I had a fine time. The fans were out in force (both of them, Emily and Edward Jnr) the signwriters had done a great job, and it was all up to me.
I was pretty happy with my qualifying time (whilst in car) as it was a couple of seconds faster than in practice. Back at the pits I found everyone was also happy with their qualifying times... I found myself 16th on the grid ...out of 17!
Race 1 started well, and I charged through the pack int he first few laps, and had got up to P11 or 12.
I came onto the main straight well, and nosed my way alongside the guy in front for a drag race down the straight.
Approaching turn 1, most would have pulled back and tucked in for a inside run into turn 2. Not Fast Eddie!
In a move that surprised even the most seasoned of professionals, I decided to go around the outside at turn 1.
The rest is best described in pictures...
Went in a little hot through turn 1 (the kink)...the tail started to wag...I had it, I lost it, I had it...
Then I lost it...
Headed for the sand trap, slowing down nicely...
A little deeper...
Until, a gentle stop...
Some helpful locals came to my aid...
And I gracefully exited the vehicle
The big accident was in Race 2. Justin walked away though.
I had to sit that one out when a coolant line blew off on the out lap. Very frustrating.
