UKGPL Season 39 (Autumn 2021) 1967 F1 (Privateers) - Le Mans - Dec 12

[Rainier]

Sorry Bernie, it seems there was a little contact between our wheels when I was overtaking you.
Was that the reason of your retirement ? 

[maddog]

This is the track they raced on in 1967.  It was not a favourite of their's then, and it's not a favourite of mine now.

Took the robust Cooper with the aim of surviving to the finish.  Easier said than done, with a highly competitive hoard, intent on scrappery and flappery, on a narrow and tortuous track!  Although, I think there was skill enough shown for minimum fatalities.  

I survived a bump, and several wheel to wheel laps with a rampaging Dave, followed by a peaceful afternoon's drive to the finish.  Mission accomplished.

[Billy Nobrakes]

An unspectacular race for me. The cat litter run offs are particularly sticky here & I was very focussed on hitting the brake points.
The leading cars managed to get themselves tangled up early on. When Pepe missed his turn I was running in P2. Staying there was a differemt matter as I could see two Ferraris, both driven by David's closing the gap. My only mistake / visit to the cat litter allowed Dave R through - sorry to hear about your screen freeze. The mistake also dropped me back to within striking distance of Dave C. He buzzed around my gear box for a few laps & got a better drive out of the last turn with a couple of laps to go. I remember a similar thing at Lime Rock. Clearly more precise team orders will be called for next season.

I managed to finish all 6 races I started this season - on Pro settings. Had some good racing aliong the way & probably feeling rather more satisfied with my season than Lewis Hamilton this morning. (Glad I'm not moderaring that one!)

[bernie]

Sorry Bernie, it seems there was a little contact between our wheels when I was overtaking you.
Was that the reason of your retirement ? 

Yes I knew you were alongside me and expected the overtake , I was also concerned about me running wide and hitting the outside wall so I held a tighter line but still giving you room for the pass up the inside . Your car lost traction slightly and the rear stepped sideways , your rear lhs tyre just clipping my front rhs .  It wasnt much , just the tiniest of touches,  but the GPL gods decided I should pay for my sins . Glad to see you got away OK as my first thought was I must have launched you into orbit 

[Billy Nobrakes]

I forgot ... congratulations to Philippe on the Championship. You put in some very quick, consistent performances.