Gilbank misses stox world final

The Rotherham racer was making his first appearance this season on tarmac in the second semi-final at Buxton and looked well capable of making the top ten from the outside of the second row.

But in a 20-lap race littered with a number of race cautions he was forced to retire with damage to the rear suspension after being well-placed in the top five.

World champion Andy Smith went on to win the race with Paul Hines in second and eight-times world champion John Lund taking third.

This weekend's Formula One action is at Coventry on Saturday at 7pm.