Mason denies Black the Mccosh Trophy
The season-opening Knockhill Motor Sports Club meeting certainly lived up to expectations with two days of thrilling and tense on-track racing, and the everchanging weather providing tough conditions for the drivers.
The meeting was dedicated to the late Gerard Mccosh, a much-loved member of the Legends paddock, to whom a poignant tribute was paid last Sunday afternoon.
The Legends delivered as per usual on an emotional weekend with six action-packed heats. Stewart Black looked on course for a full set of victories until an inspired drive from Ben Mason netted him the final win and the Gerard Mccosh Trophy.
Two series also made guest appearances at Knockhill, and the visiting Pickup Trucks were a spectacle. There was some fantastic close racing, Reece Jones coming out on top with two wins after some outstanding driving. Dale Gent and Michael Smith also took a win apiece.
The first Junior Saloons contest, won by Ashley Gregory, was heavily influenced by the safety car. However, race two on Sunday brought the best out of Alfie Jeakins, who managed to pass Charlie Hand to reach the front late on and hang on to take the win. Local hotshot Chloe Grant drove well to take a solid 13th-place finish in her first meeting at Knockhill.
Eric Holmes and Nev Wood took the Pro driver honours for the Super Lap Scotland main events, the conditions on both days playing a major factor in some of the times and leading to some surprise group winners.