Because Watkins Glen is the home track for the team it's always a time when friends and family who don't normally follow racing stop by. We were pleasantly surprised when Dick Murray and family stopped by. Dick was instrumental in introducing us to the World of Sports car racing many years ago.

For the next few laps Bill tucked in behind the leading Golf GTI and was patient to stay there as they had successfully pulled out a significant lead over the rest of the field. Unfortunately the fight for the win never materialized as Bill's GTI was slowly losing low-end power. Not much, but just enough to let Paulo pull a few yards out each lap. As it turned out Bill would lose his exhaust, which had broken. It finally fell off a few laps from the end of the race. In retrospect this was why probably why the car was losing low-end torque.

Meanwhile back in the field Don was having a good run with a number of Volvos and BMWs, historically the cars to have at WGI. For most of the race, Don was in a battle with an Alfa Romeo, which was only faster on the 2 longest straights at WGI. Lap after lap the #50 car would lead into the "boot" section of WGI and remain ahead until the straight where the pesky 2-liter twin-cam Alfa would catch up. Mid-race, the notorious "bog" would rear it's ugly head as Don was attempting to pass the Alfa going into the down hill turn after the chute loop. This part of the track receives runoff from nearby springs after rainfall. The Bildon GTI hit this wet patch and as the front end washed out the Alfa bumper was slightly tapped. The Alfa fishtailed, but excellent driving by the experienced Patrick Pegues caught the car and held the lead. On the following lap Don was able to plan an earlier pass to avoid the bog! The car was working well into and through the bus stop turn so Don went inside the Alfa into the chute loop. He held the lead for the rest of the race.

At the front Bill had backed off and accepted the 2nd place finish while Don pulled off a hard fought 6th place. Both team members would bring home trophies and medals from the event. Most importantly, Bildon Motorsport had stretched it's lead in the NYSRRC championship. The next event is in 2 weeks at LimeRock Park in Connecticut.