For me it was a tough race caused by my own stupidity. Again my strategy let me down. Dashmeter Pro is not giving me the correct readout for fuel consumption for the indycar and I did not double check it the old fashioned way like I should. Lesson learned.
I really enjoyed the race. Ran most of it on fuel mix 6/5, until the last stint. I was constantly on my feet trying to figure out what was going on in the race and what to do next, when do I pit etc. Shame I ignored the fuel
Congratulations to Allie, who looked hooked up the entire race. I knew I couldn't keep in front, because the more I batted the more fuel I consumed. When you overtook me, I braked really late, and realised it was too late, because it is so bumpy on entry. As soon as it snapped I desperately tried to avoid you and luckily no damage was done. Was a really good battle and you fully deserved the Win! I then realised I was really on the limit with fuel, which turned out to be past the limit and I was 2 litres short going on to the last lap, so I had to pit.
The broadcast (from what I have seen so far) was excellent. I had friends and family calling and texting me on Sunday saying they were hooked. It was very strange and goes to show what a good job you guys did!
This leads me on to the negative. Despite the season I have had and the issues that have surrounded it, I am still disapointed that Suzuka or Round 5 is gone. We lost Round 1 to technical issues (which was restarted when I was leading) and now we are losing another round. Could there be an alternative? Either way I respect the decision based on how this season has gone. You guys have rescued it and bought some organisation. Despite the issue at the start of the race, it was (from my POV) pretty smooth going. I just really enjoy driving these cars on road courses and not Ovals.
Anyways. Good race, thats the main thing, congras to Allie, Charles and everyone else that finished the race because it was tough. Also congrats to
@Christopher Beavis, who got his first top 10
There's always next season. Or is there?