In A2 You were losing power towards the end and changed your lines to defensive lines infield. Under really a lot of pressure. Great driving in the final man, congrats!
Thank you. I had some issues with tire preparation that led to slippery handling for the first few laps in the three mains. The car was very very good , but I didn't want to change my tire prep routine from qualifying. In retrospect I should have gone with new tires for the mains ... but it all turned out OK In A1 my tires caused me to let the second qualifier by on the first lap before my tires could "come in" and then I was spun out on the second lap by third place , then made a mistake trying to catch back up. So I had to win both A2 and A3 to secure the victory. Knowing my tires needed more laps to come in A2 I ran extra laps in the warmup but my motor faded sooner than normal which is what you saw. In A3 I didn't want to experience the same motor fade but I had to fend off second place early until the tires would come in. I took that risk. I did drive defensively but I'll admit some nerves sank in and my lines suffered in A3. The orange and white car of Devin Patterson is one of the best stock drivers in the country nearly winning the 17.5 stock Reedy Race last year and I believe was second at the Nationals two years ago as well. A top notch driver and great to race with.
It was a fun time for sure. Thanks again.
