| − | '''Sami Cetin''' was born in London, UK in October 1982 and is the founder and webmaster of the [http://www.mariokart64.com/smk/ Super Mario Kart (SMK) Time Trial World Records Site for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System SNES]. He was the chief times and news updater of the SMK community since November 1998, and continues this job on the 2006 automated reincarnation of the site as a Director. His dedication and long-service to [[Super Mario Kart]] have earned him the title 'Godfather of SMK'. Sami is a two time PAL Time Trial World Champion of Super Mario Kart (and also the longest reigning PAL Time Trial World Champion by number of days) since reaching the title on 10th March 2013 after a 9 year gap; and is currently 2nd in the World now following his rival Guillaume Leviach. The first time Sami held this title in Super Mario Kart was between September 1998 to April 2004 (at one time holding all 40 WRs). Sami has also maintained the title as the UK National Champion on SMK for all of the modes; Time Trial, Match Race, Battle Mode and Grand Prix during the entire activity from 1998 to present. He was also the first player globally to reach the famous 1'00"99 mark on Mario Circuit 1 with Non-NBT driving. Sami won the overall Multiplayer Title for the first time at the Super Mario Kart World Championships 2012 held in Thil, near Reims, France during 21st - 26th August 2012. Sami is a senior moderator of the SMK forum and a popular member of the [[mariokart64.com|kart community]]. | + | '''Sami Cetin''' was born in London, UK in October 1982 and is the founder and webmaster of the [http://www.mariokart64.com/smk/ Super Mario Kart (SMK) Time Trial World Records Site for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System SNES]. He was the chief times and news updater of the SMK community since November 1998, and continues this job on the 2006 automated reincarnation of the site as a Global Director. His dedication and long-service to [[Super Mario Kart]] have earned him the title 'Godfather of SMK'. Sami is a two time PAL Time Trial World Champion of Super Mario Kart (and also the longest reigning PAL Time Trial World Champion by number of days) since reaching the title again on 10th March 2013 after a 9 year gap; and is currently 2nd in the World now following his rival Guillaume Leviach. The first time Sami held this title in Super Mario Kart was between September 1998 to April 2004 (at one time holding all 40 WRs). Sami has also maintained the title as the UK National Champion on SMK for all of the modes; Time Trial, Match Race, Battle Mode and Grand Prix during the entire activity from 1998 to present. He was also the first player globally to reach the famous 1'00"99 mark on Mario Circuit 1 with Non-NBT driving. Sami won the overall Multiplayer Title for the first time at the Super Mario Kart World Championships 2012 held in Thil, near Reims, France during 21st - 26th August 2012. He is also the 2 time overall PAL and NTSC Super Mario Kart Online Multiplayer World Champion 2011 & 2012 on the [http://www.snesot.com/ SNESOT Rankings]. Sami is a senior moderator of the SMK forum and a popular member of the [[mariokart64.com|kart community]]. |
| − | Sami has studied Computing and Business Administration at the University of Kent at Canterbury between 2002-2005 and has been working full time since. His hobbies also include recreational weight training/bodybuilding in the gym, designing and updating the SMK site, producing and editing independent films with his friend Jason Mathoora, gardening, travelling and socialising with friends. | + | Sami has studied Computing and Business Administration at the University of Kent at Canterbury between 2002-2005 and has been working full time since. His hobbies also include recreational weight training/bodybuilding in the gym, designing and updating the SMK site, producing and editing independent films with his friend Jason Mathoora, growing Sunflowers in the garden, travelling and socialising with friends. |