Grats to Tris, Axel & Tim! Great job.
And condolences to Tris on the recent passing of his mother. Never anything you accept or get over easily.
I had quite some fun and for a while, it looked like I'd be on for a decent P4 placing but Bas recovered very well from his Lap01 off and reeled me in over the closing frames. He passed for the position with just over a lap to go and I prepared to launch a counter-attack when I felt my engine splutter coming off the hairpin. A quick check of the fuel pressure and... Groan... I'm coming up short! I pussy-footed it to the point of coasting for some of the last lap to hang onto P5 from a rapidly closing Andreas. Good fun just the same.
This event back in '55 was notorious for its blisteringly hot weather. As many as three drivers shared rides. For Wednesday's go, to make it entirely realistic for the race back in the day, I plan to close all windows, crank up the furnace to 40°C, put on a wool sweater and take no refresher drinks during the race.
I really enjoy the '55 mod. I wonder if I could talk Axel into hosting and the membership to join a race staged at Indianapolis('ims' track folder). It's rather fun and a challenge!
