The first quarter of the race saw many safety cars as we would race 3 laps then under safety car for 5 or 6, race for another 3 and safety car again. This showed how challenging the rain and slippery track really was as cars would either spin off or crash, we kept our super ute strait and consistent.

At the hour and a half mark it was my turn to take to the wheel. I was ready. Looking down pit lane past all the busyness of other teams zoning into the ute coming towards me. It came to a stop Deon jumps out and I get in. Belts, radio and go go go. The track was very wet. The rain slowed and eventually came to a stop, I was into a nice rhythm and suddenly my gear lever comes completely off in my hands! Stuck in second gear I nursed the car back to the pits and the SsangYong Dealer Team was able to put it back together and get me straight back out there. Losing 3 laps to the lead cars and a drying track I was able to push harder and go a little faster each lap. We were able to gain back position finished the race second place!