I mention Mark Kendle in the report. He has had a great first season, restricting himself only to Buriram, but took the SB-2 win and circuit rookie championship for 2016.
Another foreign character in the form of Gary Johnson (not that one!) also made his racing debut in the SB-3 novice superbike race. Did a good job, with lap times falling all weekend and had a steady ride in a 27 bike field.