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Zachary Fitzwater

**Zachary "Big Poppa" Fitzwater Sr.** is a driver in the Utica Rallycross Seres. He currently drives the #19 car for Fitzwater Australia Racing.

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## URCS S3

Fitzwater attempted the Season 3 Dead Man's Curve event as a promoter's option racing for Fitzwater Australia Racing.

Hoping to perform well at his home circuit, he unfortunately had to battle a ill-handling racecar, resulting in a poor time and a failure to qualify.

## URCS S4

Undeterred by the poor one-off appearance in Season 3, Fitzwater returned for a full-season rookie effort piloting the #19 machine formerly owned by RPM Motorsports.

Fitzwater made Utica Rallycross Series history in Blackpool by setting the fastest time of the event as the first car out. This feat beat the previous record for "earliest start for a winning driver" owned jointly by Matt Evans and Alex Hawkins, who both started seventh to win an event.
Colin Bartell

**Colin Bartell** is a driver in the Utica Rallycross Series. He drives the #7 car for Northwest Motorsports.

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## URCS S2

Bartell made his debut in Yuma, Arizona driving the #19 car for 12th Man Racing. Bartell was a road course winner in the Utica Home Track Series, and figured the transition to Rallycross would be natural. However, Bartell struggled heavily in the first six events, resulting in four DNFs and only a sole entry in the top ten in The Everglades. However, Bartell's luck would turn around in St. Denis. Bartell made a late race drive to usurp Seth Cole's lead with a three second gain. While Emile Michaels came within a tenth of Bartell's time, he was unable to take the lead, resulting in Bartell's first victory. This was a huge confidence booster for a vocally sullen Bartell.

The following race at the Wiener Circle resulted in an abysmal 24th place finish, but Bartell soon saw victory lane gain in the following race in Stockholm, pulling off a late race effort to beat Diego Ruiz by three tenths. While the first half of the season was rocky and inconsistent, things picked up for Bartell in Coastal Italy, were he got hi first non-victorious top ten finish since The Everglades. His streak continued into Africa, where he finished fourth in Sarh and got his third career win in Madagascar.

Bartell had a stellar performance in the latter portion of the season, rounding out the Dead Man's Curve race fifth and finishing fifth in final season points.

## URCS S3

Bartell returns to Season 3 driving the #7 car for the same team. Bartell got the season off to a disappointing start after he wrecked while running a podium-level pace.

Bartell managed to finish an impressive second in Paparone, further showcasing his inconsistency. Bartell's late season was mired by a string of three consecutive starting spots of first, meaning he did not get to see any other competitors attempt the course before racing.

Despite his struggles, Bartell managed to turn it around, qualifying for the Dead Man's Curve event. Bartell had a solid run going, but flipped his car in the late stages of the event. He finished twelfth, the highest of the drivers that failed to finish the race. Bartell rounded out the year fourteenth in points.

## URCS S4

Bartell returned to competition in Season 4.

## UACS S2

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After a lackluster Rallycross performance in Season 4, PNW Motorsports down-scaled and fielded Bartell in the returning Arenacross Series. Bartell made his first start at Tuscon as the first car on track. Despite his experience, his unfamiliarity with the course hurt his effort, and while he did break the previous track record, he finished a disappointing ninth out of ten.

Bartell improved the following week in Nairobi, finishing fifth.
Cassandra Renzi

**Cassandra Renzi** was a driver in the Utica Rallycross Series. She drove the #22 car for ENRAGE Performance Racing.

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## Before URCS

Renzi is a German race car driver known for her road racing prowess. She has made attempts in various divisions of stock car and sport car racing with many instances of success.

## URCS Season 2

Tanker Motorsports was puttering along throughout the second Utica Rallycross Series season, but eventually ran out of funding three fourths through the season. They sold the assets to ENRAGE Performance Racing, who put Renzi behind the wheel of the car. Renzi's five race tenure in the ride yielded two solid third-place finishes, one of which came on the highly challenging Amursk circuit, which has the record for highest vehicle attrition. However, the team did not secure a ride for Season 3.

## Legacy

Renzi is one of five female drivers to run a Utica Rallycross Series race, along with Mary Cole, Emily Michaels, Rei Takita, and Annie Thomas.

*Racer Girl Magazine* included her on their list of the 50 Fastest Females in Racing at #13.
Fitzwater Australia Racing

***Fitzwater Australia Racing*** is an Australian racing team owned by Zachary Fitzwater. Their garage is located in Sydney, NSW, Australia. They currently field the #19 car for Zachary Fitzwater.

Fitzwater Australia Racing
Henrietta Fitzwater
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## URCS S3

The team was put together to attempt the Season 3 finale at Dead Man's Curve with native Australian and road racer Zachary Fitzwater. However, due to the lack of preparation fort he event, the weekend was mired with mechanical problems, which impact their qualifying run. The team failed to qualify for the main event.

## URCS S4

The team returned for Season Four, with Fitzwater behind the wheel for a Rookie of the Year attempt.

The team started out modestly, but quickly found victory lane in Blackpool with Zachary Fitzwater Sr. as the first car out on track.

The team finish ninth in series points at the end of the year after finishing last at Dead Man's Curve.

## URCS S5

Zachary Fitzwater returned with the team in Season 5, once again piloting the #19 car.
Cittadino/ED Motorsports

***Cittadino/ED Motorsports** or **Cittadino Engine Development Motorsports*** is an American racing team owned by John Cittadino. Their garage is in Rome, NY. They formerly fielded cars in the Utica Rallycross Series.

Cittadino/ED Motorsports
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6 - Billy Bishop (Former)
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## URCS S1

The team fielded two entries for the first season of the Utica Rallycross Series; team owner John Cittadino in car #5 and Billy Bishop in car #6. Cittadino had a strong, albeit winless season and ended up finishing the year second in points. Bishop struggled heavily during the first half of the season, wrecking in nearly every event. Bishop was released from the team after race five and replaced by development driver Matt Duell, who performed significantly better.

## URCS S2

Cittadino/ED Motorsports fielded only team owner John Cittadino for the full schedule. However, Cittadino struggled heavily, suffering from fans have dubbed the "Billy Bishop Curse." Cittadino was the lowest finishing of drivers who ran the full schedule. The team opted to pull out of Utica Rallycross Series competition following the season to focus on stock car racing.

## Drivers

* Billy Bishop [S1]
* John Cittadino [S1-S2]
* Matt Duell [S1]
S3 Motorsports

***S3 Motorsports*** is an American racing team owned by The Sandfer Family. Their garage is located in San Bernadino, California. They currently field the #9 machine for Mark Holbert in the Utica Rallycross Series.

S3 Motorsports
Henry Sandfer
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## UACS S1

S3 Motorsports intended to run Canadian driver Mark Holbert in the Season 3 Utica Rallycross Series, but were unable to secure enough funds to warrant travelling abroad. The team instead entered in the newly-formed Utica Arenacross Series, which was localized in the United States.

The scored a victory out of the gate, with Holbert piloting his #24 car to victory lane in Tuscon. The season proved fruitful for S3 Motorsports, as they won the series championship and guaranteed themselves a spot in the Season Four Utica Rallycross Series.

Before the season concluded, Holbert managed to make his Utica Rallycross Series debut by qualifying for the Season 3 finale at Dead Man's Curve. The team finished an impressive fifth, second-best of the non-series regulars.

## URCS S4

S3 Motorsports made its full-season Utica Rallycross Series debut in the #9 car with Mark Holbert once again at the helm.
Kyle Corbett

**Kyle Corbett** was a driver in the Utica Rallycross Series. He drove the #26 car for Yum Motorsports.

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## URCS Season 2

Corbett made his one and only start as the winner of a contest to run as a 26th entry in the Season 2 finale. His team, Yum Motorsports, fielded the car for the race. Though he performed well, ultimately, the course won, causing him to wreck in the latter stages of the event, finishing a modest 13th overall. Despite this finish, there are no known plans for future Rallycross starts.
Beschädigter Helm

**Wert** | {{{Wert}}}

Der **beschädigte Helm** ist ein Material in *This War of Mine*, er kann nur auf Plündertouren gefunden werden und muss an der verbesserten Metallwerkstätte repariert werden, damit daraus ein funktionstüchtiger Kopfschutz wird.

## Fundorte

u.a.

* Kleines Wohnhaus (Familie-Szenario)

* Autowerkstatt

* Bombardierte Schule (Obdachlosen-Szenario)

* Scharfschützenkreuzung

* Zerstörte Villa
Eugene Demax

**Eugene "Dewmax" Demax,** is a rookie driver racing for the CJ Racing team alongside driver-owner Chris Dodd.

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## Pre-URCS

Demax is a South Korean-American where he was born in the capital Seoul but moved to the U.S when he was about 5 years old to pursue better lives for both his parents and himself. He lived in Huntsville Alabama for about a year and soon moved to Fort Worth, Texas and still lives there to this very day.

Demax loved the essence of racing ever since he witnessed his first ever race he went to as a spectator at Texas Motor Speedway in a stock car event since the Demax family lived about 20 min. from the track. After that he knew that he wanted to become a race car driver.

Demax once started on the go-kart scene at the start of age 6 and pretty much was winning left and right until he graduated to legends cars and went to open wheelers. Demax was a regular in the FIA Formula 4 series and won that championship in its debut year back in 2016.

Even though Demax was pretty popular in the open wheel racing world, Demax still has a love for dirt and rally racing. He always enjoyed the racing in Rally America, and loved watching old VHS Tapes of his idol Colin McRae in the WRC in his iconic blue Subaru. Therefore, ever since he heard about the Utica Rallycross Series, he decided to give the world of Rallycross a try since the cars in that series has his love for open wheel and dirt racing all combined into one.

## URCS S5

Demax was enlisted by Chris Dodd to pilot the second entry for CJ Racing. Demax made his first start at Yuma, but struggled out the gate with a slow time and a DNF at Elk Horn Pike the following week.

Demax scored his first top ten at La Fortuna, but suffered another DNF at Meijendel. He would get back to top ten runs at Budva and Sarh, following it up with a career-best second at Dubai.

His charge through the standings would come to a halt late in the season, with a poor run at Tel-Aviv and several major mishaps at Hong Kong.

Demax would have to qualify for Dead Man's Curve by placing in the top 18. Demax went up with five to go, and his time was fast enough to just barely make the field as the eighteenth starter. He would start late in the main event as well, securing a top ten finish to end the season.

## URCS S6

Team owner Chris Dodd has expressed interest in rehiring Demax for Season 6.

## Trivia

* Eugene Demax's favorite drink is Mountain Dew, of which his nickname is based on and has been his regular sponsor since his days in Formula 4.
* Demax normally tries to sell Mtn. Dew trackside alongside with the CJ Racing stand where the typical wet T-Shirt contests are going on.
Utica Rallycross Series (Season Two)

**Season Two** of the Utica Rallycross Series began May 19th, 2013 in Yuma, Arizona and concluded on May 4th, 2014 in Dead Man's Curve, Australia. Adam Dunlap won the championship. Colin Bartell won Rookie of the Year.

## Schedule

[1] - The delayed tape of the race was accidentally released a day before the race that preceded it.

[2] - Race was originally billed to take place at Panakanuai Atoll, but the event was rescheduled around mid-season.

## Awards

 Rookie of the Year
 Most Last Place Finishes
 Most Valuable Driver

## Trivia

* Eleven drivers won a race this season.
* Tyler Benoit, Matt Evans, and Colin Bartell won the most races this season, with three wins each.
* 500 runs were made this season.
Beil

**Wert** | Hoch (48)

**"Wir können es verwenden zum Zerkleinern von Möbeln...oder Leuten."**

-Objektbeschreibung-

Das **Beil** ist ein herstellbarer Ausrüstungsgegenstand in *This War of Mine* und kann von deinen Überlebenden verwendet werden, um Möbel zu Holz und Brennstoff zu verarbeiten, außerdem kann das Beil als Waffe verwendet werden und ist die stärkste Waffe im Spiel.

Das Beil verfügt über eine relativ lange Haltbarkeit und richtet beträchtlichen Schaden im Kampf gegen Feinde an, selbst Gegnern mit schusssicherer Weste kann mit nur wenigen Schlägen der Garaus gemacht werden. Deine Überlebenden rüsten das Beil während der Nacht automatisch zur Verteidigung aus, sofern du ein Beil im Gruppeninventar zurückgelassen hast und haben damit relativ gute Chancen, den Schaden gering zu halten. In den Händen von Boris ist das Beil eine besonders vernichtende Waffe.

Das Zerkleinern von Möbeln mit dem Beil macht ziemlich starken Lärm, sei also vorsichtig, wenn dein Plünderer sich an Schauplätzen ans Werk macht, an denen sich noch lebende feindliche NPC herumtreiben.

Deine Gruppe kann das Beil entweder über einen Handel tauschen oder selbst herstellen, wenn eine verbesserte Metallwerkstätte vorhanden ist.

## Fundorte

* Zum Tausch bei Matey (Händler in der Autowerkstatt)

Situationsbedingt\*
\* = Der Händler kann, je nach Szenario, nur gelegentlich an diesem Ort angetroffen werden.

## Trivia

* Wenn du Marin mit der Herstellung des Beils beauftragst, benötigt er nur 4 x Holz und 4 x Waffenteile.
* Roman und Arica können hinterhältige Angriffe mit dem Beil ausführen, ohne sich vor der Attacke in einem Schatten versteckt zu haben.
* Roman, Pavle, Boris, Emilia und Marko können hinterhältige Angriffe ausführen, wenn das ahnungslose Ziel ihnen den Rücken zuwendet.
Hong Kong

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**Hong Kong** is a street course located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. It has hosted a race in every URCS season so far.

## Pre-URCS

The idea to make the street circuit in Hong Kong came about during a construction worker strike in 2011. Major infrastructure renovations and the building of a bridge system to the off shore industrial island were planned, but excessive work hours and difficult conditions resulted in a seizure of activity on the grounds.

After a lengthy delay and a massive budget cut to the project, completion of the bridge and warehouse hub were stalled. In a meeting concerning the future of the project, lead foreman Dong Ng proposed the idea of utilizing the empty space and streets around it as a race track for open wheel cars. The temporary barriers and event planning needed would be less cost effective than completing the structures and require less of a construction crew. After multiple meetings, the idea was approved and work began to finish the course and book a racing series.

Many high profile series turned down the track, citing full schedules or safety concerns as the main detraction. The track was almost cancelled in April of 2012, but a last minute inquiry by the Utica Rallycross Series allowed the project to go forward. However, the stipulation given by Utica Rallycross LLC. was that the course must feature a jump over the bay using the unfinished industrial bridge. Track promoters agreed and the track was completed in time for the debut race.
Brechstange

**Wert** | Hoch

**"Selbstgemachtes Werkzeug, das zum Aufbrechen einiger Türen eingesetzt werden kann, bevor es kaputt geht. Verrichtet die Arbeit langsam und laut."**

-Objektbeschreibung-

Die **Brechstange** ist ein herstellbarer Ausrüstungsgegenstand in *This War of Mine*,  deine Überlebenden können sie verwenden, um verschlossene Türen und Schränke aufzubrechen. Im Ernstfall kann die Brechstange außerdem als improvisierte Waffe dienen. Durch seine relativ ordentliche Haltbarkeit, leistet dieses Hilfsmittel auf Plündertouren über längere Zeit gute Dienste, macht dabei aber auch ziemlich Krach, es ist also nicht unbedingt geeignet, wenn dein Plünderer Gebäude auf leisen Sohlen ausräumen will.

Deine Gruppe sollte sich, statt mehreren Dietrichen, lieber eine Brechstange bauen, das spart Material, es sei denn, du legst auf leises Schlösserknacken Wert und möchtest dir den Inventarplatz für eine Brechstange sparen. Andererseits kannst du auch eine Brechstange mitnehmen und in einer Nacht alle verschlossenen Schränke und Türen aufbrechen, sodass du beim nächsten Mal einen Inventarplatz einsparen kannst.

## Trivia

* Wenn du Marin mit der Herstellung der Brechstange beauftragst, dann verarbeitet er nur 8 x Bestandteile.
* Roman kann als einziger Charakter Feinde mit dem Brecheisen aus dem Hinterhalt töten.
* Roman, Marko, Boris, Pavle, Arica und Emilia können Feinde aus dem Hinterhalt mit einem Schlag töten, wenn sie sich vor der Attacke in einem Schatten versteckt haben.
Off-Trak Magazine

***Off-Trak Magazine*** is a magazine dedicated to rally and rallycross, as well as coverage of said sports. They are most notable for their yearly "Top 100", published in every last issue of the year. The magazine started in 1995 and continued to this day.

## Ownership

 Feb 2013 – Present | Off-Trak Publishing

Ziff Davis owned the magazine while they were under contract to publish the magazine. As Jake and Evan were looking for a new contract, the Hearst Corporation asked the brothers if they wanted to have a long lasting contract, while them having a stake in the magazine. They agreed and owned the magazine for seven years, originally a 5 year contract but in 2004, they extended the contract for two more years.

## History

After seeing a couple of local events in Canada and the United States, brothers Jake and Evan Andrews. They got into talks with Ziff David in late 1994 while working on the first issue. In December of 1994, they got a 3 year contract with Ziff Davis and so, they continued to work on the first issue, focusing on action rallycross. The first issue was released in February of 1995 and people got hooked, with 600,000 subscriptions in the first year, and so on the magazine kept getting popular.

### Introduction of the Top 100

In 1996, a newcomer to the team, Timothy Lowe wanted to include more rally drivers and asked Evan and Jake to have a special one off in the December issue, they agreed. After the success, they went on doing it for every December issue since.
William Duncan

**William "Thunder" Duncan** is a driver in the Utica Rallycross Series. He currently drives the #11 car for Team Thunder.

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## Pre-URCS

Duncan was well noted as a stock car racer before attempting the Utica Rallycross Series. He is a champion in multiple series, most notably in the Utica Home Track Series. Duncan is well-versed in superspeedway and road course racing.

## URCS S1

Duncan was one of seventeen drivers to start the inaugural event in Yuma, Arizona. Duncan drove the #7 car and finished eleventh in his first start. However, Duncan could not grasp Utica Rallycross racing as quickly as stock car racing, struggling with a last place finish in Elk Horn Pike and running a quiet, lackluster season. Duncan scored two podiums in Sarh and Toyota and finished the season eighth in points.

## URCS S2

Duncan struggled heavily in Season 2, scoring back-to-back last place finishes in Kansas City and Elk Horn Pike. Duncan was notably upset with his performance, but decided to stay in the series and try to improve. Duncan's season was spent teetering in and out of the top ten on track, with a breakout podium performance in Madagascar being the highlight of the year. Due to the lack of full-time drivers, however, Duncan managed a ninth place finish in points.

## URCS S3

Duncan returns for a third season, driving the #11 car for Team Thunder.

Duncan managed to break his curse at Elk Horn Pike, finishing a solid second place at the circuit, losing out by five tenths of a second to winner Nick Pericles. In the years prior, Duncan had an average finish of last place at the Canadian circuit.

The high from this solid effort would quickly wear off, as Duncan finished a disappointing fourtenth in Blackpool and flipped the car in Paparone, finishing in last place.

Duncan finally managed to secure his first career victory in Laos, stealing the win as the second-to-last car up, upsetting Matt Duell in the process. This win ended Duncan's 37-race losing streak, the longest for a driver in the series.

Duncan rode this momentum in Hong Kong, setting a blistering pace while threading the needle in spectacular fashion during his run. He ended up finishing second to Seth Cole and secured eligibility into the Season 3 championship battle.

Duncan attempted to qualify for the main event in Dead Man's Curve, but struggled during his qualifying effort, failing to make the event and losing the opportunity to run for the title.

## Trivia

* Duncan is considered the king of last place finishes. He has the most career last place finishes at six an has finished last at least once in every Utica Rallycross Series season.
Brandon Chrasta

**Brandon Chrasta** was a driver in the Utica Arenacross Series. He drove the #25 car for Chrasta Motorsports.

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## UACS Season 1

Chrasta finished runner-up in his first start in Tuscon, gaining his first podium finish.

Finishing fourth in Helena, Chrasta then set a fast pace in Des Moines, acquiring his first victory in the Utica Arenacross Series, taking the points lead in the process.

Despite the victory, Chrasta Motorsports shut down for unknown reasons. The car was promptly sold to John Zammiello.

Though Chrasta did not finish the season, his first three events yielded such a good result, he finished fifth in points nonetheless.
TEAM Motorsports

***TEAM Motorsports*** is an American racing team owned by John Cittadino and Joseph Onesto. Their garage is located in Miami, Florida. They currently field the #5 car for Joseph Onesto.

TEAM Motorsports
Joseph Onesto
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## Formation

TEAM Motorsports is the result of a merger of former team Cittadino-ED Motorsports and Season 3 operation Top Notch Racing.

The team's race shop was moved to Miami, Florida, where the co-owners funded the operation through cocaine trafficking.

Mama Onesto is also listed as owning 1% stake in the company, paying for lunch for all ten races.

## URCS S4

Joseph Onesto was given the opportunity to pilot the car, having more wins and a better on-track record than Cittadino. Onesto piloted the #5 machine, painted similarly to Cittadino's car from seasons past.
Utica Rallycross Series LLC.

Inaugural season
 Chassis supplier

**Utica Rallycross Series LLC.** is a open wheel rally racing series that visits venues around the world, with the base of operations being in Utica, New York, USA. It is a subsidiary of Utica Home Track Series LLC, but acts as it's own company.

## Support series

### Utica Arenacross Series

The **Utica Arenacross Series** was a lower division series for the Rallycross series, only having ten cars and six events on the schedule. Most of the tracks were located in venues across the United States, while the last race was located at Dead Man's Curve, using the final two straightaways as the track. The series didn't return for Season Four, due to costs and time constraints. The series returned in Season Five.

## Track Ownership

Along with running the Utica Rallycross Series, the company owns several racing facilities around the world. Dead Man's Curve was owned and built by Utica Rallycross LLC. and has been featured on the schedule as the season finale for all four seasons. It formerly owned Pacific Oil Rig and Toyota, but high costs resulted in their closure.
Darren Blake

**Darren Blake** is a driver in the Utica Rallycross Series. He drives the #38 car for Anthony Blake Motorsports.

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## URCS S3

Blake attempted the Season 3 Dead Man's Curve event as a promoter's option racing for Anthony Blake Motorsports. He qualified well in the qualifier, but flipped his car exiting the suspension bridge jump, finishing fourteenth overall.
Max Haltmann

**Max "The Noble" Haltmann** is a driver in the Utica Rallycross Series. He drives the #26 car for Max Profit Racing. Haltmann is a true capitalist and a mechanical engineer.

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## Pre-URCS

Heading his own mechanical engineering company, Max decided that there was good money to be made in auto racing. After a few failed test runs Haltmann decided that he could maximize his success, and therefore profit, by piloting the car himself rather than leaving it to his incomptent employees. Serving as his own team's engineer is a great way to cut costs and maximize profits!

## UACS S2

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Max Haltmann made his debut at the Tuscon Arena Dome. Haltmann was incredibly fast, smashing the track record and winning the event, acquiring maximum profit.

## Trivia

* Likes: profit, mechanical engineering, loyal employees.
* Dislikes: Kirby, anime.
* Haltmann became the first driver in Arenacross Series history to win two races in a row.
* Haltmann is tied for being the winningest Arenacross Series driver with James Silverfox.
Laos

The **Grand** **Laotian Resort Circuit** is a race track located along the Nam Song River near Vang Vieng, Laos. It currently hosts the eighth race of the Utica Rallycross Series Season.

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## Pre-URCS

MotoResorts United, the world's premiere constructor of motorsport-based luxury resorts, wanted to corner the Asian market with their business, but also wanted to guarantee a spot on the Utica Rallycross Schedule. The company considered buying out the Toyota Circuit in Japan, but the city of Osaka was already placing a bid for a Utica Rallycross Series event. Bejing was another option, but the Hong Kong street circuit had a lock on the series schedule. Knowing the higher-ups at Utica Rallycross Series LLC. enjoy bids from "uncommon countries," MotoResorts decided to scout out areas in Laos.

Vang Vieng is town notable for its tourism and was the top choice for the resort. After clearing it with town officials and the Laotian government, building began in August 2014.

The track was completed in February 2015 and submitted for approval. It was approved, narrowly edging out Osaka for a place on the schedule. Th resort itself continued to be built, and was finally finished in June 2015.
Utica Rallycross Series (Season One)

**Season One** of the Utica Rallycross Series began December 9th, 2012 in Yuma, Arizona and concluded on April 9th, 2013 in Dead Man's Curve, Australia. Chris Aurelio won the championship. No Rookie of the Year was awarded, due to it being the inaugural season.

## Race Reports

**Round 1: Yuma**

Yuma Raceway was the first stop of the inaugural Rallycross season. The arid climate and stadium setting allowed for racing in early December.

Tyler Benoit was the first driver to take to the racetrack, finishing the course with a modest time. Benoit held the lead for one run, until Ray Davis usurped the top time. Chris Aurelio one-upped Davis the following run, beating his time by two seconds.

A series of wrecks followed, with Richerd Johnson, Alex Tanker, and Estavas Cortez all capsizing in close proximity. Dillon White followed up the wrecks by stealing the top time, which he held for the remainder of the event, scoring his first career Rallycross victory.

**Round 2: Elk Horn Pike**

Due to inclement weather, the event was delayed several weeks. Fortunately, event planners gave the race a two month window to accommodate. A lapse in snowy weather was reached and racing proceeded.

Seth Cole was the first driver to get on track, earning a mediocre time. Cole cohort, Joseph Bryant managed to top Cole's time by nine seconds before losing it to Alex Tanker. Richerd Johnson, who had finished in last place the previous event, set a blisteringly fast pace, charting an unbeatable time. Only Ray Davis came close, but was two seconds short. Johnson would win his first and, to date, only career Rallycross Series victory.

## Awards

 Most Last Place Finishes
 Most Valuable Driver

## Trivia

* 170 runs were made this season.
* Of the twenty-one drivers who took part in Season 1, only eight are still competing in the Utica Rallycross Series as of Season 5. Those drivers are Chris Aurelio, Tyler Benoit, Seth Cole, Estavas Cortez, Ray Davis, Matt Evans, Jeffery Finguy, and Alex Tanker.
* As of Dubai in Season 5, John Cittadino and Austin Ogo are the only full-time Season 1 competitors to have never won a Utica Rallycross Series race. Part-timers Billy Bishop, Mary Cole, Estavas Cortez, and Jeffery Finguy are the only other drivers who have yet to see victory lane.
* Dillon White, Brandon Bayne, and Mary Cole are the only three Season 1 drivers to not compete in any subsequent seasons.
Cole Baker

**Cole Baker** is a driver in the Utica Rallycross Series. He currently pilots the #26 car for JB Motorsports.

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## Pre-URCS

Born on May 2nd 2000, this rookie followed his passion of Motorsports by the time he could read and write. Growing up in Southeastern Virginia and attending races regularly, Baker was able to grow a wide understanding of the sport. Across NASCAR, IndyCar and Rally racing, Cole learned to love all forms of racing and started sim-racing as early as 9 years old. Flash forward 8 years, Baker is a well distinguished member of the community who is now a free agent for the Utica Rallycross Series to test his skills in one of the most challenging series in the sport.

## URCS S4

Baker entered Dead Man's Curve as one of twenty-two drivers battling for twelve spots. However, in the qualifier, Baker made a drastic mistake off the opening jump, send him nearly on his roof and down the embankment, pinned by some signs and bleachers. Baker returned to the track and finished his run, but he was the slowest car of the night and thus, missed the show.
Sean Angel

**Sean Angel** is a driver in the Utica Rallycross Series. He drives the #5 car for S3 Motorsports.

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## Pre-URCS

Angel raced cars in Canada before joining the URCS.

## URCS S4

Angel made his debut at the start of Season 4 piloting the #2 machine. Angel fared modestly, finishing in the top ten at Yuma. The following week, however, Angel struggled at his home track, finishing fourteenth at Elk Horn Pike. The results picked up next week with a sixth in Blackpool, but were shot down by a last place DNF in Meijendel.

Angel scored his third top ten in Paparone, but following a modest Nairobi, Angel saw glory when he surprised the field and piloted his Hamilton Autosports machine to victory in Dubai, becoming one of many rookies to secure a win during the season.

The win was short-lived, however, as Angel struggled for the remainder of the season, scoring two last place finishes in a row at Tel-Aviv and Hong Kong. Angel fell out of the title hunt and had to qualify for Dead Man's Curve.

Angel entered Dead Man's Curve as one of twenty-two drivers battling for twelve spots. He was the first car on track and thus, did not have the advantage of watching other people attempt the course. Angel set a slow time and missed the field.

Angel's three last place finishes locked up the "last place award" for Season Four.
Blackpool

**The Blackpool Roundabout** is a race track located in Blackpool, England. The track currently hosts the third race of the Utica Rallycross Series schedule.

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## Pre-URCS

Blackpool Roundabout was conceptualized in 2006 by British company MotoResorts United, as a multi-purpose racing facility that featured amenities such as a hotel and casino. The company operated a small race track out of Bath, but wish to flesh out the idea into a massive facility.

MotoResorts United fought zoning issues for many years until 2010 when the company was able to secure land on the outskirts of Blackpool. Ground broke on May 18th, 2010 and persisted overt he course of 3 years.

The construction faced several hurdles along the way, including an unexpected land-mass building to extend their coastal space, weather issues, and controversy with the zoning committee upon the building of the roundabout in early 2011.

MotoResorts United included the roundabout in their plans, but did not mention to the committee that it would be a "vertical roundabout" during the presentation. A lawsuit was filed, but MotoResorts United won the case, due to the dimensions being in the approved blueprint. The case was settled in late 2012, but fortunately, construction continued during the suit, and the final touches for the resort were completed February 14th, 2013.

Utica Rallycross LLC. heard news about the facility quickly, and immediately contacted MotoResorts United. A last-minute deal was struck and the Utica Rallycross Series would be the first event to take place at the race track.
Jerry Guerra

**Jerry Guerra** was a driver in the Utica Arenacross Series. He drove the #22 car for MLP Motorsports.

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## UACS Season 1

Poor performance in the first half of the season forced MLP Motorsports to shut down, resulting in the car being sold to fellow Arenacross team Victory Racing.

## Trivia

* Thinks Fluttershy is the best pony, even though science has proven him wrong.
Paparone

**Paparone Rally Circuit** is a race track in Paparone, Italy. It is currently the host of the fourth race of the Utica Rallycross Series.

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## Pre-URCS

Paparone is a small village located just outside of the city of Palmi in Southern Italy.

According to locals, a race track has existed on the coast of the city unofficially since 1962, where exuberant youths would race vehicles around the cliffs and rocks.

Individuals and neighbors had mixed opinions of the races. Some liked the casual nature of the events, while others were disturbed by the noise generated by the race cars, and the destruction of the land by the coast.

In 1972, law enforcement broke up the event after competitors moved the finish line to the main road of town, obstructing traffic and causing property damage.

The next event was held in 1975, and events continued unofficially until 1981, when twenty-two year old Vincenzo Boccachello rolled his 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta off track and into to the ocean, where he drowned. Due to the incident, local authorities banned auto racing near the town limits. Amateur drivers continued to race unofficially elsewhere, but no more races were held on the original circuit.

## Renovation

Italian sports car racer Lorenzo Isolio reported hearing a story about the race track in 2013 while in a bar in Palmi. According to Isolio "I was talking to this old timer and I asked him what his favorite race track was, and instead of Monza or Le Mans, he talked about this little track he raced on in Paparone, so I had to go check it out."

Isolio went to the site and consulted the locals and decided he should set up a race track on the spot. After lobbying to repeal the auto racing ban and acquiring the zoning rights, Isolio and several business partners were able to build a simple facility with basic safety features and a watch tower. Several local events were held in 2014 before Isolio sent a race bid to Utica Rallycoss Series LLC.

## Season 3

The track was approved by the Utica Rallycross Series on the condition that finish line be moved back so that it was down the hill, as officials felt the track was "too tame" for a Utica Ralycross event. Isolio was adamantly opposed to the idea, claiming that the normal circuit was fine, but eventually allowed the change.

Twenty cars took to the track for the inaugural event. The change to the finish line proved to be trouble for drivers, as Mason Powers and Chris Aurelio both overturned near the finish line. Joseph Onesto also struggled, losing control of his vehicle and missing the finish line, having to double back to complete the race. The eventual race winner was Tyler Benoit, a veteran of dirt and rally racing.
Gardner Racing

***Gardner Racing*** is an American racing team owned by Jonny Gardner. They currently field the #21 car for Jonny Gardner.

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## URCS S4

The team attempted the Season 4 Dead Man's Curve finale with Jonny Gardner as the driver.
Alex Hawkins

**Alex "Lightning" Hawkins** was a driver in the Utica Rallycross Series. He drove the #19 car for RPM Motorsports.

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## URCS S3

Hawkins struggled during his debut season in the Utica Rallycross Series, missing the top ten in his first three starts. However, he was able to pull off an exceptional top five finish in Paparone.

After a poor finish in Budva, Hawkins picked up the pace during the second half of the season. Hawkins scored a top ten finish in Dubai and followed it up by dominating the Sarh event, taking the lead as the seventh car up and keeping it until the end of the race. This victory was his first and put him into championship contention heading into Laos.

Hawkins finished sixth in Hong Kong, allowing him to be barely mathematically eligible for the championship title.

While attempting to qualify for the Dead Man's Curve event, Hawkins struggled during his qualifying effort. Coupled with a poor starting spot, Hawkins failed to qualify for the finale; eliminating himself from title contention.

Following the conclusion of the season, RPM Motorsports, which was struggling financially throughout the year, shut down and sold off its assets, leaving Hawkins without a ride for Season Four.

## Trivia

* Hawkins is one of six drivers to finish every event they started along with Dillon White, Brandon Bayne, Dylan Theroux, Tyler Kulesa.
* Alex Hawkins and Matt Evans share the record for earliest starting spot to win a race (seventh).
Cooper Syron

**Cooper Syron** is a driver in the Utica Rallycross Series. He currently drives the #37 car for Rapid Motors.

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## URCS S3

Syron was one of ten promoters options that attempted the Dead Man's Curve event, barely making into the event after finishing eighteenth.

Syrn hoped to perform well in front of his home audience, but wrecked his car while exiting the suspension bridge jump. He finished fifteenth overall.
Billy Bishop

**Billy "The Man, The Myth, The Legend" Bishop** was a driver in the Utica Rallycross Series. He drove the #2 for Billy Bishop Racing.

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## URCS S1

Bishop entered as the second driver for Cittadino/ED Motorsports. Bishop had a rough start to the season, wrecking off track in Yuma and finishing the race in 15th. Bishop followed it up with another 15th place DNF at Elk Horn and a 17th place DNF n Stockholm.

Bishop finished his first career race in Budva, Montenegro. However, despite finishing the event, he had the second-worse time, finishing seven seconds off the pace of the leaders. Bishop's final start of season one came in Coastal Italy, where he plummeted his car off the hillside, finishing dead last.

Bishop was subsequently released from the team due to his poor performance. Despite five starts, he finished last in the final point standings, accruing only twelve points and was beaten out by Adam Dunlap, who had only made one start.

## URCS S2

Bishop entered several rally-based training programs and events during the off-season to prepare for Season 2. He bought his own race team and entered in Yuma, Arizona. While Yuma tripped him up still, Bishop pulled off a string of good finishes, finishing sixth in Kansas City and a career best third at Elk Horn Pike. Bishop recorded one more third place finish in Ecuador, but Bishop could not afford to go globetrotting and thus, he sold his car to Daniel Voyles and Victory Racing.

## Memes

Bishop's poor performance in the Utica Rallycross Series took on a memetic quality with the fans and commentators. His nickname of "The Man, The Myth, The Legend," came about as a joke from the commentators, referencing the catastrophic and near "legendary" failures Bishop had in his brief career.

Bishop also became the source of the quote "He's going down the mountain," in reference to the multiple times Bishop has plowed his car off hills , resulting in Bishop sliding down the duration of the hill on his roof. Notable examples of this were in his debut in Yuma and his last race of Season 1 in Coastal Italy.

## "The Billy Bishop Curse"

Many fans consider the pitfalls that befell John Cittadino and his race team to be a result of Bishop's presence on the team. The common "theory" is that Bishop transferred all of his bad luck to Cittadino when he left, resulting in Bishop having a strong Season 2 showing while Cittadino suffered. Other fans feel that there is no curse, citing Cittadino's strength at the end of Season 1 as grounds for debunking the curse. Cittadino has chosen not to compete in Season 3, so further developments in the curse cannot be observed.

## Legacy

Apart from Estavas Cortez's Season 2 performance, Bishop's Season 1 was the worst season for any driver and the worst for a driver who ran multiple events. His average finish was 15.7 out of a 17 car field.

"I'm Going Down the Mountain" T-Shirts are one of the best selling shirts at the Utica Rallycoss Series shop.
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Der **Zerstörte Spielzeugladen** ist ein möglicher Schauplatz in This War of Mine, der in manchen Spieldurchgängen besucht werden kann.

## Empfehlenswerte Ausrüstung

* Schaufel (1 Schutthaufen)

* Brecheisen oder 2 Dietriche
Cybertron Racing

***Cybertron Racing*** is a German-American racing team. They currently field the #20 car in the Utica Rallycross Series for James Silverfox .

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## URCS S2

Cybertron Racing entered the Utica Rallycross Series late in the series' second season, following the departure of championship hopeful, Dom Caps. The team had run out of funding and could not afford to fly to the remaining five events. Caps Racing sold its equipment to Cybertron Racing and James Silverfox was put behind the wheel of the #24 car.

The team managed two top tens in its five-race run, including a career-best 7th at Amursk. They scored 27th overall in the final point standings.

## UACS S1

Despite a promising Season 2 premiere, the team did not have the funding to run the full ten-race schedule and travel around the world. To avoid the pitfall Caps Racing faced, they sought solace in the newly formed Utica Arenacross Series, with Silverfox once again driving.

The season started off slow, but Silverfox managed to secure two victories late in the season. One during a regular season event, and one in the combination finale and qualifier for Dead Man's Curve. By winning in his class, Silverfox qualified for the main event, and the team made it's Rallycross return.

Silverfox recorded a top ten finish, a third for the team.

## URCS S4

Upon the discontinuing oft he Arenacross series, Cybertron Racing hoped to get back to Utica Rallycross Series competition, but was once again unsuccessful in raising funds. However, similar to season 2, The Ant Racing struggled financially, and was forced to sell its equipment halfway through the tour. Cybertron Racing bought the equipment and plans to finish out the season.
Thomas Beatty

**Thomas "McBeatty" Beatty** is a driver in the Utica Rallycross Series. He drives the #33 car for TAB Motorsports.

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## URCS S2

Beatty was a stock car racer who, upon hearing of Austin Ogo's departure from the Utica Rallycross Series, jumped on the opportunity to enter into he Utica Rallycross Series. Beatty made his debut in Blackpool to a disappointed and disapproving crowd. Austin Ogo, who had an extensive fan base, left his fans abruptly and thus, the fans were not very approving of Beatty. Beatty recieved many jeers and boos from ex-Ogo fans, with some even threatening violence. However, Beatty managed to prove the crowd wrong by securing a ninth place finish, winning over several supporters.

Beatty's season was fairly inconsistent. Beatty would alternate between solid, top ten runs and DNFs. Beatty's popularity began to rise from his ton ten finish and through the hip hop tunes created by the color commentators. T-Shirts saying "McBeatty in Da' House" began appearing in the Utica Rallycross Store and sold relatively well.

Late in the season, Beatty pulled off two solid runs in Hong Kong and Seoul, finish a career best third in the former and fourth in the latter. Beatty followed up his Asian tour with a solid tenth in Amursk and eleventh in Toyota. Though he was not running for the title, these finishes were a great points boost.

Beatty could not keep up the good finishes in his last two starts, as he failed to finish at The Pacific Oil Rig and Dead Man's Curve. He finished 15th in points.

## Music Career and Return to Racing

Despite a solid season, Beatty was unable to secure funding for a Season 3 campaign and has gone back to racing stock cars. Beatty decided instead to pursue a career in hip hop music; recording an album and going on tour with Austin Ogo.

However, Beatty was able to find a ride through the Utica Rallycross Series' Promoter's Program, where he was able to enter the Dead Man's Curve event.

Beatty performed well in the qualifier race, posing the fastest time at one point and finishing seventh. He was a favorite going into the main event, but floundered, sliding down the mountain numerous times before wrecking while attempting to make the suspension bridge. Beatty finished sixteenth overall.

## Discography

* *McBeatty in da House* (2015)

 "McBeatty in da House"
(featuring Austin Ogo)