Grats to the podium and those who made it to the finish.
I had an old setup for the Honda that I knew worked very well on this track. Probably not fast enough to win, but certainly good enough to maybe be top 5? So I was hopeful of getting a few points.
A little disappointed to go out so early, when the plan was to run a conservative race and focus on getting to the end. The problem with sim racing is that when you know you are up against fast opposition, and on a circuit where passing opportunities are few, instinct kicks in if you have to make a split second decision when presented with a chance to pass.
That was what happened on Lap 3 when John had issues at the bottom of the hill and clipped the barriers. John was obviously slowed and Fulvio, who was close behind him, had to back off, leaving a big gap on the inside of the corner.
I just had to take the gift of 2 places so early in the race and I nailed the gas to fire the Waza up the inside and past both of them. I suspect that it caught Fulvio unawares when a Honda suddenly flashed past on a part of the track where overtakes are rare.
I think there was an element of warp in the contact, because my somersault over the barriers and back again ripping 2 wheels off in the process did seem a little excessive for a simple nudge from behind. I did run the replay immediately after the incident and I don't blame Fulvio for my exit, just a Racing Incident for me.
Sorry Clive for your early bath, I was aware of your pass, but suddenly I was on your gear box and hit you. I think some warp from my side, I noted a little bit red in Q bar before the start. I haven't replay cause GPL crashed soon after. I don't remember, where I can find server replay?
Ciao