8/26 Qualifying @ SPA


Saturday began with me and the surrounding hills in a fog. I wanted a full night of sleep, and after getting a free (unwanted) shower while at the track Friday afternoon, I thought it best to kick any potential for a flu type bug by taking a Nyquil that night. That fog eventually was shaken off by the sound of 30+ Porsche SuperCup cars blasting through the trees and around the circuit. We had a split peppercorn burger for lunch, and found some comfy spots in the trees off the pedestrian walkways for a well needed afternoon nap. Jet lag is just a pain. On track the support series continued their schedule, and the F1 cars qualified for Sunday's race with an almost disappointing regularity. Another trip back to Maastricht for al fresco dining / people watching. By the way, gelato is just so tasty.

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