WATKINS GLEN The fact is the MINI is amazing in the rainI We saw the potential for rain in qualifying and we were obviously excited. Unfortunately we only had one set of fresh rain tires (not scrubs), which take a lap to break in. With our fifteen-minute qualifying format it really only allows for a few flying laps. After 46 - MotorWerks Magazine - The Ultimate Reading Experience!
the second lap we were well inside the top Ten, but I knew my delta to pole was seconds not 10ths. With two laps to go I dove into turn one and I out braked myself, blowing the corner and therefore blowing the lap. I radioed into Mat Pombo, my co-driver, who let me know exactly how much time was left so I could
