F2WF13 - 3 days to go! The Competitors - INSIDE

Today let's have a look at the inside line, and its usually where the shove comes from..... Pics from Melville and Martyn Robinson


218 Rob Speak - Manchester
The current British Champion and is his best chance of winning the title since his comeback
His reputation goes before him and with it, so do the problems! The mindgames will start early doors.
A slight favourite, but all depends on what Speak turns up. If he decides to live by the sword, then that will probably be his outcome! 



100 George Macmillan - Glasgow

Plenty to show after last times impressive display which saw him finish 3rd but disqualified due to a ballast interpretation, George signaled his intent that he can do it on the big stage. A semi win was only a corner away, and he safely dispatched Speak.
Will need to dispatch Speak again, but do not discount the popular Scot




38 Dave Polley - Manea, Cambridgeshire
The Panto villan of F2, Mr Controversy came back after the pit gate-gate that saw him take an enforced year off,and snuck into the back of the grid. Still without a tarmac car, he's using the hire car on the hard
Has the ability to win it, depends if he focuses on the flag or the bloke diagonally behind. Won every title bar this one.





871 Mark Simpson - Skegness
The 2011 World Champ has had a quiet year, but it is not a surprise to see Simmo get through the semi final. Although not known for his Taunton form, he has been a very canny customer in the past here
If the rains come, expect him to be in the mix, but a dark horse

189 Paul Butcher, Dursley Gloucestershire
Daddy Butch would not like to be reminded the he is probably likely  the oldest competitor on the grid. Local track knowledge and a greasy track there is no-one better than Paul
Out to enjoy himself, but if he finishes it will be in the top 10.





921 Jack Aldridge, Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire
Jack is no longer a newbie, as this is his 3 world final in as many attempts. Not seen as often as many at one of his local tracks this season, preferring to race up the line.
With a pile up or two, the 921 car could end up in the shake up of things

124 Ollie Skeels, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
The Jaguar has certainly given himself a fighting chance from scraping in via a reserve placing. Ollie's Taunton form is good - he won the qualifier in 2012 and also won a considerable amount of races in the minis there.
A hard racer, if too bumper happy will not complete the distance

178 Mark Dews - Newcastle
Mark has spent the majority of the season going up and down the grades, but final wins especially at the Knockhill qualifier have seen him on the grid. The 4th Polleysport car on this side of the gri. Consistent on both surfaces
Could spring surprise but top 10 is probably the best that can be hoped




254 Richard Beere - Newton Abbot
Veteran Beere has been something of an example of how consistent scoring gets you through. A trip to Scotland saw him score highly. Richard has the experience, including years of all formulas over the years
A top ten finish should be the case, if he completes the distance

163 Craig Wallace - Haddington, East Lothian
Son of 1988 and 1989 World Champion, Jimmy, Craig's second season in F2 has seen him reach the dizzying heights of superstar. Flying the flag for the self builds he has had quite a rich vein of form.
A bit far back to emulate his father, but certainly one to watch, especially next year