amrowe1999 said:

not from what i can tell. This game uses a flipdice game mechanic where as Formula D does not. This game also has modular track pieces. So, even though they are both race games, they are not the same game and play very differently. With that said, i haven't played either yet! Formula D is stuck on the order that is being held up by the pre-order of this game. I'll be getting both at the same time. This is just what i think based on what i've read about both games.

spacemonkeymafia said:

How about using an extra game set (or at least some more bikes) for 6 players with 2 bike teams?  How about 3 sets of bikes for 6 players with 3 bike teams   Makes me tingly

 (apologies for the public pm) How about we play today?  I'm braving the weather to head down south, I think.  If you haven't received a call from me within 15 minutes of this post, it is just further evidence of what I putz I am when it comes to keeping in touch with mobile phones, and you should call me.

so, seeing as how today is the 22nd of December, I am going to go ahead and answer my orginal question. It appears the answer is "NO", the game is not on track for it's December release to US/Canada. :( In fact, we've received no updates from any source other than "gone cardboard" on boargamereviews.com which states a January 09 release.

I must say I'm sad... i'd really like to play this game! Can anyone from FFG please comment? I see there has been FFG response on the other threads in this game's forum but none on this one. Why are you avoiding letting us know what's up FFG???