RFL Announcement: Royal Ascot

 

 Among the last events in the Relay Season is the Royal Ascot, a Victorian-themed horseracing event. 

This year is a bit different as it's taking place on the Relay track itself, on a couple sims in the southwest corner.

 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/RFL%20Screening/130/117/24 

 

FRL Announcement: Antiquity ACTS Week Safari Racing

 

 Get ready!!!

Antiquity ACTS Week starts Monday...May 11th!  It's gonna be...WILD!

First up:
Monday, May 11th

11am slt  Opening Dance Party with DJ Skar!

12noon slt Safari Beetle Car Racing!!

All welcome!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Antiquity%20Britannica/161/104/2002

 

Special Giant Snail Race At Raglan Shire

 

Saturday April 18

10:45 AM SL time

 

"Bring friends! Join in the fun. Dress to theme for a chance at the prize, or come as you are to watch or race." 

 http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gullwing%20Shire/131/93/29

 

SL Video: "Relay For Life Cross Contry Race Abitibi to Noyo"

 

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 From RacerX Gullwing on March 21, "The Giant Snails are racing across 40 sims Across the SL mainland down the streets of second life It's Relay season again and time for the longest race we do. The theme is cartoons"

 

It was a close race, with Tintillia Soothsayer winning by seconds. 

 

Burn2 Art Car Races

 

On Friday night, November 7, I heard about one more event at the Burn2 area before things were cleaned up, an Art Car race event. Dropping by, some people were dancing, but others were on the tracks. 

 

The art car races are getting rolling. Choose from 24 race cars that go 100mph on our 12-region track. Lily is DJing some great tunes in the stage area. Come join us! Burning Man- Deep Hole (127,83,25) 

 

 

People would drive solo in cars or bikes, seeing how fast they could make the track.

 

 Or race with one another. 

 

 On occasion, a care of motorbike would have some mechanical difficulty, "Don't hurt yaself Sam, accidents happen."

 

So it seems the Burners were, burning rubber.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

SL Video: The Drax Files Made in SL Episode 2: Giant Snail Races

 

 

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From Draxtor on October 31 (some profanity) , " The Giant Snail Races - hosted by RacerX Gullwing - have been going on since October 2004. So why have I not produced a comprehensive deep dive into the wonderful madness of their world until NOW? Well, I am ashamed and I hope I can redeem myself with this one ... And may Ozzy, Zappa and Richard Simmons have mercy on my avatar's soul! +++++++++++++++ Video production and music by yours truly with the help of the fine folks mentioned in the credit sequence. ++++++++++++++ For further SL human/avatar interest type mini documentary viewing:

• The Drax Files World Makers (2013-2019) = https://bit.ly/draxfiles 
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• Made in SL (2019-2024) = https://bit.ly/madeinSL + https://bit.ly/lovemadeinSL"

 

SL Video: "Royal Ascot of Second Life for Relay For Life "

 

 

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By Loz Weymann on November 4, "Aether Chrononauts Tiny Steps RFL of SL Team presents the annual Royal Ascot Week and Races...10 years running strong! Join us June 17-23rd 2024 for another glorious week of shops, entertainment, and of course...races! Join Team ACTS on Discord for more information and how to join us inworld!"

EOTB: "Cycling Made In Second Life"

 

 

 On Tuesday October 2, Linden Lab would post on it's blog about the Second Life Cycling Federation. They would talk to it's owner, Alixtar Snook, as well as have Draxtor Despress do a video.

“Bill Jobs founded The Second Life Cycling Federation (SLCF) in early 2021 to promote cycle racing in Second Life. One of Bill’s tracks was the alpine road at Breakaway region, in association with the Chamonix sports event complex.

Scripter and SL content creator Claire had been racing in the group for a while when she offered to help Bill re-script his basic bike in a more optimized way. 

Bill is absent from SL now, but we did not want his SLCF creation to fade away so in January 2023 we began to rebuild the Federation.

Claire made a new bike using some of Bill’s previous bike mesh, and added many new features.

The SLCF group is free to join. We hold races usually Saturdays 2pm SLT and of course provide free bikes.

We modify the track route each week - sometimes at Breakaway, and sometimes we get invited to visit other roads and tracks like Hell On Heels group at Bikers Bay, at LC Racing Circuits, and the Rebel Riders group.

There is a Fastest Lap challenge that is open all week, then we race that road at the weekend. It is easy to get started, but harder to master than you might expect!

Some people are very competitive and practice a lot to win, and others just ride for fun and to make new friends.

The group has events every week. The Newser would write twice about the Cycling Federation in March and April 2021. 

 

To read the blog post in full, click here.

RFL Announcement: Cross-Country Giant Snail Race in Raglan Shire

 

 

 Just a heads up, the Giant Snail Race tomorrow is a Relay for Life cross-country race through the Shires of Raglan. It's quite a fun one but not a long race. Lots of bouncing, and being shot through the air from cannons, and a tiny sized tube maze a long the way. 

 

10:30 AM SL time

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gullwing%20Shire/131/94/30

 

SL Video: "Giant Snail Race Mar 26, 2023: Under the Sea"

 

 

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 From RacerX Gullwing on March 27, Giant Snail Race number 736, "Every year @ Gullwing Shire in second life we celebrate Under the sea, the most fishy race theme. Every week in second life, all players come from various corners of the world to race at a unique event at Gulwing Shire. While racing, our audience listens to our wacky impromptu commentary from our cast members. This week was Under the sea, enjoy."

 

First race, the winner was Alden Cortes, with Oodlemi Noodle second, Cally Kane third, and Dorie Bernstein fourth. In the second race, Oodlemi Noodle won with Alden Cortes second, Cally Kane third and Dorie Bernstein fourth. 

Cartoon of the Day: Tide Racecar

 

 

 Taken near a "Drivers of SL" HQ. Someone was showing off his Tide racecar. Besides racing, I could think of one other thing it might come in handy for.

By Bixyl Shuftan

 

Dropping By The Giant Snail Races

 

 

The Giant Snail Races are one of those "only in Second Life" events. They were a feature in Second Life's heyday, and years later today, they're still around. RacerX Gullwing is still running them, these days in Gullwing Shire near the tiny community of Raglan Shire. 

Dropping by Saturday October 1, the theme for the races was Medieval, with the snails in princess, dragon, and knight costumes. As usual, the races took place through an obstacle course that included jumps, a maze, and going up a ramp dodging rocks rolling down. There was also a Best in Show competition in which the audience could vote for the best snail costume, and RacerX gave the folks a chance to try for a few Lindens by getting into a ball and getting into a giant pachinko machine.

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The first race was won by Alden Cortes, followed by Niuanya, Dorie Bernstein, and Cally Kane. The second had Cally Kane as the winner, followed by Niuanya, Alden Cortes, and Dorie Bernstein. 

The Giant Snail Races take place every Saturday (with some possible breaks on a few holiday weekends), usually at 10:30 AM. There may also be an "Anything Goes" race during the week in which contestants run the course without snail avatars.

 

To read a little more about RacerX, check out this 2014 interview. 

Bixyl Shuftan

Rust: Automotive Addition and "Wacky Races" Part Deux

 

Months ago, Nydia Tungsten and a number of our Second Life friends started playing Rust once more, and with the addition of cars decided to hold a race.  About a month ago, I joined up with them. And when there was talk of another race, I was interested. The moderator build the course, and a date was soon chosen. Several people, including myself, would take part in this new round of "Wacky Races." So who won?

Read the story in Other Grids, MMOs, and Games.

RFL Announcement: "Roma Pro Vita Presents ... Togas!"

 

Team ACTS and Roma Pro Vita invites you to go back in time to Imperial Rome, to celebrate the beginning of Spring!  Arrive at our glorious Circus Maximus and tempt Fate by participating in chariot races.  Will you crash?  Or will you cross the finish line to win glory and the admiration of the Empress herself?

After the racing, ascend the stairs behind the VIP seating to the Gardens of Macenas and the Imperial Palace, where we have a grand feast prepared for you.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/ROMA/208/124/43
Circus Maximus Hippodrome
 

SL Video: "Turkey Race!"

 

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From Juala D on November 20, a group of turkeys racing down a forest trail to "Benny Hill" music.
 

Announcement: Fourth Annual Rosehaven Regatta

 

End the summer with a fun-filled day celebrating Rosehaven and it's beautiful waterways!

Saturday August 28, 2021

1-3PM SL time

Music for the day provided by Dr. Holocluck Henly

Catering provided by Flock and Feather

The plaza in Laudanum is the main landing point:
https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rosehaven%20Laudanum/214/194/22

All along the Laudanum docks will be the boardwalk games, rides, foods, a couple's promenade walk on eitherside, prizes ... tons of fun! In the water at the edge of the Laudanum dock will be a cordoned space for inner tube bumper car play, as well as paddle and rowboats for cruising the water.

Dress code is within the theme of Rosehaven, with late Victorian attire (including bathing suits) suggested.

ANYTHING THAT FLOATS but is NOT a boat CONTEST. Be your most creative and enter something that floats. If it's not a boat (no rowboats, steam ships, tall ships, speedboats, canoes, dinghy, etc.) and it floats, you can enter your own creation. All flotations must be able to move, or sail, along the water of the canal, adding a sailing script is allowed. Prizes awarded for the most unique! (Register with either Duchess Wilner or Oriella Charik to enter)

STEAMLAND TEAMS SCULL RACING/RACE FOR THE GOLDEN OARS TROPHY. We have two-person scull boats (in the US, this is known as crew boars) ... please form your teams! Each of the Steampands is encouraged to send two people to represent their region. Last year's Golden Oars Trophy went to Rosement, and they are prepared to defend!

Practice boats are available in the water near the lighthouse at Dragonlight Plaza in Laudanum. Oars are provided at the dock ... please take a copy of the oars and have fun practicing! The course will be laid out in the channel  ... lighthouse bridge and back.

Please let Oriella Charik know via notecard the names of your rowers. Only teams of two are accepted. Team shirts will be provided.

There will also be fireworks! See you at the Regatta!

Duchess of Trikassi

SL Video: "June 12th Relay For Life Shady Fox Memorial Race (Giant Snail Race 657)"

 

From RacerX Gullwing on June 13, "In Second Life, the good players from various corners of the globe band together and run across the second life world to raise money for cancer. This week our RFL event was held in Gullwing Shire. We have our very own RFL race called Shady Fox Memorial Race, to honor our late and great friend, Shady Fox."

Finish order 1 - Alden Cortes: 508.984900, 2 - Lobbie Riggles: 513.423000, 3 - Cinders Vale: 519.129000, 4 - Lominola Rehula: 521.561600, 5 - JaseWolf Wylie: 557.496100, 6 - Caleb Kit: 569.473700, 7 - Dorie Bernstein: 590.084000

Following the race, RacerX and his friends go around the main Relay track. 
 

SL Video: Giant Snail Race Through Rosehaven

By RacerX Gullwing on May 17, "In second life, the good players from various corners of the globe band together and run across the second life world to raise money for cancer. This week our RFL event was held in Rosehaven, Gullwing Shire wish to thank Order of the Twilight Rose for letting us in hosting their event! Our races are always 10:30AM SL. Next week we will be racing back at Gullwing Shire with the Giant Snails, So Enjoy! Thank you residents of Rosehaven.

"Finish order: Oodlemi Noodle 1, Alden Cortes 2, Dorie Bernstein 3, Cinders Vale 4, Soaphia Resident 5, whispy Darkstone 6, Nyree Rain 7, Mia Quinote 9. 

"Some of our music we use during the race is by my good friend ,Alazarin Mobius.

"Thank you for your donations." 
  

SL Video: "Giant Relay For Life Cross Country Race from Abitibi to Noyo"

From RacerX Gullwing on March 21, the video of the Cross-Country Giant Snail Race for the Relay for Life the day before, Saturday March 20. Number 647 of the Snail Races, this is different from most as it took place on the mainland over many sims, 40 for this one, and passed by some old but interesting scenery, "In second life, the good players from various corners of the globe band together and run across the second life world to raise money for cancer. Check it out, also we race every week at Gulwingcoast at 10:30am SL/pST on Saturday so come join us! Join us!"

The order of the racers was: Oodlemi Noodle 1, Loopy String 2, Alden Cortes 3, Soaphia Resident 4, BrianTopp Resident 5, Cinders Vale 6, Lobbie Riggles 7, Tindallia Soothsayer 8.
    

RFL Announcement: Giant Snail Races

 Anything Goes Races for Relay for Life
Friday April 16, 3:30PM SL time
Gullwing Shire sim
Suggested donation is 100 Lindens, but any donation will be accepted with our gratitude. Thank you for supporting the Relay for Life.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gullwing%20Shire/130/91/30
 

The Giant Snail Races for Relay for Life
Saturday April 17, 10:30AM SL time
Gullwing Shire sim
Suggested dotation is 100 Lindens, but any donation will be accepted with our gratitude. Thank you for supporting the Relay for Life. 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gullwing%20Shire/130/91/30