22-10-2018, 06:02 PM
I haven't had much time in these cars, was away for the first race, did not practice much for this race. These cars are too fast for me and I do not like sliding, so I added downforce and told myself "Self, don't lock the brakes, don't slide in corners, mind the left front, stay on the pavement!"
Qualified down in 17th. Start was clean and careful, didn't see any accidents. It took a few laps to settle down into a rhythm. Santiago was behind for several laps and quicker. I am sure I frustrated him and he had difficulty getting by. I was sure he would draft by on the straight, but no. He was being careful I think; thank you. Slowly I was gaining positions due to others' problems or strategies. For the last 20 or so laps I had Gorka at a distance behind and faster than me of course. He took about 20 seconds out of the lead I had but I was keeping a careful eye on him and ended up 7th.
Qualified down in 17th. Start was clean and careful, didn't see any accidents. It took a few laps to settle down into a rhythm. Santiago was behind for several laps and quicker. I am sure I frustrated him and he had difficulty getting by. I was sure he would draft by on the straight, but no. He was being careful I think; thank you. Slowly I was gaining positions due to others' problems or strategies. For the last 20 or so laps I had Gorka at a distance behind and faster than me of course. He took about 20 seconds out of the lead I had but I was keeping a careful eye on him and ended up 7th.
Mel Fisk