Can Silvester lay his Oulton ghosts to rest?

He recorded a fine points finish in the opening round at Silverstone on his return to race action after sitting out the majority of 2018 with a broken femur.

Ironically the injury resulted from a crash at Oulton Park last year and Tattershall rider Silvester will be keen to lay the ghost this time around.

He said: “I was pleased to finish in 12th place with a conservative ride at Silverstone.

“I just wanted to get home safe after seeing lots of incidents with riders clashing throughout the weekend on a very tough circuit.

“I am just happy to have finished the race in the same position as last year especially as it was on a circuit I don’t rate very highly.

“We move on to Oulton Park this weekend and I have some unfinished business there so can’t wait to get going.

“I have to give a massive thanks to all of my sponsors support over a challenging weekend at Silverstone and will be doing my best to bring back a strong result from Oulton.”

Timetable for Oulton Park is: Saturday - free practice 9am and 12.55pm; Sunday - qualifying 2pm; Monday - warm-up 9am, 14-lap race 12.35pm.