{"id":974,"date":"2022-02-13T22:46:54","date_gmt":"2022-02-13T22:46:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tabletopracingclub.com\/?p=974"},"modified":"2022-02-13T22:46:54","modified_gmt":"2022-02-13T22:46:54","slug":"race-report-speed-circuit-kyalami-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tabletopracingclub.com\/?p=974","title":{"rendered":"Race Report – Speed Circuit Kyalami 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The South African GP Challenge <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A rules change occurred before the race began. Instead of using skill points to by back failed dice rolls, the 1 skill point could be used in lieu of a dice roll. As expected, this had an impact on racing strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the second year in a row 14 drivers occupied the grid at the South African GP. Team McLaren appeared with a new livery and reconfigured cars hoping to redeem themselves after a poor showing at Argentina. McLaren’s Denny Hulme claimed the pole and shared the front row with Brabham drivers Hill and Reutemann. Fitapaldi held 4th position in his JPS Lotus while the other series leader Peterson started in the row behind him. Who would break their 15 point tie?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marlboro BRM hired Ray R. to lead their team and they were the only team not running strong down-force cars. But Marlboro garnered the 5th and 7th grid positions. The second row also included Ferrari driver Regazzoni in the 6th slot. Last season’s champion, Jacky Stewart was in 7th position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As the cars roared away from the start-line line, Fittapaldi launch through the Brabhams and quickly passed Hulme. Fittapaldi was leading out of the Jukskei Sweep closely followed by Hulme. The two drivers repeated this pattern throughout laps 1 and 2. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Clubhouse Bend and The Esses proved to be a very challenging section of track for those behind the leaders. Many drivers found themselves having to emergency brake in order to avoid collisions. Fittapaldi and Hulme exited Leenkop Bend ahead the other drivers and established a large gap going down the front straightway.\"\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each group exiting the Leenkop Bend ahead of the other created a gap essentially stratifying the field into a leader segment, a middle segment, and an all others segment. This stratification proved difficult to overcome as it became reinforced with every run through Leenkop Bend. Drivers attempting to move up to the next group strained their vehicles to the limit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fitapaldi gained a bonus point for being first to complete the first lap followed by Hulme in his slipsteam. Then they raced side-by-side for most of the second lap. March driver Peterson had work his way through the pack and slowly began to reel in the leader group. Other drivers struggled to gain a footing. The teams burned through wear and skill points at a tremendous rate. Some began to experience brake and engine damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then Regazzoni crashed hard in The Esses. He may be out for the next 5 races. Ferrari manager Steve said he is considering replacing Regazzoni with Mario Andretti.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fittapaldi Stayed in the lead and then Regazzoni Crashed!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Once again Fittapaldi crossed the line first to start the final lap. Peterson was getting closer. Stewart dashed down the front straight, but it was not enough and his wear and skill points were soon spent. Brabham’s Hill began to fall back with a damaged engine. Peterson teammate, Lauda struggled with an ever failing brake system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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During the 3rd and final lap, the leaders raced side-by-side until Hulme passed Fittapaldi going into the Clubhouse Bend. Then Peterson beat Fittapaldi exiting the Leenkop Bend and threatened the leader. Hulme and Peterson pushed their engines pass the red-line as they charged down front strait heading for the finish line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Peterson’s engine misfired and a thin line of smoke trailed behind his car. The McLaren held steady and Hulme was victorious for the second season in a row at Kyalami (under two different managers). Peterson finished a split second ahead of Fittapaldi. Stewart finished 4th followed by Revson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Although he did not win the race, Peterson took a 1 point lead ahead of Fittapaldi in the drivers championship. Race details follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st Ray G. (D. Hulme) 80\/40\/40\/160\/5 S
2nd Travis (R. Peterson) 40\/60\/40\/180\/4 S
3rd John H. (E. Fittapaldi) 60\/60\/60\/160\/6 **S
4th Den (J. Stewart) 60\/60\/40\/180\/4 S
5th Terry (C. Reutemann) 60\/40\/40\/160\/5 S
6th Travis (N. Lauda) 40\/60\/40\/180\/4 S
7th Steve (J. Ickx) 60\/60\/20\/180\/4 S
8th Ray R. (H. Ganley) 60\/40\/40\/140\/6
9th Den (F. Cevert) 40\/60\/20\/180\/4 S
10th Terry (G. Hill) 60\/40\/40\/160\/5 S
11th Ray G. (P. Revson) 40\/40\/40\/160\/5 S
12th Ray R. (V. Schuppen) 60\/40\/40\/140\/6
13th John (J. Walker) 40\/60\/40\/140\/4 S
CR5 Steve (C. Regazzoni) 60\/60\/20\/180\/4 S<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next race is Jarama. Thanks, hope to see you at the race.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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