A STRONG weekend at Knockhill netted Swindon’s Handy Motorsport another clutch of Independents Trophy points.

Three consistent performances in Scotland on Sunday secured Robb Holland three points finishes during the latest instalment of Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship action.

The American also earned the accolade for gaining the most places across the event’s trio of contests.

Holland’s highlight drive came during the second of the Knockhill encounters – round 20 – where he finished 16th overall from 23rd on the grid.

Holland climbed the order impressively to also finish in the top 10 of the Independents Trophy classification at the wheel of the No.67 Toyota Avensis.

Gaining a place initially, before being edged back to 23rd position again, Holland made the most of the grip available to him and worked his way into 18th position at mid-distance prior to the safety car being deployed.

When racing resumed he passed James Cole for 16th position overall with two laps to go.

Holland qualified 24th fastest for the first race of the day and after moving up into 23rd before a safety car period on lap seven, he managed to break into the top 20 a third of the way through the race.

Running closely behind Alex Martin, Holland passed his rival for 19th position with seven laps remaining and stayed there to the chequered flag.

For the third and final contest, Holland lined-up in an improved 15th on the grid.

Although edged back outside the top 20 prior to mid-distance, Holland mounted a spirited recovery during the second half of the race and managed to climb through into 19th position.

“We’re very pleased with the weekend, the second and third races were particularly strong for Robb and the Independents award is a great way to finish off,” said team boss Simon Belcher.

“We’ve got the car dialled-in how Robb likes to have it now, so we’re making more progress.

“There’s still work to do in qualifying, but in race trim we’re there or thereabouts.

“Finishing in the top 20 in every race this weekend is very positive and with Knockhill the least favourite of the three tracks Robb is racing at with us, there are high hopes for the next round at Rockingham.

“We’re all really looking forward to that.”