MoR137 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 (edited) Thursday 21st July 2011 sees the first of the two 2011 World Championship Semi Finals take place at Skegness Stadium. After 12 hard-fought qualifying rounds, the 40 semi finalists have been decided, with MoR #137 topping the chart after a season-long battle with TomD #1, with the world qualifying points battle going down the the last two laps of the final WQR race. For the full 2011 World Championship Semi Final grids go to THIS THREAD. The Skegness semi final is likely to be a chaotic affair, especially if you look at previous closed-grid races here, such as the 2010 UK Open and the fantastic 2010 British Championship, with the back straight pile ups claiming many of the top drivers and shaking up the standings considerably.--- ROW 1 ---MoR#137 After a huge battle against the defending World Champion, MoR came out on top and earned the write to choose his Semi Final venue. Not surprisingly he choose Skegness, which is where he won his first major championship (UK Open 2010). MoR has maintained a very healthy average this year and has thus become one of the biggest names in the league. MoR should definitely finish in the top 3 but I expect he will be looking to win the race and book a front row ticket for the big race in September.DanSkin#236 Currently topping the race winners chart and 2nd in the points, DanSkin is having his most successful year since his 2004 F1 World Championship season. With 4 Final wins already to his name this year, Dan really got himself noticed this year with a confident British Championship win and two championship 2nd places in the Scottish and European finals. Dan has to be one of the favourites to take a row 1 grid slot at this years World Final.--- ROW 2 ---Mike#315 It's been a troubled year for Mike - early in the season he found himself surrounded by controversy which has cast a shadow over his season so far. Nonetheless, Mike qualified in a strong position for this years semis. A former British and UK Open champion, Mike is no stranger to winning big races, and his confident semi final 2nd place in 2010 will mean he goes into this race as one of the favourites to claim a top World Final grid slot.Southy#277 Southy joined UKDirt F1 late in 2010, and instantly gained a good reputation for fair, consistent driving. A consistent year and a sudden burst of F1 enthusiasm in recent weeks secured Southy a fantastic second row grid slot for this semi. If he can keep himself out of trouble in what is likely to be a chaotic race, Southy could put himself in a solid World Final grid slot for Septembers big race.--- ROW 3 ---Harmen#262 Harmen is one of UKDirt F1s most controversial characters, with his hard-hitting style often attracting a lot of negative attention. This often impacts on his results, but has shown in the past that if he keeps his cool in a race, he can keep up with the top drivers and bag some good results. If Harmen uses his head more than he uses his bumper, he will qualify well for the World Final.Aub#188 A boost of UKDirtF1 enthusiasm at the beginning of the 2011 season saw Aub rocket to Superstar grade and 2 grand final wins. Aubs grid slot means he will be in the thick of the action at the start of the race, but don't be surprised to see him challenging for the top 3 places as the race progresses. --- ROW 4 ---Spike#211 One of UKDirt F1s hardest triers, Spike has bagged himself a respectable row 4 inside grid slot for this semi final. After a few seasons of struggles, Spike has really got to grips with the mod this year, now sitting extremely comfortably in the blue grade and getting some great results. Known for his tough bumper work, Spike will likely liven up the first few laps of the semi, but will his trademark bumper antics land him in a good WF grid slot or just in the thick of the semi final carnage?!Skeet#31 One of UKDirts veterans, Skeet made a return to the league in 2010. A former F2 World Champion, Skeet has proven he can still mix it with the best with a respectable semi final grid slot and an impressive 32 point average over the 4 2011 meetings he has raced. Expect a top 10 finish from him.--- ROW 5 ---DaveyBoy#380 After a couple of seasons absence (apart from the odd appearance), Davey has made a full season return this year. Quickly getting to grips with the mod, Davey is now a comfortable blue grade and has one 2011 grand final win. His hard but fair driving style works well for him, so he should finish easily in the top 10.Travel#365 Another of UKDirts veterans, Travels season has been broken up by a lengthy ban after a run in with Harmen. Making a quiet return for the European championship double header, Trav is more than capable of picking up a good WF grid slot and should be an entertaining watch during the first few laps of the race.--- ROW 6 ---Green#115 Real life F2 driver green has really made a name for himself in UKDirt F1 so far, having won one grand final. Already asserting himself as a hard-hitter and a fast-lapper, he will be one to watch in this race. Likely to finish in the top 10, Green's NIR form could worry a few of the top drivers.Murf#561 Despite no 2011 appearances, Murf's performance in the two qualifiers held last season see him sitting in a respectable row 6 grid slot. Should he race, the 2010 semi final winner could be a real threat to the front runners, and his previous success winning the gold roof on SimStox means he's no stranger to winning big races.--- ROW 7 ---Dazza#290 The 2009 UKDirtF1 World Champion and 2010 UKDirtF1 British Champion, Dazza has made only 1 2011 appearance, picking up a great 37 points in the process. His ability to win big in UKDirt F1s is proven, and his British Championship win at Skegness last year will make him a favourite to come from the back.... should he race.Bully JNR#84 Starting off in the winter series, Bully has picked up 3 race wins this year and has shown he is well in control. Bully is a very consistent driver, and seems settled in the yellow grade. He is starting quite well back in the semi, but if he keeps out of trouble, he could get himself one of the last few top 10 places.--- ROW 8 ---Mav JNR#285 Starting next to his Dad, JNR has come on leaps and bounds from last year and holds a consistent yellow grade. In the W+Y race at NIR a couple of weeks ago, he showed he's not afraid to bury his Dad should the race call for it, so perhaps he be looking to prove he is the top 'Mav' in his household in this Thursdays semi final. A top 10 finish may be a stretch for JNR, but who knows, he could surprise us!Mav#525 Next to his son, Mav SNR has already graciously declared that JNR will be using the superior equipment for the semi final, so he may well struggle. Mav can drive very consistently, so if he keeps out of trouble, a top 10 could be possible, but would he pull over for his son if they were sitting 10th and 11th? Be glad you're not Mrs. Mav this Thursday......--- ROW 9 ---Hooty#256 A former UKDirt Bangers World Champion, Hooty is no stranger to winning big races, but has it all to do from near the back of the grid. Very consistent in F1s, Hooty may well pick up the pieces should the race be as chaotic as predicted. A top 10 is surely within his reach.Lew#495 Lew snuck onto the semi grid with a respectable 17 point single appearance at the final WQR. He will likely struggle from his grid position, but he could be a lively watch in the opening few laps.--- ROW 10 ---Walker#363 Walker hasn't raced yet in 2011, but his 2010 performance sneaks him onto the back row of the world final. Very consistent, Walker is capable of getting a good world final grid slot, but he has got a tough job from the back of the grid, and lack of experience in the F1s this year could mean it takes him a while to settle back into the flow.Si#231 Si made a confident F1 debut at the European Championship double header, and took well to the F1s despite only having tried them out a few hours before in practice. As he gains more experience, Si could be a real threat, but it will be a big ask for him to come right from the back to gain a WF grid slot. So there you go, the 20 semi finalists doing battle at Skegness on Thursday! Get yourselves booked in for what is surely to be a great race, and a great meeting! CURRENT BOOKINGS FOR THE SEMI FINAL (Those in bold are booked in. Those in italics are provisional.) ROW IN - OUT 1 : 137 - 236 2 : 315 - 277 3 : 262 - 188 4 : 221 - 31 5 : 380 - 365 6 : 115 - 561 7 : 290 - 84 8 : 285 - 525 9 : 256 - 495 10 : 363 - 231 Reserves 164 48 531 4465 Edited July 21, 2011 by Johno3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wee dode Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 great write up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southy277 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Awesome preview - looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanSkin Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Great preview! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumbstick Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aub Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Can you pop me down as a provisional please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corny 391 Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 (edited) Canny write-up MoR Any predictions? I'll stick my neck out and say MoR will win by a straight's length......just a little added pressure there then Edited July 20, 2011 by Corny 391 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southy277 Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 Based on form i would say DanSkin for the win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aub Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 Ok I'm out lads. Mega lack of intrest and the fact I'm in Scotland means I won't be present. Dunno what's up but not keen on racing the f1s and the f2s well we won't even go there maybe my uk dirt days are done who knows? Cya'll about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooty256 Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Summat else keeping you occupied perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruiz 136 Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 I will book in for this if my account gets re-activated in time, I paid my renewal fee via paypal last night, so if anyone could sort that out it would be much appreciated, cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southy277 Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Making a return Kruiz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker363 Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Won't be racing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johno3 Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 List up to date guys. Just to clarify on the reserve front, those 5 drivers listed are the only drivers that have scored World Championship Qualifying Points this season. I won't be around tonight after 7pm, but TomD will be your race manager for the evening (thank you Tom!). Good luck to everyone in the Semi Final. Cheers Johno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruiz 136 Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Making a return Kruiz? Haven't really got time for a return and I don't often finish work til 11pm but I had this week off so I downloaded rFactor again and decided to pay the fee in case I get a free night at some point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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