Awesome racing guys.  This combo was a blast.

Race 1 was pretty ugly for me.  I crashed 3 times and fell back to 10th.  My quali time of 2:06.4 in the Daytona Coupe surprised the hell outta me because it was a full 2 seconds faster than my pb in offline practice.  But I couldn't maintain that pace in the race because turn 1 was too risky.  To run 2:06's I had to close my eyes as I slid around that turn.  That method wouldn't work too well in the race.  Although I did do that on lap two, and somehow Cobra managed to pass me as I was sliding at an angle that felt like I was completely sideways.  That was a brave move Cobra!  I need to see that one in the replay.  Unfortunately I don't have the race 1 replay, so if anyone has it and can upload it somewhere, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Race 2 was a lot cleaner for me.  I have a very stable setup for the TVR, so it's a much more comfortable car to drive than the Daytona IMO.  I have a lot more confidence with the TVR and it showed.  I'm very pleased to have gotten the pole (thanks to the top 4 from race 1 sitting out quali), and a 2nd place in the race.  No crashes, and just one half spin on lap two.  Nice job on the win Sherman.  I closed in on you at midnight when you went to the desktop, and I was pushing hard for those last several laps.  I couldn't catch you though.

Nice turn out tonight too.  Welcome to all the new drivers.

It was a somewhat frustrating drive for me out there.  I was feeling pretty confident coming into the race and I think a P4 in the first qualifying was my PB by about 3 seconds.  Got off to an awful start and quickly lost ground.  Started pushing hard though and made back a few places.... Was pushing a little too hard into that chicane on the first lap, spun out and took myself into the wall, there goes suspension.  Hobbled around the track for a few laps until the car failed completely and I was out.

Suffice to say I was a little frustrated coming into race 2.  Both of these cars are monsters and once you set an angle its really hard to change direction.  I was a little nervous taking the more agile TVR into race 2 and just didn't push hard enough and ended up qualifying 7th.  It was going alright until that chicane again and I broke too early, which set up for a little nudge from behind and another spin in the chicane.  No big deal though, I keep going and managed to make up a lot of ground.  It seems I was cursed tonight and coming into the chicane again my cat decided it would be a good idea to stick one of his paws under my brake pedal.  Well that causes another accident and I've lost my temper.  Sorry too whoever I hit just after the chicane while i was attempting to come back on the field, I thought i was in last.  It was uncalled for though I just let my temper get the better of me and I stormed off.  I didn't want to end anybody else's race.  

I...I...I....please....need...need...my....gotta have....my ...replay man....
I need it man.

I tried for you Cas, race two is too big to attach and I don't have race one anymore

Replay = Hangon

Thanks, JUST in time, was almost going outside to steel a bike! 

It was great to see the new guys out last night. Hope you all had fun.    Oh and hey kite. Hang in there bud. When we went through turn1 side by side in race 2, I thought to myself now this guy can drive. Too bad you caught an edge. I was looking forward to a good battle. Next time for sure.  

Race1: Er I couldn't catch Rocky.   not.
Shaky start on the banking, and JB slipped through on the inside, but then I got past at T3 when he went wide on cold tires. After that I drove like a maniac. I kept within a second or 2 of Rocky most of the race and actually started to catch him a bit. But as soon as that happened he laid down a couple of crazy fast laps in a row to put me 4 seconds back. With only a couple laps to go, I backed off for an easy P2. Great driving Rocky. Congrats.  

Race2: Starting on the last row I got a pretty good start but nothing to write home about. Turn 1 was "just a bit congested" and I got knocked into the inside armco. No biggie there was bound to be some bumping there. So to the back of the field with Rocky on my 6 we exited onto the banking and drafted to the bus stop, which is where it got interesting. Too many cars in too small a space. I got sandwiched from both sides which actually was probably good as it kept me straight. haha! So I thought well just go straight take the cut track and get out of the melee. Then boom an orange TVR came flying in front of me from the left and I smacked him good. The car seemed to be ok, so on we go. I don't know what happened to Rocky, he must have got caught in the mess and damaged pretty bad. It looked like he had to pit.   So next lap around I had caught the front 4-5 drivers and at the same spot, (bus stop) again there were 3-4 of us trying to get through a small space way too fast. I thought I was going to take out the drivers in front since they were slowing faster than me, so I laid it sideways and took the wall instead. Back to P12.  
The car was a little squirrely to drive after that, but not so bad, so I just clicked off the laps as fast as I could. Managed to get up to P5 and was catching JB and Cobra with 2 laps to go. I thought maybe I could make it interesting with a 3 car battle to the finish but then they got together at T1 and gave me an easy route to P3 which is where I finished.   Congrats Sherm and Pete on a great drive for P1 and P2.  
I had fun, and as I said on vent, the best thing about this track is that you can sip your cocktail while on the oval section. Sweet!
BTW, where was Earnhardt?
  

Sorry I had to miss the first race of the shiney new NASJ season, I was out of town for the weekend. 

I watched the replays (Thankyou Mr.Dee!) and as usual some great racing thoughout the field.

I hope to make the next race - the season cars, should be a blast!

Hey Cas, if you're pulling an all nighter please drop in. We do have a good time. 

I might , I just might, haha.

That would be cool Caspar