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UKGPL Season 25 - Pro Trophy - Race 10 - Vallelunga  

For this round we go to Vallelunga Italia.

As the senior division with the best drivers, drivers have a free chassis choice.
Once a chassis is selected, a driver should stay in that chassis for ALL races.
There will be no other handicapping for this series.

There will be full moderation of lap one Red Zone and reported incidents for the rest of the race.
Please submit incident reports within a week after the race so that the moderators report may be out before the next race.
Full time drivers have priority access to the server until 21.00 UK time.

Please restrict chat to pit messages including at the end of the race until ALL drivers still racing have crossed the line.

Division Moderator	=	Badblood
Race List	=	IGOR
Server	=	UKGPL_8
IP Address	=	tba
Race date	=	17-12-2013
Qualification Time	=	~20:45  UK time -> 30-45 min
Race Time	=	race starts at 21:30 UK time
Track	=	Vallelunga 1967  vallunga (http://srmz.net/index.php?showtopic=3153)
Variant	=	65F1 the 2.02 Release of the 65mod should be used
Damage Model	=	PRO
Race length	=	~50 min -> 36 laps
RED ZONE	=	T8L lefthander after Trincea
Password	=	see above (#post_event_password)
Replay	=	you will get here (ftp://ukgpl3.dyndns.org/Replays/Archive/Season25/Pros/)

GLA for the final round

Just not cut out for this at the moment, after a clout with the barriers bent the steering I tried wrestling the car round for a couple of laps further, then the car bit on the exit of the fast chicane before the S/F line and I quit. Seems like I trundle around at the back and wait for people to fall off, as that's the only finish I've had this season (Schottenring), methinks a new set of car keys is in order for next year as that Honda just does not like to be driven in anger.

Used my Bathurst chassis set up here with adjustments to the obvious tyres but that's all & it was ok. Took a bit to get the gears right though. Got turn 1 completely wrong & rubbbed the barrier but no damage & it didn't affect anyone. That left me 10th & last. Got past Andy & Turkey Machine when they made mistakes but other than that gained my places as others dropped out. Not lapped as well which I thought may happen before the start ;D. Well done to the podium & to a new champion.

The season was really about a terrible first 6 races but the last 4 wern't too bad at all. Think I am last in the championship of those who did all 10 races but no matter. Hope to be back next season.

Have a good Christmas & New Year & thanks to all those who make UKGPL possible.

Norm H 

Only eight count and on that basis you beat Uncle Clive fair and square!

Congratulations to Ronnie and Tristan on a close fight.

Get any reports in and I'll mod this at the weekend.

As my team mate did you absolutely have to point out that I had a dismal 65 season???  :-\ :surrender:

My heart sank when I joined the grid after qualifying :( My hopes of a loose grid dashed, there I sat in a line with Uli and Tristan at the front with Clive, Raoni and Norm in a line already breathing down my neck  :'(

Could it be any worse? Oh yes here we were at Vallelunga, scene of my recent sins at turn 1 in the F2 race. Believe me when I say my heart was racing as I turned in for the first time and exited T1 in second behind my adversary Tristan. The race ran its course, grats to Tristan and Raoni on first and third, commiserations to the fleet footed Uli who got held up.

Second was good enough for me and I must admit to being truly chuffed to win the Pro's, even in a Lotus.  Tristan certainly had his fair share of bad luck at Schottenring and Preluk and others had a poor season overall by their high standards (best put this season behind you Clive ;D), but I think I deserved it.

Highlight for me this season was the race long battle with Tristan at Zandvoort winning by a whisker at the end, a bit like the season overall really. Thanks to everyone this season for some excellent races and the admins and mods for organising and running. I hope to be back in this one again next season but not in a Lotus.

Even without the loose grid, exemplary driving by all in the first couple of corners. :)

First I have to say that I was very happy to be with you last night.
At Bathkurst I get no start permission from my provider – German Telekom was again unable to connect me to internet  :(
So I change my provider last week :)

GRATS Podium, especially to you Tristan for victory and to Ronnie for his CHAMPIONSHIP!!!

I had fun behind you after my bad start until Raoni turned me around at the hairpin.
I‘m very SRY Clive that our fight finally finished your race but I could not go more to the inside – SRY – like I saw at the replay we didn‘t have any contact!? still a shame …
At the end of race I try my best to close the gap to Raoni but he was more than 20 seconds ahead to much for me with only 10 laps to go …

At the moment I don‘t know which championchip I will choose next year. There is a opportunity to drive Full GPs with the 67 cars – and I like long distance races very much – but on the other side I like the 65 cars the most – we‘ll see  ::)

Big THX to you BadBlood, all matters well organized!

Pleasure to have you with us Uli. Easy solution to your problem. Do both series!

Well it was a short race for me. After the start I just wanted to keep back and avoid any trouble. Tapped a car in front of me but no impediment caused.

I then span out by myself a lap later. Then after driving around at the back trying to catch up, my game froze. Not an ideal end to the season. But hey, it was fun along the way :)

Will definitely be racing here again next season.

All the best, thanks to admin for running the show. Happy Holidays!

HI FOLKS :)
 ....thx everybody for this good season full of funny (but serious) races.... 8)

Well done Ronni for the championship ....My obligation was to win , and Iwas hopping that someone can come betwin you and me ....but not ! ....no matter, I try it next year  ;D (I'v just signed whith Ferrari Corse)...... ;D.....and I will be more consistant  :laugh:

Mary christmas and happy new year for all !

thx for organisation  ;)