Dune Glider Racing

Every time I go out there into the desert makes me feel like nothing else matter except to survive and win no matter what it throws at me. It what this sport is all about. - Glider Racer

History

Origins

Dune Glider Racing is a very old sport that was first created around the time Anti Gravity modules were invented half way through the Age of Sparks. Of course someone had the bright idea of making a Dune Glider and daring their friends to race across the desert. Soon this simple race got the attention of more and more people as they started to grow in numbers. It became a popular sport in many desert countries as it was hard do any sport really when there is nothing but sand. These events did not reach a global stage for a little while though as they were did not get much off a flowing in the early days. But as major corporations began to spread their influence globally they began to expand into the sports industry as way of competition with one another to show off their products and to rub it the losers faces.

The Grand Stage

The founding of the National Association of Glider Racing or N.A.G.R for short brought the world into the thrills and spills of the desert faces and caught on rather quickly due to the exotic atmosphere and the excitement it brought. Racer were sponsored to support their products and in return they were funded and given the best gear money could buy. Competition were held all across the world where there were deserts and leagues were created to determine the skill of racers. The higher they went up the more fame and fortune they would receive. But in doing so the stakes were raised to please the crowds as racer faced many dangers while racing across the desert. Leaving the sport become a win or die trying competition where only those who survive could win the become champion in the hope they could race in the greatest race of them all, The Endless Sands. To be in that meant you were with the best of the best and to win would mean that you’re name would go down in history for all to know. The trophy also makes a nice memento as well, if you can fit it in your room of course.

Execution

The Signal

Once the racers are lined up, a flare is launched and once it bursts, race begins with everyone for themselves.

The Race

The rules are simple, get to the end of the finish line and survive. The fatality rate in these races are one in five and anything can go wrong, from damage engine filters to sandstorms, this sport is not for the faint of heart. They also have to make sure they don't get eaten by the wildlife either. They just have to make sure they stay on the racing lane or they might end up getting lost in the desert Those who survive long enough end up becoming legends for making their mark in the desert.

Components and tools

Dune Glider

The Dune Glider is heart of the entire race. They are durable and maneuverable that allows them to get across the desert without falling into sinkholes and collapsing dunes. These gliders are specifically designed to glide in mid air with the help of an anti-gravity engine embedded in the thruster engines, along with Nano fibber sails to steer. These bad boy can take a beating as well because the desert is a lot tougher than most people actually think it is.

Protective Gear

Racing out in a desert is something that should be taken lightly as it is dangerous as they elements can quickly take you if you are not prepared for it. Which means it best to wear clothing that covers your skin to avoid sunburn and sand chaffing because racing across the desert takes a while and you not want to feel miserable while doing. Eye protection is a must as well as sand and sunlight reflecting of metal can harm you eyes and driving while blind never ends well.

Participants

Racers

The reason that everyone is here to begin with, these crazed adrenaline junkies are here to show that they can be winner and get payed while doing it. Which has created culture amongst racers that revolves around their gliders and their do or die attitude. Though some may not survive they will continue to do it until they become legends in their profession.

Sponsors

The only thing that keeps the races clothed and fed, due to the popularity of the sport, many companies and corporations have been sneaking their way into the sport to earn profits and influence. Of course they care little about sport and only their pockets really as they wouldn't be in a scorching desert if they weren't making money while doing. Equipping the racers and modifying their gliders is all they need to do to ensure that they can win.

The Fans

High up on their seats and watching screens to see the race across the desert are the fans that make it happen. Like any sport their are fans that want their racers to win and then there a fans that follow it like a cult. Which can led to confrontation within the bleachers and sometimes there are some who try to sabotage other racers to ensure that theirs win. Especially if gambling is involved as it is done by those wanting to make quick money.

Dune Watcher

A title that is considered sacred in the races as they act as a judge and a observer of how things might change in the race. Many of them a descended from desert tribes and know something might shift in the sands that can alter how it might play out. This might be either weather related or something that seems off to them. As for the judge part they have to make sure no one is cheating or playing dirty to ensure the race is one fairly.

Observance

A certain date and place is decided to start the race and depending on what league the racers are in they it maybe weeks or months away.