MORETON-in-Marsh sidecar speedster Wayne Lockey and passenger Mark Sayers prepared for the British Championship at Mallory Park.

They entered the first round of the East Midland Racing Association Championship in Leicestershire for a chance to check out a few changes for the Real Racing outfit.

After a cold start to practice and qualifying, they started second on the grid in the first race and, despite badly worn tyres still on from last year, had a great battle before finishing third.

They opted not to do the second contest and next head to Scarborough on April 11 and 12 for a road competition.