Automobilista - Gran Premio de la Republica Argentina [April 28th]

Watched the broadcast of the 2nd stint, was very fun at times, specially the battle at the bottom half of the Top 10 during the first 20 laps. Interesting watching how drivers had to cope with cars handling very differently. Top 3 were a world apart, but dunno if they were much faster, had much better cars, or simply could prepare the race better. Or a mix of those 3. Drove perfectly nevertheless.

Qualifying went well, I had more time in my sleeves, but was unable to improve in all sectors combined. Pretty satisfied with the result though.

First 50 laps was also good, I had a great battles with Jan Průša, David Sabre, Ray and Petr. But it was very exhausting to me and those were consequences to second half, where I incredibly struggled to keep similar pace. No chance for points, but how can I be not happy for best result so far on HSO? I hope I wasn't impeding any of lapping/lapped drivers, I really did my best.

How scared were you, on the scale on 0-10, when I spun in front of you, Juha?

You weren't the first to falter when my Ferrari got closer so I was used to it by then.

Results, replays and points are posted on the website.

Jan Kowalski's 7 points are not showing, we're working on that.

I did the best I could do with the old Brabham BT26. In qualy I managed to improve in 0.3 seconds my best time in training.
I had good duels with Michael, Adam, Jason White and Gerard Ryon and only Adam was able to overcome me. It was a constant and arduous fight, the BT26 was not fast in the straight and I only had to defend position in the corners. I was very happy with the results, I hope I did not disturb anyone and for the excuse to Jason White for my optimism in trying to overcome in the clamp what made me give a slight touch to the side of his car and for that, fair play was applied.
I think I did fair races, I made no mistakes and no escape from the track. I think my driving and concentration are improving, I just need better cars ... lol

Ignorant mistake on my part. For some reason, I read the briefing as 50 minute races, rather than 50 laps.
Realized that about 2 laps into Heat 1, quite demotivating. ...but knowing that overall time of both heats would determine finishing position, I pressed on until I was forced to stop (tried to savor it a bit, but not nearly enough)
Luckily, only lost a few positions. Took me out of the top 10, but could have been worse.

Heat 2 was fun. Good battle with Grant and a few cars right on my heels at all times.
After the big spin out of T1, I had some slight rear damage...seemed to be in the suspension, so the car was quite slick after that. Another lost of position, but again, could have been far worse.

Overall, entertaining and fair racing. Just wish I'd had a bit more consistency in Heat 2 as I felt like I had a car capable of a top 5 finish, but that's the way that goes.

Enjoyed driving such a good car from the coolest team ever!

Really wanted to try and hang with Austin  and Jundt , but they got away when I flubbed the start on first attempt, and got smoked by Dave Miller on the other. Outbraked myself on lap 1 of second race like a desperate bonehead trying to get back into 3rd. I hope I didnt mess anyone up too bad, I took a little damage but luckily survived.
I will refrain to complain about a double 3rd.

Good racing with Dave Miller in Race 1. So clean and consistent
And tough battle w/ Jan Kowalski in race 2!

J Acerclinth is an Ironman

That was one hell of race. Dave Miller, Brian Janik you guys made me sweat like literally, I was driving my ass off to stay ahead! And David Jundt my hats off to you sir your one calm and collective guy, those were the most consistent laps!

The results table

Some things fixed according to HSO tables:

1) Round 1 was scored as 1-2 hour long race, but as it was changed to 2-6 hours, I change mine too.

2) Gerardo and Michael get points from Round 2 for 4th and 5th place respectively. Both me and HSO probably counted 90% of race distance from these 24 laps to be classified, but there were run actually only 23.