So... Kevin... u chose a good time to leave racing.... we had our first event and the 2nd race was actually a water skiing event - BUT, I am jumping here...
I took my car into Dawie to get head done / ported, skimmed and was planning on doing cams, but it turns out I have the "longer" cams???? so thta was not done!!
I must Dawie is a as always a genius.... (see pic of Dyno Graph below)... remember, 2000mt above sea level in JHB..
Anyway, took car out on Saturday for FIRST time in quali and I was give a STERN warning by Dawie that I had to break into the 1;16.9 for a competitive time.... My fastest was in the previous events and PB was a 1:17.6 but average of 1;18.2 in race... So the pressure was on
Qualifying went well, could feel the difference quickly, LOTS of low down torque, but tyres were now old (1 year) and they were not good... PLENT of mid corner push (understeer).. will post video later, when I can upload - Eventually qualified in a 1;17.4... I was PLEASED!!!!!
BUT, I had a challenge - HAD to break into the 1;16's or else I would feel seriously embarassed - (you DO NOT let Dawie down!!!)
So, first race is up, I quali 4th fastest time, --- Dawie tells me that I need to accelerate earlier in turn 2 "dont worry, the car will not spin... floor it....PRESSURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
So, out we go..... (see attached time sheet)....I get 3 really good clean laps, where I can lap fast and chase a guy ahead....
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
... AND I accelerate hard earlier (and no spin
BUT at the same time I am driving HARD... i HAVE SOMETHING TO PROVE (
![Wink :wink:](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
)...
outcome.... 3 laps consistently 1:16.5 - AND to top it (though Jose in the Turbo was DQ, and he suddenly found his "MOJO:
![Shocked :shock:](./images/smilies/icon_eek.gif)
1.13's!!!!!!) I WIN first race...
So, thanks Dawie, thanks Bernard for support and help at the track...
PART 2 to follow