Monday, September 25, 2023

Random Harlot Table

OLDSCHOOL CLUB ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP 2023
ROUND 4 BELGIUM | 2 Hours of SPA

Another terrible start for me, lag was everywhere, a couple of cars were blinking, and I couldn't follow as closely as I could for fear of causing a collision. Somewhere in the middle sector there was a big stutter and I warped I think. I found myself in the gravel trap, sliding towards the wall. I couldn't save it, but at least I didn't hit the wall straight on and minimized the damage. The pack went off into the distance and I was back to my customary last position and a long way behind.

No more problems for me after that and I went on the chase again to recover some positions. I got past the slower drivers and some drivers up front ran into trouble and I was in 3rd place by the checkered flag. Could I have done better without the incident at the start? Maybe, but the two drivers who finished ahead of me were faster than me anyway. I'm lucky to get the podium here.

Next up, the final round of this series, a big 3 hour race at Le Mans!

Saturday, September 2, 2023

professor of mayhematics

OLDSCHOOL CLUB ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP 2023
ROUND 3 ITALY | 2 Hours of MONZA

I qualified 4th out of 9 runners. I gained 2 positions immediately after an excellent start, but threw it all away when I missed the braking point into the first chicane. A trip down the escape road and I end up in 7th. I stayed with the pack only until lap 3, when I hit the anti-cut bollard in the second chicane. There was substantial damage to the car but I was able to limp back into the pits for repairs. I rejoined the race in last position and with everyone else far ahead. In the clean air, I drove in some consistent lap times. Eventually I overtook some slower cars and with some front-runners running into trouble I recovered and finished 4th. Right back where I started albeit 1 lap behind the leader. Overall, a forgettable race for me.