Please post your race comments here.
As for me... this was my worst race of the series and not just in terms of finish.
Build/Bid: I figured this one could be run from the back with success so I went with extra flexibility using an 80/60/160 car. I saw no need for a 180 top but I do wonder if that setup would be worth trying. I don't think anyone built a 180 in all three divisions. A bid of zero put me where I wanted to be - last.
Lap 1: I went off script almost immediately and for the life of me, cannot remember why. Instead of sitting back, I challenged Rando at the first corner, had to late brake, and missed the roll. I then compound my error by doubling down and spending wear like a fool throughout the lap. Ugh...
Lap 2: Another mistake. I meant to plot 140 in T16, burn 2 wear, and sit in 3rd. I would probably have then chanced the Int'l Horseshoe in a race in which I had nothing to lose. Somehow I dropped a 120 card instead. I never double check my card once it's down - maybe I should start doing that
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Lap 3: I thought I was in decent shape for a possible 3rd until I just missed that forced pass on Russ (T33). I would've made it but for his block
. I didn't bother blocking Rando's forced pass next turn - I had nothing left to fight for and he was making an awesome comeback. Thanks for leaving me the slip after that, Rando.
Track: I enjoyed this track quite a bit. There were plenty of decision points and it seems open to different strategies. I think the addition of the Bus Stop chicane was the right choice but perhaps worth trying a race without it. Imagine flying along the back stretch at 200 mph!
Stephen - You ran a terrific race. Congrats on the win and the division title!
Rando - I've never seen a comeback like that before. Awesome!
Kevin - If only you'd made your start push. Stephen would not have run away with the win if you'd been up there battling. Other than that piece of bad luck, you ran your typical error-free race.
Russ - We can always count on you to battle hard. Damn you, Russ, why do you have to battle hard?!
Kathryn - You keep getting better, even if your car is backwards half the time
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Kelly - You had a rough go of it with that undersized car. I hope you enjoyed the season and your first foray into live play.
Regardless of the outcome, and as usual, I enjoyed the game and the company!
Until next time,
Mike
As for me... this was my worst race of the series and not just in terms of finish.
Build/Bid: I figured this one could be run from the back with success so I went with extra flexibility using an 80/60/160 car. I saw no need for a 180 top but I do wonder if that setup would be worth trying. I don't think anyone built a 180 in all three divisions. A bid of zero put me where I wanted to be - last.
Lap 1: I went off script almost immediately and for the life of me, cannot remember why. Instead of sitting back, I challenged Rando at the first corner, had to late brake, and missed the roll. I then compound my error by doubling down and spending wear like a fool throughout the lap. Ugh...
Lap 2: Another mistake. I meant to plot 140 in T16, burn 2 wear, and sit in 3rd. I would probably have then chanced the Int'l Horseshoe in a race in which I had nothing to lose. Somehow I dropped a 120 card instead. I never double check my card once it's down - maybe I should start doing that
![Laugh :laugh:](./images/smilies/yellowlaugh.gif)
Lap 3: I thought I was in decent shape for a possible 3rd until I just missed that forced pass on Russ (T33). I would've made it but for his block
![Upset :upset:](./images/smilies/yellowupset.gif)
Track: I enjoyed this track quite a bit. There were plenty of decision points and it seems open to different strategies. I think the addition of the Bus Stop chicane was the right choice but perhaps worth trying a race without it. Imagine flying along the back stretch at 200 mph!
Stephen - You ran a terrific race. Congrats on the win and the division title!
Rando - I've never seen a comeback like that before. Awesome!
Kevin - If only you'd made your start push. Stephen would not have run away with the win if you'd been up there battling. Other than that piece of bad luck, you ran your typical error-free race.
Russ - We can always count on you to battle hard. Damn you, Russ, why do you have to battle hard?!
Kathryn - You keep getting better, even if your car is backwards half the time
![Eek! :eek:](./images/smilies/yellowbigeek.gif)
Kelly - You had a rough go of it with that undersized car. I hope you enjoyed the season and your first foray into live play.
Regardless of the outcome, and as usual, I enjoyed the game and the company!
![Cheers :cheers:](./images/smilies/cheers.gif)
Until next time,
Mike