Monday, May 22, 2017

times we forget


A big crash at Brno and it is my third DNF this year (if you count the two endurance events I have done with HSO). My last DNF with rFR League? It was more than a year ago when I disco'ed at Spa in Season 10. Back then, they gave me the last point as I was classified 15th despite running just 1 lap. It's the same here again, as I was in 15th place when Gatis Stalsans punted me off at the start of Lap 3.


So now I am down to 10th place overall. Considering my own pace relative to the grid, and the grid size and attendance rate, I can be in 6th place overall. Coulda, woulda, shoulda... but that is why we race. At most, I've lost 4 places in the standings because I can't seem to put it together on race day. It seems I can't find any rhythm at all this season. I am able to extract my best lap during practice, but when the moment comes I am a bundle of nerves and I just can't perform at my best.

Well, we are past the halfway point of Season 12, and there are 7 rounds to go. There are still a few chances to score some decent points and maybe even get that elusive podium finish. Maybe I am just in that part of the story where everything seems to go wrong, and then the hero is able to bounce back and win in the end. I try not to be discouraged.