[andys]

Lee.

Welcome on board. A new racer !
Don't be fooled by Richards optimistic account of cost unless you get a lift to all the events and run on hand-me down tyres ! I guess what you saying Rich is that you buy NEW sets for Nationals, run a set once or twice, then save them for the Regionals ? Still a BIG expense. Looks like next time I need a decent set of tyres i'll just have to dig into your plentiful reserve of cheap 'almost-new' tyres !

I do think one good example of kit winning over skill in our region is the racing between you (Richard) and Ben Riley. He normally out guns you in terms of outright speed and is able to make an error or 2 and still catch you up. I would say that when he beats you it's his superior power that allows him to take the win, as you generally drive better and more consistenlty, without as many mistakes, wouldn't you agree ?