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Great game!

Hey! Really appreciate you flagging this, and sorry it bit you twice. You diagnosed it perfectly: the show calendar wasn't lined up with the late-summer Nationals fantasy we're trying to capture, so qualifying right before the season wrapped felt like getting the rug pulled.

Just pushed a fix that should make this click:

• Nationals are now a fixed late-summer window (weeks 18–20) — the season finale, one real shot at the capstone, instead of an on-demand slot that could vanish on you.
• The week chip up top now shows the season phase and weeks remaining ("Wk 12 · Early Summer · 8 wks until season end") so you can actually see the runway.
• Tutorial + splash reframed as "it's early spring, get the car ready for Nationals at the end of summer" so the whole season has a clear arc instead of an abstract 20-week timer.

Thanks again for the detailed feedback, this kind of report is exactly what helps the sim feel right.

Great game!!

Great game!

Update has been pushed! Thank you again for playing. If you enjoy the game don't forget to rate it :)

Thank you for the heads up, going to get this patched ASAP. How are you enjoying the rest of the Beta?

Great game!!! Very fun!

Thank you so much!

Thank you for checking out my game!

Drop a comment below and let me know: Which classic car did you restore first, and what color palette did you go with?

Start with nothing but a rusted-out barn find parked on a desolate public curb, and wrench your way to the top in this retro 16-color mechanic simulator. But getting to the top isn't just about paint: you'll have to manage your cash, upgrade your workspace from a scrappy carport to a pro warehouse, and put in the hours to turn your junker into a masterpiece.

Scavenge for rides, completely customize your cars with unique palettes, and carefully build your reputation as you prepare to dominate local meets and take home the National Championship trophy.

Play it right now directly in your browser!

https://cjrm96.itch.io/car-guy-simulator