Arrived late on the grid tired and bedragled after a w/e of debauchery
Managed to qually next to last so had a great view of the start from where I got away well and was progressing nicely towards T1 but was suprised to discover the 200 yd. maker for T1 was in my flight path and worse still to my complete amazement it was also made of solid stuff
The result was a 3 wheel Coop so a quick s/r was called for which I performed with no probs as I was now in the rear gunner position .
Having recovered I was pleased to see so many cars and drivers who were obviously feeling sorry for my mistake and had all decided to wait for me to catch up, in fact they were so keen to help they was actually fighting each other to assist my recovery (thanks guys)
All this left me in about 5th place but the resulting pit in for my startline error put me back in 8th (not sure what the rules are her or if the mods will penalise me further for a lap 1 own fault s/r ? )
So as the race progressed I picked up a few more places thanks mostly to others mistakes rather than my own efforts , having survived an early attack by Burtmeister the disgruntled who soon fell away I found myself closing in on the battle for 3rd between Steve and Jack O' . Steve had some kind of argument with the pit lane barrier so giving me another place (tough luck mate ) I tried closing Jacko's well driven BRM down but then developed a dose of finger cramp (agin
so had to slow a little to avoid driving off the track , in the end I was very pleased with my 4th place finish , quite unexpected really .
Grats to Rik, Sam and the ever improving JackO' and to all others who managed to cross the finish line of this tricky little circuit still in one piece.
Forgot to add 4th ,5th and 6th places for the soggies , well done chaps