Saturday we went out and test-rode the first two rounds of checkpoints. It was supposed to be a test but it turned into a race between myself, Colin & Dylan, and Yim. JSN kept score. Two #1 finishes for Colin & Dylan. This race is going to be a real brain twister.

• First round - pick one (only one) of the Stage 1 destinations (3 possible)
• Go go go! After a short sprint, pick up your prize card (if you're quick) or get a stamp.
• Back to the start - get a stamp and pick up your Stage 2 destinations.
• Pick one and spin it up! This one's a bit longer, so choose wisely and you might get a prize card. Don't forget to get a stamp.
• Back to the start. Get a stamp. Pick up your long run Stage #3 list.
• Grind it out to the Stage 3 finish of your choice. Pocket that prize card or get your stamp.
• If you don't have any 1st place cards, go back to the start and grab a beverage. Wait for the big finish....
• If you have one, show a 1st place prize card at your Stage 3 - the Stage 4 location will be revealed!
• Crush it to Stage 4. This one's worth it. Better hurry, there's no telling who else is going for it or where they are.
• Get your Stage 4 stamp and hustle it back to the finish.
• First one back with a Stage 4 stamp gets the Grand Prize!

The After Party at 111 Minna: $10 cover before 11pm, $12 after (RACERS GET IN FREE!) Live performances by: Ryan Green Jahi Quitter Tenderlions Metafortunetellers Sayne Eli Glad Grown Kids Radio DJ Brown Magic DJ E Da Boss

Should be a damn good time!

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