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After a couple of weeks without racing, it was time again for the 3rd round of the MRC cup in Vianen. This time no practice laps before qualifying, as decided by the race director. This was done to deny “guest racers” the unfair advantage of practice while club members are still busy with preparing the temporary race track. A shame this was needed, but maybe next time we will all help so there is time for everyone to do some practice laps.
My qualification didn’t go that well, having some trouble with staying on the race line after the steering rack thought it could do better without me “ interfering”. After tightening the screws, and giving all other screws a “ double check”, the 2nd quali did go much better. However still a bit rusty, and missing rotation in the corners I qualified 7th in the A-main.
In the first final, the opening lap went without the (almost “traditional”) first corner carnage. Settling into a nice rhythm I could gain a couple of spots, and managing to barely avoid two crashed cars I could finish 3rd.
I guess the other races learned from the first final, as driving was cleaner, and a lot harder for me to gain some spots. Second final I finished 5th.
In the 3rd final I got stuck behind Jan in the number 6 car. I was only a tiny bit faster, but I just couldn’t get passed. We lightly touched each other, and I had to wait and give the position back. This allowed the car #8 car to get passed, and I finished 8th.
Not quite the result in the end, but still enjoyed the close racing. |
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