Brands BSB: Double delight for Garness in BTC

MLav VisionTrack Academy’s Johnny Garness scored a perfect weekend at Brands Hatch with double victory in the British Talent Cup.

Taking his win tally to six for the season, Garness left the Hatch with a 58 point advantage in the standings after a dramatic weekend of racing.

Saturday kicked off the fifth round of action with an eventful sprint after race one was shortened following a red flag - a first lap crash on the exit of turn two for fast-starting Sullivan Mounsey (Wilson Racing/J&S Racing) after a sudden mechanical problem. The #4 was hit from behind by Harley McCabe (MLav VisionTrack Academy), leading to a multiple rider crash which bright out the red flag. Thankfully, riders involved were okay, although some were taken to the medical centre for further check-ups.

After the stoppage period, race one was reduced from 14 laps to 10 and with a heavily depleted grid, Garness grabbed the holeshot ahead of Mortimer Racing/Victoria House Academy’s Amanuel Brinton. Both pulled away from the battle behind and ran together for the opening few laps before drama struck for Evan Belford (City Lifting by RS Racing). Having already been forced to start from pitlane he soon re-entered the pits with a clear mechanical problem, re-joining again on lap six to get vital track time.

In the battle for third, Banks Racing’s Harrison Crosby was being pushed hard by championship contender Carter Brown (MLav VisionTrack Academy), Matthew Ruisbroek (Microlise Cresswell Racing) and Harrison Dessoy (Microlise Cresswell Racing/Eastern Garage Racing) with plenty of fierce moves being made.

At the front, Garness had broken clear of wildcard Brinton, who was having a strong ride. However, on the penultimate lap, a turn two crash denied him