The crew discuss the Type-11 prospector update and sing the praises of this entirely bonkers ship, while Ben pines for more back door access.
Development News
Type-11 Prospector Update Notes – https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-2-1-0
Type-11 Prospector Page – https://www.elitedangerous.com/prospector
Frontiers Getting Started Guide – https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/getting-started-elite-dangerous
Community News
imgur access – https://help.imgur.com/hc/en-us/articles/41592665292443-Imgur-access-in-the-United-Kingdom
Canonn have colonised Shepherd’s Warning in Synuefai ZL-O b51-0 – https://edastro.com/gec/view/112
“Elite’s New Event Could Lead To Something Big” by indigo – https://youtu.be/gcNG_hqsVsI
“Saying Goodbye to Out There – A Brief Message” by Commander Exorcist – https://youtu.be/y_PV6sirWo0
“Jump Start an Exploration Career in Elite Dangerous!” by Commander Exorcist – https://youtu.be/cT4V7Gxtgvs
“Elite Dangerous Mining for Beginners – Laser Mining Explained (2025 Update)” by Ricardos Gaming – https://youtu.be/8XlcOsLrs-U
“Sightseeing in Elite – Mitterand Hollow” by Pappa Wolf – https://youtu.be/olPCIRexa2M
“Presenting: The Spiralizer (a new EDCoPilot time trial course for small ships)” by Alec Turner – https://youtu.be/cciE_XZuvSY
On a week full of anticipation, the crew discuss what they think could be lurking in HIP 87621.
Development News:
Type 11 Galactic Edition – https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/type-11-galactic-edition
(Other Frontier Game) Planet Coaster 2 Sorcery Pack DLC – https://www.planetcoaster.com/dlc/sorcery-pack
Community News:
“All Ships Reviewed 2025” by Infer A Good Time – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sI6FFQ2tcfI
Chiggy Von Rictoffen RIP – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/end-of-the-road.308075/page-60#post-10706275
“The INSANE Real Size of the ANACONDA” by MT Major – https://youtu.be/zkV2G–8900
“How far have we colonised – and how far will we go?” by Pappa Wolf – https://youtu.be/DX6olyPxVo
“TOP 5 ways to EARN CREDITS in Elite: Dangerous” by Xpeigh – https://youtu.be/jn2XSmozRrU
MetaElite (and MetaLens) announcement – https://raxxla.org/
There’s been a gas leak at the Orange Sidewinder and the crew try to discuss updates, semantics and their Type-11 Prospector thoughts while becoming increasingly unhinged.
Development News
Type 11 Prospector Highlights https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/type-11-prospector-highlights
Inactive Squadron Leader Changes https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/inactive-squadron-leader-changes.641190/
Community Corner
TheBigBoo’s write-up of NinjaSpaceUnicorn’s revisiting of the DW1 and DW2 expeditions. https://jonbaker.me/beaglepointrevisited/
“HIP 18085 News – Blossoming and Thriving” by Kerensky https://youtu.be/1fhmiYSgRuA
“Daddy’s In The House” by The High Wake https://youtu.be/TTVxsLz1Dq4
“Making Your Own Home Amongst The Stars Pt.1: Looking For A Home” by Foxyloxy.X https://youtu.be/6-gtHj1sv80
elitedangereuse.fr – Galactic Mission #2 — A New Horizon https://elitedangereuse.fr/en/gm.php
The Steam PC Gaming Podcast try Elite Dangerous for the first time. (They like it but have trouble with the onboarding) https://open.spotify.com/episode/4zxio71gJSrBgKMM5WEOHl?si=vVg3M9e1RcyXmdIsr4sLeA
We finally have time to talk about the Vanguards update, and have many thoughts about a very content heavy week!
Elite Dangerous Vanguards Patch 2 – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-vanguards-patch-2.640923/
Mystery to be unlocked – https://canonn.science/codex/a-secret-to-be-uncovered-a-trail-to-be-followed/
Community News
Fan made colonisation map – https://oasis-cartograph.onrender.com/
Alec’s colonisation systems forum thread – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/alecs-guide-to-interesting-colonisation-systems-and-stations.638893/#post-10659743
The crew are joined by the wonderful ToCoSo to talk all about his new album, Radio7: Attack of The Onionheadz.
Community Corner
“TITAN Contractors – Cinematic Trailer” by Radium – https://youtu.be/qAgJfS8QJHM
“I’m Making a Player Group, You’re Invited” by Indigo – https://youtu.be/jFSTdhR0L7k
“A Beginner’s Guide to Exploration” by Xpeigh – https://youtu.be/mDqwHJhEUWA
SRVSurvey – RavenColonial’s gallery of all orbital and surface colonisation constructions.
https://ravencolonial.com/#vis
“A History Of Expeditions in Elite Dangerous | Tribute poster v2 2025” by Qohen Leth
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/a-history-of-expeditions-in-elite-dangerous-tribute-poster-v2-2025.640516/
Anthony Hunt’s blueprint and 3d print website – https://www.elite-dangerous-blog.com/
ToCoSo – https://bsky.app/profile/tocoso.bsky.social
ToCoSo patreon – https://www.patreon.com/tocosomusic
ToCoSo bandcamp – https://tocoso.bandcamp.com/
The crew discuss the latest update, Vanguards and Shadows, and reflect on a fantastic ECM.
Community News:
“Ludicrous! The Drakhyr Rally” by Cmdr Homborger -https://edrushfleet.co.uk/2025/08/19/ludicrous-the-drakhyr-rally/
“A Valley of Ice and Sand” (Out There) by Commander Exorcist - https://youtu.be/u9kS-xiYcoU
“Elite Dangerous: Odyssey - Exploration Montage | Episode 19” by coeneman02 - https://youtu.be/d4k-440dchk
“Doing this made Elite Dangerous So much better !” by Erad*Prime - https://youtu.be/ufPO-FLR-X8
“SPECIAL Elite Dangerous: Corsair Mass Meet Up” by The Buur Pit - https://youtu.be/4lRd6mTZj0E
https://edastro.com/galmap/#-366,0,436,6
Alec’s annotated map: https://i.imgur.com/6LjTfoj.png
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The crew fight latency issues and discuss their favourite of the last six ships introduced to the game.
Community News
Nicey's blog the original Elite games on modern hardware - https://niceygy.net/2025/08/09/retro-elite/
ToCoSo's Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tocosomusic
Elite Dangerous - Legend (cinematic)” by AuraxisAnimus - https://youtu.be/NUaFbuLz_dQ
“Step Inside the Panther Clipper Bridge | Elite Dangerous VR Experience” by Ricardos Gaming - https://youtu.be/KC0vJW5sNTY
“Top 10 Community MODS and TOOLS in Elite: Dangerous” by Xpeigh - https://youtu.be/M9x1PhmDPQg
“Easily Destroy ANY Elite Dangerous Settlement with ANY Equipment Level” by Commander Exorcist - https://youtu.be/wYXc0Z5ujBg
The Drakhyr Rally report
Results: https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-the-3311-drakhyr-rally.638651/page-4#post-10683950
Videos:
Shaye - https://youtu.be/gC8moESIXaU
Duck - https://youtu.be/9bRwzT9SQ2E
Alec - https://youtu.be/ELULelTio6A
Simstarr (final 4hrs!) - https://youtu.be/3qsHtiQrY6A
Project Simstar's Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ProjectSimStarr
Psykit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwm96G8Ki60
ECM Live - https://www.twitch.tv/ecmlive
Colin's ECM Miniatures sign up form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfD9xVw9IzRpIx1_iMC6Cs3k2ddTnVlFlVOXVw6CpCpPhnQdw/viewform
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The crew discuss the Type 11 Prospector at length, debut a new advert, and lament the lack of in game news.
Community News
Elite Dangerous rated best space flight simulation by space.com
https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-games/best-space-flight-simulation-games-ranked
“Behemoth In The Pink — Timelapse” by SiegfriedOrigin
https://youtu.be/d4gLNwxsbbA
Mechan's Organised PvP - https://youtu.be/eaF18JcFx3I
Low altitude ship racing comes to EDCoPilot! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Be2-7EIl6w
The Drakhyr Rally -https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-the-3311-drakhyr-rally.638651/
ECM Miniatures Tournament - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfD9xVw9IzRpIx1_iMC6Cs3k2ddTnVlFlVOXVw6CpCpPhnQdw/viewform
Elite Community Meet Twitch Channel - https://twitch.tv/ECMLive
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The crew issue an apology sonnet, and discuss the ship that was teased over the weekend.
Community Corner
“Being An Imperial” by The High Wake - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qye-r5AUiQ
“Looking Around the Panther Clipper MK2 Cockpit in VR” by Midnite Black - https://youtu.be/6YVwdnE8qpc
“10 K Your Way #10 -The Kingfisher” by Beetlejude - https://youtu.be/7F841YvNHPQ
“Engineering Materials with As Minimum Fuss as Possible” by Cmdr Tara Light - https://youtu.be/7F841YvNHPQ
“Special Effect - 10K Your Way Part 2” by Ned McReady - https://youtu.be/8sM6OFeYz3I
Homborger's latest blog “Buckyball 10k: How Elite is helping a charity to transform disabled people’s lives!” - https://edrushfleet.co.uk/2025/07/28/buckyball-10k-how-elite-is-helping-a-charity-to-transform-disabled-peoples-lives/
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The bulk of today's show is spent talking about the Panther Clipper, how does it measure up to expectations? Our bumper sized crew have thoughts!
Community Corner
Phantom Explorers Monthly (June 3311) by Mint_the_Mighty - https://phantomexplorers.wixsite.com/phantom-explorers-1/post/june-2025
“Redux - Elite: Dangerous (Flight Assist Off)” by Aitolu - https://youtu.be/GDoZRY1ulus
“Dropping a Panther Clipper down the side of a crater!” by Alec - https://youtu.be/1VcEffaf49Y
Beetlejude’s “10K Your Way” playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp75E0zzZc37c3PtW6jkkJb0J2Fq1W_8E
“Supercruise handling of ships” - updated to include the Panther Clipper - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/supercruise-handling-of-ships.396845/
Sign-ups for Distant Worlds 3 - https://distantworlds3.space/
Sign-ups for The Drakhyr Rally - https://forms.gle/8SB48QH3aqPeaKJR7
10K The Buckyball Way - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-10k-the-buckyball-way-for-special-effect.638954/
Panther Clipper Website - https://www.elitedangerous.com/panther-clipper
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The crew talk about old Elite Dangerous predictions that may no longer come to fruition.
Community Corner
Colonization Removing NSP Issue Tracker - https://issues.frontierstore.net/issue-detail/77032
Galnet News Digest About it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_bKjwoLUP0
“I Forgot the BEST Part of Elite — Exploring!” by Mile 13 Gaming - https://youtu.be/aEFB54F0AB8
“Elite Dangerous for Absolute Beginners | Your First Mission Step-by-Step!” by Spacefaring Chronicles - https://youtu.be/pufX-EuqLus
“7 Myths of Elite Dangerous DEBUNKED for new players” by Ricardos Gaming - https://youtu.be/ond4gUgHYbA
How to Make it 'Out There' by Commander Exorcist - https://youtu.be/3ZVfHeStNdI
“Taking the Simstarr off-road in Elite Dangerous - Stream Highlight” by Project SimStarr - https://youtu.be/HHbAjSuzstc
10K The Buckyball Way - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-10k-the-buckyball-way-for-special-effect.638954/
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The crew discuss the most recent updates to the game and answer the question - is the corsair worth the credits?
Community Corner
Distant Worlds 3 has opened for applications! https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/dw3-distant-worlds-3-website-roster-signups.639043/
Distant Worlds 3 - https://distantworlds3.space/
Drakhyr Rally Sign Up - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-the-3311-drakhyr-rally.638651/#post-10653016
Alec's SRV driving tutorials - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSeEFsl5MwqSOdoqhZD_Bom2kK441imiT
BeetleJude's 10k your way - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWgYwY0HIG0&t=132s&pp=ygUKYmVldGxlanVkZQ%3D%3D
10K The Nicey Way - https://niceygy.net/2025/07/02/10k-the-nicey-way/
10K The Buckyball Way - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-10k-the-buckyball-way-for-special-effect.638954/
10K Your Way participants - https://tiltify.com/specialeffect/10k-your-way
Deor's 10k Run - https://www.justgiving.com/page/deor
“Elite Dangerous: Odyssey - Exploration Montage | Episode 18” by coeneman02 - https://youtu.be/46FF6PB8kLM
ELITE DANGEROUS in 2025 - by CMDR Rheeney
https://youtu.be/S05uP_BfMgA
Elite Dangerous - Gutamaya Corsair Review by Slamscape-X - https://youtu.be/lHMgZQF5alU
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The full crew is back to discuss last week's Frontier Unlocked and share their opinions on the Panther Clipper.
Community Corner
Alec's guide to 'interesting' colonisation systems and stations.
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/alecs-guide-to-interesting-colonisation-systems-and-stations.638893/
“In Memoriam 4 - Nebula (an Elite Dangerous Exploration video)” by Primetime Casual
https://youtu.be/vKXU5ehpnm8
“10 K Your Way #1” by BeetleJude https://youtu.be/-YDjjZgrFUw
MartinGW is rehosting Quizengine's fantastic OMG website which has detailed plans for every type of Odyssey settlement. https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/a-re-host-of-cmdr-quizengines-fantastic-tool.638913/
“How to Easily Find ANYTHING in a Settlement Raid” by Commander Exorcist - https://youtu.be/jeMNn3CpXlU
Lovely Meet Up 2025 - https://www.psykit.tv/events/lovely-meet-up-25
ECM 2025 - http://elitecommunitymeet.info
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There's a lot to cover, Frontier's Financial reports, our engineering QOTW and Panther Clipper expectations!
Community News -
Kekosummer's Showroom System - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/build-a-system-with-every-odyssey-settlement.637592/
Phantom Explorer's Monthly by CMDR Mint_the_Mighty -https://phantomexplorers.wixsite.com/phantom-explorers-1/post/may-2025
Elite Dangerous in VR with Meta Quest | Full Setup Guide + Tips” by Spacefaring Chronicles - https://youtu.be/D9NFpU1URiY
“How To Collect High-Grade Raw Materials FAST!” by Mile 13 Gaming - https://youtu.be/9D7jG7j9Vo0
“Must-Have Tool for Elite Dangerous: How to Use Odyssey Materials Helper” by Mile 13 Gaming - https://youtu.be/JRcmaX3nhsc
“Panther Clipper Mk2 – How Much Cargo Is Too Much?” by Ricardos Gaming - https://youtu.be/xy5qzVQLUjg
“21 powodów, dla których warto zagrać w Elite Dangerous w 2025 roku”
(aka “21 Reasons to Play Elite Dangerous in 2025”) by Rootsrat - https://youtu.be/n-7dO4IwjdQ
The Drakhyr Rally - 15:00 UTC Sunday 10th August 3311
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-the-3311-drakhyr-rally.638651/
Lovely Meet Up 2025 - https://www.psykit.tv/events/lovely-meet-up-25
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The crew discuss the upcoming Vanguards update and catch up on the last two weeks after an amazing interview with Arthur!
Community news
CMDR Mechan's Colonisation Guide - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/colonization-mega-guide-v1-0b-released.638126/
Ian Doncaster's Colonisation Thread - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/development-level-figuring-out-what-all-these-numbers-do.634214
Issue Tracker request for Journal File changes - https://issues.frontierstore.net/issue-detail/76154
Sol to Colonia in under an hour - https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1l0b1sj/sol_to_colonia_under_one_hour/
“Elite Dangerous - Huge Community Event” by Nug - https://youtu.be/jH6WOWzpuds
Special Effect Discord - https://discord.gg/2f2VAfECAf
BeetleJude 10 'K' pictures - https://tiltify.com/@beetlejude/ten-k-pictures
Loose Screws Episode 286 deep dive on the power distributor - https://youtu.be/1G0rUaiof-c?t=5210
Reise Lang's Notebook LM for Elite Dangerous history - https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/54eeaa77-98a8-44ff-b8f5-d388c861b8bd
CMDR T2E0 circumnavigation of Enceladus in Sol - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-planetary-circumnavigation-club.390451/page-41#post-10645121
CMDR Daisy Bell Pride Month Posts - Week 1 https://bsky.app/profile/daisy-bell.bsky.social/post/3lqk2wvmpdc2e, Week 2 https://bsky.app/profile/daisy-bell.bsky.social/post/3lr3zkemuf22o
Limitless VR and Simrigs - “Elite Dangerous Motion Sim Setup & Haptics” - https://youtu.be/b1w-tBAwqaU
The Drakhyr Rally - https://youtu.be/VqC2Hsrh3Ik
Lovely Meet Up - https://www.psykit.tv/events/lovely-meet-up-25
Colin's Top Shift - https://youtu.be/__OPOJMIRNQ
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The crew sit down for a chat with the wonderful Arthur Tolmie, in his final month at frontier.
Daisy Bell's Pride Posts - https://bsky.app/profile/daisy-bell.bsky.social/post/3lqk2wvmpdc2e
Consider raising money for Special Effect by taking part in the #10kYourWay challenge this July with a special call out to Elite Dangerous Commanders! discord.gg/2f2VAfECAf
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The crew look to the next Frontier Unlocked and speculate what will be revealed as part of the Vanguards update!
Community Corner
“Elite Dangerous is nothing” by timmm - https://youtu.be/dze-TC1g0HI
“Echoes of the Galaxy” by CMDR_JohnWick - https://youtu.be/ZPQYA9BrlsI
“The Heart Within (machinima)” by AuraxisAnimus - https://youtu.be/70I0vIZB4_I
'The Melville Expedition' by Galnet News Digest - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V6lF2DY5eA
“Tell Me Why” by Cmdr Reggit - https://youtu.be/WYu3T5dGmGM
'Sol to Sagittarius A record Smashed' - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/buckyball-racing-club-presents-the-a-challenge-v2-0.516860/page-22#post-10635422
Panther Clipper Sweepstake - open until 28th May’s Frontier Unlocked - https://forms.gle/72YRBwBNNdJK3MTg7
Powerplay Conflict Zones not spawning issue tracker - https://issues.frontierstore.net/issue-detail/70594
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The crew discuss the amazing things the Elite Community is capable of when they get together.
Community News
Operation Warbucks - https://tiltify.com/+operation-warbucks-flying-by-starlight/operation-warbucks-flying-by-starlight
Nicey EDDN Blog - https://niceygy.net/2025/05/19/the-eddn-how-your-3rd-party-apps-work/
ZaviiNet’s EDFM (Elite Dangerous Fleet Manager) - https://edfm.space/
Just (Formerly Just About) Elite: Dangerous rewards - https://justabout.com/elite-dangerous/reward
The Buur Pit “Is Elite worth playing in 2025” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQhkcge_nMM&t=2s&pp=ygUPZWxpdGUgZGFuZ2Vyb3Vz
The High Wake 'Typical Type 9 Pilots' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJNhLaYWKTs
Indigo “The Feature Nobody Tells You about in Elite Dangerous” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcDX3oLYkdI
The Way “Elite Dangerous | Colonisation My Star System - Biggest Mistakes | What I built and why” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrqCZFt075Q
QOTW End of the road forum post - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/end-of-the-road.308075/
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In which the crew talk potential customisation, charity shenanigans, and Alec tries to start a fight with The Buur Pit on no less than three occasions.
Development News
Elite Dangerous Update Notes - https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-1-2-100
Arthur Tolmie Leaving Frontier - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/arthur-tolmie_update-after-5-years-at-frontier-and-all-activity-7325861458087485440-ATYw/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAA-2vCsBrzxybm8YK81otBIqAJ8uDQT14w8
Serverside fix - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-titan-drive-components-in-fleet-carrier-markets.637598/#post-10630106
Community News
A request for help by Diwrnach - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/a-request-for-help.637477/
Operation Warbucks - https://tiltify.com/+operation-warbucks-flying-by-starlight/operation-warbucks-flying-by-starlight
The Buur Pit Elite Dangerous Special - https://youtu.be/8BXpCV1MLbI
Elite Dangerous Gutamaya Corsair Explorer Guide by Slamscape-X - https://youtu.be/aWhsFCqvW7M
Elite Dangerous: Odyssey - Exploration Montage | Episode 17 by coeneman02 - https://youtu.be/zbMHopXoqQw
Alec's video of the Cocijo Challenge - https://youtu.be/QMJK8PX9TAw
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A stripped down crew catch up on Frontier visits, the Panther Clipper announcement, and Update 3.
Development News
New ship Revealed: https://x.com/EliteDangerous/status/1917639134228680990
Frontier Unlocked: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDIhpAvzGeE
Community News
“Just About: 8 Months On” by Nicey - https://niceygy.net/2025/04/30/just-about-8-months-on/
“Lurking in the Lagrange” by Homborger - https://edrushfleet.co.uk/lurkers-of-lagrange/
“Elite Dangerous: What No One Tells You” by TK Games - https://youtu.be/rKiDYomqJpI
“What’s Colonization Like in Elite Dangerous?” by Mile 13 Gaming - https://youtu.be/RjeqALjfnH8
“Farseer's Rock” by Beaucoup Fish - https://youtu.be/PFXBAZDP7RE
“It’s still active…The Silent Choir” by Komie Koots - https://youtu.be/-X2vgO8x2xw
“Can a New Generation Love Elite Dangerous?” by Spacefaring Chronicles - https://youtu.be/uRD3T3Fwh_o
Final Elite Racers “Titan Cup” event - Saturday 10th May - 17:00 UTC - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-titan-cup-hosted-by-elite-racers.633106/
