Ok, finally decided to run some laps, qualify, and race at the mountain . I was avoiding it because of my bump to DR-A, and because I suck there. I started to get a bit of rhythm running from the back in the Aston, so I entered and spent 15 minutes trying to set a lap. Couldn't seem to get out of the 15's, then, on the last chance for a full lap, I did a 14.6. I was thrilled, and hoping to get a mid pack start or better. This is what I got.
Last qualifier in a room 2-3 seconds faster...and mostly Meganes. It's no secret that I'm not a fan of FWD. And these are so fast on the straight, and so forgiving of bad driving, that they can ruin the race for people that want to race real cars. It seems most that drive them regularly, think that just becase they can shove a nose in and not get a penalty as you're pushed wide into the wall, that it's okay.
I figured it would be interesting. I actually drove a good race, and was up to 8th on the last lap when, (you guessed it!) A megane got inside me just before my brake marker for the chase. He had, maybe 1/4 car overlap, and he moved right (think pit manuver) just as I hit my brakes. I got sideways, past the apex, but kept 2 tires on the pavement and managed to recover after loosing all my speed. Finished with a blue S in 14th.
Next race was better with a P4 start and a P3 finish. Three clean laps with last lap pressure from the Audi that started P3 and went wide at the cutting, letting me by. I'm learning to like this track, but I don't know about doing 11's or12's:idea:
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