Don't worry about it Tree. No harm in following a thread your are actively involved in and it is related to the thread so no big deal.
1.52, that's ok but you need to work harder! A 1.45 at Winton to do a 1.13 at Wakefield. You need to get four wheel slip/tyres screeching every corner without stepping out. At this stage you will be maximizing the tyres and times will be better.
Hurry up Tree