[jrclem]

If I can figure out how to upload a U-Tube movie... you will all see an amazing display of mistake-free driving in both the qualifying race and the flag race at Fontana ... as displayed by the Whippersnapper Fabrizio.
His Super is VERY well prepared, and is likely the fastest Gulia Super/ti example on earth... That said, the wheel-wells do not allow enough room for the 205-55-14 Hoosier's that I run... AND I was running the "Auto-Cross" gummy compound! (Good for two sessions). So, even though I made a horrible start (with a missed shift!!!) and went from 3rd on the grid to 8th at turn 3 on lap 1...(YIKES!) After I settled down (two more missed shifts, what the HELL IS WRONG with me??? Old Age?) I was able to hack my way back and be in a position to take advantage of lapped traffic to get close to Fabrizio on the last lap. From there on in it was just a matter of old age and treachery over-coming youth and talent (and more $$Bucks$$$ spent on tires etc!) and a last ditch bonzi shot for a win. What a fabulous race! You can't possibly run that hard against anyone that you don't have absolute faith in... and that goes BOTH ways. Hat's off to Fabrizio! GREAT RACE!!!