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== Mario Circuit 1 sub 1'03" project in 2011 ==

== Mario Circuit 1 sub 1'03" project in 2011 ==

Leyla returned to Time Trial in February 2011 to finish some unfinished business on Mario Circuit 1 Time Trial which was to reach a Non-NBT 1'02". After a tough session she was able to land a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1hr1sKmyMo (1'02"98 course time)] <- Vid link.

Leyla returned to Time Trial in February 2011 to finish some unfinished business on Mario Circuit 1 Time Trial which was to reach a Non-NBT 1'02". After a tough session she was able to land a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1hr1sKmyMo (Mario Circuit 1 Course time in 1'02"98] <- Vid link.

Another comeback in 2012 led Leyla to improve more of her weaker records in Time Trial. Eventually she managed to reach her first Women's World Record on 7th January 2012 on [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsWfXy3htYI Choco Island 1 lap with 0'12"78 ].

Another comeback in 2012 led Leyla to improve more of her weaker records in Time Trial. Eventually she managed to reach her first Women's World Record on 7th January 2012 on [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsWfXy3htYI Choco Island 1 lap with 0'12"78 ].

Following this she continued to play between January to March working through all the weaker tracks and learning new strategies including platform jumps on Ghost Valley 1 and 3, and pushing some fast times on tougher tracks. She has hit many Women's World Records. On 11th March 2012 Leyla Hasso has passed Sue Cladingboel to become the UK's Fastest Female Super Mario Kart player and ranked 2nd in the World on PAL. One week later Leyla drove some more great times and passed Tanja Bronnecke (Germany) to become the fastest Female Super Mario Kart Player in the World for PAL version.

Following this she continued to Time Trial between January to March working through all the weaker tracks, learning new strategies including platform jumps on Ghost Valley 1 and 3 and many Women's World Records were hit. Next, she challenged the records of the fastest female player in the UK at the time, Sue Cladingboel (who is now 4th Worldwide on PAL Version). On 11th March 2012 Leyla Hasso passed Sue to become the UK's Fastest Female Super Mario Kart player and ranked 2nd fastest female in the World on PAL. One week later Leyla's continued records helped her to pass Tanja Bronnecke (Germany) to become the fastest Female Super Mario Kart Player in the World for PAL version. This was achieved prior to her 13th Birthday.

Leyla Hasso made her debut at the Super Mario Kart World Championships in France in 2012. Her attendance was a surprise to many and she would enter the competition as Female World Champion for the first time. She joined her uncle Sami Cetin and six other Top members of Team UK for the Tournament and was up against 50+ of the best Super Mario Kart competitors from 8 countries around the World.

Leyla Hasso made her debut at the Super Mario Kart World Championships in France in 2012. Her attendance was a surprise to many and she would enter the competition as Female World Champion for the first time. She joined her uncle Sami Cetin and six other Top members of Team UK for the Tournament and was up against 50+ of the best Super Mario Kart competitors from 8 countries around the World.

She placed 32nd overall which was a pleasing result considering limite experience in Match Race and some of the other modes. She did however place well in the Time Trial one tries and Battle Mode, up at 27th. Leyla was also one of few karters at the event who achieved all 20/20 zoom starts during the PAL Time Trial one try event. She has expressed an interest in returning for a future World Championship in SMK.

She placed 32nd overall which was a pleasing result considering limited experience in Match Race and some of the other modes. She did however place well in the Time Trial one tries and Battle Mode, up at 27th. Leyla was also one of few karters at the event who achieved all 20/20 zoom starts during the PAL Time Trial one try event.

== Match Race Open at the Play Expo 2012, EventCity, Manchester, UK ==

== Match Race Open at the Play Expo 2012, EventCity, Manchester, UK ==

Leyla Hasso and her Uncle Sami Cetin travelled to Manchester on 13th / 14th October 2012 to attend the Play Expo 2012 event. A section was set up for a Match Race tournament that began with a Time trial one try qualifier; the Top 16 would then advance to the Tournament Bracket. Leyla reached 1st position on the qualifier then made her way through the bracket, losing a couple of races in the Quarter Final and eventually facing Paul Darbyshire, Liverpool's Super Mario Kart Champion, and big SNES enthusiast in the Final, which she won 9-4. Leyla earned a Gold SNES pad for her win and went on to drive four Women's World Record improvements live at the event the next day.

Leyla Hasso and her Uncle Sami Cetin travelled to Manchester on 13th / 14th October 2012 to attend the Play Expo 2012 event. A section was set up for a Match Race tournament that began with a Time trial one try qualifier; the Top 16 would then advance to the Tournament Bracket. Leyla reached 1st position on the qualifier then made her way through the bracket, losing a couple of races in the Quarter Final and eventually facing Paul Darbyshire, Liverpool's Super Mario Kart Champion in the Final, which she won 9-4. Leyla earned a Gold SNES pad for her win and went on to drive four Women's World Record improvements live at the event the next day.

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJ_7qcB9nps Leyla's Match Race Final vs Paul Darbyshire (Video)]

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJ_7qcB9nps Leyla's Match Race Final vs Paul Darbyshire (Video)]

== NintendoLife article and reaches 40/40 PAL Women's World Records ==

== NintendoLife article and reaches 40/40 PAL Women's World Records ==

On the weekend of 20th / 21st October 2012, Leyla worked on Mario Circuit 1 and finally breaks the 12 year long standing Women's World Records set by retired Sue Cladingboel (also a native UK karter). Leyla then proceeded with the final track Choco Island 2 and passed the 40th PAL World Record there previously set by the Female SMK Champion of France, Lola Zappara, which was also set some 10 years back or more. Not only did she dominate the list of records but she also climbed to her highest PAL World Rank yet (within the Top 100), 93rd!

On the weekend of 20th / 21st October 2012, Leyla worked on Mario Circuit 1 and finally breaks the 12 year long standing Women's World Records set by Sue Cladingboel (also a native UK karter). Leyla then proceeded with the final track Choco Island 2 and passed the 40th PAL World Record there previously set by the Female SMK Champion of France, Lola Zappara, which was also set some 10 years back or more. Not only did she dominate the list of records but she also climbed to her highest PAL World Rank yet at 93rd!

Also the same weekend, the team over at [http://www.nintendolife.com NintendoLife] who do articles and various Nintendo related news globally, kindly put together a summary on her achievements in Super Mario Kart and collection of videos:

Also the same weekend, the team over at [http://www.nintendolife.com NintendoLife] who do articles and various Nintendo related news globally, kindly put together a summary on her achievements in Super Mario Kart and collection of videos:

== Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition 2013 ==

== Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition 2013 ==

Following her uncle Sami's entry in the Guinness World Record books the previous year, Leyla had the opportunity for an entry into the 2013 Gamer's Edition book for holding more Super Mario Kart World Records for a female gamer than any other. A photoshoot was done in 2012 and this has been included into the book with Leyla wearing a Luigi hat (the L also conveniently standing for her name).

Following her uncle Sami's entry in the Guinness World Record books the previous year, Leyla had the opportunity for an entry into the 2013 Gamer's Edition book for holding more Super Mario Kart World Records for a female gamer than any other. A photoshoot was done in 2012 and this has been included into the book with Leyla wearing a Luigi hat (or L for Leyla).

 

== Games Expo East Kent 2013 Match Race Challenge and Vanilla Lake 2 Women's World Record ==

== Games Expo East Kent 2013 Match Race Challenge and Vanilla Lake 2 Women's World Record ==

Leyla attended the Games Expo East Kent 2013 event in Margate, UK with her uncle Sami on Saturday 23rd February to volunteer for running a Super Mario Kart Tournament for the visitors. There were 73 entries and the winner of the first final was Dave Kingston, an old friend of Sami's who visited for the day from South London. A special exhibition match was set up between Dave and Leyla Hasso with most of the venue spectating. Dave, a Battle Mode Specialist put up a good match winning a couple of races and coming close on a few more. The final result was 10-2 to Leyla; [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY6kP0ctk8E Leyla Hasso vs Dave Kingston Match Race Video]

Leyla attended the Games Expo East Kent 2013 event in Margate, UK with her uncle Sami on Saturday 23rd February to volunteer for running a Super Mario Kart Tournament for the visitors. There were 73 entries and the winner of the first final was Dave Kingston. A special exhibition match was set up between Dave and Leyla Hasso with most of the venue spectating. Dave, a Battle Mode Specialist put up a good match winning a couple of races on tactics and coming close on a few more. The final result was 10-2 to Leyla; [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY6kP0ctk8E Leyla Hasso vs Dave Kingston Match Race Video]

Later in the day, Leyla had her sights on setting a new Time Trial Women's World Record on a very liked track, Vanilla Lake 2. She got more than she bargained for in the end, after landing a consistent race to finish at 53.31 seconds, which is also the 2nd fastest time in the UK after her Uncle Sami's record:  [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOFKUgsY1UM Leyla Hasso Vanilla Lake 2 5-lap 53.31 seconds Video]

Later in the day, Leyla had her sights on setting a new Time Trial Women's World Record on a very liked track, Vanilla Lake 2. She got more than she bargained for in the end, after landing a consistent race to finish at 53.31 seconds, which is also the 2nd fastest time in the UK after her Uncle Sami's record:  [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOFKUgsY1UM Leyla Hasso Vanilla Lake 2 5-lap 53.31 seconds Video]

== Revival 2013 Retro Video Games Event and Vanilla Lake 2 NTSC Women's World Record ==

== Revival 2013 Retro Video Games Event and Vanilla Lake 2 NTSC Women's World Record ==

Another Retro event in the UK was attended by Leyla and Sami, on Saturday 18th May 2013. Revival 2013 was a great set up with focus on retro gaming only. Leyla and Sami ran a tournament for the casual players and at the end for an exhibition round the winner of the 40 person tournament got to have a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_N2AYVg41E Match Race round vs Leyla]. Leyla also done some record demonstrations as a display for the visitors and was available for Q&A regarding Super Mario Kart Time Trials and Multiplayer World Championships.

Another Retro event in the UK was attended by Leyla and Sami, on Saturday 18th May 2013. Leyla and Sami ran a tournament for the casual players and at the end for an exhibition round the winner of the 40 person tournament got to have a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_N2AYVg41E Match Race round vs Leyla]. Leyla also done some record demonstrations as a display for the visitors and was available for Q&A regarding Super Mario Kart Time Trials and Multiplayer World Championships.

Not long after, Leyla decided to try one of her favorite tracks, Vanilla Lake 2 but on the NTSC side to finish the job at top speed. She eventually hit a fantastic time of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1Yh-lb8Xjo 50.72 seconds on Vanilla Lake 2 NTSC] marking her 2nd UK #2 time so far. Even greater maybe was becoming the first Female player in the World to break the 10 second barrier on a lap record in Super Mario Kart with [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBRHiVYYr3s 9.85 seconds at Vanilla Lake 2 NTSC]. Questions arose if she will make a full return to NTSC to defend her Women's World Title from the soon approaching UK team rival, Anna Moon. The potentials will be strong considering her PAL results this year and these marks hit in May 2013 in particular.

Not long after, Leyla decided to try one of her favorite tracks, Vanilla Lake 2 but on the NTSC side to finish the job at top speed. She eventually hit a fantastic time of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1Yh-lb8Xjo 50.72 seconds on Vanilla Lake 2 NTSC] marking her 2nd UK #2 time so far. Even greater maybe was becoming the first Female player in the World to break the 10 second barrier on a lap record in Super Mario Kart with [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBRHiVYYr3s 9.85 seconds at Vanilla Lake 2 NTSC].

== Super Mario Kart World Championship 2013 ==

== Super Mario Kart World Championship 2013 ==

Leyla Hasso attended the Super Mario Kart World Championship 2013 at La Suze-sur-Sarthe, near Le Mans, France between 20th - 25th August 2013 along with her Uncle Sami Cetin and the rest of Team UK. This was Leyla's 2nd Championship and following a year of hard Time Trialing and some multiplayer practice she was sure to improve greatly on the overall results. Leyla placed 16th Overall which was a 17 rank climb on the previous year!

Leyla Hasso attended the Super Mario Kart World Championship 2013 at La Suze-sur-Sarthe, near Le Mans, France between 20th - 25th August 2013 along with her Uncle Sami Cetin and the rest of Team UK. This was Leyla's 2nd Championship and following a year of hard Time Trialing and some multiplayer practice she was sure to improve greatly on the overall results. Leyla placed 16th Overall which was a big climb on the previous year!

Time Trial was Leyla's strong mode again, and a little struggle happened in the group stages, however she picked up the pace in the 2nd half with some great one tries. Following the results she placed in 12th on this mode, and 3rd out of the UK team.

Time Trial was Leyla's strong mode again, and a little struggle happened in the group stages, however she picked up the pace in the 2nd half with some great one tries. Following the results she placed in 12th on this mode, and 3rd out of the UK team.

Match Race mode was tough on the groups, but following a good driving procedure and item use, Leyla entered the barrage face off match again, this time vs Samuel Gomez. She won this in style even getting a classic "UK Lightning" at the end on Ghost Valley 1 to officially reach the Top 16 there. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E67ZOghG1o0 Leyla Hasso vs Samuel Gomez Match Race Video]

Match Race mode was tough on the groups, but following a good driving procedure and item use, Leyla entered the barrage face off match again, this time vs Samuel Gomez. She won this in style even getting a classic "UK Lightning" at the end on Ghost Valley 1 to officially reach the Top 16 there. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E67ZOghG1o0 Leyla Hasso vs Samuel Gomez Match Race Video]

Leyla Hasso was officially named the female World Champion of all SMK Multiplayer competition now as well as Time Trial and she was the first female in history to not land just one, but the Top 16 in three of the modes at the World Championship.

Leyla Hasso officially received the title of Women's World Champion for Multiplayer / World Championships in Super Mario Kart as well as Time Trial and she was the first female in history to land the Top 16 in three of the modes at the World Championship.

On the final day she decided to go for a live World Record attempt on Vanilla Lake 2 PAL again, but this time in the 52 seconds region. You can view the live stream video of her [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHyMKrObDOQ 52.53 Women's World Record time] that is also her first Top 15 time in the World.

On the final day she decided to go for a live World Record attempt on Vanilla Lake 2 PAL again, but this time in the 52 seconds region. You can view the live stream video of her [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHyMKrObDOQ 52.53 Women's World Record time] that is also her first Top 15 time in the World.

Leyla Hasso attended the Super Mario Kart World Championship 2014 at La Suze-sur-Sarthe, near Le Mans, France again between 12th - 17th August 2014 along with her Uncle Sami Cetin and the rest of Team UK. This was Leyla's 3rd Championship and she came armed with some NBT on basic tracks and improved tactics on the Multiplayer Modes.

Leyla Hasso attended the Super Mario Kart World Championship 2014 at La Suze-sur-Sarthe, near Le Mans, France again between 12th - 17th August 2014 along with her Uncle Sami Cetin and the rest of Team UK. This was Leyla's 3rd Championship and she came armed with some NBT on basic tracks and improved tactics on the Multiplayer Modes.

Leyla made an awesome run on the Time Trial Mode running her most consistent one try set ever and 20/20 zoom starts. Her best hit was a 54 second one try on Vanilla Lake 2! She landed 9th there, marking her first single digit rank. She narrowly missed out on anopportunity to reach the Quarter Finals there with another VL2 run. However her potential shows she can go very far here in future years. Match Race also went exceptionally well where she managed to tie many big rivals who are faster drivers and get some win points on key contenders. She also placed 9th for a second time running with a Top 16 exit in the bracket. Leyla is therefore now a high Top 16 level player on Match Race which was a big improvement over the previous year. Leyla also reached UK #2 on Time Trial one tries and Match Race for 2014.

Leyla made an awesome run on the Time Trial Mode running her most consistent one try set ever and 20/20 zoom starts. Her best hit was a 54 second one try on Vanilla Lake 2! She landed 9th there, marking her first single digit rank. She narrowly missed out on an opportunity to reach the Quarter Finals there with another VL2 run. However her potential shows she can go very far in future years. Match Race also went exceptionally well where she managed to tie many big rivals who are faster drivers and get some win points on key contenders. She also placed 9th for a second time running with a Top 16 exit in the bracket. Leyla also reached UK #2 on Time Trial one tries and Match Race for 2014.

Battle Mode wasn't Leyla's strongest though she came with an array of new maneuvers. She gained more wins and draws than previous years and reached 17th place, a new height but missing out on the Top 16 by 1 point to her team member Chris Clark who qualified. 150cc Grand Prix she has trained less on but managed to reach 14th overall there which was a solid qualifying rank. She also fell short by a few points on some cups to Top contenders. Leyla has now reached 13th overall at the SMK World Championship 2014, 3rd in the UK and retains all Women's titles on all of the Multiplayer modes vs new challenger Sophie Jarmouni of Belgium who attended this edition.

Battle Mode wasn't Leyla's strongest though she gained more wins and draws than previous years and reached 17th place, a new height but missing out on the Top 16 by 1 point to her team member Chris Clark who qualified. 150cc Grand Prix she has trained less on but managed to reach 14th overall there which was a solid qualifying rank. She also fell short by a few points on some cups to Top contenders. Leyla has now reached 13th overall at the SMK World Championship 2014, 3rd in the UK and retains all Women's titles on all of the Multiplayer modes vs new challenger Sophie Jarmouni of Belgium who attended this edition.

== First Top 10 time in the World on Super Mario Kart SNES ==

== First Top 10 time in the World on Super Mario Kart SNES ==

On Sunday 26th October 2014, Leyla Hasso, while working on her favourite track, Vanilla Lake 2 on PAL, drove a lap record in 9.55 seconds. This marked the first time she has reached a Top 10 time in the World ever on Koopa Beach 1. Additionally, this was the first time in several years that another member of the UK (other than Sami) reached a Top 10 time.

On Sunday 26th October 2014, while working on her favourite track, Vanilla Lake 2 on PAL, Leyla drove a lap record in 9.55 seconds. This marked the first time she has reached a Top 10 time in the World ever on Super Mario Kart Time Trials. Additionally, this was the first time in several years that another member of the UK (other than Sami) reached a Top 10 time.