World Track Championship, RW S45: W07 Tuesday 16th May

week 7

1) #POL A Bridge Too Far by philanthropol
Phil's on a run of form in the last couple of weeks, this one leans into stronger the aesthetic side of things, utilising the stunning natural environment.
(3,1,3,2,3 2,3,3,2,3) 25/30
checkpoints: cp3 should be moved back to the corner that matches its direction; cp5 back to the apex of the turn, so it doesn't point off the track (into the abyss); cp6 and 7 should be combined, atm 6 misrepresents the turn.
containment: the downhill into the 135 isn't high risk, but the chicane after it is.
snags: medium steel barrier section, a small rubber wall close to the track and some lower risk walls.
prop-visual: nice investment in building supports under bridges, but the track is left wafer thin and very noticeably. The effort in structure keeps the reduction to just 1pt.

2) P-GP: Slipstreamer by prototypetom
(2,3,3,1,3 2,3,3,3,3) 26/30
route: I probably wouldn't mark anyone down for this, but personally, I find the northward portion of the race a bit simplistic.
containment: quite a few rocks unprotected in high speed turns. Although the track is plenty wide, some occur out of sight as you go over hills.
snags: small portion of wall that's low risk snags and the container apex might be a bit snaggy too.

3) [PC] Rockford Rush by KDawgHonda777
Lovely designed route around Rockford plaza. Has a surprisingly smooth flow thanks to wide spaces where possible and deliciously smooth transitions.
(3,1,3,2,0 3,3,3,1,3) 23/30
checkpoints: just one misleading CP that's hard to spot going into the tunnel. And several unnecessary CP's.
containment: one high risk unprotected corner that has a wall, but needs to start sooner.
removables: many lampposts unprotected.
prop-visual: moderate wafer track in a spot and quite a lot of unfilled/uncovered build left on display.

4) Diamond Casino Speedway by burgelson
Cool casino track that makes good use of the dog track and surrounding landscape.
(3,2,2,2,0 2,3,1,3,3) 21/30
checkpoints: No outright bad CP's but a lot of ones that are on the edge of being questionable, so can't give full points
smooth: it's all quite flat, but the only two blends into real roads are both a little clunky.
containment: no serious risks of falling but missing apex props in too many places they would have been welcome, and other apexes impose themselves over the rumbles so no convention is established throughout he track.
removables: a number of arguably low risk lampposts and such sticking through the track might have kept this at -2, but the lamppost on CP5 is about as high risk as it gets and a -1 on its own.
snags: 2 long section of steel barriers including turns and some low risk snag wall props, but benefit of the doubt given on the latter as I can't remember the risk on the 90 degree wall props.
prop-care: Track falls a bit short on attention to the finer details, there's misaligned track lines, a hole and more.

5) Vortex's HR Puffinstuff by jcbvortex
Love a good race based in the docks. Unfortunately, my day was taking a toll on me at this point, but the track was fun when my eyes were open! The compromises are really welcome in context of the route Vortex has managed to squeeze out of a challenging location. Just a bit let down in the scores, with a couple of key missing barriers and a handful of iffy checkpoints, unfortunately.
(3,0,3,0,3 3,3,3,3,3) 24/30
checkpoints: opposite problem to the last race. Generally the checkpoints are fine, but some have glaring problems. Firstly, a hidden checkpoint right after the start line, which makes the start line CP misleading. The first hairpin checkpoint is placed so that it's arrow is hidden... there are others, but I've highlighted these same issues before, DM me if you do read these notes and want the feedback mate, happy to give it, but I just don't want to keep typing it out if you're not concerned (which is fine!)
Containment: 2 or three risky falls (not the ones into the water I kept making as I was driving - sorry I was falling asleep, it'd been a long day. Those turns had ample run-off). 45 degree square apex props, never the best choice. Lots of obstructions on or in the edges of the track, some on the racing line.

6) Brady's Ring by Xervall
Great, distinctive race paints a nice flow with nice big brush strokes. Eyes front, foot down and go!
(3,2,3,2,2 3,3,3,2,3) 26/30
checkpoint: good CP's I felt they are all justified and positioned well - except: at the top of the pit (in a race it's not being used) there's little way of knowing you have to be in the right lane coming up the crest of the hill - as a prop may screw up the pit lane I think checkpoint on the right hand side going up the crest would have nailed it. This is a very slight -1.
containment: some unfortunate objects in the track, the container and the post, but generally obstructions are out of the way.
removables: there are some lampposts left, but assuming the prop removal limit was reached, I appreciate low risk objects were left.
prop-visual: as well made as the race is, it did seem a shame the bridge was left with the funny looking thin track piece.

7) DarkSG- Beach GP by DarkSG27
(2,3,3,1,0 3,3,2,2,3) 22/30
route: 3 compromises with bottlenecks and obstructions inside the track
containment: couple of low risk falls, but also more objects inside the track than that just -1point in route criterion can account for (it's an otherwise cool route, so would rather take the 2nd point off here)
removables: many lampposts around the track and some high risk.
prop-care: some of the propping is exquisite and inspiring... but there are a few bits that lack the same polish and a snapline (or two).
prop-visual: unsupported track with visible upside down pieces.

scoring explained in spoiler