MacDonald has the fastest sector for the second time this race

Turn 38 Summary

Kay knocks down two wear on the line to clear Fagnes.

McConchie gets the initiative at 120 and keeps pace with the leader, also for two wear.

Hoyt drops a wear on the Fagnes line at 100.

MacDonald pulls up on the line at 80.

Blanchett is through Rivage at 100.

Dygert stays on his tail, also at 100.

Turn 39 Deadline: Wednesday, August 30th @ 8 a.m. EDT (12 noon UTC)

Turn 39 Summary

Kay burns a wear at 160 and still has plenty left for the last two corners.

McConchie tosses a wear at 160 to keep the pace.

Hoyt also sheds a wear at 160 and picks up the wing on the black machine.

MacDonald clears Fagnes on the line at 80.

Blanchett and Dygert dive into Pouhon at 140 each.

Turn 40 Deadline: Friday, September 1st @ 8 a.m. EDT (12 noon UTC)

Turn 40 Summary

Kay approaches the Bus Stop at 160.

McConchie keeps the pace at 160.

Hoyt, also at 160, bides his time and stays on the black #77.

MacDonald clears Stavelot at 140.

Blanchett pulls up on the Fagnes line at 120.

Dygert slows to 120 and will have line access next turn.

Turn 41 Deadlines
Soft- Monday, September 4th @ 8 a.m. EDT (12 noon UTC)
Hard- Wednesday, September 6th @ 8 a.m. EDT (12 noon UTC)

Turn 41 Summary

Kay sheds half his remaining tires at 120 to clear the Bus Stop.

McConchie pulls up to the Bus Stop on the line at 120.

Hoyt continues to stay attached to Will's bumper, also 120.

MacDonald heads towards the leaders at 160.

Blanchett is through Fagnes at 80.

Hoyt plots 100 then late brakes to 80 w/ his last skill (modified 4). He runs the line for free and finds the wing on the black machine.

Turn 42 Deadline: Friday, September 8th @ 8 a.m. EDT (12 noon UTC)

Some side-by-side racing...

Turn 42 Summary

Kay jumps out of the Bus Stop at 160.

McConchie slows to 80 and takes the line for free.

Hoyt tosses his last tire at 100 and has position on the #77.

MacDonald pulls up to the Bus Stop at 120.

Blanchett clears Stavelot at 140.

Dygert challenges at 140 and the bonus.

Turn 43 Deadline: Friday, September 8th @ 8 a.m. EDT (12 noon UTC)

Two drivers in the 130s, two in the 120s and two in the 110s

Turn 43 Summary

Kay wheels around La Source for his last two wear and has his sights on the finish line.

Hoyt and McConchie trade paint down the straight at 140 each.

MacDonald clears the penultimate corner at 80.

Blanchett bolts towards the Bus Stop at 160.

With brake concerns, Dygert loses his partner at 120.

Turn 44 Deadline: Monday, September 11th @ 8 a.m. EDT (12 noon UTC)

Winner, winner, chicken dinner!

Turn 44 Summary

Kay thrills the fans by dropping the hammer and crossing the finish line at 180 (Acc 2s = 7 / Top 2s = 2).

Hoyt plots 100 before attempting a late brake in front of the corner (natural 12). Ouch! With no wear to pay the damage, he spins.

McConchie, at 100, clears La Source on the inside for his last two wear.

MacDonald cruises towards La Source at 140.

Blanchett sets up in front of the Bus Stop at 120.

Dygert wisely slows to 100 in anticipation of the Bus Stop.

Turn 45 Deadline: Wednesday, September 13th @ 8 a.m. EDT (12 noon UTC)
Trigger option in effect.

Turn 45 Summary

McConchie rolls across the finish line for 2nd at 160.

Hoyt recovers from his spin and runs the line at 60.

MacDonald slows to 80 and burns his last wear in La Source.

Blanchett clears the Bus Stop at 80.

Dygert enters the Bus Stop on the line at 80.

Turn 46 Deadline: Saturday, September 16th @ 8 a.m. EDT (12 noon UTC)
Trigger option in effect.

Turn 46 Summary

Hoyt pushes to 140 for 3rd place (natural 3).

MacDonald nudges the engine to 4th with 2s (modified 3).

Blanchett flies towards the last corner at 140.

Dygert increases speed to 100.



Turn 47 Summary

Blanchett hits the brakes hard with 2s and enters La Source at 80 (modified 3).

Dygert toodles down the straight at 100 to avoid future brake issues.



Turn 48 Summary

Blanchett clears at 80.

Dygert enters La Source at 80.



Turn 49

Blanchett crosses in 5th at 140.

Dygert clears at 80.

Turn 50

Dygert crosses at 140 in 6th.

Tim turns in the fastest lap 3 by over 5mph