18-12-2017, 05:22 PM
Another fun weekend for me!
Qualied midi-pack, as is always my goal.
Race 1 I was pretty much just hot lapping in P6. The aliens were pulling ahead a second per lap, and the guys behind weren't gaining much ground on me. Then, on lap 14 my pit chief notified me that I need to pit that lap because I was running out of fuel. WHAT? I checked and I was about 1/2 gallon short of fuel and probably wouldn't make it to the finish line. Rather than nursing it and trying to finish without pitting, I decided any points are better than no points. Pitted, and exited the pits in P9 on Tobias' tail. He drove the last lap clean and quick so I didn't have an opportunity to pass.
Race 2 was WAY more exciting for me. Started in P2 and ended up in P1 on the second lap. I am NOT a fan of the pressure of being in the lead. I'm not accustomed to it and I usually end up choking under the pressure. Aliens hot on my tail, I tried not to choke. I felt kind of bad for holding everyone up in front, but figured you'd all pass me when I miscalculated a turn. Coyne (I think it was) got by me and took the lead and I intended to allow P2 & 3 by so my roadbloacking didn't effect the outcome of the race for the fast guys. It ended up taking a few turns for that to happen, but I felt a huge sense of relief once the final alien zoomed past.
Came out of the pits on lap 8 in 4th place with Ed and Dan a fair distance behind, but they are both way faster than I so I knew they would chase me down before the race ended. Sure enough, Dan caught me on the back straight on lap 15. He had the inside line on the fast left after the straight so I backed the hell off. I fared well and was headed into the FINAL TURN of the race thinking I might be able to get in his draft and pass him for a P4 finish. I tucked in behind in the chicane, ready to take a my shot -- Dan hit the inside speed bump and ROLLED IT right in front of me. I swerved to avoid him, and floored it to the checkered flag. I exited to the pits and immediately went for a nap. Too much excitement for an old man!
On a general note, it seems that we've all gotten a lot better with our race starts. I don't recall any turn 1 pileups for at least the last few events. Nice work!
Qualied midi-pack, as is always my goal.
Race 1 I was pretty much just hot lapping in P6. The aliens were pulling ahead a second per lap, and the guys behind weren't gaining much ground on me. Then, on lap 14 my pit chief notified me that I need to pit that lap because I was running out of fuel. WHAT? I checked and I was about 1/2 gallon short of fuel and probably wouldn't make it to the finish line. Rather than nursing it and trying to finish without pitting, I decided any points are better than no points. Pitted, and exited the pits in P9 on Tobias' tail. He drove the last lap clean and quick so I didn't have an opportunity to pass.
Race 2 was WAY more exciting for me. Started in P2 and ended up in P1 on the second lap. I am NOT a fan of the pressure of being in the lead. I'm not accustomed to it and I usually end up choking under the pressure. Aliens hot on my tail, I tried not to choke. I felt kind of bad for holding everyone up in front, but figured you'd all pass me when I miscalculated a turn. Coyne (I think it was) got by me and took the lead and I intended to allow P2 & 3 by so my roadbloacking didn't effect the outcome of the race for the fast guys. It ended up taking a few turns for that to happen, but I felt a huge sense of relief once the final alien zoomed past.
Came out of the pits on lap 8 in 4th place with Ed and Dan a fair distance behind, but they are both way faster than I so I knew they would chase me down before the race ended. Sure enough, Dan caught me on the back straight on lap 15. He had the inside line on the fast left after the straight so I backed the hell off. I fared well and was headed into the FINAL TURN of the race thinking I might be able to get in his draft and pass him for a P4 finish. I tucked in behind in the chicane, ready to take a my shot -- Dan hit the inside speed bump and ROLLED IT right in front of me. I swerved to avoid him, and floored it to the checkered flag. I exited to the pits and immediately went for a nap. Too much excitement for an old man!
On a general note, it seems that we've all gotten a lot better with our race starts. I don't recall any turn 1 pileups for at least the last few events. Nice work!
When in doubt, pass out.