I streamed the 2nd playoff race for the Ohio Sim Racing League Truck Series Playoffs on Thursday. It was the 13th race of the season driving the Number 2 Midwest Coast sponsored Chevy, and I still have yet to get a top 5 finish. I basically needed to win this race to keep my championship hopes alive. And oh my.... absolutely insane what transpired. I qualified 3rd, and was leading most of the race, had a perfect pit strategy, and with less than 10 laps to go - a lapped car turned down on me while I had a very comfortable lead and wrecked me, destroyed my truck. I pitted under yellow to get patched up enough to just finish the race, and got back out just in front of the pace car to stay on lead lap. I was down in 16th position with 6 laps to go - was certain that my race, and my season was over. But somehow I went on the most legendary run ever, and made up all those positions, taking the lead just before another caution came out in the final laps to give us one shot at a Green/White/Checkered finish. I was sweating bullets, and took the inside lane to keep my unexpected draft partner up to this point (#74) that helped me retake the lead. We went green and I held the lead (to my dude in the no. 74 truck - thank you lol) and then another caution came out in Turn 3 before we even got to the white flag, which means we were going to finish the race under caution, and I secured the WIN - my first in Ohio Sim Racing League. I still cannot believe that happened - and with getting the fastest lap of the race bonus point - I am now tied for the championship lead - which is a 3-way tie with only 3 races left in the season. Unbelievable. If you're interested in sim racing at all - check out this video. Craziest race I've ever seen or been a part of.
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