First off, well done Jason, a well derversed first victory.
I wasn't sure if I was going to race this one. I hadn't done any pratice and haven't driven any 67 cars for quite a while. I got back home just about in time, so I joined the race. I didn't really have a setup fro teh Ferrari, so just went with what I had. First few laps were horrible I didn't know the car, and the track is a bit different in a 67 car. I took it really easy, trying to learn brake points, turn in etc. I've got to say that at this point I was very close to calling it a day, as I didn't want to be a danger to anyone. Luckily it started to come together and I just sent the rest of pratice going around, and around learning everything.
At the start of the race I took it easy. I backed of early at the first corner, I noticed that there was noone giving me any pressure, so I had space to be careful. I was glad I did because there were cars all over the place, I managed to zig, zag my way past a few. I did get a few tags, but nothing that sent me spinning. I got done to putting in a few laps, and settleing into the race. At some point I looked a Prib to find myself in 3rd.... even started to get a nose bleed I was so high up.
The cars behind me where quite a bit faster, and started to real me in fairly quickly. I noticed that there were a few of my team mates in the group too. I knew that I could never keep them behind, I tried to cover my lines but they all got past me quite quickly and pulled away. Sorry about blocking you Geoff, I was still in shock about being so high up, and I didn't notice that it was you who was behind me.
At some point Mike and DikiWazza both got past me, I managed to more or less keep with them. Mike got past Wazza put was taking pressure, I was pushing to keep up and maybe try a pass if there was a mistake.
I emerged from my SnG in 9th and set about climbing back up the field where I got stuck at 5th after some synchronised spinning with DikiWaza. I had the pace to catch Michael in 5th but when I started to push the tyres would heat and the car became unpredictable causing a few small issues so i drive it home to 5th which at 9 o'clock seemed a long way away.
I was right behind at this point, I also put my wheels onto the grass and did a 360 spin. So we did a 3 way synchronised spin
I didn't know what happened to you guys, but you where both recovering on the track. I got past DikiWazza, but Mike was a little in front.
After the little spin, I managed to settle into some fast laps, Mike was pulling away, but I was pulling away from Wazza. I managed to get quite a good lead, and backed off as there was no chance of catching Mike. Of course as soon as I backed off I started going faster, nice smooth laps, and I set my fastest lap around this time, but I had a good series of laps all about teh same time.
With about 5 laps to go, I noctice my fuel was in teh red, and falling fast. I had no choice to to start to coast, and really save fuel. My lap times were 10 seconds off what I was doing. On the last lap I noticed that DikiWazza was closing the gap quite quickly so I picked up my pace again. Going down the last straight my engine started to stutter, and I wasn't sure if I was going to make it home. I finished with only a few seconds to spare, and managed to keep my place. My fuel ran out completely on the slowing down lap.
Overall I am very happy with my race. I nearly quit because I hadn't learnt the circuit with 67 cars. I expected to be at the back, so was quite surprised that I was mid grid. Even better that I finsihed so high (for me). Also a good result for the team.