A race to remember, from start to end, from last to first, and various points in between. But I personally believe, this race should've been red flagged, as soon as it's rightful owner took the lead. With all the worry about freezing disco's, gyrations, and curvature, it was all enough to throw one into a spin - several times, in fact !
I suspected from practice, the racing would be close. I chose the quick getaway option, as did my accursed rivals. Managed to outdrag Ross going over the hill, for 2nd, but rubbed the next inside kerb, slewing gracefully from the oncoming crowd, down to a virtual last. Made a second 360 to remedy the dizziness, and proceeded to chase.
By mid-race I was hunting down Ronnie for 3rd, and by the time I arrived, he'd maken the lead. I chose the same hill as the first lap, to make my pass on, sans rub, but spun it away within a lap. So the process was repeated - my Brabham was faster, his tenacity was unpretentious . . . was what? Anyway, a similar spin left me bereft, and new man Dave in 2nd. He'd sneaked up on us, and with my tyres now shot, I could no longer close the gap.
The replay tells of an amazing battle for the win, with use of grass, track and armco, by Ronnie, to told off a charging Dave. Epic stuff, great win ! Hope all were rewarded with a good race, on a challenging track. It wasn't boring, and I didn't notice any slouches ! Nonetheless, I think a red flag, while I was leading, would've been the preferred option.
