Champion of USC 2008/09

[CTG]

The annual question - feel free to vote!

[Chulk]

I voted for Duplode, Though I really liked the resurrection vote, I don't fell I'm there, at least not yet.

[CTG]

My vote was Ayrton, it needs no explanation.

[Duplode]

My vote went for Bonzai Joe. One might wonder whether his motivation will remain steady season long, but on the other hand how Ayrton, the alternative "obvious" choice, will fare probably depends on the extent he'll focus on Zak '09. In fact, the title challenge looks very open at this point, which will make for an interesting season. And by the way, I too sense a great opportunity for Chulk in this situation...

(Comment: Oh Heavens, I'm leading the poll! That sort of prediction usually does not finish well for me... )

[CTG]

We got the answer: DUPLODE IS THE NEW CHAMPION OF USC!!! Congratulations! The only question: is he able to reach the undisputed champion level, earning the most points? 10 points disadvantage for him but Indy is still left - one of my worst cars, one of his bests.

[CTG]

7, If you reach a draw then both of you get the higher points (drawn at 3rd place means 8-8 pts). If a draw appears in overall standings then I'll decide your ranking in this order:

    a, results versus eachother

    b, pure points without time bonus

    c, medal table of the season

    d, current WRL ranking

Duplode is the undisputed champion, if:

- winning the race, CTG is maximum 4th + gets only 2 bonus points or worse ranking (probably the only realistic way for him to win)
- any other options when he earns at least 8 points more than me, except the case when he has more time bonus in overall, because then it must be 9 points. Results versus eachother will be 5-5 if Duplode beats me. Time bonus is 28-30 at the moment (as far as I remember the results), so 16+4 vs 12+0 is bad for Duplode (32-30 for him), but 16+4 vs 10+2 or 14+4 vs 8+2, etc. means a Brasilian victory (32-32, but better on the medal table)

About 3rd place... well, I thought Mark won't be back when commenting the results of Veresegyház and the final chances. With his participation, the chance is reduced for Chulk and AbuRaf (that's the moment when the younger Argentinian should blame his computer for the breakdown in a very bad moment). Super Brian has 5 points advantage versus Mark - seems to be a bit few against a great Indy specialist. But who knows... just remember the shining of Diesel Joe on Pécs track!