Season 8 Race 8 Bahrain- Drivers meeting

Jim Hawley · Apr 26, 2012

I'm really struggling with things at the mo, I'm rammed with work and my house renovation has begun, which means I'm not living here right now, only working here during the day, the place is a filthy building site

on top of that I'm away for three days this weekend and I've got a client asking me if I can work in their office in Newmarket for 3 days next week

, I'm in danger of loosing the plot at some point

At the moment I can't see how I'm going to be ready and prepared for next weeks event, I've not done a single lap yet, it may be just one thing too much for me

I'll let you know on Tues

Jim

Nicolas Rouge · Apr 26, 2012

Hello. I'm also very busy atm and I won't be able to participate for next race.

I'll do my best to there for the 2 last races.

Jonas Lex · Apr 26, 2012

First Race

Hungary | Hungaroring | August 29th 2012

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Peter Marshall · Apr 27, 2012

Always miss someone when they can not attend a race. It's cool to see them again when they can.

Valter Ostman · Apr 27, 2012

Peter Marshall said:
Always miss someone when they can not attend a race. It's cool to see them again when they can.

+ 1

Nicolai Nicholson · Apr 27, 2012

Peter Marshall said:
Always miss someone when they can not attend a race. It's cool to see them again when they can.

+ 2

Sean Greenlaw · Apr 27, 2012

Reik Major · Apr 27, 2012

Valerio Vinassa · Apr 27, 2012

tomorrow my family and me we will go in mountain for a little holiday until 1st May but I will be present in Bahrain,totally rusty 4 day without laps on track

in practice a rambling barriers on track

C U there guys

Jonas Lex · May 1, 2012

Next Race

Race 1 Hungary | Hungaroring | August 29th 2012

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Bob Luneski · May 2, 2012

I am not likely going to be able to drive tomorrow

I developed a stye on the inside of my right eye over the weekend. It is quite uncomfortable, but the biggest issue is that the vision in my right eye is impaired and it tears up constantly. I'll give it a try in the morning, but right now it doesn't look good. Sorry..... On the bright side, my new load cell arrived and I have brakes again

Reik Major · May 2, 2012

thx for the infos guys - good commitment!

Get your eye well soon, Bob.

Kennett Ylitalo · May 2, 2012

Damn, really feel bad to see so many absences and having to do it myself.. Haven't been able to practice and looks like i don't get a chance to do so. I did do some laps a week ago but am i safe? Not really. Pace? Not too far but this time i might have to skip it. Should've practiced when i had time.

David Turnbull · May 2, 2012

unfortunate to see so many guys having to miss, the grid will be bare tonight.

hope you all manage to make the next race

Nicolai Nicholson · May 2, 2012

If my counting is correct, Jim (most likely), Nicolas, Jonas, Bob Lu. and Kennett are not attending, and that should leave us with 15 drivers. That is a low number, but hopefully we can make it a great race anyway

Kennett Ylitalo · May 2, 2012

Yes, i'm confirming by absence. In top of not really practicing, i have a nice little blister (1x2cm) on my right hand, in the root of the thumb, just where the main grip and pressure on the wheel is formed.. Tried a lap on Nords earlier and that confirmed that i'm not even fit to drive. Tha's really sad, i started to like Bahrain as a track.