2020 NASCAR Asia-Pacific Series: Redux (Binned)

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2020 NASCAR Asia-Pacific Series: Redux (Binned)

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Flash backwards to 2020. The Whelen Euro Series is still a recluse of what it was (never) supposed to be, the world is under lockdown, and a bloke with grandiose ambitions/nothing better to do with his time decides to set up a new wacko series, cos reasons. Yep, the NASCAR Asia-Pacific Series makes its triumphant comeback, but in diminished form - rather than starting teams from scratch, teams from various form of motorsport, be it Supercars, TCR, Super GT, Xfinity, Trucks, Super Formula, link up to form the (hopefully) next big racing series, for better or for worse. Probably the latter.

With that, hello there, people of the world - welcome to the redux of the 2020 NASCAR Asia-Pacific Series! Here, we will be taking the East by storm as NASCAR slams its leaden foot into an untapped field with a great deal of potential, waiting to be uncovered. I would be pretty positive to any sort of feedback, as long as it's constructive and within the bounds of reality - I'm not gonna let you sign Lewis Hamilton or Kyle Busch, that sort of stuff.

You will also have opportunities to decide on how the series goes - which tracks do we go to, which driver's licenses to revoke, which points structure should we adopt, the whole shebang. Apart from that, you will also find yourself with "Team Dilemmas", which can pop up at any time - it could be the hiring/sacking of a driver over random hoogleloom, changing of manufacturers, or even a complete revamping of your team itself - all of which awaits excitedly as we go along.

Take the plunge, guide your team to stardom and most of all, have fun!
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Re: 2020 NASCAR Asia-Pacific Series : Redux

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The following teams have expressed an interest in joining the series - you may select one team out of the lot.

The Teams

Richard Childress Racing
Manufacturer: Chevrolet Camaro
Driver(s) : TBD
Budget: $15 million
Arguably the most recognisable team here from a NASCAR fan's standpoint, they might have become squalid midfielders in the Cup Series, but here they have the opportunity to dominate the opposition once more just like in the good ol' late 80s. With works Chevy backing on their hands as well as vast experience in the stock car field, RCR hopes to strike fast and early and establish themselves as legitimate title contenders.

Cyan Team Asia
Manufacturer: Lynk & Co 03
Driver(s) : TBD
Budget: $17 million
Condition: Must sign a Chinese driver
One of the biggest teams on the grid, in addition to the bumbling lelfest that is WTCR, Lynk & Co have dived head-first into the frame, bringing in a squad following recommendations from Chinese executives, who were excited about NASCAR potentially coming to the Red Dragon (at least, until da 'rona became a thing). Factor in Cyan Racing expertise and a nimble 03 body, and Lynk & Co are set to be contenders right off the bat.

Kaulig Racing
Manufacturer: Chevrolet Camaro
Driver(s) : TBD
Budget : $14 million
Once a stable midpacker team, Kaulig has gone on to become one of the top teams in the Xfinity Series, home to talented drivers such as Ross Chastain, Justin Haley and A.J Allmendinger. Chevy were looking for another team besides RCR to helm their efforts, and looking at their upsurge in performance, Kaulig was the logical choice. Anything less than consistent Top 10s and podiums would be a disappointment for them, but with steady resources and a strong cast of drivers to pick from, that shouldn't be too much of an issue.

Hattori Racing Enterprises
Manufacturer: Toyota Supra
Driver(s) : TBD
Budget: $14 million
Yes, no joke on the name- it's the same guy who terrorised the CART stage three decades ago! The Shiggynator has proven to be much more adept on the team management front, as they brought Brett Moffitt to the 2018 Truck Series crown, and nearly did the same with Austin Hill a year later. They bring along their know-how, with a slight pinch of Joe Gibbs seasoning, and are eager to make big headlines, not just in their native Japan.

Autobacs Racing Team Aguri
Manufacturer: Honda Accord
Driver(s) : TBD
Budget: $13 million
Condition: Must sign a Honda driver
As if Formula 1 and Formula E weren't convincing for you, Aguri Suzuki sure likes venturing into the unknown, and this seems to be further proof of that. One of Honda's top teams in Super GT, this team has drafted in a host of engineers and personnel to handle the project, and they badly want to one-up their Toyoder opponents at their own game. Top 5s are a sound target for this team, but the odd win is very much on the radar, depending on the chariots behind the wheel.

Nakajima Racing
Manufacturer: Honda Accord
Driver(s) : TBD
Budget: $9 million
Condition: Must sign a Honda driver
Another squad from Honda's Super Formula/Super GT stronghold, this team might not have the big budgets of its Aguri neighbours, but make up for it through their determination and work ethic, as illustrated by their 2017 Suzuka 1000km victory and their 2019 DTM/Super GT joint-race triumph. Like Aguri, they are set on catching Toyota pants-down, and with the right wheelers they are in good position to do just that....

KCMG
Manufacturer: Toyota Supra
Driver(s) : TBD
Budget: $12 million
The Hong Kong-based squad has made a recognisable name for themselves in the sportscar field, most notably in prototypes and more recently in GT3s, as well as in Super Formula with Kamui Kobayashi flying their torch. While they do sponsor RCR in the Xfinity Series, their engine deal with Toyota is what swayed them over to the Japanese manufacturer, which is bound to cause some awkward moments out on track. That's not gonna stop them in any way, as they strive to be the best privateer squad here ; podiums and odd wins are not out of the picture for this bunch.

SK Telecom Team Kia
Manufacturer: Kia Stinger GT
Driver(s): TBD
Budget: $10 million
Condition: Must sign a Korean driver
Perhaps the most intriguing of all teams, Kia dips its toes into the world of international motorsport for the first time, with the sleek Stinger GT. One disadvantage this squad might have, however, is that the team's a purely home-grown operation, built right from the ground up ; no race experience, with the exception of their home tracks from the Superrace Series . Nonetheless, the Korean manufacturer is dead serious about this project, and recognise that any success will take some grueling and arduous effort to be obtained, at least in the short term. Expectations are for the team to finish races and garner as much experience as possible, ahead of a full-blown title assault hopefully by 2022.

Tickford Racing
Manufacturer: Ford Mustang
Driver(s): TBD
Budget: $12 million
Condition: Must sign an Australian driver
Tickford are not the force they once were in Supercars, but they sure as hell have the opportunity to be one here, with Ford Australia backing under the hood. They are expected to be contenders, but just how good a contender remains to be seen.

Rick Ware Racing
Manufacturer: Ford Mustang
Driver(s) : TBD
Budget: $7.5 million
It's only a matter a time before Rick Ware winds up conquering the entire world - prototypes, sportscars, even IndyCar, and now this for everyone's (not)favourite NASCAR backmarker. They are expected to hover around the rear, as par for the course in Rick Ware-world, but stranger things have transpired......

Garry Rogers Motorsport (AUS)
Manufacturer: TBD
Driver(s): TBD
Budget: $10 million
Condition: Must hire an Australian driver
Having been forced to leave Supercars due to Peter Addington taking his unwanted Boost Mobile money with his sorry, petulant arse, the Valvoline-mobiles embark on a fresh challenge, which will certainly help to attract Supercars viewers. They are also looking to promote their TCR/S5000 drivers, via the "Valvoline GRM Squadron", which will no doubt raise some eyebrows.

Absolute Racing (HKG)
Manufacturer: TBA
Driver(s): TBD
Budget: $8 million
Absolute Racing have been mainstays of the Asian racing scene for many a long time, especially in the GT3 world, where they have acted as Audi, Bentley and Porsche works teams, in addition to, more recently, Formula 3. While they might be a fairly smaller team compared to their works counterparts, they are no less capable of packing a large punch, especially on the road courses.

Abu Dhabi Racing (UAE)
Manufacturer: TBD
Driver(s): TBD
Budget: $6 million
Condition: Must sign Khaled Al Qubaisi and/or Amna Al Qubaisi
Finally, we have Abu Dhabi Racing, the brainchild of sportscar regular and F3 dabbler Khaled Al Qubaisi, who brings with him vast experience of Sakhir and the Dubai Autodrome, where he has won the Dubai 24hr event twice. Expectations are fairly low for the squad, but you'd be foolish not to completely write off this squad, especially when the circus hits the Middle East...
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Shawn040217 wrote:Rick Ware Racing
Manufacturer: Ford Mustang
Driver(s) : TBD
Budget: $7.5 million
It's only a matter a time before Rick Ware winds up conquering the entire world - prototypes, sportscars, even IndyCar, and now this for everyone's (not)favourite NASCAR backmarker. They are expected to hover around the rear, as par for the course in Rick Ware-world, but stranger things have transpired...

Mine please. I don't know how we're planning to afford it, but the aim is to run a four-car operation

Also, may I humbly suggest the following points system:

25 - 22 - 20 - 18 - 16 - 15 - 14 - 13 - 12 - 11 - 10 - 9 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1
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The Cars
-The cars will be based off those used in the Xfinity Series.
-Each team can purchase a total of 4 cars : you can choose to shut down your entries at any time - in return you will be repaid the same amount, as well as a potential increase in performance.

Manufacturer Prices:
Chevrolet Camaro ($1,950,000 per entry)
Toyota Supra ($2,100,000 per entry)
Lynk & Co 03 ($2,000,000 per entry)
Ford Mustang ($1,950,000 per entry)
Kia Stinger GT ($1,750,000 per entry)
Honda Accord ($2,000,000 per entry)

The Prize Pool
-Big races demand big prizes, and the series offers just that - each race pays the same amount of money.
-No post-season prize money will be given out - all moolah will be distributed throughout the season.
Prize Money:
1st) $500,000
2nd) $300,000
3rd) $200,000
4th) $100,000
5th) $95,000
6th) $90,000
7th) $85,000
8th) $80,000
9th) $75,000
10th) $70,000
11th) $65,000
12th) $60,000
13th) $55,000
14th) $50,000
15th) $45,000
16th) $40,000
17th) $35,000
18th) $30,000
19th) $25,000
20th) $20,000
21st and below) $15,000
Pole Position: $10,000
Ambrose Trophy Winner (Winner of the Oval Championship): $150,000
Hoshino Trophy Winner (Champion from all Japanese road courses) :$100,000
Ringer Trophy (RCs) :$400,000
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And next......

The Drivers

Now we get to the spicy stuff - a shortlist of potential drivers for signing along with other information is available in this spreadsheet:
https://1drv.ms/x/s!Aq1YDPAnH2sVg3_HNsVtzvf8QzLB?e=8nmeN3

But here's the gist:
-Try going on rotating part-time schedules if you can: a driver might be godly on ovals but piss-poor on road courses, so make sure to take that into consideration.
-You may hire/fire your drivers at any point during the season.
-Potential denotes how good a driver is likely to be, but don't take that to heart completely ; you could have Kamui Kobayashi winding up a bust, or Pietro Fittipaldi springing a surprise: ultimately it's down to your preference.
-Some drivers, including A.J Allmendinger and Ross Chastain, won't be all too pleased with being offered just the base salary: try to offer more than that to boost your chances of signing them.
-As for pay drivers, you can try to convince them to pay more, but that may decrease your chances of signing them.

And finally:
The Races
-The series seeks to have a maximum of 22 races per year, featuring a variety of road courses, ovals as well as an Australian version of Eldora Speedway - the tentative list of circuits can found in the 'General Info' section of the sheet.
-Due to the 'rona, we won't be having any races in China, at least for the forseeable future. Some races will instead be run as double-header events, being the rounds in Sepang and Sakhir - the Motegi Oval rounds will be run separately. Yes, one butterfly is that the Twin Ring Motegi oval gets rebuilt to race-ready condition once more, turned into the Charlotte/Atlanta of the Far East.
-If there's any track that you want featured, let me know - I will take them into consideration in future seasons.
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