DEAN Ellison once again proved he is a force to be reckoned with in British Championship motorcycle racing.

At last weekend's rain-lashed meeting at Brands Hatch, Dean, from Kendal, took his Bradgate Containers sponsored Honda SP1 superbike to a win and a second place.

Dean's younger brother James also competed at the meeting in the British Superstock championship on his Highgate Carpets Honda CBR900 Fireblade.

James, currently leading the European Superstock championship, used the event as practice for the final round of the European championship which will be run at Brands Hatch on October 15.

Hindered by slower riders in the early laps, James eventually got some clear track to set a fastest lap just two-tenths behind that of the eventual winner and finally finished the race in ninth place.