Now lets have a closer look at the contenders, starting with those starting on the outside line. Photos kindly supplied by Martyn Robinson....
Bolton, Lancashire
Barry had a very successful 2011 taking both British and European titles, he took the semi win in challenging conditions. With his wedding on his mind later in the year, he carries the hopes of bride to be, queen of the twitter rant, Jo PolleyLast time at Barford, outside pole took the win. Goldin has the experience and the nous to take the title. First corner is key..
St Boswells, Borders
The Scottish driver took a non conventional route to get into the semis, going via St Day and Taunton and racking up the motorway miles. He was the main beneficiary of the Speak/Moodie spat and took a very good 2nd. He has been consistent and not afraid of the challenge
A dark horse, if those behind fall by the wayside could be a good shout
Windygates, Fife
If rumours are to be believed, Gordon is unlikely to be gridding. But this is nothing but poppycock. The wound inflicted at Bristol still hurts the Scot and if one man is desperate to regain the gold it is Moodie. The form man round Barford this season, a lot of fellow contenders are behind him and after him!Starts as a slight favourite, will have to watch his back, as he poked the daddy bear Speak at Buxton. if he survives the first lap nonsense, will be hard to beat
Winnersh, Berkshire
It hasn't been the best of years for Bradders. After trashing 2 cars via over eager back bumper abuse. Bradders has survived the season by borrowing numerous cars, and winning in a Spedeworth Fabrications, Polleysport, RCE and Higman, and now a self built beauty...Bradders is certianly the next driver due to win the world final, however I don't think this will be his chance
Bedworth,Warwickshire
The youngest of the Green clan, Mike finally hit the heady heights of Superstar at the start of the year. One of the men to catch round the large expansive midland ovals, the tight and tricky nature of the Barford oval might not be too much of a problem.The man behind might have something to say about the outcome of his race, but has the opportunity to finish high.
Manchester
Speaky started the season late, fell in love with shale again, got the points needed for pole, was tootling along in 2nd place at Buxton, then wallop, along came Moodie with a spot of vengence, and a bit further back than he wants, the 8 times champ,is keen for number 9. The feud continues to a 3rd world final in a 4 years, but will he bury the Hatchet with Moodie or just bury him?
Bedworth, Warwickshire
Older Brother of Mike two doors up the grid, another midland fast track specialist, Green is consistent on his home tracks. Dissillusionment a few seasons ago has turned into enthuasism. A mainstay of the red grade.
Could be a major beneficiary of any Speak assualt on the front, however the win might be out of his grasp
Congleton, Cheshire
Lee is another tarmac specialist who could easily spring a surprise or two. Quick to adapt at new challenges, he certainly is always in the running for wins at Birmingham.
A finish will be a high one if he does indeed finish
Aberdeen
Scotland's Mr Consistent has got onto the grid. Impressive displays away from Scotland this season have seen wins at Northampton and Skegness, and people forget, he led the 2009 World Final for quite some time, before Brennan took over. Adept at finding the gaps, Top 5 if he survives.
Leek, Staffordshire
Having sneaked into the semi at the expense of the banned Dave Polley (38). Mark made the most of his opportunity, getting through the carnage of a semi and getting himself into the World Final.
A top ten finish is well within his remit and will certainly benefit from others misfortune
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