That was a nice track for both cars.
Qualified 4th in the first race and held that position after the start. Tried unsuccessfully to keep up with the lead group, but then Clive spun (at Old Paddock Bend ?), handing me 3rd.
Tried to make the most of the 7-sec gap back to him, but after a few laps it became clear he was catching me. Screwed up at Quarry, almost spinning, but just recovering by nearly coming to a standstill. Handed him 5 secs for free that way. When he was right behind me, I was unsure if he would attempt a move up the inside at Folly, and thus missed my 'tuck in' point. You could get away with that in the Elan, but not the TVR. I thus ran wide onto the grass, making it all too easy for Clive to pass. Couldn't quite match his pace and had to settle for 4th. Do wish I hadn't lost the 5 secs at Quarry, as he was only 3 secs ahead at the finish..
Race 2 I was somewhat down the field. Ahead, Matt & Clive were battling. Kept cheering for Matt to keep at him, whenever it looked like Clive was about to get away - I really needed them to slow each other down..
Happened when they touched - Matt spun off, Clive lost momentum, and I sailed past. That was the start of a very close duel with Clive, that lasted to the finish. More equal than the TVR battle of race 1, we swapped places 4 times. Regrettably, Clive was in front when the race ended.. Could conceivably have passed him on the last lap, if I had played my cards differently. He lost speed at Old Paddock Bend, but I was too close to steer around his car and had to slow down myself.
Grats to the podium though, and welcome to the new faces - nice with such a large grid
Cheers,
Erling