I managed to set a UKGTR GT2 lap record in Qually, just pipping MJ's time from Tuesday night
Then with about a minute of Qually left, MJ crushed my time by an extra four hundredths of a sec
I knew from Tuesday that MJ would be quicker but I seemed to recall he took hard slicks for the Tuesday race, so figured he'd do the same but have to change tyres too in his Porka. I figured that if I just did my normal 4 tyres & fuel stop, he'd win so I'll gamble. Taking hards on the front & mediums on the back & just take on a bit of fuel at my stop. Thinking I just had to be fast but sensible & I'd get a big jump from the stops
Race was going to plan, MJ was creeping away each lap, but I had managed to build up an even bigger cushion to the guys behind.
Midway he pitted about 17secs ahead, I pitted the next lap & came out only 8secs ahead of him
I was hoping for a 20+sec cushion at least! Did you only change one set of tyres MJ? I knew the gap wasn't big enough & in fairness, you got past me with ease & just flew away the entire rest of the race as I hemorrhaged time lap after lap with my under-steering car with worn tyres. Well done MJ, I don't think I could have kept with you what ever I did in this one
Very happy with my 1st ever 2nd place (though as MJ pointed out, it was a lonely race) & a double celebration as teammate Blunder picked up third spot for possibly a 1st ever Team Oldie double podium finish
Look out Legends & Sharks, there seems to be life in the oldie dogs yet Well Done all podiums/finishers.