DANNY SHIELDS DRIVES TO FIRST SWS JUNIOR CUP WIN AT DUBAI KARTDROME
Dubai, UAE, 22 November 2016: The 3rd Sodi World Series (SWS) event in a row at Dubai Kartdrome has seen a Junior Cup driver reach the highest possible step of the podium for their first time.
As well as on Monday night (21 November) it was Danny Shields' turn on take home his initial leading place prize.
Over the last year Danny has commonly remained in the mix with the race leaders but an SWS Junior Cup victory had eluded him, and with a 7th place time in Certifying on Monday night, the outlook for silverware appeared doubtful.
It was Enzo Al Azhari that lit up the timing displays at an early stage with a best lap time of 1:19.553 to earn lead. Alex Connor was ideal behind him on 1:19.795, followed by Omar Aswat with 1:19.829.
From seventh on the grid Danny Shields rocketed off the line in Race One and also sculpted a path with the karts ahead. He got hold of the lead and resisted his opponents until the chequered flag, simply 0.173 seconds ahead of Seif Al Naggar, followed by the post caretaker, Enzo.
In Race Two there would be even more contenders for the throne as 4 motorists broke cover as well as clashed for the lead. The frontrunner placement maintained altering as Alex Connor, Omar Aswat, Samir Malas, and also Danny Shields each manoeuvred to take control.
After 9 aggressive laps, Connor prevailed of the scuffle, crossing the finish line a simple 0.245 seconds in advance of Aswat. Malas safeguarded third and also Shields trailed in for fourth.
When the points were tallied for the night Danny Shields won 71, pipping out Alex Connor on 70, just sufficient to safeguard a maiden SWS Junior starting point trophy for Shields. Omar Aswat topped out on 67 points to secure 3rd place.
After that Danny stated, "I'm really pleased, Im proud and I have actually had fairly a lot of support from friends at school, pals from various countries."
Competitors was likewise intense in the SWS Senior Cup, however this time around the spoils of triumph belonged to the much more experienced vehicle drivers.
Multiple karting as well as motorsport champion Saeed Al Mehairi established bench in Certifying with a finest lap time of 1:11.140. Abigail Birch was just off the mark by 0.266 seconds with a best time of 1:11.406. Ahmed Al Hammadi was likewise close with a time of 1:11.780.
Saeed Al Mehairi took advantage of his lead in Race One, managing the race and bringing the kart residence for triumph. Anjum Shaikh succeeded to go from 4th on the grid to second place at the chequered flag, after a close scrap with third place Abigail Birch.
In Race Two it was Birch who made the best vacation and also leapt out in front, adhered to right behind by Al Mehairi, Romaldo Labrooy and Hussain Umid Ali. The four motorists broke away from the pack and also boxed it out, eluding as well as diving on every corner.
The experienced experience of Al Mehairi was once more way too much, and also he emerged from the quarrel ahead, crossing the goal 0.255 secs in front of Labrooy. Umid Ali trailed in for third.
With certifying and also 2 races in the bag, there was no challenging that Saeed owned the SWS Senior Cup victor's trophy for the evening. Anjum Shaikh warranted 2nd place silverware while Romaldo Labrooy netted the 3rd action on the platform.
Experience also paid big returns in the Masters sub-category of Senior citizens (ages 35 and also older), with Mohammed Ismail returning to the leading action of the podium for the first time because winning the 2016 Ramadan Challenge Masters Cup.
Carsten Winter months had adequate points on the night to protect second in Masters while Kelly Fergal came away with 3rd.
After the races David Bright of Dubai Kartdrome mentioned, "It was a high level of competition throughout the evening and we witnessed some of the closest racing in the SWS Junior Cup in a long period of time.
" Danny has actually been knocking on the door for a while currently; I more than happy to see him get that initial Junior Cup win."
Captions:
1. Danny Shields wins his initial SWS Junior Cup occasion
2. SWS Junior Cup podium at Dubai Kartdrome
3. SWS Senior and also Master Cup at Dubai Kartdrome
