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8 May 2016, 12:26 (Ref:3640090) | #26 | |
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Yeah...
...you can go around him to the outside instead of dive up his inside in an ever-closing gap. Other drivers were perfectly capable of that, for example, Gordon Shedden, who was promptly taken out as a result of brain failures from a couple of drivers in the field. |
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When they say they're using 'recommended settings', though, what are the chances that Dunlop have specified a range and all the teams are at the very limit of that range?
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We've had Thruxton at this point in the season since 2011 and never before have we had this. I think it's a combination of factors, some of which wouldn't be fixed by simply moving the dates.
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8 May 2016, 12:53 (Ref:3640097) | #30 | |
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thanks to Honda failure WSR is poised to take over the championship standings...
Collard is now 2nd in standings !!! imagine that |
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8 May 2016, 13:16 (Ref:3640105) | #31 | |
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race distance has been cut to 12 laps
will be interesting to see the ballast free Hondas fight their way up, maybe in top 10 for reverse grid |
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Josh Cook talking like a far more experienced driver there
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Note how when Neal got slow exits from that corner earlier in the race, the locigal place to put your car if you have a 'run' is to the right so you have the inside line for T1. It happened several times in the race and is the known overtake line at this track. So, the question is, assuming you are unaware of a puncture, maybe you are 2 cars back like Cook, why in earth would you go to the left? Those who did only did so in avoidance of an already happening accident. |
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A shame for the paying spectators that the race is now only 12 laps, especially on a lap where you lose the cars largely for 70% of the lap. It wouldn't matter so much at Brands Hatch as you can see the cars all the time.
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Race 2 could be very interesting. I do have to agree with Cook about shortening the races, it is up to the drivers to look after the cars, if they don't then they only have themselves to blame. |
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8 May 2016, 13:57 (Ref:3640113) | #36 | ||
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Not sure I would get more excitement out of it turning into a complete lottery at the end.
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8 May 2016, 13:58 (Ref:3640114) | #37 | |
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Congrats to Jordan
Dan Welch another top 10 , it looks like he can actually race with the TOCA engine and to Lloyd for his Top 10 Shedden a drive of a champion , he may have won the race if for another 4 laps |
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Rob Collard leads the championship, .. this is surreal
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And Ingram destroying his race...
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Tom Ingram must hate everything that comes after his race one podium.
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and welch gets pole for race 3
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8 May 2016, 14:18 (Ref:3640124) | #43 | |
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Dan was rather petrified , think he knows he hasn't the pace and wants to stay out of trouble
he said that he wants to RML kit , so I think budget is a big issue for him as otherwise he would have got it already... hope some sponsors notice him and start supporting him !!! |
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Really hope Dan Welch can pull something out of the bag for Race 3 - he and the team deserve it just for sticking around despite the last couple of years. I hear they are down on straight-line speed, which shouldn't be a problem since there aren't any straight lines on this track!
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Great to see Jordan finally win. Back to his best with that drive, let's hope that he can maintain that throughout the season, when he at his best few are close.
Him and Morgan have been absolutely class so far today. And it will be interesting to see what race 3 brings... |
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John reckons Dan's 0.7 seconds a lap down on the RML cars, really hope he can get the sponsorship to allow him to get the upgrade after plenty of TV time at the start of this season
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8 May 2016, 16:43 (Ref:3640148) | #47 | |
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gutted for Dan Welch and Shedden
Neal and Collard tied for championship lead |
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Another good days racing, plenty of action even if the races were shortened
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i thibk matt neal watch the video of the mayhem he caused and changed his mind
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