Pictures come courtesy of Martyn Robinson and George Melville
218 Rob SPEAK
The man they all fear. 8 times winner of this title, the form book says when Speaky starts on the front row, he wins the world. However, the biggest threat comes from the pretender to his throne behind. Having shown his displeasure at Moodie's tactics at the Hednesford meeting final, the feud comes into the final. His recent shale form shows that he is back to his best.
If he survives the first corner, he will be hard to beat
7 Gordon MOODIE
Whilst his tactics in the semis were applauded and derided in equal measure, he starts the world final as kingmaker. Although he would have probably have preferred to be on the inside, he could still have an impact. Desperately wants to get the gold back, and don't forget - he won the last shale final.
Whilst he is more than capable of winning this, his ongoing feud with Speak might be his downfall this time.
886 Chris BRADBURY
At the start of the season, Bradderz was unstoppable. Many predicted he would be starting the final as favourite. However a lack of interest and competitiveness has seen him take more of a back seat. On shale he is really competitive, as proved by the World of Shale points.
Should chaos reign in front, it will be his for the taking.
100 George MCMILLAN Jnr
Having recently confessed that this might be one of his favourite tracks, the plucky Scot takes to the unfamilar shale with a "see what happens" attitude.
Should those in front fall, he will have a shout!
732 Daz KITSON
Winner of the world title last time it was at Lynn, the former double world champion has found himself back in contention for the title. A winner of the world title on both surfaces, only Speak has managed that feat
Like Speak, reputation might see him get near the front.
921 Jack ALDRIDGE
This years hot shot graduate from minis has set the Brisca world alight. Simply loves to race, his tarmac form better than his shale, but certainly learning quickly on the loose stuff. He certainly has the skills to be a World Champion.
Might be a bit too soon for Jack, his time will come.
854 Robbie DAWSON
One of the most consistent competitors north of the border, his shale form is not much home to write home about. His laps leading the 2009 world final stood him in good stead.
I expect him to struggle, but he might surprise
968 Mickey BRENNAN
The 2009 Champion wrote the book on how to be World Champion, he returns to shale on which he made his name. Races constantly with a smile on his face. Not been a classic season, but been truly dominant at Buxton and Barford.
A bit far back this time to make an impact but will finish in the top 5.
702 Allen COOPER
Another driver who knows the fast way around the shale, last year proved that he could do well on the tarmac by starting on the front row. Along with Andrew Palmer (606) he would have preferred to been further up.
He will be in the shake up come the end, podium realistically, outside chance for the win.
315 Justin FISHER
Like his travelling partner Hooper, Justin has had a reasonable season of sorts, winning more away from home, certainly racking up the travel miles (as well as the air miles). A lack of a westcountry shale track will be his disadvantage.
An unfamiliar surface, but has got the ability to get to the front.
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