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== Introduction ==

== Introduction ==

'''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 and continuous his fame there with en entry into the Guinness World Records in 2012 with a 58.34 seconds time. On Christmas Day 2013 he became the first person on Earth to break the PAL 58 second barrier with a 57.90 seconds World Record. 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 3 time overall PAL and NTSC Super Mario Kart Online Multiplayer World Champion from 2011 - 2013 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 Cetin''' was born in London, UK in October 1982 to Finnish and Turkish parents, 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 and continuous his fame there with en entry into the Guinness World Records in 2012 with a 58.34 seconds time. On Christmas Day 2013 he became the first person on Earth to break the PAL 58 second barrier with a 57.90 seconds World Record. 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 3 time overall PAL and NTSC Super Mario Kart Online Multiplayer World Champion from 2011 - 2013 on the [http://www.snesot.com/ SNESOT Rankings] based on a combined overall points system (not individual years). 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, growing Sunflowers in the garden, 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.

* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHM7N9brVI0 NTSC Mario Circuit 1 Course - 0'56"19]

* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHM7N9brVI0 NTSC Mario Circuit 1 Course - 0'56"19]

* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neydswvi6Z8 NTSC Mario Circuit 1 Lap - 0'10"86]

* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmEEfLU23Cc NTSC Mario Circuit 1 Lap - 0'10"85]

* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQiAl5XSVQ0 NTSC Ghost Valley 3 Course - 1'12"52]

* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iTX3S4rUcE NTSC Ghost Valley 3 Course - 1'12"27]

* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66wiUDZS9a8 NTSC Ghost Valley 3 Lap - 0'14"29]

* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_xBJCA8lFY NTSC Ghost Valley 3 Lap - 0'14"28]

* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNY7wy3Z-tA NTSC Vanilla Lake 2 Course - 0'46"29]

* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNY7wy3Z-tA NTSC Vanilla Lake 2 Course - 0'46"29]

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