Moderator's Report
SUMMARY
Axel Cookie wins the race in dominant fashion in the Honda, leading all laps, starting from P2. He took profit from a little mistake by Billy on Lap 1 to take the lead, and got a nice gap when Billy spun on Lap 3. Axel also was very consistent. Polesitter Billy Nobrakes finishes second in the Eagle, also setting the fastest lap of the race. Congrats and well done both. With Dave Rainier retiring before halfway (without any own wrong-doing), Axel is back in the championship. Dave Curtis sadly missed the race, meaning he's out of chance to win the c'ship.
There were only two finishers and points scorers this race, also due to a small grid. Paul "BadBlood" Whitfield came a lap short to be awarded the final podium spot.
There was an incident at the end of the Red Zone. I encourage the drivers to submit incidents themselves, also out of the Red zone. Due to hardware probs haven't been able to watch Red Zone after the race. All detected Pit Stops were performed correctly, or terminated (Bernie).
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Michael Turner brakes too late, tries to avoid Dave Rainier but can't slow enough and rear ends Dave. Surely this was no attempt to pass, just simply the driver behind being caught out. Especially on Lap 1, on the first braking zone, we need to take extra care. Michael should have been more cautious on the braking. There were two cars side by side (including David) going into the corner so early braking would be called for. Dave Rainier did nothing wrong, and did need a costly reset to continue. As a result also Paul and Bernie spun making evasive action.
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Michael Turner performs his Stop & Go, and rejoins the track rather soon on the racing line. Paul Whitfield is coming full speed from behind on the S/F straight. Paul sees a yellow flag, but doesn't slow. There seems to be a lot of room on the left of Michael, but Paul can't avoid Michael, wrecks, and needs a reset.
This wasn't reported, but since I check Pit Stops, also felt to moderate the aftermath. I'm not sure if Paul saw the Yellow Flag, and/or Michael in time, or just got caught out. Also due to the topography of the pitlane and main straight, I will stick to Advice.
The rejoin of Michael could arguably have been slightly safer, by staying more to the right; also being aware of Paul nearing at topspeed. Paul also could have slightly lifted and try to pass Michael on the left where there was still much room.
