TONY Bennett took runners-up spot in his final Classic Sports Car Club Magnificent sevens race of the year at Snetterton on Sunday.

The Bishopstone racer missed out on poll position after losing a close, 40 minute battle to overall winner Peter Ratcliffe as he encountered a transmission problem.

Bennett’s fixed car should be refurbished for next month’s competitive action. He’s planning to return to Snetterton with Motor Sport Vision Racing on November 8 and 9.