Thanks Dom, I keep trying and am looking at updating myself about cloud technology with help from Matt. Sorry to hear about your internet troubles.
The stage was set for a potentially exiting finale for me. With just 2 points between Geoffers and myself, the Championship was still within reach - 'all'
I had to do was score at least 3 points more than him. Any normal driver here will know how monumental a task that is for a mere mortal. As hinted at by Daz, this car/track combo initially seemed like another match made in hell, but with practice - a lot of it, I started to enjoy myself. Love/hate relationship with Zolder; never liked T1-T2, but plenty of good things elsewhere - all the flat-out curves, and blasting through the back straight chicane never gets old.
Good start slipping into 3rd, then upgraded to 2nd when Daz spun on L1. Saw cars going off behind me, but didn't know who. Ziu close behind, and as my fight wasn't with him, I braked a little early when he lined up a move, to get him past - didn't want to risk a chance for the Championship with unnecessary entanglements.
Some lonely laps followed. Gap behind me seesawed up and down. In the mid-part of the race, it was up to 16 secs, but then started dropping consistently 2 secs a lap. Pushed as hard as I could, but didn't matter. As suspected it was Daz reeling me in. Mistake by me as he got closer let him past. Big gap to the next car down the line. Was convinced it had to be Geoffers, but puzzled as I kept stretching the gap, which didn't seem likely.
With about 6 laps left, I passed a recovering Daz at T1. Happy and cursing at the same time. At least one other car between me & Geoffers should secure the Championship, but it happened too soon. Would be next to impossible staying ahead of Daz for that many laps with so little a gap. Tried so damn hard, but of course in vain. Ran a bit wide in T2 on the final lap, letting him through. Tried to stick to his bumper for a possible ultimate chance, but then spun towards the end of the lap, ending any challenge.
Surprised to find Geoffers running last, but only realized what had happened on L1 when I saw the replay. Very sorry about that Geoff; not quite the race or way to win the Championship I had hoped for
Grats to Dimitar & the rest of the podium, and to Geoffers & Dimitar for the Championship positions