The start of a new season. A new car. That's right folks. Season 12 using the Nissan Silvia RM. It should be one of the most exciting seasons S.P.E.C. has ever had. Last season proved to be very close using the new point system and format. And that was with a very powerful car. Now take a car that is very good handling and easy to drive and it is a formula for some on the edge of your seat racing.
Lets welcome some new racers:
Brandofo and Ice Warden
Looks like it is going to be a full grid for tonights race so lets get to it.
The new guy Brando has come to race. He gets the pole and will lead the 15 other guys from the start.
It is a clean start as all 16 guys head into turn 1
Brando is pushing hard on the first lap to get away from Martin. Martin taking a good look at the rear end of brando through Ford Curve
Brando goes wide into Dunlop curve as Martin takes a look underneath
The battle for third place sees Vail leading tcrash, Dangerzone and Kendawg through Kumbo Kurve
Brando leads after one lap
Da Panda Bear goes wide coming out of the last turn Coca Cola Curve and hits the sand
tcrash looking to take away third from Vail going into the Veedol-S
tcrash and Vail touch. They both get it side ways as Dangerzone and Kendawg look to get by
Dangerzone and Kendawg get by Vail and tcrash. Now Kendawg looks to get under Danger in Coca Cola Kurve
Next lap Danger runs it wide in Bit Kurve and Kendawg gets by for third place
Their are battles all over. cmbeal leads speedfreak, Da Panda Bear and AJHG through Veedol-S
At the first caution on lap 13, Brando leads
Drivers take to the pits while some stay out
Brando leads the field around during the caution laps. Getting ready for the restart
Getting off track in the grass is not a good thing as Panda Bear shows us
Just a good ol boys....Never meaning no harm.....YeeeHaaa
tcrash leading Dangerzone and Jbowler up through Micheal Schumacher-S
Martin coming back through the field makes contact with Jbowler and Jbowler hits the sand
This is the reason this is the best league in racing. Martin pulls over and waits for Jbowler to give the position back. Even though they both lost many positions. It is the right thing to do and Martin does it. Good job Martin
Chatva leads the battle for 5th postion. 5th through 11th running this close
Ice Warden looking to pass Chatva for 5th
Three wide headed up the hill to Kumbo Kurve
cmbeal getting it off on the inside of speedfreak and Vail going into Veedol-S
Back up front. Brando hits the pits as Kendawg and tcrash move into 1st and 2nd
rossi making the pass on Ice Warden to get in the top 5
Martin passing Ice Warden to move back up through the field after pulling over and waiting on Jbowler
Kendawg leading at the start of the second caution on lap 28
This is the last caution. Next stop will be the finish. Teams make their move during the cuation, Ice Warden, Brando and Dangerzone stay out
Ice Warden leads the field into turn 1 on the restart
Kendawg looks to pass Dangerzone on the inside to move up into second but Danger fights back to hang on
Ice Warden leading up through Schumacher-S as the field follows with just 14 laps to go
With just 13 laps to go, Ice Warden leads Brando, Dangerzone, Kendawg, tcrash and Martin
Brando passes Ice Warden but Ice looks to make the cross over pass through Mercedes Arena
Ice Warden can't make the pass as he and Dangerzone and Kendawg follow through Ford Curve
With pressure on while leading, Brando runs it wide and gives the sand a kiss. Just enough to let Ice Warden by
Dangerzone also looking to get by Brando as well
Dangerzone gets by and they fall into single line headed down the fast back stretch
Breaking into Veedol-S, Kendawg looks to make the move on Brando
Brando jumps back in line to cut Kendawg off as they are bumper to bumper. Man this is some good racing.
Dangerzone wants the to be number one coming out of turn one as he makes a move on Ice Warden
Dangerzone gets by but here comes Ice warden back. He is trying the cross over move in Mercedes Arena
Ice Warden makes the pass back on Dangerzone. Now Dangerzone cutting the corner. But this could slow his drive off the turn
The curves upset Dangerzones car and Brando makes the move to get by
Now Kendawg makes the pass to move into 3rd
Brando loves Ford curve as he tries to get on the inside of Ice warden
Brando and Ice Warden run side by side as Kendawg follows closly.
Kendawg, Ice Warden and Brando go 3 wide into Dunlop Curve
Brando gets the position and makes the pass
Ice Warden makes the breaking move on Brando going into Veedol-S.
Ice Warden makes the pass and Dangerzone looks to get by Kendawg as well
Kendawg and Dangerzone fighting for the 3rd position coming out of Coca Cola Kurve.
Kendawg holds on to 3rd as Dangerzone is followed by martin, tcrash, Jbowler and AJHG. Still the top 8 guys are seperated by less than a second
Martin getting on the inside of Dangerzone. Can he make it stick
No he can't. Dangerzone says your in my zone Martin. So, Martin has to yield the position
Now Kendawg is starting to make his move. Getting on the inside of Brando in Kumho Kurve
Wait, Brando doesn't want to give it up. He fights back going into Bit Kurve
Ice Warden using just a little to much inside line. He gets a penalty as everyone makes the pass. The good thing is Ice Warden remained cool as Ice and didn't fire anyone on his team.
Kendawg looking to make the pass on Brando down the front stretch
Dangerzone is in danger. tcrash makes the pass on the outside
This is a close race. Even the German beer sales have slowed for the last few laps of this one. It is a very close race
Kendawg smoking the tires trying to stay ahead of Martin
Three different lines headed to Coca Cola Kurve
AJHG pushing it just alittle to hard and hits the sand coming out of Coca Cola Kurve
Kendawg using every inch of the track to get by Brando
Martin making it three wide in turn one
Martin now looking to get by Kendawg in Mercedes Arena
Next lap in the same area, Brando runs it wide and gets the penalty. Kendawg and Martin get by
Now Martin makes the move on Kendawg in Veedel-S. It is getting down to it. Who is going to make the run on the last few laps
Martin leading Kendawg, Jbowler, tcrash and Brando in Dunlop curve
Martin running it wide in turn 4 & 5. Getting that penalty and Kendawg thanks him as he goes by
Martin takes it back on the next lap into Dunlop curve
Jbowler gets a good drive up the hill out of Schumacher-S to get around Kendawg for 2nd.
Jbowler now out breaks Martin in Veedol-S to take the lead. Jbowler saving the best for last
Now Kendawg braking hard to get back by Martin in turn one
Next lap Kendawg runs it wide in Mercedes Arena and Martin says thank you as he moves up into second
rossi and Vail battle for 4th and 5th
And your winner of the first race in Season 12.....Jbowler
Your second place finisher......Martin
The last podium position goes to......Kendawg
Well, It was a very exciting first race to season 12. There were battles up front, in the middle, and in the back. No matter where you were running you had to fight for the position.
Congradulations to Jbowler for the win and everyone that raced. It was an awsome race and the fans left with a good show. This race will be talked about for awhile.
Next week we head to Motegi Road Course. I hear the camping areas are sold out. So, if you plan on watching the race you will have to watch it on the tube because it looks like a sell out.
(inside joke from last week's race)
