Johnny Garness took the opening race spoils after a dramatic last Honda British Talent Cup lap, beating Kiyano Veijer by 0.021s.
Veijer had been leading at the start of the final lap as a three bike battle ensued behind, and it looked like he may have enough of a gap until a charging Garness swept past a few corners from home to hit the front.
Despite his efforts, Veijer wasn’t able to do anything to stop Garness charging to the flag first, while behind, Julian Correa lost control just yards from the finish line and highsided out of contention.
Behind, Harrison Crosby who had been leading for much of the race, had nowhere to go and also crashed, as Carter Brown grabbed the final podium place. Fourth was Harley McCabe with Harrison Dessoy fifth.
Honda British Talent Cup, Oulton Park, Race One:
1. Johnny Garness (MLav VisionTrack Academy)
2. Kiyano Veijer (Microlise Cresswell Racing) +0.021s
3. Carter Brown (MLav VisionTrack Academy) +0.379s
4. Harley McCabe (MLav VisionTrack Academy) +1.321s
5. Harrison Dessoy (Microlise Cresswell Racing) +2.432s