Archive for December, 2011
Entries steaming in for Border Ecosse Car Club event
The 2nd running of the Grant Construction Knockhill Stages at Knockhill on Sunday January 8th is already getting a good entry with some leading names and cars entered. Teams interested in competing can down load an entry form from the link below or contact the Border Ecosse Car Club directly. It is a counter in [...]
Knockhill Club expand its racing activities in 2012
By popular demand, the Knockhill Motor Sports Club have expanded its racing activities for both 2 and 4 wheeled motor sport in 2012. With four bike meetings and three car meetings, the organisation of seven events means that the KMSC are organising more race meetings than any other bike or car club in Scotland. Over [...]
Rory brings some racing cheer to Rachel House.
Rory Butcher, Scotlands leading driver in the Porsche Cup which supports the British Touring Cars, paid a visit to the Children’s Hospice in Kinross this week to bring some festive cheer to the boys and girls. Rory met the dedicated team of carers and fund raisers and was impressed with the dedication, enthusiasm and passion [...]
2012 Provisional Dates
January Sunday 8th Grant Construction Rally Stages Sunday 29th Hot Hatch Car Trackday February Sunday 26th Hot Hatch Car Trackday March Sunday 25th Hot Hatch Car Trackday April Sunday 8th Scottish Championship Car Racing (SMRC) Sunday 22nd Hot Hatch Car Trackday Wednesday 25th Stock Car Summer Series (6.30pm) Saturday 28th / Sunday 29th Scottish Championship [...]
Scottish Tourism Expo 2012
The biggest event in the Scottish Tourism Industry has been given an early boost as Knockhill and Deep Sea World teamed up to promote the Scottish Tourism Expo at Ingliston in April. The two day Expo will feature 100s of tourist attractions, event organizers, accommodation providers and venues, all promoting to buyers from around the [...]
Di Resta gets 2012 Sahara Force India seat
BATHGATE’S PAUL DI RESTA will lead Sahara Force India’s Formula One assault next year after being confirmed today as its No1 driver for 2012, writes Jim McGill. The 25-year-old Scot will partner Nico Hulkenberg, the 24-year-old German, who steps up from his role as the team’s test and reserve driver. CLICK HERE to read full [...]
Mercedes lifts the wraps from new SL
THIS IS OUR FIRST official look at the all-new Mercedes SL which will enter Scottish showrooms next July, writes Jim McGill. Coincidentally, the on-sale date will be almost 60 years to the day since the original 300SL became the first German sports car to win the Le Mans 24Hrs. Labelled “the ultimate in passionate, refined [...]