I just reviewed the replay and found Clive was in 7th place on his last lap with a sizable lead over MJ. He disco'd on the last lap. I did not see any evidence of fuel conservation so I'd be happy to try to restore your position Clive.
I had this happen to me after a 3 hour race once. I know what it's like to feel your pain.
Thanks Mike, I wouldn't ask but for the fact that I actually crossed the line, on my machine, prior to the loss of connection. It looks as though I lost the server on the way to the Carousel.
PS Having watched the replay, I can report that I had some good fun with Paulo, Legzy, Navin and Ade. I think that I owe a vote of thanks to Legzy for taking Ade out of the equation. Legzy was doing a Whirling Dervish act down the back straight and whilst I made it through I don't think that Ade did.