UKGPL Season 22 (2011-2012) Intermediate (65) - Mexico City (1962-1979) - Nov 22

[Ronniepeterson]

Got a good start in the race and headed Ronnie into turn 1, leaving him some room on the inside as he'd indicated his path as we approached. Then set about settling into a groove and pulling out some time on the baying pack. Stretched the lead to 2 seconds then relaxed a bit, to concentrate on hitting the apexes and getting good exits. Ronnie was hard at it and started clawing little packets of time back, so every few laps I found myself having to push for a couple of laps to maintain a gap. Eventually, with a herculean effort, Ronnie caught right up behind me into turn 1. His eyes must have been big as dinner plates, having the opportunity to be this close after 16 grueling laps of effort. Sadly, in his haste to get out of the corner he put the right rear on the grass and spun, to be passed by Dave whom was holding on grimly, but got a new lease on life by picking up second.

Yup that pretty much sums it up nicely. I was never going to settle for second and spent three quarters of the race trying to shake off Dave and catch Geoff. Having got a small gap on Dave in third and lining up Geoff for the lead I spun, it happens sometimes. Geoff, who had excellent pace the whole race sailed on for a deserved win and Dave romped passed into second, again deserved reward for not giving up. I was happy to settle for third spot. As for that 1.52.582 lap, it was needed just to get within striking distance of you Geoff and I owe you a tow sometime!!  

Congrats to everyone else who finished the race as I suspect this track is not to everyones taste? I for one really like Mexico. Roll on Cerne Wood. Try and be there Geoff?  

[Rainier]

I am very happy with my 2nd place at Mexico.
It is essentially due to mistakes or problems encountered by Jonny'O on the grid (what happened Jonny ?) and by Ronnie at the end of the race.
Just before Ronnie spun, I had no more hope to finish at a better position than 3rd.
During the 10 first laps, I did my best and maybe more to be able to follow Ronnie and Geoff but when my car touched the wall at turn 1, I decided to secure my 3rd place.

In this championship, it is clear Geoff and Ronnie are the best and it will be difficult to win ! 


I raced one time on-line (it was with mod67) in Cerne's Wood ...but there was a massive disconnection 

[Ronniepeterson]

In this championship, it is clear Geoff and Ronnie are the best and it will be difficult to win ! 

Early days Dave. I have to admit that Surfers Paradise and Mexico really suit the way I drive and I really like those two tracks. I can't say the same for some of the remaining tracks, but I will be looking to improve on them!

Oh yeah and don't forget the chassis review after 3 races.......hark is that the whine of a BT7 I can hear?

[Ross Neilson]

Dave, in answer to your avatar question, looks like the 67 season but is it a non-championship event, perhaps the Race of Champions at Brands?

[Rainier]

Dave, in answer to your avatar question, looks like the 67 season but is it a non-championship event, perhaps the Race of Champions at Brands?

Perfect answer, Ross !   

[Ross Neilson]

Dave, in answer to your avatar question, looks like the 67 season but is it a non-championship event, perhaps the Race of Champions at Brands?

Perfect answer, Ross !   

Thank you now what prize do I win?

[Billy Nobrakes]

A rather inauspicious start to life in the Inters. I have always been particularly slow at Mexico - but slow means I usually stay on the track most of the time. My PC carshed during quallification and when I eventually rejoined I was repeatedly messing up Turn 1.
Plan B was keep driving for long enough for the track to take out some of the opposition.
Plan C - which was NOT intended was to almost ruin the leaders race. I tucked in to allow Geoff to lap me but slightly misjudged where he was. Having checked my reply there was actually a healthy dose of warp involved but I should have left a little more margin. Was extra careful to give Dave & Ronnie extra room to pass.
Some may have noticed that Dave Rainer is now turning out for Black Night Racing & having dragged Maestro back to UKGPL we have a good line up for this division.
PS - having checked Geoff's replays I noticed that the gear changes which I've carried over from the 67's aren't the quickest. Tried it out & I've reduced my lap time from 1.57's to 1.55's - 1.54 in Prib. Still a pale shadow of Mr Heard's 1.52 but somewhat better. Should have though of that that before!

[BadBlood]

If you are doing 1:55's Bill, I am glad you have buggered off to the Inters...

WD all - amazing pace, I think three championships has definitely proved its worth.

[bernie]

5 attempts at replying here , all rejected , whats going on


seems I can post small replies , not longer ones , is the message board full 

[Rainier]

Some may have noticed that Dave Rainer is now turning out for Black Night Racing & having dragged Maestro back to UKGPL we have a good line up for this division.

Yes  

but why our team got only 64 points for this race ?
19 (Maestro) + 13 (Billy) + 43 (me) = 75 points


And Billy, may I ask you to read my signature ?    

[BadBlood]

Ahhh Dave. You of all people should be able to work out the team scores as you are so hot on looking closely 

If you look at the scoring in the Ints, you can open up the table. You will see this:

Scoring Scheme
At each event, best 2 scores count
All rounds count
Points: 50, 43, 37, 32, 28, 25, 23, 21, 19, 17, 15, 13, 11, 9, 7, 5, 3, 2, 1

So best two, and ONLY team members count. Some drivers are unattached. Ross is a Clark-Hill driver but doesn't score since both Geoff and Ronnie finished ahead of him and they are also Clark Hill so Maestro gets 21 points for the team instead of nineteen and Billy doesn't contribute to the team effort at all.

43+21=64.

QED.

[Billy Nobrakes]

and Billy doesn't contribute to the team effort at all.

... Thank you for your kind words

[BadBlood]

Sorry Bill - came out sort of wrong...

[Billy Nobrakes]

Paul its 1) true & 2) gave me a laugh

[BadBlood]