Scottish Championship Bike Racing - Sun 4th April, Sun 2nd May, Sat 14th & Sun 15th August, Sun 29th August and Sun 3rd October - 9am-5pm

See bikes capable of 190mph battle fairing to fairing as they tackle the demanding twists and turns of the famous Superbike track. These riders are modern-day gladiators, duelling to become the BEST in SCOTLAND in those classes that carry Scottish Championships status.

Sunday 2nd May - Scottish Championship Bike Racing (KDMC)
Advanced Tickets - Adult-£10, Concession-£5, Family-£25
Gate Price - Adult-£12, Concession-£6, Family-£30

Sat 14th & Sun 15th August - Jock Taylor Superprix
Saturday Advanced Tickets - Adult-£4, Concession-£2, Family-£10
Saturday Gate Price - Adult-£5, Concession-£3, Family-£13
Sunday Advanced Tickets - Adult-£13, Concession-£6, Family-£32
Sunday Gate Price - Adult-£15, Concession-£8, Family-£38
Weekend Tickets - Adult-£16, Concession-£7, Family-£39

Sunday 29th August - Scottish Championship Bike Racing (KDMC)
Advanced Tickets - Adult-£10, Concession-£5, Family-£25
Gate Price - Adult-£12, Concession-£6, Family-£30

Sunday 3rd 0ctober - Scottish Championship Bike Racing (KDMC)
Advanced Tickets - Adult-£10, Concession-£5, Family-£25
Gate Price - Adult-£12, Concession-£6, Family-£30

 

Online tickets can be purchased under the 'Event Tickets' tab.

THE STORY SO FAR...

Sunday 2nd May sees rounds 5 & 6 of the 16 round SACU Scottish Championship at Knockhill Racing Circuit. In addition, Kirkcaldy & District Motor Club will also run Rounds 3 & 4 its own race series.

The Superstock 600 Championship supported by Nevis Marketing is for four cylinder machines of up to 600cc and three cylinder bikes up to 675cc. Strict regulations mean that very few modifications for racing are permitted, so these are pretty much races for the sorts of bike that you can buy and ride on the road. Last year’s runner-up – Danderhall’s Michael Robertson – has won three of the opening four rounds on his John Lind Racing Yamaha R6, the only man to beat him being Paul Wishart, who took the win in Round 3 at East Fortune Raceway on 17th April. Wishart will not be appearing at the Knockhill meeting. Defending Champion Bruce Birnie from Montrose, riding the Perth Motorcycles Kawasaki ZX6R currently languishes third in the series with two third places, one second and a DNF. Third equal is Hawick’s John Dean, riding the FBM Motorsport Yamaha R6. Having overcome the suspension problems that dogged him in the early rounds, and having got used to the new machine, John is confident that he can catch and pass series leader Robertson. Add to the mix Dalkeith’s Cameron Wilson aboard the YPE/Saltire Suzuki GSXR in second place – but with a 40-point deficit to overcome – and this race series is set to provide maximum excitement.

The Premier Class, sponsored by Motorrad Central BMW, features highly modified pure racing machines of 600cc capacity (Supersport 600), pitted against stock 1000cc bikes. This too is fast becoming Michael Robertson territory. Once again he has achieved three wins and a second place. This time it is Scone’s Torquil Paterson, who is the only man to beat Robertson to the chequered flag. Normally to be found aboard his YPE Power/Saltire Suzuki GSXR 1000, this weekend Torquil will be at Oulton Park riding an Edinburgh Harley Davidson-entered bike in the XR1200 series that supports the British Super Bike Championship. Inverness-based Adrian Clark will be looking to ride his Honda Fireblade into at least second place in the Scottish series. David Paton, from Loanhead, will be riding the all-new Paramed UK/Motorrad Central BMW S1000RR. David’s British Championship experience added to a bike that – on paper at least – should be capable of winning at world-championship level means that his current sixth place in the championship is a little disappointing. However, the whole point of racing at this level is to develop both machine and rider, so be prepared from fireworks on Sunday! There are only two Supersport 600s entered, ridden by the very talented Roy Houston from Kirkcaldy (Double M Racing Yamaha R6) and Loch Lomond’s Mark Buckley on the OTSS Racing Kawasaki ZX6R. These two will be attempting to use their more nimble machines to show the big boys the way round, and Buckley’s Isle of Man TT and British Championship racing pedigree will surely stand him in good stead.

The SACU (the sport’s governing body in Scotland) also runs an under-18 series for 125cc machines. In this series, the runaway winner has been 12-year-old Callum Bey, from Huntly in Aberdeenshire. However, Callum is also competing in the British Aprilia Superteens Challenge, in which he is second – by eleven points – from his JDF Racing team mate Chrissy Rouse. Consequently, he will be at Snetterton this weekend to try to make good that deficit. This will leave the way clear for the defending Under-18 Champion, Sammi Tasker, to try to take the lead from Callum in the 2010 series.

With World Championship Sidecars coming to Knockhill for the British round on 14th/15th August, entries were disappointing for the opening rounds, as the three-wheel brigade seemed to be taking their time getting ready for the 2010 Season. A more encouraging entry list for 2nd May means that frenetic racing can be expected. Defending champion Bill Davie with Grant Hunter in the chair will be out to reduce Scott Lawrie (Team LCR) and James Neave’s 42 point lead over Colin Riddell and John McCartney from Tranent. Even with Haddington’s David Wrinn and Stuart Clark’s Reywood Suzuki mechanically out of contention, there will be stiff competition for the victor’s laurels.

Kirkcaldy & District Motor Club also run several race series including the Cupar Motorcycles-sponsored Formula 400 Class, the Perth Motorcycles Minitwins, Pre-Injection 600s, Classic, Forgotten Era, 80’s Road & Race, and GP125s.

Qualifying starts at 9 am with racing scheduled to begin at 12.30

Interactive Commentary lets you have your say! Knockhill FM is introducing TTT for 2010. TTT stands for TEXT THE TOWER. Simply store 07941 808552 in your mobile and text the Commentary Team with your thoughts, criticisms, brickbats or even praise! They’ll be happy to give you a shout-out and read out your (repeatable) comments on the air. Texts will be at your normal network rate, and voice calls to that number will NOT be answered. Knockhill FM will be broadcasting full commentary on 87.7 MHz, so bring along a radio or mobile phone and stay tuned in to the excitement throughout the day.

Jock Taylor Sidecar Memorial Trophy Race moved to 14th & 15th August due to FIM cancellation

October 3rd sees the finale of the hard fought Scottish Championships with many of the Championships expected to go down to the wire. In addition to the prestigious Scottish titles, two special trophies are up for grabs, making the event a must see for all fans of bike sport in Scotland. The Niall Mackenzie Tribute Trophy will be up for grabs for the 3rd time with Lewis Farrow winning the inaugural running of the event and Craig McClelland winning it last year. In the Superstock class, the Roy Anderson Memorial Cup will again be presented, with Adrian Clark the current holder.

More event details will be released nearer the time, but be sure to note, it will be a cracking event as its the finale to what has been a vintage year for the Scottish Championships.

Scottish Championship Bike Racing Images (02 May)
Images from another spectacular racing weekend at Knockhill featuring Scottish Championship Bike Racing. See the images

Birnie does the double!! (02 May)
Birnie does the double as he wins the final Premier class race of the day finishing a few seconds ahead of Adrian Clark and Michael Robertson.

Birnie forced to retire as Robertson takes podium!! (02 May)
In the 2nd Superstock 600 race of the day, Michael Robertson climbed back into the winners saddle, albeit if Birnie's gear selector never packed in midway through the race things may have been different.

Robertson finally loses... and runs out of fuel!! (02 May)
Robertson finally loses to plucky Bruce Birnie in what was a fantastic race with five riders competing for the win. Robertson ending the race in 5th position after running out of fuel.

Robertson takes opeing win... three to go!! (02 May)
Michael Robertson took his first step towards Knockhill dominance yet again with victory in the opening Superstock 600 race. Michael never quite had it all his own way with Montrose rider Bruce Birnie pushing him all the way to the line. Next up for both riders is the BMW Motorad Central sponsored Premier Class.

Robertson races to opening wins (04 April)
Danderhall racer, Michael Robertson took four sensational wins out of four races riding both a Suzuki GSXR1000 in the Premier class and a Yamaha R6 in the Superstock 600 class Read the full article