"Welcome back racing season"... The title of this post is just the beginning of the season that has started and as it seems it is very promising. Jim Parisis is again my field and I must admit he started with flying colours. The reason is the FSR Winter Series - 5 races, a small championship - in which Jim took part in. So after the end of the Series I had the chance to interview Jim and learn about the series and his intentions for this year as well. Lets get started!!
Day 1 - The first race
The first race was a plunge into the deep. He did not know what was going to happen, however the drivers that were on the grid, made him want to do his best and that was what actually happened. Jim was behind the first driver during the whole race trying to overtake him, but the lack of clean air made the overtaking impossible, leaving him finish 2nd in his first race.
-Not bad for the first time, if you ask me!
Day 2 - The second race
The second race was on and Jim once again behind the first driver. The lack of clean air prevented him from winning once again. However, he was the driver that had the best tyre management in the race.
Day 3 - The third - wanna be forgotten - race
This was a race Jim doesn't want to remember. On the first lap he had a contact with the lead driver. The result was that both drivers were now the last on the race. However, Jim, as we all know, is no quitter. He made his comeback, finishing 4th.
Day 4 - The fourth - troubling - race
Probably the most irritating race for Jim. He had problems with his brake pedal, which cost him a good race. He managed, though, to finish 6th, feeling frustrated as the Series were almost over.
-A comment written by one of his viewers, which finds me in absolute agreement was: "Even The best drivers have a bad day. It was about time you had one"
Day 5 - The fifth - victorious- race
This race made up for the last two races. Jim made the fastest lap during his practise, however he started second as during the Qualifying session he lost the pole by 0,005sec. He started his race and after 5 laps the leader made a mistake. It was then that Jim had decided that it was his chance to overtake him. The leader made it hard to Jim, however he managed to overtake him and slowly opening the gap between them. Jim won the race leaving the second 12 sec. It was Jim's first win and with that he won the championship.
Jim Parisis takes Winter Series Title -> An article writen by FSR
http://www.formula-simracing.net/news/35-wc/756-parisis-takes-winter-series-title
Now, don't tell me that this isn't a perfect start for the racing season? I asked him one last question and that was about his thoughts about the racing season that is starting. Note that Jim will be taking part in 2 championships, GPVWC and FSR.
His answer:
"About GPVWC; it is going to be a tough season due to lack of money in the team, which might prevent us for fighting all the way through for the title. However, my goal is to give my best in every single race.
About FSR; Running in rFactor 2 I don't really know what to expect to tell you the truth. One thing is for sure, and that is that we are going to work hard."
Good luck and looking forward to my next post and your next race Jim!
The editor
