Our April Game Day East on 04/19/26 included a high octane enhanced version of the Avalon Hill classic race game Speed Circuit. Dennis Hill presented this fine looking game and sent in this report for us all to enjoy.
“We are currently in our 16th Speed Circuit season. This year we are simulating the 1976 Formula One season using a modified version of the classic 3M/Avalon Hill Speed Circuit rules. Each player manages one of the 1976 F1 Teams like Ferrari, Lotus and McLaren including drivers (Hunt and Lauda for example).”
“I maintain a website that includes stats, track guides, and race reports: “https://tabletopracingclub.com/
“Here is a summary of the Brands Hatch British Grand Prix we held last Sunday.”
“Four teams sought victory at this year’s British Grand Prix. Team Lotus filled out the front row with Andretti on pole and Nilsson next to him. Ferrari and McLaren’s top drivers secured the second row followed by BRM’s sole driver and McLaren’s number two. Ferrari driver Regazzoni was the last man on the grid.”
“The Lotus drivers rocketed off the start finish line with Lauda in hot pursuit. Hunt began experiencing engine problems that would haunt him all day. Regazzoni skidded at the start. Ashely drove aggressively to lock-in 4th.”
“During the second lap, Andretti damaged his engine, but Team Lotus persevered, driving in tandem and sharing their slipstream. Hunt’s McLaren gave up the ghost, ending his day. The broken McLaren was unceremoniously towed into the pits. Reggezoni spun while avoiding a collision twice during the race. Nilsson grabbed the second lap point.
Team Lotus dominated the last and final lap. Nilsson won the race. Lauda could not get past Andretti and finished 3rd. The BRM driver was not far behind. Race details follow: “
1st Tom V. (G. Nilsson) 60/40/40/140/5 W*
2nd Tom V. (M. Andretti) 60/40/40/140/6 W*
3rd Den H. (N. Lauda) 60/40/40/140/6 W
4th Ray R. (I. Ashley) 60/40/40/140/6 S
5th Den H. (C. Regazzoni) 40/40/40/140/6 S
6th Steve K. (J. Mass) 60/40/40/140/5 S
DNF-E Steve K. (J. Hunt) 60/40/40/140/6 S
Note: tabletopracingclub.comalso has more photos.
Thank you.
Dennis Hill
Thanks Dennis for this super report and the photos, to all the players who helped make the game enjoyable and to Impact Gaming Center for their for their continued support.
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