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AutoGP 2021 - Dawn of a new era

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After the spectacular fall of the previous ARWS management corps leading to the cancellation of the 2020 season, the series that started it all returns after a 12 month hiatus. (OOC: I'd been talking for months about bringing it back, and felt it was now time to finally bite the bullet and make it happen)

The following users will have right of first refusal to the following teams:

Fusion: Miguel98
MRT: Wizzie
Kjellerup: Pi31459
Jones: Ataxia
Voeckler: Biscione
Simpson: MinardiFan95
Kamaha: Klon
GASR: Normal32
NRE: Nuppiz
USD: SeedStriker
Mecha: FMecha
Blokkmonsta: Captain_Getz12
Gillet: TommyKL
Vincent: Peteroli34
Euromotor: Fantomette_BR
Adriatica: Novitopoli
Mediterranean: TCBY

There's no hard deadline for teams to confirm their return at this stage; this is purely an EOI for any existing team owners, as well as new owners who want to join the waiting list. The general idea is this would be a 'soft reset' of the series with the aim of simplifying the gameplay elements, while also tieing up some loose ends in canon.

I probably won't be running races until October at the earliest. Once the drag racing season here in the UK starts to wind down, I'll be able to dedicate more time to putting it all together
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Alive and ready to continue Fusion :D
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If Euromotor is left unclaimed, may I be first in line to take control? :pantano:
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I would like to go into the waiting list :D
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I'm also up for taking over any vacant slots/teams (I already have a somewhat dubious claim to Mediterrenean's entry depending on the whims of Gonzo)
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I shall reclaim my spot as a reserve soldier for this battleground.
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If I'm not already in the waiting list, I'll join it and in case of a vacancy I'd like to take over one of the free teams.
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Given narmol’s prolonged absence from the forum, I’d like to continue running GASR solo if possible.
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I'll continue my stewardship of Jones in the vain hope of enacting a rebirth.
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NRE will continue their existence under my control.
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Kjellerup will continue
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MRT will not be continuing into 2021, thus vacating that slot for a new team. The new team will be decided once I fix a deadline and all confirmations have been made
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EVR will continue for 2021
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I will continue with Blokkmonsta (Or what's left of it, RUF may have taken off)
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Kahama will continue, under the new name Bentley Team Kahama and racing under the British flag
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I'll also request to be put on the waiting list.
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Foxdale Auto Racing Team may be interested in making a return if a slot becomes free.
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Team Mecha Racing announces it's participation in the 2021 ARWS series.
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dr-baker wrote:Foxdale Auto Racing Team may be interested in making a return if a slot becomes free.

I drove through the real life Lower Foxdale and Higher Foxdale today while holidaying on the Isle of Man.
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Put me down to the waiting list, please :)
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Eh, screw it, I'll keep the Gillet zombie going for a bit longer
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So... when is this going to get going?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ci77llH0hy4
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dr-baker wrote:So... when is this going to get going?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ci77llH0hy4

Wazzle is waiting for a break from #RaceEatNoSleepRepeat :pantano:
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pasta_maldonado wrote:
dr-baker wrote:So... when is this going to get going?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ci77llH0hy4

Wazzle is waiting for a break from #RaceEatNoSleepRepeat :pantano:

OK then.
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Will I ever get some spot on it? Probably not. But let me try anyways.
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I had completely missed this thread until I was made aware of it in the Discord.

But whatever happens, count me and Scuderia Adriatica in.
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RejectSport wrote:Jones to introduce secret fan village at select rounds

The Jones team will introduce a secret fan village to a number of future ARWS events, which will require solving a puzzle to gain access.

Team principal Jacques Couteau has unveiled an app that will allow fans to collect clues at each venue, which will allow them to solve a puzzle to gain access to the village, which will be known as Jonestown.

"The app will give fans a starting point, and they will collect clues to get access to Jonestown," Couteau said.

"Jonestown will allow for a truly communal experience in which fans can enjoy the race with our range of Jacques & The Beanstalk coffees and local delicacies."

When asked about the naming of the fan village, and its overwhelming similarity to the former Jonestown commune in Guyana in which the murder-suicide of over 900 people took place, Couteau brushed off any links between the two.

"Sure, the names are similar but there is no relationship between the two. But I imagine that won't stop people from criticising us."

"I ask people to think critically about this, and not just follow each other and drink the Kool-Aid."
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Just to confirm after seeing it on Discord

USD will continue on the series
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RejectSport wrote:ARWS to be rebranded to AutoGP

The recently reformed AutoGP Commission today have announced that the series will be rebranded as the "AutoGP World Series presented by Goodride" starting in 2021. The series has been reborn from the remaining assets of the ARWS season, capping off a remarkable 12 months for the category after being embroiled in the Leonhard von Gottorp scandal.

New AutoGP Commissioner Tom Douglas, a former F1 driver and GT team owner, made the announcement, signalling the beginning of a new era for the sport.

"The time is right for a new start in open wheel racing, and the rebrand to AutoGP is an important first step to that." said Douglas. "It's been a tumultuous year for everyone, but we are now coming out the other side, and we envisage a bright future for the series. We'd also like to thank Goodride for coming on board as a presenting partner and official tyre supplier for the new championship, and we hope to announce more partners in the coming weeks."

While there is yet to be any official announcements regarding a new rule package and calendar, it has been heavily rumoured that the series will focus on reducing costs, improving competition and bringing an American-style focus on entertainment value of the series.


AutoGP Commission wrote:For Immediate Release - 2021 Provisional Entry List

As of today, September 19th, 2020, the AutoGP Commission will like to confirm the following teams have been accepted on the provisional 2021 AutoGP World Series Presented by Goodride entry list, ordered by date of application:

- Fusion Motorsports
- Team Racing (taking over from previous applicant Euromotor International)
- Mediterrenean Motorsport
- GA Squadron Racing
- Jones Racing
- Nurminen Grand Prix
- Kjellerup by Écurie Prenois
- Eric Vincent Racing
- Blokkmonsta Racing
- Bentley Team Kahama
- Team Mecha Racing
- Gillet Ecurie Nationale Belge
- Scuderia Adriatica
- Union Saver Developments

The following applicants have been given a provisional entry, pending confirmation from their respective team management, in order of application:
- Pinkd56
- Gertrand Bachot
- Dom_Wings

The following applicants have been placed on the waiting list, and will be given right of first refusal should an entry spot open up, in order of application:
- Butterfox
- Dr-Baker
- CarloSpace
- John Rafael

Further updates regarding the conditions of entry will be provided to all team owners in due course.


OOC: As some of you would be aware, there'll be a hard reset for 2021, with NR2003 being the most likely platform. The canon storyline for 2020 has been quicksimmed and will be elaborated on here over the coming days with the help of Klon and others, while there is also a non-canon quicksim (The Kjellerup Files) that has been run for your reading pleasure. My main focus over the next couple weeks is to get a working carset and rules for 2021, and start the series sometime in January or February
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