Barcelona Skoda

A lot of parts in that race I gladly want to forget.

Qualified and started well, but got stuck on the outside which hurt like hell. My car felt awful, like trying to drive an articulated lorry around there.

Mis-cued my break heading in La Caxia, which saw me skim across the front of Ales and Tony. Sorry about that lads. When I realised that I had missed my point, I aimed for the hole to ensure I didn't punt you lads and ruin your races.

Collected her on the old circuit and rejoined in about 14th and started to get back on the move. Had a nice little dice with Martin Wright before finally putting the move on him, then engaged in the first duel with Martin Profant.

When clear, it was after the pack just inside the top ten. Man, it got crazy. Some pretty borderline desperate moves going on. Or maybe that was just people had their cars turning better.

Got into the top ten, then got punted on the exit of La Caxia by Michael Virt. He apologised to me after the race, one that is accepted - but was a really silly and avoidable incident that but the exclamation point on a bad race for both of us.

The punt saw all the hard work lost and back into 14th. Again, I had to re-pass Martin Wright - just as hard as it was the first time. Some lads dropped out so it was me and Martin Profant for 10th place.

I have to tip my hat to you, Martin. That was some great stuff. You didn't give me an millimetre, let alone and inch. There was some good side by side, some door banging and what not before I finally managed to get by you.

Once I got clear, there wasn't enough time to catch ninth. So, an alright result I suppose. The car was shocker really and to be honest, I'd say even without the issues I had, I was staring at the bottom half of the top ten anyway.

Thanks Philip, I really enjoyed the few laps covering my back. It was all about self-control, lot of sweat and tactics :) Nice!

bakus punt me and he didn't do a stop/go why he wasn't penalized ?

First of all:
I am truly and deeply sorry for the punt in the first lap to Lance Mayne and those who are with my guilt laid in the crowd that after the collision occurred. I drove DT in the same lap, and so pleaded guilty.
In short, I do not want to cause regret in you, I decided to withdraw from further racing in the R2P. I think I gathered the sum of the critical moves and bad results, so as no more endanger other guys and caused an even greater shame for myself, I give up.
Thanks to all for patience with my mistakes, thanks to my mentor Tomica for a handful of good advice and thank the dear God that I could drive miles in good society.
I really enjoyed the race with most of the drivers and I think this is a great place for lovers of the virtual race.
Enjoy the ride and honesty to each other.
Till some better and faster time.

Mario.

Don´t give up, Mario. Accidents in race cars happens all the time. If you enjoy to race here at R2P, (i enjoy a lot), stay here. Do you think i have great results? Lots of drivers here don´t get great results, Mario. In my vue, there are 3 class of drivers: very fast drivers, good drivers and regular drivers like you, me and a lot of other guys, racing here not to win, cause we don´t have the pace, but because we love race cars. In all this posts after race, i haven´t see nobody accusing you from anything...But this is only my oppinion. Of course you will do as you wish. My race was great. Some great moment with Simon, at the end of La Caixa, with a great braking...Then my tires, and with my setup, i was not able to follow their pace. Looking forward for the next one. Congrats to Pete, podium and to all.

Gaman, it is impossible for the Stewards to see every incident on track. If you feel you were punted, use the protest procedure here - http://www.race2play.com/forum/list_posts/2069 - otherwise nothing will happen.
Mario - quitting is NOT an option!

Qualifying: That was the first time I haven't qualified in last place so I'm really pleased that I was able to keep up this time. Up until now I've always been at least 4 seconds off the pace. I guess all the time spent practising is finally being rewarded. Fantastic!

Race: Managed to get through the carnage at the end of lap 1 with only a slight knock so no need to pit. Overtaken by Luis Lynce on lap 2 after running wide. I stayed in 19th for quite a few laps until finally being passed by Juan Aul on lap 8 and then Mario Viroh following my mistake at turn 1 on lap 9. I lost concentration completely further around lap 9 and hit the tire barrier which ended my race.

I'm still finding myself making silly mistakes particularly when I'm put under pressure but I'm really enjoying the racing and it can only get better.

I think you should stick at it too Mario. I've been guilty of some pretty bad punts in the past but the faster guys generally seem pretty forgiving and have accepted my apologies so far.