UKGPL Season 23 (2012) Formula 2 Trophy - Zandvoort (1948-72) - Jul 6

[bernie]

For the 2nd race in succession I made it all the way to T1 , this time though my race was to be a no no  

Going into T1 I was on the outside , I left room for any one I couldn't see,  or who might be arriving late at the hairpin up the inside,  but in spite of that I got spun around and clouted around the resulting T bone around my roundards spun me around and around  

When things stopped spinning I was relieved to find I had landed the correct way up on my derrier and with no apparent damage  (except that is to my grey matter which was still in a whizzytiz) .

So I set off full of hopes to chase after the pack only to realise I was heading the wrong way in the direction of the grandstands ( very entertaining for the crowds ,very bad for me ).

My tom tom go was screaming at me to do a U turn , as was the race stewards , one who was waving a black rag at me which had some directions written on it , telling me where to go ? ,

 I drove on for a few more laps as it seemed a pity to waste such a nice day and would have been a shame to leave the party too soon .

After a few more laps chasing shadows ( or Lolas and brabs) I decided it was all a bit pointless ( or would be ) so decided to quit and go for the early bath .

Grats to whoever won , to the podium and to all finishers .
 

[Ron-C]

All set to start practice & the phone went. So I had to head into work to deal with an incident, not a nice call to get at 6:15 on a Sat morning.

Hope to see you all next round.. 

[BadBlood]

Bad luck Ron.

Replays and analysis in the usual place.

[JonnyO]

 I was very sad about the accident with Bernnie.

  I kept all the time inside and it was always out, I think it was a lag of game........anyway sorry bernie.
  I feel guilty because in t1 should give more space.

[roguk]

A great start nearly hit the rear of s2173 but squeezed past on the grass, spent 7 laps trying to keep up with the leader JP then lost it at Pulleveld, had lucky break due to incident at Jan De Wyker (got past Billy) and ended 4th.
 Grats to s2173 for win and Grats to podium.

[s2173]

You actually hit my front... I'm not sure who's to blame, I expected someone to pass me after that slow start, but definetly didn't expect a pass from that side with the haybale, your move seemed like suicide...

I totally messed the first lap and dropped to 7'th... but managed to regain the places in about 15 laps. Passes were alright, except the one with Fabio... But seeing at the replay, the pass was ok on my side, I had more than 50% and he never defended the inside... but turned into me. Also a wrap contact, because I didnt feel a hit...

What is clear tho is that I'm too fast for the heavies... BB should do something about it. Maybe I can go to lights, without points transfer? As long as the penalty points don't transfer, il be fine with that...

[Johnny.P]

Not much practise done here except to find the braking for turn 1 as I knew the track quite well from going there last season in the 65's, I used the default setup with changes to the gearing as the car had loads of grip compared to the 65's I'm used too. Qualified 2nd but miles off pole- got a great start though and got the lead. Lost it to rog after going wide but after a few laps dicing got the lead back. A gap of about 10 seconds appeared behind maybe something happened? but then the lag struck me and the track was'nt there on my return- 1st to last in a flash. Had a quiet run to the flag with a good couple of laps with billy at the end. Well done the podium.

[NickyIckx]

 
Congratulation to Hristo , Clive and Mark !!!

What a race …….. my clothes had been totally wet through after .
(serves my washing machine a single attack today )
well , my start was extreme poor due to a too long first gear .
I should have known better by last Wednesday BREASTS action .
But somehow I managed to set first gear up wrong again .lol

Lost two places but could follow Alex closely through the first lap .
Maybe to closely as my car got out of  control under breaking into T1 second lap.
Of course I factor in the slipstream effect . But still strange to me ; online it is dramatic different to the way it turns out offline being in tow of a AI car . As my server /internet connection seemed to be perfect all over the race , I am a bit clueless why that is .
Anyroads , my car went wide to the right side , over the green back to track at exit of T1 .
No chance for Cookie to avoid contact . SORRY Axel !
Surprisingly fast I could close the gap to Alex and a few laps later I could past on the long straight . Had some nice racing with Al and Göran around like in the good old 65sdays. Really
Enjoyed that . well later on Mark passed me and I tried to did some fast laps in his slipstream . But in fact I did couple of my slowest..lol . Noticing that I pushed myself back to more concentration , which works out . P5 that time , nobody close behind .period of lonesome laps started . But hard pushing Alex could close the gap and I had to defend my position the last two laps . Guess due to bad luck of Magic.A , I earned P4 in the end .

All in all a great race to me , with thrilling moments and action . AND again no freeze !!!!!
So indeed it seemed to be Windows Defender causes those former freezes on my w7 system  .

edit:
Grats to Sky, Dave, and Fabio !!!

[robert john]

Grats to Sky, Dave, and Fabio

Grats Hristo, Evil, and Mark

Gutted I could not make this round. Real life has reared it's ugly head and took me out of my racing world. Hope to be back soon.

Peace

RJ

[BadBlood]

What is clear tho is that I'm too fast for the heavies... BB should do something about it. Maybe I can go to lights, without points transfer? As long as the penalty points don't transfer, il be fine with that...

Not my series, if Billy wants to move you he can let me know. Your PP's are attached to your driver profile. You earned them, they are yours! 

[Billy Nobrakes]

Not my series, if Billy wants to move you he can let me know. Your PP's are attached to your driver profile. You earned them, they are yours!  

We don't normally make a habit of switching drivers between Divisions but in the case the driver has volunteered & the Moderators agree that Sky's performance is more suited to the Lights.
For the rest of the series Sky will drive in the Lights.
He did not enter Round 1 but finished 1st at Zandvoort in the Heavies. To try & be fair to all parties we will give Sky points in the Light brigade equivalent to 5th place finish - as his qualifying time was P5. All other drivers in the Lights at Zandvoort will keep exactly the same points.
Well done Sky!

[BadBlood]

Transfer completed. You will notice that Sky is shown as 50 points in the Lights table but an adjustment of -22 points has been made which will show in the mod when published as 'Advice'.

The adjustment means that Sky carries over 28 points to the Lights but must join the Lights server from now on.

As a consequence, Rainier has received 50 points, Fabio 43 and so on. i.e. All the Heavy drivers have moved up one place. This does not affect your race statistics however so Sky still has his win in his list.

[MagicArsouille]

Hi folks
...was good fun ....unfortunatly stop by a nice disconection !.... :'(
....Iwas comfortable in second position and start to have a good rythme , Imake my PB just before disco ...
     ........well done WInner and podium and finishers ....

 thx all    ....hope to be more lucky next race !

[s2173]

22 penalty points!!!!     


I'm doomed....  :'(

[BadBlood]

I'm doomed....  :'(

Probably!