As usual the second race of the weekend would use a reverse grid from the result of the preceding race. This meant we started last and Throttle Heads Racing, our major rival, starting one position ahead of us. With the faster cars at the back of the grid, the race start is nearly always chaotic as the fast cars try to move up to the front of the grid as soon as possible.

And that was exactly what happened. Utter chaos as we tried to keep up with Throttle Heads Racing, to avoid having slower cars taking up position between us. If we get stuck behind a slow car, trying to pass it, any faster cars ahead of it would be building a massive advantage as they would have a free run ahead of them.

So in the opening lap, as the race started, we were just about neck and neck in the braking zone with Throttle Heads Racing when their driver made a last instant decision to swerve into the space in front of us because he would be stuck behind African Elephant Racing if he followed his line. This literally eliminated our braking zone and our driver had to take evasive action to avoid rear ending him (Throttle Heads Racing).

The result was a massive spin and our car falling back to last. In the first turn of the opening lap of the most important race of the season! Our driver reported being able to hear the gasp of the spectators as the massive cloud of dust rose in the air. But we didn’t come here to finish last. Or second. So he was not going to give up because opportunities won’t exist to those who are not there to grab them.

We got back on the track, and started to hunt down the pack, cutting through the field and desperate to get to P2 so we could start to chase the Throttle Heads Racing car. It took about 3 laps to accomplish that and by this time, our rival’s car was already half the course ahead. Our driver started to drive his heart out and began to catch up.

But then Throttle Heads Racing car had a transmission mount failure, likely from a spin, and had to retire the car. This ultimately meant we would win the championship if we finished this race in any position. We had a race long battle with African Elephant racing but we won the race and consequently, the 2019 RoadX Championship.
Final 2019 RoadX Race Series season results and standings below. WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!

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2019 RoadX Race 6/6 Results

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2019 RoadX Race Season Final Driver Standings.

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2019 RoadX Race Season Final Team Standings
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2019 RoadX Race 6/6 Results

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2019 RoadX Race Season Final Driver Standings.

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2019 RoadX Race Season Final Team Standings
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