14-03-2018, 07:30 PM
Hi guys, I've just been made aware of this thread & thought it appropriate to make a post.
First and foremost my most sincere apologise to Kiko for ruining his race. It was entirely my fault but I assure you in no way deliberate. At the time I had no idea what or whom had made contact with me but having watched the replay I can see how everything unfolded.
I am making no defence but would like to take the opportunity explain.
While it may well appear to Kiko (and others) of someone turning up with no experience or practice that is not the case. I have been both sim and a real life racer for over 20 years, (I'll let google/youtube find the real life stuff for you) and I am familiar with both track and car however it was a last minute opportunity to join you on Sunday night. Aware that it was a championship round my plan was to stay out of trouble and just make up the numbers with perhaps a good race with someone. I am well aware of how championships work and hopefully anyone here i have raced against will say I have always driven fairly and honourably.
In the lead up to the event I had been racing Dan Minges and was aware he was closing in on me. I had a poor exit out the last corner and was expecting a move from Dan into turn one hence I took a middle line down the straight making my intentions clear (to Dan). I had seen no blue flags at this point although I do admit having watched the replay there was one on the main straight (this could have been shown for Dan at this point and not me but I am not sure). Watching Dan closely in my rear left mirror I realised he wasnt going to make a move and I was clear however a car emerged from the pits and took all my attention going into turn one and as a result did not check my right mirror. I had absolutely no idea kiko (or anyone else) was on my inside and didnt even see a wheel of his car. I recovered ( as did kiko) from the incident and two corners later got a blue flag as kiko caught me again so i stayed right (off line) and immediately lifted as the replay shows at which point "part 2" of the matter came into play.
Once again Kiko entirely my fault and from someone who should have had more awareness given my experience in racing, I can only apologise to you.
As for your actions.. well top marks for actually admitting to it on a forum. I cant condone it but I can understand the red mist when things like that happen. It happened to me once in a real life Kart Race which later involved hands round a throat in the paddock ..my hands his throat....but that's another story.
So Sorry again and please don't give up on SR4L just because of some wee scotsman who cant concentrate or more than one thing at a time.....
anyone else want a slice of humble pie
Jonathan Rarity
First and foremost my most sincere apologise to Kiko for ruining his race. It was entirely my fault but I assure you in no way deliberate. At the time I had no idea what or whom had made contact with me but having watched the replay I can see how everything unfolded.
I am making no defence but would like to take the opportunity explain.
While it may well appear to Kiko (and others) of someone turning up with no experience or practice that is not the case. I have been both sim and a real life racer for over 20 years, (I'll let google/youtube find the real life stuff for you) and I am familiar with both track and car however it was a last minute opportunity to join you on Sunday night. Aware that it was a championship round my plan was to stay out of trouble and just make up the numbers with perhaps a good race with someone. I am well aware of how championships work and hopefully anyone here i have raced against will say I have always driven fairly and honourably.
In the lead up to the event I had been racing Dan Minges and was aware he was closing in on me. I had a poor exit out the last corner and was expecting a move from Dan into turn one hence I took a middle line down the straight making my intentions clear (to Dan). I had seen no blue flags at this point although I do admit having watched the replay there was one on the main straight (this could have been shown for Dan at this point and not me but I am not sure). Watching Dan closely in my rear left mirror I realised he wasnt going to make a move and I was clear however a car emerged from the pits and took all my attention going into turn one and as a result did not check my right mirror. I had absolutely no idea kiko (or anyone else) was on my inside and didnt even see a wheel of his car. I recovered ( as did kiko) from the incident and two corners later got a blue flag as kiko caught me again so i stayed right (off line) and immediately lifted as the replay shows at which point "part 2" of the matter came into play.
Once again Kiko entirely my fault and from someone who should have had more awareness given my experience in racing, I can only apologise to you.
As for your actions.. well top marks for actually admitting to it on a forum. I cant condone it but I can understand the red mist when things like that happen. It happened to me once in a real life Kart Race which later involved hands round a throat in the paddock ..my hands his throat....but that's another story.
So Sorry again and please don't give up on SR4L just because of some wee scotsman who cant concentrate or more than one thing at a time.....
anyone else want a slice of humble pie
Jonathan Rarity