However, Burton was sidelined by food poisoning for Sunday's rematch, when Briggs beat Robert Parker (Osella PA5) to the line by 1.7 secs.
Martin Stretton prevailed twice in Historic Formula Two in his March 712 but was pushed hard in both races, with Matthew Watts (March 772) just 1.3 secs adrift in the first, and Matt Wrigley (March 782) returning from a burst brake pipe in race one to finish a mere 0.3 secs behind in the second.
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