Assetto Corsa Round 1 Highlands 8152 m.

The 1960s and '70s are my favourite motorsport decades so I knew I would join this series as soon as John announced it. This first round lived up to every expectation: amazing machinery, challenging track, big grid. Practice had taught me that the slightest mistake would be very costly and so I approached this event wondering if I would see the chequered flag. Amazingly not only did I get to the end but so did everyone who made the start ... WELL DONE ALL DRIVERS . When the race started I found myself following my teammate Mark Jones and, knowing that Mark is faster than me, I settled down to watch his lines. The slightest of mistakes saw Mark drift wide on a fast corner and I was able to make a pass. From that point I had a fairly lonely race in P7 as I watched Phil steadily open a gap ahead and I was opening a gap to the car behind. The major challenge was then to keep on the black stuff and avoid grass/fences/houses/armco ... easier said than done. My only "moment" came towards the end of the race when Rob kept wide on a corner exit to allow me to pass and I drifted wide and tagged the back of his car ... my apologies for that. Fortunately no damaged ensued and I was able to get that P7 finish ... a very satisfying result . Congratulations to the podium guys; amazing pace and consistency by Jukka (as usual ).
Immediately after the race I couldn't resist watching the recording of the broadcast. Outstanding commentary ... lots of very interesting historical snippets interspersed among the live action ... great job, Caitlin . Thank you SRO for a marvellous evening's entertainment

 

Just watched the broadcast. Exelent work Caitlin. Thanks for your kind words on 47:47 And thanks Laurent, Yusuf and Bill for congrats And congrats for Laurent and Phil for podium and everybody for surviving

This really is my favourite car like Laurent said and favourite sim and it´s blast to drive with it Tried to catch those Eagles when practising that were dominating fastest laps and just couple nights before race realized non of them will be racing. But Laurent had so much speed I think I really needed all that practice. I usually need lot of practise to be fast, unlike Henri whom are fast on lap 3 (matched my time on lotus 49 on lap 3 that I managed to get on lap 100+ ). Shame he could not make it yesterday. Had good start and no drama during race but Laurent kept me honest all race long so could not take it too easy or afford any mistakes. It was really exiting lapping cars since it´s so easy to have a little wobble (specially when not in nornal line) that can end in collision and barriers and ruin both drivers race. But everything went well (thanks to all lapped drivers) and managed to keep my place. Thanks for everyone, looking forward to next round.

 

And couldn't get closer than 2 seconds no mater what
Congratulation to all drivers with special one's to podium Jukka, Laurent and Phill.
It was a good race, I tried to take it easy with the hope I will stay away of the fences. Qualy 11 finished 10 and a very nice chasing race with @Angelo dos Santos. Good driving and very consistent pace, congratulation .Few incidents in front of me, but managed to escape with clean face.
The commentary of the race make me (again) to watch all race, right after checkered flag. It was very good, documented and entertaining. Nice job mate.
Hope to have more time to practice for the next round. See you all @Kyalami

 

Grats Jukka , Laurent and Phil. Strong pace up front.

I was a bit disappointed not to reach the 21s in Q but top ten was ok for a first ever AC race. Had a good scrap in the race with a ferrari and a brabham and ufortunately I got a bit impatient and was gonna stick my nose up the inside coming up the hill in the last sector but that backfired badly so had to lock up to avoid taking the ferrari out and put myself firmly in the rails and spun as I came off said rail. Had to pit for repairs and from there it was just about getting to the finish. Good fun and a fun track to drive though. See you guys at Kyalami.

 

Thanks John, Flaviu and Dag