P2 on the grid, that could be worse... I thought.

The debriefs were all clear for me and it's just time to prepare for the race, it'll be a long race and everything can happen.

It was only half an hour away now and the national anthem of Australia was being played. There we were, all 22 of us, lined up, perfectly in race suits.

The anthem was over and I quickly went to look for my own space to just relax before the race.

I grabbed my phone and put on some music.

I picked up life support, not cause I was sad, but the songs help me calm down and okay, I gotta admit, they remind me that I always have Madison's support.

I listened to the songs and closed my eyes.

15 minutes before the start Jeff walked up to me, he wanted me to check if I remembered the strategy.

Of course I remember it, I'm still young unlike you. I joked.

Very true, good luck Y/N, we'll be assisting you from the pit wall.

My mother walked up to me, she gave me a big hug

This is it honey, take care please. She said.

I will mom, this is what we've been fighting for. I said.

My mom let me go and I put on my helmet.

I made sure my head and neck support (HANS) system was all attached properly and stepped into the car.

The tires were fitted on the car but the tire blankets stayed on em.

I sat down, and waited for a mechanic to do my seat belts while I checked my radio.

Radio check? I asked.

Loud and clear Y/N. Said Jeff over the radio.

It was exactly 03:00 PM local time and the formation lap was underway.

I warmed my tires and made sure I didn't wear em out too fast. I also made sure to go through all the gears.

We did the formation lap then went back onto the main straight.

I did a few mini burnouts to get the dirty stuff off my tires and provide them more grip.

Last car is approaching the grid. I heard over the radio.

I held my clutch pedals in, put the car into gear and revved the engine up to 10500RPM.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5... AND THE LIGHTS GO OUT!

I let my right clutch pedal go and controlled my left pedal as much as possible.

I got a clean start, while Max has a terrible start, he's dropping back the order!

I overtook Max for the lead and Tyler soon followed.

Behind us it was all chaos, lots of contact was made and a car even got airborne for a moment.

3 cars were out, the safety car is deployed!

I made sure my tires kept in the right window. The safety car was on for quite a few laps so the marshalls around the track could clean it and make it race able again.

On lap 8 the safety car turned off it's lights.

Okay Y/N, safety car is in this lap, we'll be pacing the field through sector 3, but respect the delta.

I changed my settings again, from lean saving mode, to maximum power.

I had to catch Tyler lacking...

I checked my mirror and when Tyler was still rotating through turn 15, I stepped on the gas.

Tyler didn't expect this and went onto the throttle instantly, he got a bit of wheel spin and I had a few tenths on him.

He then tried to catch me off guard and surprise me, but I was defending all I could, it's one of my specialties.

Me and Tyler moved away from the field, lap after lap. Tyler set all the pressure he could, but I would not crack.

We then entered lap 18, he was definitely closer then ever before and I went for a defensive line, We got through sector 1 easily, but going into sector 2, Tyler seemed to have more grip and went hunting for a way to get passed. I checked my mirrors as much as I could and saw he was trying to make it stick on the inside in turn 11, I was just ahead of him.

Turn 11 is the fastest corner of the circuit definitely not a place to just overtake, especially not from so far back. But Tyler still tried it, broke later into the corner, but his line was too shallow and he carried way too much speed in. His front right first clipped my side pod, then our wheels hooked into each other and I lost control.

I spun into the gravel trap, Tyler went with me in the gravel trap and we faced each other...

I tried everything I could to get it out, but I was beached. I raised my hand as a sign of my frustration towards Tyler. He flipped me off...

I got out of my car, walked towards him to ask him what he was thinking. I was furious, that was no space to overtake!

Tyler turned off his engine and got out.

Oi asshole, what were you doing there? I asked him.

I was overtaking you, but the door closed. Said Tyler.

That was my line you idiot, you weren't even alongside. I said.

There was plenty of space for me to overtake you, fuck yourself. Said Tyler.

I walked away, still looking at the stricken cars.

Tyler walked the opposite direction to the pitlane.

FUCK noooooo... I screamed.

Y/N was out while leading the race...

The camera followed Y/N back to his trip to the pitlane. He was visibly annoyed.

He took his helmet and balaclava off. That same sweaty look, holy fuck he does things to me...

Max Verstappen led the field away again, while Y/N expressed his disappointment from the race.

I wanted to win this race and I was ahead. It honestly felt like he just divebombed me... Explained Y/N to the interviewer.

Then Tyler's explanation came.

I was faster, he must have been desperate to keep me behind and threw in a dirty move... I'm really disappointed in Y/N, perhaps it's the young age. Said Tyler, while shrugging.

I've been busy a lot the last few days, with new projects. I was also in the hassle of getting the life support tour up and running. I needed something new, to challenge my brain. Perhaps something where I can race cars, to get adrenaline pumped up.

But track cars are expensive...

Hmmm, I do have a good penny saved up, perhaps I could buy a racing sim.

I went on to research the internet and with the help of some technical smart friends and Y/N himself, I made a list up for a sim racing set.

Fractal Design Define 7 as PC case

Intel core I9 11th gen as CPU

RTX 3080 as GPU

Gigabyte Z690 AORUS Master as Motherboard

512GB SSD as main drive

2TB HDD as extra storage

32GB of 4200mhz ram

800watt gold+ power supply

3 HP OMEN X25 monitors

Corsair K95 keyboard

Corsair Harpoon gaming mouse

Corsair HS70 headset (includes microphone)

Trak Racer TR80 chassis

Lusomotors RCC MK3 seat

Simagic alpha with quick release

Momo mod 30 with ascher racing buttonplate

Fanatec clubsport V3 pedals

Fanatec clubsport shifter

F1 2021

Assetto Corsa (AC)

Assetto Corsa Competizone (ACC)

These training routines really do be tiring, but luckily I was nearly finished, just a few dumbell shrugs to finish it off.

So, that was that done, Madison called me, to tell that her racing sim was finally completed and that her games finished installing.

Imma take a shower then imma hop on, have you made a discord account yet? I asked Madison.

I did, imma text you my username and tag. Said Madison.

A few moments later, Y/N got the text, I added her on discord.

Shruggo30#4848 is you? Asked Madison surprised.

It is, now add me or else. I said teasingly.

Fine, fine, I already added you, now hurry up with your shower, no longer then 15 minutes, or you'll give me a head start. Said Madison with a strict tone.

Yeah, yeah, yeah mom, I'll be back soon. I said while rolling my eyes.

Atleast make it mommy, next time you call me that. Said Madison.

Okay mommy. I replied

Good boy. Said Madison with a deeper voice.

Cool, now imma shower. I said.

Have fun and remember, don't drown the kids with hot water. Said Madison

HOW DO YOU KNOW THAT? I asked shocked.

Madison shrugged her shoulders innocently.

I undid my clothes and stepped into my shower. I got carried away by my music... The well by Marcus King was playing

Such a banger. I thought to myself.

I then realized how long I've been showering and quickly got out. I dried myself off and put some comfy clothes on.

I put on my headset and jumped into my sim.

I joined Madison in the voice chat.

You're late, did you enjoy your wank? Asked Madison.

I was having a karaoke under the shower. I explained

With who? Asked Madison confused.

With myself. I replied.

Hmmmm, anyway let's race, which track?

Lemme explain you how to install mods on Assetto Corsa, then we can run on the shutoku revival project map, a replica of a Japanese highway. I explained while sharing my screen on discord.

I showed Madison exactly what she had to do and we managed to get it installed.

I then setup a server for us two and we managed to actually race together with traffic mods, custom cars and day and night cycle.

GAS GAS GAS. Said Madison.

Yes yes yes, just don't crash I said to her.

Madison drove a custom tuned Ferrari F355 Gembella replica from the game Midnight club.

I drove a custom tuned Porsche 930 turbo which was based upon the Blackbird from the real life midnight club.

Alright then Mads, take your headstart. I said smiling.