Knockhill

9th October - Scottish Championship
Round 10 (final round)
Knockhill

Round 10 the final fling and what a race meeting it was with a fantastic turn out of cars 26 cars out for the last round. It was #03 John Marshall, #3 Ross Marshall, #4 Kieren Murray (he just wanted to get back out before the end as he had been out in the team car early on in the year), #6 David Hunter and #7th Carol Brown. Carol was hoping to get the championship back in her grasp but as Ross was far in front after her dnf at Croft it was looking hard to catch him but Carol gave everthing she had.

Before we got the cars out it was wet and the drivers still did not have there wet tyres sorted out - Kieren was having his first time on the Federal wet tryes and he was getting used to them.

Ross Marshall drew near the front for race one although Ross Mickel won the race after a hard fight. Ross Marshall might have settled for second so that he could maintain his championship lead and he finished in front of Carol to m aintain that points lead. JM was not too far back in 3rd and Carol a great 4th from the back. Robbie Burgoyne drove well for 9th and David Hunter was 7th. Gerard McCosh was driving well as ever and maintaining third in the championship.

Kieren was just loving his time in the car and being looked after by Ian our new team mate. Some of the Legends newcomers are getting it sorted with David Allen getting good results. Colin Atkinson is getting to grips with his water cooled engine. The top 9 drivers were all in the 1.08 bracket with the next six in the 09s. Paul O'Brien was trying to sort his car. Carol got the fastest lap.

Race 2 was a full turn round of the grid with Ross right at the back this time and Carol at the front and what a race that was looking like Carol leading from the start but being pushed hard by Ross Marshall then Ross mickel and John Marshall but on lap 4 she had a slight bit of a misfire but what a drive she did to lap 6 when Ross got the better of her as he was not wanting Carol to finish in front and he was not seemingly taking things easy!. There was a great finish with Ross Marshall ahead of Ross Mickel - so close at 0386 seconds. Carol got the misfiring car home in 7th . John Marshall was driving so well and remember he is racing the Escort as well at this meeting. Such a fast and consistent driver.

Gerard was in 4th - that's why he has got 3rd in championship as he has been getting constant places all season with the top rookie Robbie always up there near the top 5th and David just getting to grips with his new tyres. Scott Hynds been driving great and getting great results - it looks like Errico Palazzo is getting to grips with his car in 11th place . All the drivers are moving up the pace but Ross Marshall was as determined as ever and set the fastest lap.

The final race of the Beatsons Building Supplies Scottish Championship looked like it would be some race with the two Rosses off the back along with JM. I did not see what caused the incident at the start but when it came to the red flag it must be the most cars I have seen out of one race. Ross Mickel's car was bing fixed by Aly Hunter in the pits whilst the other machines were being recovered.

lane and his car was being fixed by ali Hunter while all the cars were being recovered Then on lap 4 and when it was stoped it was the 6 cars from Burnett Motorsport at the front but as all the cars had not crossed the line when the flag came out after Paul O'Brien went off at the bottom end of the track hitting it hard in the tyre wall and getting winded - there was long race stop as Paul had to be cut out of his car due to him being winded and his neck was kind of tender.

In between times they had to do a re grid ready for the 6 lap final all Ross had to doo was start the race and that was the championship. Paul was out of the car by the way and he was ok after a look over. His car was not likely to go back out but what a race it was going to turn out with Scott Hynds getting back to the front as he lost it at the hairpin in all the hassle to win the final but as Ross and Carol and JM wanted that 1st place it turns out that Ross got the better of Scott and Carols car was on the pace chasing Ross but she just wanted to get the final race and right behind her was John Marshall with Scott Hynds and he has been going great all year with Ross Mickel then the dark horse Gerard McCosh with David Hunter right behind he was still chasing his spot further up the championship - what a weekend he had realy enjoyed the wet race day as he never liked it before. What an 8th place for Kieran with the fast and fighting Robbie Burgoyne - he started from pit lane after his front prop shaft being replaced while it was on red flag Elliott Mason doing great too since its been such a long time since he was last out but from 26 cars to 17 it sure looked like some race.

What an end to championship with 1st Ross Marshall 2nd Carol Brown 3rd Gerard McCosh 4th John Marshall but that was 1st team car so it would be 4th to Ross Mickel. who did well catching up as he missed the first round. David Hunter 5th with Glenn Burtenshaw 6th and what a drive from the rookie champion Robbie Burgoyne - 8th place in his1st year in a legend car. 9th was Scot Hynds - sure he must be so happy with that Paul O'Brien 14th and missing couple rounds so not bad from a driver that's got to get here from Ireland all season.

And I must thank Frixa for great help with the new brakes as I am so sure it gave all my drivers and others the edge on late braking. After the drivers get used to them they find it so good when you can leave you braking to the last second. Also to all my sponsors for their help all season and the help of Barry Welch from Digitex TV and tv Dave from AJK tv. Also to John Marshall for Beatsons Building Supplies and much more thanks to all who helped.