Rimba Grand Prix

"*Twenty races, ten drivers, six months, five continents, one champion!*"
—Becks[src]

The **Rimba Grand Prix** (often abbreviated as **RGP**) is a racing competition that serves as the backdrop for the plot of the *Rimba Racer* series.

## History

### Beginnings

Professional racing had been a sport for decades prior to the organization of the Rimba Grand Prix, with figures such as Riq and Mr. King competing on various courses. However, while public interest in racing remained avid, corporate sponsorship had been on the decline, to the point that there had been no serious interest for nearly a decade prior to the organization of the RGP. The group that would become the Ringmasters saw an opportunity to change that by reimagining the sport and rigging the races so that a pre-selected racer would win. Riq, upon being approached about being the front man for this system by Smythe, refused, seeing it as a disgrace to the sport of racing.

King, on the other hand, proved willing to serve as the Ringmasters' figurehead, and even convinced Miles to sabotage Riq's car. The Ringmasters, however, saw Riq as a danger to their operation, and employed Xeno to plant a device intended to kill Riq. Their plan was apparently successful, and adding insult to injury they also made it appear that Riq had been cheating throughout his successful career. Unbeknownst to them, however, Riq had survived, and dedicated his life to finding the Ringmasters and bringing them down.

### RGP XIII

By the time of the thirteenth Rimba Grand Prix, the Ringmasters' system was well entrenched, with Axle having won three of the championships.

## Rules

"*Rule 01: "The Rimba Grand Prix is a point-based system. The Champion is determined by the total amount of points accumulated throughout the season."
Rule 02: "Racers entering the sport must compete individually. However, each racer is allowed to assemble his or her own pit crew."
Rule 03: "Racers competing n the Rimba Grand Prix must be in full ownerhsip of their own vehicle. RGP will not bear the cost of maintenance, upgrades, retrofits and repairs of their cars and apparels."
Rule 04: "Due to the volatile nature of the race, racers must have their uniforms fitted with fire retardant fabric and insulating material, and their helmets must pass all of the RGP's safety requirements."
Rule 05: "Each car can be fitted with either offensive or defensive capabilities, but each racer is allowed only one signature vehicle ability throughout the whole duration of the season."
Rule 06: "The vehicle's special ability can only be used once throughout the duration of each race."
Rule 07: "Complying with RGP safety regulations, all special abilities are required to be non-lethal and non-toxic to the track and other racers."
Rule 08: "Intentionally endangering other competitors with the intent to cause serious bodily harm will result in disqualification."
Rule 09: "Racers must wear their helmets and seat belts at all times throughout the whole duration of the race until it is officially over."
Rule 10: "Racers who are found guilty fighting off the track will be penalised with a 3-race suspension."*"
—Rimba Grand Prix Rules[[src]]