Andrew Irwin reveals his target for a successful weekend as he looks to get British Superbike season back on track
The Carrickfergus man crashed twice and was outside the points in the Sprint race, finishing 19th.
Irwin, currently 16th in the championship, was 12th in the combined free times yesterday at Knockhill on a wet track.
He is now looking ahead to today's opening race (4.00pm) and is focused on putting some points on the board at a circuit he enjoys.
'I'm looking forward to Knockhill, it's a track that I've always enjoyed,' said Irwin.
'The start of my season hasn't gone exactly to plan but we were fast at Donington and I think that will translate into how we run this weekend.
'Three solid races is the plan, from which we can really change the shape of our season from this point onwards.
'I've got good memories of Knockhill; last year, we ran well and I was quick in the wet, which may be a factor this year.
'It feels like sort of a home round; the Scottish fans are really welcoming and the circuit is truly unique.
'Certainly, it's a big change from Snetterton last time out, and the variety of tracks that we get to race on in BSB is part of what makes the series so good.'
His older brother, Glenn, is out of action this weekend through injury following a crash in practice at Snetterton.
The Hager PBM Ducati rider underwent surgery on his sacrum after suffering hip and pelvis fractures in a high-side.
The 35-year-old was fortunate to avoid being struck by brother Andrew and Scotsman Rory Skinner in the aftermath, who did not see him lying prone at the side of the track because of a cloud of dust kicked up by Irwin's crash.
The two-time title runner-up has been replaced in the PBM team by former champion Scott Redding, who was 13th fastest yesterday on his return to the series.
'It's exciting for me to be back racing in front of the BSB crowd this weekend at Knockhill,' said the 2019 champion.
'Obviously, I have some really great memories with the team from when we won the title back in 2019 and as always I want to do the best job I possibly can for myself, our sponsors and the team.
'I want to put on the best performance I can with this opportunity and I also want to wish Glenn a speedy recovery from his injuries.'
No official timeframe has been given for Irwin's return but the Ulster rider pledged to be back in the saddle during the current campaign, while Jordan Bird, co-owner of the PBM squad, said his recovery was 'going well'.
Storm Stacey (Bathams AJN BMW) was fastest yesterday from Danny Kent (McAMS Yamaha), Josh Brookes (DAO Racing Honda) and championship leader Bradley Ray (Raceways Yamaha).
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