World Final 2012

[Simon31]

Hello and welcome to the 2012 UKDIRT world final for the Formula 2 Stockcars! 2012 brings us to Barford in which it is set to be a cracker of a race with its short straights and tight bends one thing is for sure its going to be lively!




We start off with a look at our current world champion #112 TomD! who kindly had a few words with the Admin team!




UK Dirt: Hi TomD thanks for doing an interview with ourselves for this year’s world final programme.

Tom: No Problem

UK Dirt: Here on UK Dirt we have a lot of new drivers this year so could you introduce yourself?

Tom: Well my names Tom Drabble hence TomD and I'm 21, I have been racing since 2007ish on Heat, Then progressed to rFactor when it was released and I had a decent computer to run it! I raced on a Pad till the start of last year and then used my wheel, which I had for well over a year and a half before I started using it.

UK Dirt: So it is nearly 12 months since you won the World Final at Kings Lynn. What has it been like for you carrying the Gold roof?

Tom: It has been an amazing experience, I never thought I would win the WF but last year was different. I am so happy to have been World Champion for a year; It's been great carrying the Gold roof above my car.

UK Dirt: Can you remember much about the world final race and what did it feel like to win the world final?

Tom: I can remember some of it very clearly haha. We restarted about 3 times I think it was because people kept disconnecting and I was getting more nervous every time we restarted. Drumbstick was on my outside and I think Green behind me. I didn't hold much hope going into turn 1 but I got a good start and Drumb had a little nibble at my bumper and we both nearly spun, I couldn't believe my luck when I started spinning but we both held it. Then the pack got Drumb and I raced away to a bit of a lead thankfully. I held the gap for most of the race but Drumb and Aub were coming like a steam train at the end but not enough. I think I defended everybody in my house haha.

UK Dirt: The World Final being Barford promises to be a busy and action packed race how do you rate your chances are of winning the title again?

Tom: It's going to be either the best race in a long time or somebody is going to streak away and win it on Lap 1. I don't hold out much hope for retaining my title with being Outside Row 2 but I will be trying my hardest. If I can get round turn 1 I should be alrite but still got another lot of bends to get round haha.

UK Dirt: Do you like to tight track of Barford?

Tom: Yes I think it's a great track. A proper driver’s track as it isn't a flat smooth and straight forward track. Neither bend is the same and both have different cambers so you have to set it up a bit in the middle.

UK Dirt: Who’s your biggest rival in the main race?

Tom: Everybody! I think anybody can win it that starts. The main ones will be, Drumbstick (If he races) Green, James, Robin and DanSkin (Yes DanSkin even though he hasn't yet qualified) and RickyJames (He is so unpredictable)

UK Dirt: If you don’t win who do you think will?

Tom: Dave 488, He won the final last time out there and was absolutely flying. He is going to blitz everybody this time I think. Maybe this time he will get a video if he wins unlike last time where Drumbstick was so biased against him and wanted to produce a video of DanSkin. If Dave doesn’t then DanSkin the home track specialist will win, His local knowledge will prove decisive and will win if he can catch Dave!

UK Dirt: Which surface do you prefer?

Tom: Tarmac, I seem to struggle on Shale atm.

UK Dirt: What is your most memorable moment / race whilst you have had the Gold roof?

Tom: Winning every race I have won, More notable the European this year and the Points last season.

UK Dirt: What do you think to the mod and the racing that we have experienced this year?

Tom: I think the mod is great and the racing this year has been excellent, It's such a shame I have missed so many meetings else I may have been able to challenge Danskin for the points this season.

UK Dirt: Is there anything that you would like to see changed in the mod or the league?

Tom: No, I don't think there is a lot that needs to be changed, Alot of things of bob on as they are. I think the mod is as close to real as possible in rFactor. I would like to thank UKSom for creating the mods they have.

UK Dirt: UK Dirt wishes you all the best in your defence of the world championship, many thanks for doing this interview.



Consolation Semi Final

One big shock in this race is National points leader #236 DanSkin, Dan was one of the favourites to take the title but got caught up early on in the race, if he won his semi i would say he would go on to win the big race but even if he wins this there’s a lot of work to do with the quick boys at the front! Starting next to Dan is #31 Simon who was a bit eager to get passed 10th Spot in his semi race and ripped his wheel off in the process! #131 Gary will be on the grid in his RCE he has the pace but can he pull it off in this one? #67 FreeW aims to be present in this one after a great meeting here last time along with #718 MartynR, newly Star graded man #33 Jakie will be in action in his new RCE chassis and will be looking to get on to the grid, along with #774 Leech in is super smart Randall Motorsport Car! Also this year anyone who scored WQR points but didn’t make the Semi or didn’t attend can race half a lap down here is the full grid!

236 - 31
131 - 237
495 - 67
774 - 17
33 - 255
211 - 718
205 - 473
319 -


all other cars that didnt do semis but have wq points must start half a lap back (in points order are)


210 - 961
101 - 221
176 - 318
92 - 45
954 - 641
188 - 172
37 - 48
419 - 632
887 - 921
256 - 220
926 - 835
504 - 456
846 - 760
285 - 515
400 - 968
619 - 496
18 - 550
761 -


The Under Dog!

Ukdirt this year has spoken to the driver who was the lowest in the national points and lowest grade to make the world final this was #122 Craig!


UKDirt: Hi Craig thanks for doing an interview with us for this year’s UK Dirt F2 World Final!

Craig122: hello that’s ok, interviewing the favourites obviously

UKDirt: Tell us a bit about yourself?

Craig122: Dunno what to say really 28 male last time I checked, and losing me marbles as quickly as my hair:)

UKDirt: How did you get into/ hear about UKDirt?

Craig122:got sick of certain mods an/admins on sim stox so came over to here knew about this league for years though from the heat days just never raced heat here.

UKDirt: Have you raced yourself in real life? What’s your favourite formula and track to watch now?

Craig122: Not raced yet! Wait till the funds allow but mainly watch 1s 2s saloons and favourite track to watch skeg vegas

UKDirt: What as your season here at UK Dirt been?

Craig122: Begining was fine middle was poop hopefully the end will be better if the bug bites bit more again

UKDirt: has anyone helped you in your journey in UKDirt?

Craig122: Jack and Hoggy mainly always help me out with setups but starting to find what suits my driving and tweaking more myself now

UKDirt: How was your Semi Final race?

Craig122: lucky as Simon made a mess of his attack and took himself out and left me 10th with no one that close to me

UKDirt: What do you think your chances are for the big race?

Craig122: Will take first few laps steady and hope the rest destroy themselves and ya never know

UKDirt: If you don’t win it, who do you think will?

Craig122: I’ve no idea who will win could be anyone I reckon

UKDirt: Do you have plans on racing next year?

Craig122: Yup will be back next year

UKDirt: Thanks for doing this interview with us, and UKDirt wish you all the best in your future with
us and best of luck on the night!

Craig122: Cheers, good luck to all in the race



World Qualifying stats


Green 115
Points: 213
Average: 16.38
Highest Score: 37

Robin H87:
Points: 209
Average: 14.0
Highest Score: 28

James 560
Points: 209
Average: 14.9
Highest Score: 28

TomD 112
Points: 296
Average: 22.7
Highest Score: 35

Bailey 98
Points: 40
Average: 20
Highest Score: 21

Tosh 164
Points: 34
Average: 11.3
Highest Score: 19

JK 99
Points: 35
Average: 8.75
Highest Score: 20

Drumbstick 41
Points: 237
Average: 16.9
Highest Score: 38

Mike 315
Points: 197
Average: 17.9
Highest Score: 31

Alan 964
Points: 32
Average: 10.6
Highest Score: 22

Jack 249
Points: 123
Average: 10.25
Highest Score: 18

Dave 488
Points: 120
Average: 10
Highest Score: 31

Nezza 46
Points: 145
Average: 11.15
Highest Score: 27

Southy 277
Points: 178
Average: 17.8
Highest Score: 37

Jase 756
Points: 68
Average: 17
Highest Score: 30

Grasser 233
Points: 24
Average: 6
Highest Score: 18

Kane 238
Points: 173
Average: 12.3
Highest Score: 30

Leek 39
Points: 165
Average: 12.9
Highest Score: 30

Craig 122
Points: 78
Average: 7.8
Highest Score: 19

Jakie Jnr 305
Points: 123
Average: 9.4
Highest Score: 21

Edited September 12, 2012 by drumbstick

[Simon31]

Row 1

#115 Green and #87 Robin head the front row with brilliant semi final races! Robin has won the British already this year and Green the Superstox euro so they can hold there nerve out front but can they hold off the rest of the chasing pack and survive the first bend pushing and shoving!




Row 2

#560 dodge has just jumped to the superstar grade and has shown great pace all year but not had much luck in the big races but along side him is the 2011 World Champion #112 TomD who has had his fair share of luck with already winning most of what UKDirt has to offer in most of the Mods! I think Tom will be looking to get to the front quick but will Dodge pounce early on and take up the running?



Row 3

Simstox man #98 Bailey hasn't raced much over here this season but when he does he can beat the best of them which has kept him on of the UK Dirts top red tops, he has the speed but can he convert this into gold? #164 Tosh is also on this row the former European Champion has dropped to blue but if i was a betting man i wouldn't bet against this man has the speed and the bumper to win big races!



Row 4
#99 JK is a Solid blue graded driver in ukdirt f2s but luck isn't always on his side if it was down to speed he would a superstar but luck isn't always on his side, which is also like #41 Drumbstick the 2010 World Champion has the speed and race craft but it always seems to fail in the big races, he's had lots of 2nds but who remembers 2nd place?



Row 5
#315 Mike is known for hard hitting he is the currentEx-F1 world champion so no's what gold tastes like, abit further back then he would like so let's see what he can do in this one! #964 Allan is a former National Points Champion in the heat days he has come back this year and is the TT champion already! has the speed but i think big race experience will let him down in this one!



Row 6
#249 Jack is the nice guy off track but on track he no's how to get stuck in! raced a Stoxkart in real life this year which may of helped his driving style could do well here but #488 Dave will be on a mission here as he won the final here last time out with a great drive (even tho #236 DanSkin got all the glory on the vid on facebook!) could surprise a few here!



Row 7
#46 Nezza is on this row and we must say congratulations as his wife gave birth to their 2nd child on Monday so she will be a week old when we race for the World Championship wouldn't be a bad week to top it off with a Gold Roof? Nezza is one of the fastest men on Tarmac i think a top 5 will be on the cards here, tarmac hater #277 Southy is also going to be racing in his RCE car, if he could convert his shale form to tarmac for this one he could do some big damage!



Row 8

#756 Jase is on the Grid for this one after a drop to yellow could he surprise us and win the big one? he has the speed but gets a bit bumper happy sometimes which may damage his hopes! #233 Grasser hopes to be in attendance after racing the Autograss for a while he has a lot of speed but tends to get the taste of the fence then the glory!



Row 9
#238 Kane is a well-respected driver in Ukdirt now after a move from simstox, he has a lot of speed and is often in the right place on the right time could he do it from Row9? #39 Leek is the current shootout champion and has won Gold in the SSC Mod could we see Gold on the #39 DK Car?



Row 10

#122 Craig will be happy to be on the grid in this one he has been red this year but has dropped to yellow and now back to blue maybe he could turn his luck around and surprise us in this one, #305 Jackie JNR is another ukdirt newcomer and has been red for most of the season, could we see a newcomer take the Gold?

world final grid

115 - 87
560 - 112
98 - 164
99 - 41
315 - 964
249 - 488
46 - 277
756 - 233
238 - 39
122 - 305

consi semi (1s that raced a semi)

236 - 31
131 - 237
495 - 67
774 - 17
33 - 255
211 - 718
205 - 473
319 -

all other cars that didnt do semis but have wq points (must start half a lap back in points order)

210 - 961
101 - 221
176 - 318
92 - 45
954 - 641
188 - 172
37 - 48
419 - 632
887 - 921
256 - 220
926 - 835
504 - 456
846 - 760
285 - 515
400 - 968
619 - 496
18 - 550
761

drivers in bold are booked drivers in red are confirmed not racing

we also so far have these drivers booked that are not on any of these grids so far: 127, 167, 330, 336, 338, 365, 429 Edited September 17, 2012 by Dave488

[southy277]

Great work!

I'm really looking forward to this meeting. I know i'm know as a tarmac hater but the tricky Barford track I love! Bring on Monday!

[Allan964]

Also looking forward to this meeting, being honest i didn't expect to progress as quickly through rFactor as i had, i expected the curve to be a lot steeper but i'm very happy with my progress so far.

 

Not a huge fan of Barford but anything can happen on WF night !

[DanSkin]

Nice preview, good read! Thanks F2 Admin folks!

 

Looking forwards to the meeting, disappointed of course that I won't be in the big one, especially after the annoyance of being unable to race last year but that's just how it goes I guess.

 

[Kane238]

great preview

[southy277]

Nice preview, good read! Thanks F2 Admin folks!

 

Looking forwards to the meeting, disappointed of course that I won't be in the big one, especially after the annoyance of being unable to race last year but that's just how it goes I guess.

 

 

You will win the consolation race Dan and get a good push from the back in the big race.

 

[pistolpete]

To let admin know i wont be racing on Monday, something about a wedding anniversary and a hotel or something was mentioned - ah well, better listen to the other half more...

 

Good luck to those in the WF and to those in the cons semi.

 

May the best man win.

[Sprat212]

i take it if people dont manage to make it for the consi race, people move up the consi grid?

 

Brillaint preview loved reading it,

[Robin87]

Awesome write up!

[Dave488]

i have added the grids at the bottom of the 2nd post with drivers booked/not racing marked on them so we can keep count of whats going on if you ARE racing this meeting please get booked in ASAP so we know whos going to be about and who isnt, if you ARE NOT going to race but are on the grids above please let a admin member know or post here ASAP also

 

 

PLEASE NOTE LATE BOOKINGS FOR THE WF AND CONSI GRIDS WILL BE CLOSED EARLIER THAN THE NORMAL 7.30 TOMORROW SO IF YOU ARE NOT BOOKED BY THE TIME THOSE BOOKINGS CLOSE YOU WILL MISS OUT ON YOUR GRID SLOT

 

and to answer questions yes grids will be moved up consi will just be available drivers in points order, if a driver is missing from the wf grid the side hes on (inside or outside) will all move up and the spaces will be filled at the back

Edited September 16, 2012 by Dave488