Formula BMW UK - Rounds 17 & 18 - Knockhill - Qualifying

Knockhill - Rounds 17 & 18 - 2/3 September 2006 - Qualifying.

Turvey scores another double at Knockhill

Knockhill, 2 September, 2006. Oliver Turvey (Team Loctite) took his second
double pole position of the year on a rain-swept Scottish track, with Henry
Arundel (Fortec Motorsport) continuing his Rookie Cup challenge in perfect
style, claiming quickest Rookie lap for both Round 17 and 18 of the Formula BMW
UK Championship 2006.

Despite rain pouring for most of the day, the weather did nothing to dampen the
spirits of Turvey, who, after pushing hard in both sessions, came away with a
huge smile and two front row starts.

"It's been a great day but I got a bit too enthusiastic at the start of the
second session and clipped the tyres in the chicane. Luckily, I seemed to go
quicker despite the slash in my front tyre," Turvey enthused. "Now I just need
to covert the poles into wins."

Euan Hankey (Fortec Motorsport) converted the disappointment of ending in the
gravel in the first session nearly to claim pole in the second. He commented:
"It's good to be on the front row for Round 18 but I had to change my nose cone
three minutes from the end as someone had made contact with me, so I'm
frustrated not to have had the chance to go quicker."
Niall Breen (Fortec Motorsport) keeps the title in his sights, securing second
and third places on the grid for tomorrow's races, most importantly ahead of
his Championship rival, Ross Curnow (Nexa Racing), who will start from seventh
and tenth.

Arundel continued to excel in his pursuit of the Rookie title, finishing fourth
and fifth quickest overall. "The car was great and I've really taken to driving
in the wet," Arundel explained. "It's too soon to think about the title as it's
very close in the table but I'm hoping some good results tomorrow will help!"

Arundel spearheaded a great performance from the Rookies, with four novices
amongst the top nine starters for both of tomorrow's races. Due to season-best
qualifying performances from Daniel Murray (Filsell Motorsport) and Greg
Mansell (Mansell Motorsport), who will start from sixth and seventh for Round
18, Arundel will also have the luxury of some breathing space between him and
his title rivals, Niall Quinn (Carlin Motorpsort) and Kimiya Sato (Rowan Motor
Racing Ltd) in tomorrow's first race.

Results - Qualifying Round 17.

Pos Driver Nat Team Time
1. Oliver Turvey GB (Team Loctite) 56.574
2. Niall Breen IRL (Fortec Motorsport) 56.876
3. Oliver Oakes GB (Carlin Motorsport) 56.932
4. Henry Arundel GB (Fortec Motorsport) R 57.087
5. Kimiya Sato J (Rowan Motor Racing) R 57.126
6. Chris Holmes GB (Mackie Motorsport) 57.332
7. Ross Curnow GB (Nexa Racing) 57.583
8. Greg Mansell GB (Mansell Motorsport) R 57.592
9. Niall Quinn IRL (Carlin Motorsport) R 57.596
10. Jonathan Legris GB (Motaworld Racing) 57.605
11. Michael Patrizi AUS (Motaworld Racing) 57.635
12. Michael Meadows GB (Master Motorsport) 57.653
13. Daniel Murray GB (Filsell Motorsport) R 57.689
14. Richard Singleton GB (Coles Racing) 57.766
15. Jack Clarke GB (Nexa Racing) R 57.811
16. Leo Mansell GB (Mansell Motorsport) 57.831
17. Matthew Hamilton GB (Coles Racing) R 57.847
18. Marcus Weller GB (Promatecme - RPM) 57.924
19. Daniel McKenzie GB (Promatecme - RPM) 58.154
20. Tom Dunstan GB (Nexa Racing) R 58.543
21. Euan Hankey GB (Fortec Motorsport) 58.637
22. Roger Orgee GB (Coles Racing) R 58.775

Results - Qualifying Round 18.

Pos Driver Nat Team Time

1. Oliver Turvey GB (Team Loctite) 56.615
2. Euan Hankey GB (Fortec Motorsport) 56.930
3. Niall Breen IRL (Fortec Motorsport) 56.980
4. Oliver Oakes GB (Carlin Motorsport) 56.988
5. Henry Arundel GB (Fortec Motorsport) R 57.324
6. Daniel Murray GB (Filsell Motorsport) R 57.457
7. Greg Mansell GB (Mansell Motorsport) R 57.559
8. Niall Quinn IRL (Carlin Motorsport) R 57.604
9. Jonathan Legris GB (Motaworld Racing) 57.656
10. Ross Curnow GB (Nexa Racing) 57.694
11. Chris Holmes GB (Mackie Motorsport) 57.751
12. Richard Singleton GB (Coles Racing) 57.764
13. Michael Meadows GB (Master Motorsport) 57.840
14. Kimiya Sato J (Rowan Motor Racing) R 57.848
15. Matthew Hamilton GB (Coles Racing) R 57.901
16. Jack Clarke GB (Nexa Racing) R 57.911
17. Michael Patrizi AUS (Motaworld Racing) 58.160
18. Tom Dunstan GB (Nexa Racing) R 58.402
19. Daniel McKenzie GB (Promatecme - RPM) 58.448
20. Leo Mansell GB (Mansell Motorsport) 58.507
21. Roger Orgee GB (Coles Racing) R 58.725
22. Marcus Weller GB (Promatecme - RPM) 58.945

R indicates driver eligible for Rookie Cup

Championship Points Tables

Drivers
1. Breen (8 wins) 244,
2. Curnow 175 (2 win),
3. Hankey (2 wins) 158,
4. Turvey (4 wins) 128,
5. Meadows 127,
6. Oakes (1 win) 122,
7. Legris 74,
8. Patritzi 70,
9. Arundel 37,
10. Quinn 35.

Rookies
1. Arundel 212,
2. Quinn 203,
3. Sato 200,
4. G Mansell 159,
5. Hamilton 139,
6. Clarke 117,
7. Dunstan 54,
8. Murray 53,
9. Orgee 53,
10. Weller 48.

Teams
1. Fortec Motorsport 409,
2. Nexa Racing 176,
3. Carlin Motorsport 155,
4. Motaworld Racing 146,
5.= Master Motorsport and Team Loctite 127,
7. Mackie Motorsport 30,
8. Rowan Motor Racing Ltd 29,
9. Coles Racing 28,
10. Filsell Motorsport 28