Trying my damnedest to no avail probably best describes yesterday's races. A no show & 2 bad results by Geoffers had injected some unexpected excitement into what had seemed a long decided series. Under no illusions about my chances, so knowing I needed all the help I could get, I decided to download and try Geoffers' setups back from the first race. Regrettably, or fortunately perhaps, they didn't make me any faster than my own concoctions, so at least I didn't have to kick myself over not trying them sooner.
Not a good start in race 1, losing a place to Clive, but then once again, I got driven off track at T2 on L1. Clive, who was ahead of me got hit too, ending up behind me, so can't say if it affected the final result. Clive, you were mugged by an orange car alright, but it was a
Cobra, not a
Corvette.. As Clive mentioned, he slipped past while I was battling Matt, and shortly after, Matt spun letting us both past. Rest of the race was a fight with Clive, but I just couldn't get to pose a challenge, try as I might. At no point during the race did I realise we were fighting for the lead. Had not noticed we passed Geoffers, and obviously I didn't read the pit board carefully enough. Didn't even notice Geoffers when he closed up from behind before going off again, so focused was I on Clive. Wouldn't have mattered anyway, as I couldn't have gone any harder than I already did.
Better start in race two, but still had to tuck in behind Matt at T1. Later when he had a wobbly moment over a curb, I slipped past. Having him fill my mirrors was worrying, so tried my hardest to stretch the gap, but met with limited success until he spun off. Could concentrate on chasing Geoffers, but just couldn't close the gap.
Grats to Geoffers & Clive on their wins, and to Matt on his podium.
Grats to Geoffers on the Championship; a worthy winner. Wouldn't have been fair if I had won, as he was also here in a class completely of his own
Thanks to Tony for this impromptu series, but relieved to get Monday off again. Two series a week really is too much. It is 23:43, and only now can I start practicing for tomorrow's race, including deciding on what class/car to use!!