R1: I already tried the 'little Vette' on a previous Club event. It wasn't my favourite car back then and unfortunately after this race it hasn't changed. The fact that it looks so good made it bearable to drive it
as I was +3 seconds off pace. Also in the Q I crossed the finish line backwards after a silly but serious spin in the final corner making me start at the back.
The opening laps were pretty crowded at the back of the pack and a lot of dust was thrown in the air.
One of the best moments was when Steven was chasing me (you really shouldn't have stopped for me, you were back on the track and had all rights to defend your position imho) Steven was driving so close to my 'sexy back' that I drove a whopping 1.08.1 while constantly staring in my rear view mirror
Also I made a gigantic drift in the final corner from which I'm still amazed I was able to recover. (I should submit this one in the screenshot competition)
From lap 17/18 I was thinking of safely guiding the GT home, but hit the barriers pretty hard in the final corners: I never drove such a damaged car before. I was unable to keep it straight at 50kmph
The pitcrew did a 'fantastic' job in 125 seconds so I only had to complete 1 or 2 more laps. Even in these final meters I modded the beautifull carrozeria :frown: Finished dead last, but I finished!
R2: I was getting tired, but really wanted to honour my old Kadett E-type 1.6l
Sport. The Kadett felt more comfortable then the GT, but still it can be a handful. I must make a comment on the gorgeous tyre-sounds! Why don't all GTL-tyres sound like this?
In the first lap I got pushed to the outside of the chicane making me part of the 'narrowed' chicane when the cars behind had to pass. Fine moments when chasing Steven and at the end battling with Hans.
I had a nice evening, but I'm not really in love with this track. I can't say an exact reason, the chicanes may be one of them. Issues with the track's textures might be another.
On the cars I can be brief: when's the next vs events with these Opels? Looking at my best laptimes for Castle (
here) there's little difference between the 2:
See you guys next time.
Thx Carlos & Stuart & RD & all participants (feeling very thankful atm
)