Doughnuts were back on the menu for Brandon Frank who became a two-times Grand Prix champion after storming to a comfortable win in yesterday’s 125cc Shifter class final in Royal Navy Dockyard.

Frank led from start to finish at the Clocktower Mall circuit, setting a track record in 23.394 sec, finishing in a time of 10:18.526 — almost eight seconds ahead of David Selley, who came second in 10:26.474, and third-placed Michael Fontanetta in 10:32.495.

It was Frank’s second successive Grand Prix triumph, having claimed victory in the Hamilton race which made a return to the city’s streets after a 12-year hiatus last June.

“I came here to win today and we pulled it off,” said Frank, who celebrated winning the 26-lap race by completing a few doughnuts — a continuous circular skidding motion — after performing his victory lap.

“We had a comfortable start as I was in pole [position] and everything held together. It was nice to finish with such a good lead. Every time we hit the track we plan to get faster and faster, and that’s what we did.”

The 28-year-old, who only returned to racing last year after a four-year break, praised the sizeable crowd that descended on Dockyard to soak up the thrills and spills.

“Bermudians love racing, they get into it and really get me hyped up,” he said.

Although defending champion Scott Barnes suffered disappointment in the weekend’s prestige race, pulling out moments before the start because of mechanical problems, the Bermuda Karting Club president did claim honours in the Tag Senior final.

He was made to work for his victory by Amber Lopes who pushed Barnes all the way to finish an impressive second, while Steven Eversley came third.

“A track like this is really tight so you have to put it in when you have a good run and hope the other person gives you room,” said Barnes, who played a pivotal role in organising the inaugural Dockyard Grand Prix in November, 2013.

“It was a long hard race with a few collisions and some guys didn’t make it through. I just had to hit my pace and finish the race.

“As president, it’s not about the racing for me, it’s about putting on a great show for the spectators.”

In yesterday’s other races, Jorga Thomas won the Junior Comer class, Ryan Burgess claimed victory in the Junior Cadet class, while Ashley Horseman triumphed in the Junior Clone class. All three races shared the track at the same time. Blake Horseman triumphed in the Tag Junior race which featured one other driver, Ryan Lopes.

Cyril Whitter III was the first to cross the finish line in the Super Mini Bikes.