination attempt on the life of Yoshisaur T. Munchakoopas. Aside from any "new evidence" coming to light, the pursuing acto...
by Rob Dylan
07 Nov 2023, 12:54
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances
Replies: 33
Views: 29107

Re: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances

Driver Sign-Ups

The seats are filling thick and fast. Mitsuyoshi signs Dixie Kong and Donkey Kong. Project Mario signs Para Troopa and Kat & Ana. Birdette Racing signs Birdo and Morton Koopa. Crygorti Corse sign R.O.B. and Kritter Kremling.
by Rob Dylan
07 Nov 2023, 12:16
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances
Replies: 33
Views: 29107

Re: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances

Mario Mario Drivers Association Invitational Announced! By pure coincidence, a leaked memo made it into the hands of a Goomba Gazette reporter that says 2006 may feature a third series alongside Formula Power Flower. It is understood that Mario and the MMDA (a secret drivers' association whose memb...
by Rob Dylan
07 Nov 2023, 12:12
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances
Replies: 33
Views: 29107

Re: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances

Formula Power Flower - New Spec Series Comes to Marioverse! Yes, you read it right. Finally, after years of planning, the MIA are launching a spec series that will act as a more "pure" form of racing. Eight drivers will be taking part in a short championship every year, in an effort to co...
by Rob Dylan
06 Nov 2023, 09:50
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances
Replies: 33
Views: 29107

Re: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances

After many offers, Pipsy Astromouse re-signs with Koopra Sport for 2006.

Another drive with multiple offers, Banjo-Kazooie re-signs with DPRK.
by Rob Dylan
06 Nov 2023, 07:42
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances
Replies: 33
Views: 29107

Alt-Mario Kart 2006: The Year of Second Chances

https://media.tenor.com/uJHmOOKVFdkAAAAd/dixie-nintendo.gif Pipsy Astromouse, pictured top-left, started her career in 1997 as one of the golden generation of new talent that came out of Donkey Kong Country in that era. Welcome back, ladies and gentlemen, to the most terrifying and life-destroying ...
by Rob Dylan
05 Nov 2023, 19:34
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Reject of the Race - Brazil 2023
Replies: 19
Views: 6171

Re: Reject of the Race - Brazil 2023

Mercedes . They looked positively mortal in Sao Paulo today. Never thought I would see Hamilton finish 8th out of 14 finishers. Russell had yet more bad luck with being the recipient of reliability issues, which really threatens to have him finish 8th overall in the end-of-year standings - 7th if t...