Nordschleife Race Reports

[1959nikos]

Last Monday I received a firm PM from boss, stating that if I didnt bring some good points to the team I would have to search for a new one. This was my last chance he said, better not show up with team colors at next race if I dont finish at Nurburgring.

As situation in my country is dire as you all know, my sponsor has lost all his money, so no hope him rescuing me, I had to do all I could to finish at Nurbs.

I practised all week and on Sunday, at Practise time, I realized that I had a good chance of making it, I could remember all track, I even got me an 8:59:999!!

At quali, I had a nice lap at midfield, mainly because a lot of faster people didnt get a full lap.

So, at start of race, I let them pass, knowing it would be a huge mistake racing them here.
I settled in a good pace, I had Alex behind and I was astonished he didnt come closer.

I pitted at end of 4th lap, exiting I saw John behind, 35 sec difference, I was sure he would gulp me eventually.
To my surprise our difference was the same after this lap, so I tried to stop worrying, but then Yerke had passed John so I started pressing myself so I stay in front.
Pressing and looking at time difference is a bad thing, I did mistakes and soon Yerke was in front.
No damage yet, but suddenly DJs name started appearing behind me and John.
At first I didnt worry as our difference was really big, but suddenly I remembered that the guy was 1 full minute faster than me on a lap!!
So, back to watching difference, he was gulping it steadily, first he ate John and before he ate me, I went straight on a barrier, boom!!
Steering was bent, luckilly it was drivable, petrol was my second concern as race was longer than I calculated, so I slowed down, waiting for Marcel to lap me so I do a lap less.

All went well, I finished race sweating all over, I couldnt believe I did it and into points as well!!


Fantastic race, special mention to Gorka's and DJs comebacks!!

btw, I too saw boss stuck in a barrier.

Well boss, tables just turned, Im very dissapointed of you, once you go swim in Monaco harbour, next you go Nurbs picknicking, better shape up and bring sone good points to the team, or Ill ask Neela to come and help and you will be sent to dishes department forever 8)