One thousand Kilometres
One hundred and sixty one laps
Fifty two drivers
Twenty six cars
One pony
It’s a long road to the mountain
The Bathurst 1000 is Australia's most famous race, and it's set to become even bigger when Twilight Sparkle joins in
Many thanks to totallynotabrony for editing, guidance and providing the cover art and to Fana Farouche for the invaluable help in correcting my wayward grammar.
Now rejected by Equestria Daily!
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I havent even read it and i already love it. BUT i will subtract my fav if Holden doesn't win. GO HOLDEN!
6504241 You do know that finishing order was Ford, Nissan, Holden... Right?
Seriously, I'm trying to re-create the 2014 running of the Bathurst 1000... With a little extra
6504122 She has had an interesting life, but you would be hard pressed to find a person who is as passionate about motor racing in Australia as she is. At events, crowds line up to get her signature as well as the drivers!
Seems like a nice concept, and having actually gone to the 2014 Bathurst my interest has been piqued. Also, it's nice you added the fact that Australia created Wi-Fi, but I think it was sold to an American company if I'm not mistaken
This ought to be good.
6504330 i posted that comment before i read it
6504690 If the 2014 running of the Bathurst 1000 had not happened the way it did, the story would never be believable!
6504695 It will be long and detailed. I don't plan on making it to the mountain until chapter 5... After that EVERYTHING happens!
I wonder what Rarity's reaction will be when she gets to work with Nomex Fabric!
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Shh... It's a secret!
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If you have any comments, suggestions or criticisms. please send me a message and I will answer them as best as I am able.
Especially shoes!
for those who don't know, Fun fact: it was invented by a man walking in the alps, when he discovered that he had prickly burrs on his clothing, which, as anyone who has encountered them knows, are a pig to get off once they're on. He thought "If i could make something prickly, much like the burrs, on one side and another piece like my clothes..."
And you probasbly thought it was invented by someone who couldn't tie his shoes, right?
6603552 Invented by a Swiss engineer who got the idea after pulling burrs off of his dog!
Equestrian manufacturing is all natural and Rarity wouldn't know about synthetic materials...
Now, onward to finish Chapter 4!
I wonder if the fire suit will include a cooling vest. What would Rarity's and Twilight's reaction to that be?
6612431, Thanks for the comment.
Unlike drivers, pit crew don't need extra cooling. After they have finished with the stop (or stops due to double stacking) they can rest in the shade of the garage and get something cool to drink if they need it.
and now I wonder what Twilight's reaction will be when she hears THIS for the First Time:
6648091 As soon as the next chapter passes my editor, you can read for yourself!
*snk* this will be interesting
6682409 That's the whole idea!
I'm calling it now, I bet Fancy Pants is going to bankroll an Equestrian V8 Supercars team to Race against Erebus!
6787165 I'll remember you said that.
Place your bets, place your bets. What is Fancy Pants planning? Only 5 Bits per entry!
I imagine lots of bowing and "Your Royal Highness" comments around the "Princess of the Pits." Perhaps even a "throne" (cut down porta-potty?), or a septer made of engine and gearbox parts...
Better bring your A game, Twilight. Or get advice from Pinkie and Dash.
6787174 Considering what they did to Russell Ingall when he came out of retirement to sub in for an injured driver a few months ago...
do you know how much iscream and wish this was real i would actually go just to watch twilight perform pit stops
ok my five minuet sqee fest is over
6787174 yes give her the portapotty or just a straight up toilet for a seat and i do like the idea of the sceptre of car parts
also plz mr author give twilight a hot lap in a v8
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If he were to do so, most fans, I'm sure would put Dashie behind the wheel. However, I feel Pinkie might have a hidden talent for such things.
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Very well, five bits on Pinkie Pie to place in the top three (in the event of an actual race involving ponies).
new capter new re read squeeeeeee
6975122 It's about to go VROOM!
TROLLIGHT LIVES! D:
ABORT MISSION, DAVISON! ABORT MISSION! XD
sqeeee
6975134 author you have my praise for righting a chapter worth the wait and making Twilight believable and funny
ALL HAIL THE TROLLLIGHT
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Well, she was Celestia's student. She would have picked up a few bad habits
6975427 I've always believed that if I was ever to write a story, I'd do it right and do my best to stay true to the characters as much as possible.
I'm glad that you are enjoying the story, but much praise must go to Totallynotabrony for his editing and guidance, otherwise this story wouldn't have made it past an idea!
personally I'm more partial to Pink Lady or Royal Gala apples, myself.
Still, nice pick. 
as the saying goes, sometimes you just have to chuck it in the f*ck it bucket and move on
I can't believe I missed this the first time through.
6976780 I was wondering how many people would notice that. I try to sneak in a few bad jokes where it would fit the story.
6787174 I'm pretty sure that she brought her 'A' game with her!
I am interested to see where this goes.
reading Twilight's Reaction to a V8 Supercars Hot Lap reminds me of when NASCAR's Darrell Waltrip went for a ride in Jason Bright's Commodore at Bathurst:
but that is NOTHING compared when Former Top Gear Presenter Richard Hammond was taken around Texas Motor Speedway by Kyle Petty
oh new chapter its been 11 weeks since i read it last, time for re-read number 4
7231087 I'm the first to admit that I used Mr Waltrip's experience as a guide, but if you want some real entertainment, try this!
that would be "for all intents and purposes".
do fix that.
that would be "to do some very impressive work."
as wealthy
Hahaha! i see what you did there!
Horsepower should really be put in quotation marks, though.
7231305 Looks like that one slipped through editing!