Board Thread:Fanmade/@comment-26912075-20180826001644/@comment-26912075-20180907001117

A horn was blown from the wooden stands as Steven Steel walked out onto the front platform around the racers. There was a sudden shudder strobe as cameras took pictures of the unprecedented private venture. Steel walked over to a podium near a rectangular object covered by a blue tarp.”Racers, press, citizens, and all the like! I am so glad to be able to stand in front of you today. This race has been a dream of mine for many years, and as such, I am glad that such a project has come to be possible.” Steel’s eyes would constantly look down towards the podium. ”I would like to congratulate all the racers whom have given away their time to join us today, and they will be rewarded handsomely. If you are to win, you will receive a reward of 50 million dollars and a special thing that we have cooked up for you here.” Steel raised his arm towards an assistant, who lifted the veil on the object, revealing a golden trophy suspended in ice. ”This ice is ancient, shipped especially from a Canadian glacier. Once this ice fully melts in NYC, a winner and perhaps the most famous man across the country, will be decided.” A cheer erupted from the crowd as a smile brief across Steel’s face. ”Very well then! If you come in first in this stage, you will also receive a monetary reward and a time bonus for a round of your choice. I could go on for ages, but I won’t keep you. All spectators, board our special train or our balloon exploits and wait for the signal to fire. Thank you.” Steel left the podium as an announcer came on from a different angle.

”Very well! Before the race begins, we must say that these bets are absolutely insane! Incredible numbers of people are invested in the winner of this unprecedented race. The top winners are: the British jockey genius, Diego Brando! The rich son, Johnny Bucks! And the mysterious Italian, Guidata! Finally, ready your horses. On the mark!” A gunshot went off as Steel fired a gun in the air, celebrating the start if the race! ”Go!”

Section 1!

Obstacles: There are many cacti and ridges in the area that could prove harmful to racers. Be mindful of these.There is a ravine at the near end of the section which will need to be crossed by all racers. There is only one bridge over the ravine. After the ravine, there are pre-prepared resting stops for the racers which will be the end of the section. The racers will have to stop here for the day.