Rouen

Thanks all for being gentlemen racers as we sorted out what car Jon should drive. I very much appreciate that it was done in the spirit of good sportsmanship for everyone.

Congrats to Jon for the win, and to Ray and Hernan for solid podium finishes. The Porsche just couldn't compete, so I was content to chase my own pb's and bring up the rear. In the end I quite liked this layout, even the chicane was entertaining I thought- I got a chuckle out of barely missing that tire barrier lap after lap.

The game froze several times on me practice. Couldn't get out twice so I scrubbed the mission.

I agree the track is better than my first impressions.

A bit mixed emotions in the begining of the race as I learned right before the qualy that the cars we drove at Targa were "intended" to count as "used" options. It never crossed my mind that this would be a possibilty since we could not finish that race and there were no official results. So I prepared with Ferrari for almost one week for this race.

You guys have been very nice and true gentelmen to let me race with the TR250, especially so with Ray, as he knew I was fastest during practice and he was second fastest, by objecting to my start, he could've easily grab the chance to win this race. Thank you again. In a way you all have contributed to my first win at R2P and a track record to go along with it.

Grats to Jon, I think that was the right move by letting you race the TR. My car was slower than the Merc and the TR so my chances were to get out of the fight upfront getting into pits early and race alone, praying for some trips out of track or incidents, that will not happen and I pass the 3rd because of a very long pit of Brooks. I want to say thanks again to M. Kolar for keeping this working. As long as it exist I will be here racing, and please make it a very long time. What´s next.

Another entertaining season at PASRL is in the books. I had the earlier Rouen in mind when I was making car choices but still tested the Ferrari and the Mercedes and quickly realized I was not going to be able to keep the Ferrari on the track for an hour here. I enjoyed the layout - or maybe the fact that life allowed me to practice for more than an hour lading up to the event. I was able to run 11s and felt I could be quicker. I have been battling some double down shifts the last week or so and sure enough, on the opening lap I encountered that at the fast left heading down the hill. Fortunately the smallish field meant I could gather things up and move on. I could keep Jon in my sights but not really challenge him. He had one bobble at the hairpin and let me by because of his off and back on efforts but he quickly caught me and moved ahead. I had an efficient pit stop - my early GTL pit stop troubles seem to be corrected - and actually came out in first only to be reeled in quickly by Jon again. I got lax on the final lap - drifting a bit through a right hander, and not well I might add, so the margin ended at 16-17 seconds when it had been 6-7 seconds or less throughout the race.

Grats to Mike M for his championship run - we missed you last night and hope you are feeling better. Big thanks to Mike K - this isn't just the obligatory thank you at the end of the season - for all your work making this league the best experience it can be. It is appreciated as is your friendship through all the NASRL/PASRL seasons (yet another sign I am aging). I am looking forward to the summer fun-runs and more seasons to come.

Finally - congrats to Jon on his first R2P win. Well done, you drove a clean race from start to finish. See you next season.

Just wanted to add my congrats to Jon on his first win and to Mike Miller for taking the championship. Also a big thanks to Michael for organizing another entertaining season with the GT Legends sim. I can always depend on a gentlemanly experience in this series.

I was expecting the original layout until I looked at the event again recently and saw the newer layout listed. Although it seemed a bit strange for the older cars, I think it may have made the event a little more interesting. The Porches had a fighting chance in a few areas. But, as in real life, they didn't have the legs on the open sections.

I had mixed feelings about driving the Mercedes. It seems so capable and robust. Yet, it sounds like a small vacuum cleaner compared to the TR250 and the DBR1. The handling is a bit isolating in my view. Worst of all, the brakes did not seem up to the job, unless you plan like a Harbor Pilot.

After a P2 qualy I was hopeful for a good run. It was an OK drive except for two mistakes. The first was going wide early entering the new esses off the back stretch. That opened the door for others to get by and forge ahead. I also broke a bit late soon before my scheduled pit stop in the last turn and damaged the suspension. I wasn't sure the damage warranted repair, so I elected to have it repaired. Not sure that was necessary. It sure cost me a lot in time and track position. The field was so small and so good, the best I could do was regain a spot from Michael in his under powered Porsche.

Thanks to others for pointing me to the car status utility. It gave me a sense of awareness I never had before. I am gaining more valuable experience to finish a PASRL race in good standings someday. If I ever do, it certainly will be a well earned accomplishment.

PS: Nice screenshots of the Rouen event Jon! Makes it seem even more real looking back.