05-06-2016, 10:07 PM
Always exciting with the first race of the season 
I was thinking that choosing the Spark would make me an underdog, because for me it has always been 1 second slower than the EVE (even at Spa), but it seems my worst rivals also have chosen slower cars
But during my online practice sessions this week I found out that the new guy Kristijan was really competive, also in the Spark. But in the quali today my setup worked really good on the heavy rubbered track and gave me pole with a whole second.
It was a good start of the season for my team, with me winning both races and Edwin struggling in the quali but finishing 6th and 7th! My first race was not very eventful. I saw DJ sneaking into second spot and while he was busy keeping Kristijan behind, my lead grew bigger and bigger. Pitstop went fine but maybe a bit slow - 50 sec. My pitstops are usually slow in the start of a season, maybe it's my mechanics, or maybe it's me - I don't know.
Second race was more eventful (like it usually is). I took it really easy in the beginning, and followed Kristijan down to T1 where he had an accident with another car and went off the track. A few other cars were also involved in accidents so I was 5th or something already, after 2 corners. After the long straight I was almost scared to death when I saw Rick Nauman in a big cloud of smoke in my mirrors, braking late but managed to avoid me. Then I begun the hunt on DJ who was quick as always and tried to get away. After a few laps I managed to catch him and when he made a mistake in the final corner, I could overtake him on the straight. His winged Matra was surprisingly fast on the straights, thanks to that V12 I guess, so I was lucky he made a mistake in the corner exit. After that I could pull away and take a comfortable victory. My pitstop was 50 sec again, so I guess I have to practice them more next time.
Thanks for hosting Paul. Thanks to all who showed up today, great to see some new faces too. Cu next time. I might have to work that day, but I will at least be practicing with you and hopefully I can make it to the first race. We will see.
I was thinking that choosing the Spark would make me an underdog, because for me it has always been 1 second slower than the EVE (even at Spa), but it seems my worst rivals also have chosen slower cars
But during my online practice sessions this week I found out that the new guy Kristijan was really competive, also in the Spark. But in the quali today my setup worked really good on the heavy rubbered track and gave me pole with a whole second.It was a good start of the season for my team, with me winning both races and Edwin struggling in the quali but finishing 6th and 7th! My first race was not very eventful. I saw DJ sneaking into second spot and while he was busy keeping Kristijan behind, my lead grew bigger and bigger. Pitstop went fine but maybe a bit slow - 50 sec. My pitstops are usually slow in the start of a season, maybe it's my mechanics, or maybe it's me - I don't know.
Second race was more eventful (like it usually is). I took it really easy in the beginning, and followed Kristijan down to T1 where he had an accident with another car and went off the track. A few other cars were also involved in accidents so I was 5th or something already, after 2 corners. After the long straight I was almost scared to death when I saw Rick Nauman in a big cloud of smoke in my mirrors, braking late but managed to avoid me. Then I begun the hunt on DJ who was quick as always and tried to get away. After a few laps I managed to catch him and when he made a mistake in the final corner, I could overtake him on the straight. His winged Matra was surprisingly fast on the straights, thanks to that V12 I guess, so I was lucky he made a mistake in the corner exit. After that I could pull away and take a comfortable victory. My pitstop was 50 sec again, so I guess I have to practice them more next time.
Thanks for hosting Paul. Thanks to all who showed up today, great to see some new faces too. Cu next time. I might have to work that day, but I will at least be practicing with you and hopefully I can make it to the first race. We will see.