Grasser233 Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 (edited) 2015 World 240 Info, Bookings and Preview We now know the direct qualifiers for the 2015 NZ World 240 Championships, this is run across 3 heats with the highest point scorer at the end declared the winner. We’ve had an amazing 43 member’s race over the series so far so hopefully we should get a bumper turnout for the biggest meeting of the 2015 NZ Winter Series. If you are on the list below, please book on this thread. Bookings will be updated. The 22 Direct Qualifiers are National Points Qualifiers (21 Cars) (Booked in red) 91b Kane 10a Grasser 46n Marten 116a Harmen 591p Tsjalle 23h DanSkin 8p LeeK 0r CB 515r Mike 54w PaulE 24m Ben Chambers 19c Jake Cameron 16c Jack 29b Frans 52p Wardy 89c Mooby 58p Mitch Wells 135r Minitom 414a Samson 77p Lloydy 3p Maverick Qualified through a Final Win (1 car) 390gb Josh Hampson (King of the Clay) Reserves in order. Depending on bookings there will be a last chance race for the top 4 in the race progressing through to the World 240 Championship. 7p Mark Puxty 83c Leighton 9p Craig 96h Wardiieee 19p Ryan Simpson 5g Toff 84gb Murray Adams 15v Josh Wells 56v Turtle NZ 117n Tyzer 94p Keyboard 48n Tinman 28h Ashley England 45v StoxSigns 9s MavJnr 75a Counter 35b TomD 299c Drumbstick 29h larboJnr 490gb Weeryan Event Preview So, who’s the favourite? Well the current champion probably starts as favourite, Kane leads the points to be top qualifier and also has a final win to his name this season. 2013 Champ, DanSkin has arguably been the quickest this year in pace with 2 finals already this season and must also be one of the cars to watch to see if he can reclaim the crown he so nearly defended last season. The coveted New Zealand Championships went to Ben Chambers after a hectic last few laps, whether he can keep that consistency over 3 races remains to be seen while outgoing NZ Champ, Harmen has also had a wreckers or chequers sort of season so far making him highly unpredictable going into the 240. Second in the points is veteran UKDirt driver, Grasser. No finals for him so far despite being close the last few meetings but consistency could pay dividends for the first ever winner of this title on UKDirt in 2005. Another driver under the radar is PaulE who seems to have really taken to the NZ style so far and could surprise over 3 heats. The same could certainly be said for LeeK, Lee has missed a few meetings this season but is more than capable of a good run throughout the World 240. The Dutch contingent is strong as you would imagine, Mike and Marten have both won finals this season, have shown speed throughout and both would start with short odds to do well here. Tsjalle just draws far too much attention to himself and to virtually everyone else in races to be a serious threat for the title really despite flashes of real pace at times, Frans on the other hand has just got on with it really, although it will take a major upset for him to shake up the podium places. CB, in the now legendary 0r car, has been missing from the last few meetings, but was right up towards the top of the points over the meetings he has done, if CB can attend then he will feature for sure. Josh Hampson has one final from one appearance to qualify and could easily shake the order up at the end. Another driver lower down the chart than you would think is JakeC who has basically gone for the crash this season so far. Finally, Maverick is the last qualifier due to Ricky James' ban and so far has improved with every race when he is allowed 4 wheels on the floor. The last chance race has some interesting drivers if it runs. The real Wardieee is in this race but whether he’ll temper the aggression that has kept him out of the direct qualifiers remains to be seen. TurtleNZ is the only NZ resident so far to race with us this season but managed a final third last time out at his first attempt. Pre meeting practice champion, Tinman, is always fast over a lap but will need rather more than that over a race should he attend. We also have some world champions to add some glamour to the last chance if they book in. The “other” Superstocks World Champ, Drumbstick is in the mix and could easily turn his hand to the NZ style if he chooses and what about our current F1 World Champ, TomD… If he turns up and gets in… anything can happen! So that’s that… Pick your winner from that because I can’t! Get booked in! Edited February 12, 2015 by Grasser233 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane238 Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Kane 91b please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peewee Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 PaulE 54W Great write up grass I'm really buzzing for this meeting is think it's going to be a close one, good luck all drivers and see you there :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeK39 Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 8p Booking In. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samson Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 414a please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake691 Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 19c pls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benchambers800 Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Ben chambers 24m please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mav Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Finally, Maverick is the last qualifier due to Ricky James' ban and so far has improved with every race when he is allowed 4 wheels on the floor. Amazing to find I have qualified! So lets give it a go then Mav 3p Please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack-249 Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Jack 16c please grasser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanSkin Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 DanSkin 23h please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Puxlo Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Mark Puxty 7p Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marten #291 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Frans 29b Mike 515r Marten 46n Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Grasser233 Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Bookings will close at 8.00pm so get booked in if you are on the list. If you are new to NZ's this season, there will be a 3 heat and final meeting after the 240 races as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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