The next race on the docket is a short endurance race, consisting of 10-minute heats with unlimited top speed. Points will be distributed as follows:
1st - 5 points
2nd - 3 points
3rd - 1 point
The purpose of this point structure is to put pressure on me to drive a solid race with each car. Offs will definitely matter here, so the less offs the better.
New Class A rule: All Class A cars will be run from now on without axle blocks. If their performance suffers because of it, all cars will be evaluated and the rule looked at again. Due to the previous race's result, however, I feel that the removal of the axle blocks will be an improvement on the overall handling of the cars.
Results [Race 4 of 20 - 10 minute race - no ties - offs count against]:
Car Laps Offs Points
#8 Shell GT40 183 0 5
#2 Alfa 180 0 3
#11 Gulf GT40 180 2 1
I ran the Alfa first and it performed flawlessly. Didn't set out of line once, and was running fast. I thought it would be the time to beat since it was the starter in the race and set such a blazing lap time.
The Gulf GT40 had a couple offs, which went against it in the points as it came in tied with the Alfa. Still tells me there's work to be done on the Alfa, but it's good to see the cars so competitive with each other.
I don't know what to say about the Shell GT40. Secretly I've wanted it to be the best, as it was the wounded puppy of the group when I got it, and was my primary inspiration for picking up these cars in the first place. It performed wonderfully. Fast, gliding nicely through turns, not to butt-heavy, yet still more solid feeling than the Alfa.
I'm surprised at how close the results were given the time and laps covered. I was expecting a bit more of a discrepancy. As a result the points given will be heartbreaking for the Gulf team that came up short, yet gives the #8 Shell car a boost in the standings.
Team Standings [4 of 20 races]
Car Points Total
#8 Shell 5 14
#2 Alfa 3 14
#11 Gulf 1 12
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