Relentless Suzuki by TAS rider Josh Brookes’ frustrating British Superbike campaign continued at Knockhill last weekend, the Aussie searching to regain confidence after a shaky start to the season.

Brookes started Sunday’s British Superbike Championship first race at Knockhill on a positive note, carving his GSX-R1000 through into fifth place.

But luck deserted him in race two when he was forced to demonstrate his off-road motocross skills twice while avoiding incidents involving other riders.

Although the Australian miraculously stayed on two wheels, he had to fight from the back of the pack to scrape in some points with 13th position on his mud-caked GSX-R1000 Superbike.

“I have to be honest and say I’m coming away from Knockhill very frustrated after we looked to be making progress throughout practice and even into race one,” Brookes said.

“We are still making minor adjustments to get the Suzuki to suit my style, but I’m beginning to rediscover my confidence and was looking for a stronger result in race two.

“Unfortunately a stop-start race two with a number of incidents forced me to the back of the pack and I had to fight through to score just a few points.

“Someone said I was lucky to stay upright, but I don’t see much luck in finishing so far back.”