Carlsbad GP cat 3: 11th/something
I need to work on my nerve and positioning during the final lap - I've been out of the game too much this year. I've got enough sprinting in my legs to be competitive, I just need to race more! Next season.
Fun race, raining, but warm. People were cautious into the corners, even on the final laps. People weren't being sketchy and dive bombing corners in the rain, instead working to get good position on the straights going into them - much appreciated. I felt safe.
Despite this, a buddy of mine Juan crashed right in front of me after corner 1, rear wheel just slipped out. He and I stopped together; his torso was about 12" from my front wheel; I was certain that I was going to run him over and crash myself. He slid so far though in the rain - like 20+ feet! We came to a stop together, and they let a few of us (including him) take a free lap afterward. He ended up placing 1 ahead of me, so he was clearly OK.
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