Four-midable Price lands another title

The Shrewsbury star was once again too hot to handle in the 400cc Supersport class at Tonfanau and also secured the Forgotten Era Supersport title for good measure at the Welsh track.

Price, 48, said: "The first race of the day was the 400cc Supersport and I had a lead of 23 points.

"I had a brilliant race considering the wet conditions, leading from start to finish and went over the line with a 12 second lead to secure a first and the class championship.

"I had the same result in the second race, winning again, so I was pleased with the results.

"I decided not to go out in the last 400cc supersport race as I had the achieved the championship.

"I also had six point lead in the Forgotten Era class and, starting 10th on the grid, moved into first and held the position over the line.

"In the second race I decided to stay behind Phil Millard, who was chasing me in the points, and came second by just 0.15 seconds.

"The last race was a fantastic and I was third over the line, following the 1000cc bikes, to secure the championship.

"I appreciate all the help and support I get from my family and the PBR race team from Pro Bike Repairs, owned by James Evans."

Telford's Paul Myler, 52, was also back in action at Tonfanau finishing third in three Forgotten Era Superbike races to claim second in championship, and eighth overall in the superbike class, while Shrewsbury's James Evans, 34, came third in the 450-1100 class.

Thundersport GB action also returned, with Shropshire's finest heading to another Welsh track in Anglesey.

The Shaw twins, 31, had to endure the same tough weather conditions but were happy to come out on top.

Matt was up to pace quickly in tricky conditions, qualifying fifth in the CB500 class with brother Will 13th in the 600 class.

Matt recovered after nearly being taken out by a crash heading into the first corner in race one but after dropping to fifth he was able to chip away, eventually claiming third overall but first in class – his first outright podium of the year.

The Telford ace struggled for grip in the second, despite the track drying out, crossing the 10th and third class.

Matt said: "Will had just the one race Sunday and made up places to finish the race in ninth and third in class, a good result in such sketchy conditions.

"I got a brilliant start during Monday's opening race and was up from 15th up sixth by lap two.

"I didn't realise I'd incurred a 10-second penalty for overtaking under a yellow flag, which dropped me to second in class and eighth overall.

"Will had a great first race on Monday, pulling in the leading trio and setting some fast lap times, winning his class."

The final two races saw Matt claim another class win with Will second, despite struggling for grip on his rear tyre. Both lead their respective championships.

Welshpool's Alun Brooks, 44, decided to enter both GP1 and 600 Sportsman/Elite classes at Anglesey, qualifying second on his 1000cc and 600cc machines.

He said: "The track was still set for opening GP1 race but there was plenty of grip.

"I got my head down and started to pick off a couple of riders and after the 16-lap race I'd finished seventh overall and first in class.

"The red lights seemed to be on for a long time during the opening 600 race and I jumped the start for the first time in my racing career.

"I knew I had to make up the 10 second penalty and I kept on hitting my lines, caught second and third place but pushing out of Church I lost the back end and thought I was going to crash at 120mph.

"But I kept it upright, got it back on circuit and still finished second in class."

Brooks rounded off his weekend with another second in the GP1 class and third in the 600 class to end with five podiums out of six races, while getting to grips with the 1000cc bike in wet and dry conditions.

Teenager Harry Rowlings enjoyed a successful weekend in the MRO Championships at Snetterton, climbing on to the top step for the first time on his 600 – twice – to main his overall lead in the MRO 600 class.

Rowlings, 18, from Newport, said: "First race was cold and there was hardly any grip on the track but with the only other real competition crashing out on the warm up lap all I had to do was bring it home.

"Second race the rain came in and the conditions were horrible but I lead the race from start to finish and got another win."

Broseley's Ross Turner, 14, qualified 10th in the British Talent Cup, on the undercard of the MotoGP at Silverstone, and after a great battle was pushed down to 13th by the final lap.

Ross' father, Simon, said: "The battle was close with Ross and Jamie Davis crossing the line with only 0.002 seconds between them."