Motor Sport: Dougie Lampkin retained his world trials crown after an inspired display just a few kilometres from Helsinki.

Silsden's double champion dominated proceedings on a tough course made more difficult by rain that put some mud on the rocks of the 15 sections.

The title was settled on Saturday, but Lampkin wanted a clear lead for Sunday's final day of the two-part contest. "We had a bit of a celebration - nothing too heavy. I will be leaving that until we get back home'' he said.

No-one can argue with 14 out of 16 round wins - a string of results to be envied. ''My factory Beta bike ran perfectly - everything went smoothly, not a problem at all,'' added Lampkin.

''The team - my mum and dad and my cousin James - were right behind me all the way.

''We have Norway this weekend, then it is down to the Arena Trial title, followed by the British Championship.''

Keighley's Robin Appleyard had a fine time in front of a record crowd for a Scottish motorcycle event.

Some 15,000 saw him finish a strong second in the latest round of the 125cc British Championship at Knockhill, near Dunfermline.

He has now climbed to second overall in the championship, behind Chris Palmer.

"Things are really falling into place now. The bike and crew are working extremely well, and I am very pleased with my performances so far," said Appleyard.

A traditionally strong finisher, he added: "With five races left, if I can retain my current form I will be top at the end of the season.

"The Knockhill race itself was the hardest so far this year. Although the circuit is quite short, it is incredibly twisty. After the race's 30 laps, I felt completely exhausted."

Only 15-year-old Leon Haslam - son of the famous 'Rocket' Ron - won the race. Haslam began in pole position and pulled away after Appleyard made a bad start.

"It took me six laps to get into second position with a clear road in front of me," said Appleyard. "By that time, Leon had gone and was uncatchable."

Guiseley teenager Chris Carter won the Spen Valley MC Motorcycle Trial at Upper Green Farm, Allerton, beating experts Jeremy Cragg and Nathan Wrigglesworth for the lead award.

Landowner's son David Petty featured in the intermediate awards, taking the class prize. Best of the Clubman Class riders was Batley's Paul Hobson on a Montesa.

Auto 66 secretary Peter Hillaby cancelled last Sunday's proposed road race meeting at Elvington Airfield at the last minute after receiving only 23 entries.

Yorkshire Sports Car Club ran the penultimate round of the Larkspeed Inter-Club Championship at the Midland Hill car park in Bingley, where the outright winner was Beverley's Howard Everingham.

Larkspeed co-ordinator Carl Davis ran the contest with his YSCC team, and also watched his son Simon, 29, from Queensbury, hurl his own autotest Mini to second spot in class round the tight sections.

Guiseley and Leeds husband and wife teams dominated two classes - Chris and Lorraine Leeming headed the saloon and Dave and Adele Mosey ruled the non-mini division.

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