I'd like to apologize for this lengthy post right away...
Well... It's been 1.5 years since I first raced with you guys. A lot of things have happened since I joined the A.R.S. and after
finally getting my first win on Saturday, I decided to take a quick look back on my sim racing career since joining GTPlanet...
It all started with me being bored one day in Auto Mechanics class during my 3rd year of high school. I had been playing GT6 since June of 2014, and was thinking about joining a league after discovering GTPlanet. I started looking for Leagues using the Red Bull X2014 Junior, since at the time that was my favorite car in the game. That's when I found the A.R.S.
I'd like to start with my first race. The Indy Lights season 3 shootout at High Speed Ring in February of 2015.
See me? Way back there in second to last place in the blue car? I drove for Swift Autosport with
@swiftsmith. I was using a controller back then, and I got the lead by not pitting during the first caution, then lost it on the restart when I spun by myself in turn 6.
I didn't attend any races again until later that season at Autumn Ring, which was also my first race with a Wheel.
Next up is IROC season 4. My first full season. I deciding to run by myself in the Sassy Grass green #72 entry for DW SimMotorsports.
This was during the 1st race of the season at Daytona. After a mid race caution, I took the lead and didn't relinquish it until I made a mistake in 4 on the final lap. These were my first laps led.
During that same season, at Midfield Raceway, a personal favorite track of mine. I got my personal best at the time, 3rd starting spot, and got my first podium finish.
Next up we have the 3rd season of Indy Lights. This time I was driving for Interstellar Motorsports (as I still am today) with
@Sassafrass_3 and
@Bowtie52.
In the Freedom 100, a race for me which was plagued with pedal problems I (pushed by
@Michelin ) made a valiant effort to catch up to
@CAB114 in the closing laps. After Michelin ran out of fuel, I attempted to pass Cab for the win. I wasn't able to do it, but did get a second place finish and my first Photo Finish.
Now a one off race, the 2.4 hours of Daytona.
This was my first real endurance race in Gran Turismo, and also my first Multi-Class race. I managed to come 2nd in class (GT) driving for myself with DW SimMotorsports.
Now, running a partial schedule (due to my old steering wheel breaking and waiting on getting a new one) with Interstellar Motorsports in the NASCAR Sprint Cup season 4.
Racing at the custom track, Chevrolet Speedway, I managed my first pole position, and was able to lead the most laps before getting passed by
@aceboy127 near the finish.
Finally, where we're at now. Finally getting my first win in the Roadster Summer Series. A track in which in every race I've driven there previous has been cruel to me, Twin Ring Motegi Superspeedway.
With 2 laps to go, running in 4th, after running behind the lead pack for most of the race, I began my charge towards the front passing
@Formidable. On the final lap I got past
@aceboy127. Going into turn 3, I got by
@Sassafrass_3, and Ace was right on my tail. Down the front straight, I drove side by side with Ace after he gave me a small tap coming out of turn 4. I crossed the finish line inches in front of him.
It has been a fantastic 26 races. I've learned so much about race craft and setups from all of you. (Especially my teammates) I've enjoyed racing with you guys each and every weekend and I'm looking forward to the next 1.5 years!
Credit to all pictures goes to @Sassafrass_3 (Except for that last one. That one's mine)
But congrats on getting that 1st win 
