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The trophy, which is presented to the riders who have better the existing race record by the greatest amount was back in our hands for the 3rd time.

Unfortunatey the team where unable to compete in sufficient rounds to take the championship, but impressed their followers with some lightening fast races around the historic Liverpool circuit.

Allan (Scud) Schofield and Steve (SRT) Thomas, along with their families and supporters attended the annual prize giving for the Aintree MCC at the Suites Hotel in Knowsley.

A great time was had by all and Steve later said " Its great to come home to Aintree and impress our long term fans. Their support means a lot to us, it makes it all worth while.

When asked about the possibility of taking the championship in 2010 Allan replied " Things are up in the air at the moment. Our main objective for the coming season is the Battle of Britain national championship, but fans can be assured that we will do every local event we possibly can.

Schofield Racing are to contest the

Battle of Britain F1 championship in 2010.

Some of the most dynamic and progressive companies in Great Britain have defied the effects of the Credit Crunch and announced more than a £100,000. package of support for the 2010 championship.

Although it is billed as the Battle of Britain that actually undersells the championship, as the provisional entry list is a veritable who’s who of worldwide sidecar racing talent. It’s also much more than National as the Championship Status will be European Open, making it the highest ranking series outside of the World Championship. So a small invasion fleet will be crossing the channel to try and plunder the £4,000 per round purse.

The Championship will be over eight weekends on eight of the top UK racing circuits. 24 of the worlds best sidecar teams have been selected to form the core of the championship and these teams will be joined by up to 10 wild cards selected from the teams local to each venue.

The teams will not only benefit from free entry, but will also be competing for their share of the £32,000 prize fund. All organised under the THUNDERSPORTS GB banner,