Jeremy, who took his grand prix victory in the 250cc class at Assen in 2001, will return to the Dutch track to make his KTM-Akrapovic Team debut on August 23.

Jeremy, who is riding for the Superbike Academy team, opted for slicks on a rapidly-drying track in the first race. Sebastian Diss, on the factory ZX-6R took the holeshot but couldn't break the tow and, as is typical at such high speed circuits, slipstreaming saw the pack catch him again.

There followed a classic battle with the six leading riders changing positions and drifting three abreast into the fifth gear right hander. Jeremy and championship leader Sascha Hommel finally made a break in the last three laps and gapped Diss and the Yamahas of Christian Kellner and Pascal Eckhardt.

Race two saw another great battle between the leading riders with Pascal Eckhardt taking the win from Sascha Hommel. Jeremy was fourth in a photo-finish between third and fifth place, only 0.8 seconds covering the top five riders over the line!

Jeremy's young team mate Joshua Elliott had a rough weekend after falling heavily at high speed in free practice. Elliott was stiff from the fall but qualified well in 20th. His race pace again proved to be sensational - making up seven places in the first two laps and hopes were high he might add to his double podium from the Nurburgring.

Unfortunately the Gods were not smiling on Elliott this weekend and a small mistake in the complex saw the young Irishman hit the bales hard enough to warrant a night's observation in the Salzburg clinic.

Thankfully he is sore but uninjured and still holds a fantastic 10th place in his rookie year and is looking forward to the next round at the fast and flowing Schleizer Dreieck, Germany's oldest race track.

"It was nice to back at the front and it looks like we could be up there for the rest of the season thanks to the new engine. We're still slightly down on power against the factory teams but the next tracks will suit the Honda. I'm just sorry that Josh took a tumble and wasn't able to join me on the podium. Next time though," said Jeremy.

The ex-Aprila works rider had to have his ankle plated after being taken out at the Lausitzring a little over six weeks ago where he was taken out by a fallen rider.

Racedays team boss Gerry Bryce said: "Jeremy will be hoping to join 15- year-old protege Josh on the podium. Josh finished second and third at the last round, with an improved electronics package courtesy of Direct CCTV the team are hoping one of their riders will be on the top step at this Honda friendly circuit."

Elliott, who is part of the Jeremy McWilliams Academy, beat a whole host of big names in the class as he finished second in the first race and narrowly missed repeating the feat as he was just beaten to second by factory Kawasaki rider Sebastian Diss.

"Josh has made remarkable progress from our first tests together in February, we are so pleased for him and it was obvious he was a very special talent from early on," said a delighted Jeremy.

"He rode the circuit for the first on Friday and was immediately happy with the changes we had made from the start of the season. The bike is working well, AB tuning have to be commended for their efforts.

"It was a dream meeting when our sponsors Direct CCTV came along to show their support. Josh has given our team plenty to cheer about in Nurburgring and we are very much looking forward to racing on a track he knows, Sachsenring."

Team boss Gerry Bryce added: "The combination of new K-Tech forks and Dunlop tyres seems to suit Josh. He's ridden very well this weekend and his progress is amazing.

"To be mixing with riders such as Christian Kellner and Diss at this stage of his career really is something special. Our main sponsor Chris Percy from Direct CCTV was with us this weekend and it couldn't really have been better for us. We're looking forward to hopefully going one better at the Sachsenring in three weeks' time."

Elliott, who is just 14 years old, is being mentored by Jeremy before he takes to the European stage in the German IDM Supersport Championship.

"I've spent a valuable couple of days working with Josh on a variety of suspension setups and track craft. He has made significant progress - beyond any of our expectations. I'm very impressed," said the Irishman.

The Racedays team are encouraged by Elliott's progress and at a recent session at Valencia, he was able to record a time in the superpole session only 0.10 seconds behind 2007 IDM German Supersport champion Sebastian Diss, who was riding a factory-supported 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R.

Elliott was the third fastest 600 rider, just behind Jeremy and Diss. There were only nine quicker times, these being set by WSB, STK 1000 and IDM Superbike racers. More importantly for the team; in a 16 lap race simulation Josh maintained a consistently fast pace whilst conserving his tyres for a final push at the end of the session.