Talk:Perseverance/@comment-28169398-20180524042732/@comment-28169398-20180524053928

6.4 was a little bit challenging, mostly trying to get to Courbe Paul Frère. Lots of retries but only three runs where I got to that point on the first lap.

The first time I messed up the second Blanchimont turn and went off. The second I skidded off at Frère.

The third time I passed the goal. I took it a little slower through Stavelot so I could accelerate sooner through Frère. This gave me the speed I needed to exceed 314kph. I was concentrating on getting the second Blanchimont turn correct so I didn't notice that I already had collected the first top speed.

I lifted to get around the corner but didn't brake because I didn't know if I could build back enough speed to get above 314kph. When I felt I had the traction I got back on the accelerator, looked at the timer and saw it tick to record the second top speed. I slowed down to get the braking right for the bus stop and started on the second lap.

Because I got the two top speeds on the first lap I dialed everything to make sure that I didn't go off on the second lap. This allowed Victoria back into the race and she was able to start pressuring me around Campus. I picked up the pace a bit and built back about a 150m lead through Blanchimont beat her around the bus stop and picked up the victory.

I have to say, I would gladly race Victory and Zöe every day of the week. They are great opponents.

PR 70.3 (3333333) Tilt B, No Assists.