Tried and tried and tried both offline and in praccy/qual to match my former (years ago) best lap of 1:33.1 in the TVR, but just couldn't do it. The 1:34.5 in qual was the closest I got.
Race 1:Ati and Jose clearly untouchable, but I could possibly make a bid for 3rd. Was punted off on L1 however, and had to make my way back through the field, in ticked-off, take-no-prisoner mood. Most places were gained by people falling off in front of me though. Not enough laps and/or speed to catch Bob in 3rd, so had to settle for 4th.
Race 2:A new pb in qual secured 3rd. Managed to hang on to it at the start. Had Matt close behind, as Ati and Jose were fast disappearing up front. Worked very hard to build a small gap to Matt. Mid-race I came upon Ati's car somersaulting back onto the track, after a major off. Had to brake to avoid him, and my hard earned gap to Matt all but evaporated. We bot passed Ati, but he soon got past Matt and was sticking to my bumper. Should have let him past, but was determined not to lose any more time to Matt, so kept going as hard as I could. He made his own way past after a lap or so, putting me back in 3rd. Much puzzled when he slowed before the finish line, handing me 2nd (and Matt 3rd). Apparently a sporting gesture for punting Matt off earlier - which I then happened to benefit from too.
Grats to podium in race 1, and fellow pods in race 2 - including Ati, who was the true 2nd place.
Jose: Shared lead in the championship yes, but I think I can predict that will only last to the next round, unless you plan on being away..
Tony: I'll make a donation shortly - forgot about it in the general confusion etc. around my Scottish trip.
Cheers,
Erling
