Jason Plato says Knockhill’s forthcoming round of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship (Sunday 5 September) is probably the most exciting to watch for trackside fans.
It’s the one opportunity of the year for Scottish motor sport fans to see the UK’s premier race series in action and Plato believes it’s also an event many fans south of the border should make part of their calendar.
The Oxford-based driver commented: “Knockhill is probably the ultimate BTCC circuit. Consider what the BTCC is all about – close, competitive, bumper-to-bumper, rubbing panels, going for the big moves and putting on a show for the public. If you were to sit down and dream up a circuit for the BTCC then Knockhill is probably it.
“It’s a fantastic challenge for the drivers and a fantastic arena for people who love any sport to come and watch. The public can literally smell the action. A few other circuits around the UK allow the crowds to get as close in some areas but not all the way round like Knockhill. It retains a real ‘old school’ feel to it and unlike other circuits hasn’t been toned down.”
Ian Forrest, Knockhill Circuit Manager and Scottish Car racing veteran commented, “If Jason Plato says the track is great then that’s good enough for me. I’ve witnessed a life-time of racing at Knockhill and the BTCC is something else.
“The circuit lends itself perfectly to Touring car Racing and if l cast my mind back l can remember some almighty races over the years.”
As the countdown to the weekend commences, tickets for the event can still be purchased although postal orders have now been switched to a box office collection service. Tickets can be purchased all the way up to the weekend and can be collected at the circuit (main drive, right hand side) on the day. Tickets will also be available on the gate.
Source BTCC.net and Knockhill.com
Jason Plato says Knockhill’s forthcoming round of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship (Sunday 5 September) is probably the most exciting to watch for trackside fans.
It’s the one opportunity of the year for Scottish motor sport fans to see the UK’s premier race series in action and Plato believes it’s also an event many fans south of the border should make part of their calendar.
The Oxford-based driver commented: “Knockhill is probably the ultimate BTCC circuit. Consider what the BTCC is all about – close, competitive, bumper-to-bumper, rubbing panels, going for the big moves and putting on a show for the public. If you were to sit down and dream up a circuit for the BTCC then Knockhill is probably it.
“It’s a fantastic challenge for the drivers and a fantastic arena for people who love any sport to come and watch. The public can literally smell the action. A few other circuits around the UK allow the crowds to get as close in some areas but not all the way round like Knockhill. It retains a real ‘old school’ feel to it and unlike other circuits hasn’t been toned down.”
Ian Forrest, Knockhill Circuit Manager and Scottish Car racing veteran commented, “If Jason Plato says the track is great then that’s good enough for me. I’ve witnessed a life-time of racing at Knockhill and the BTCC is something else.
“The circuit lends itself perfectly to Touring Car Racing and if l cast my mind back l can remember some almighty races over the years.”
As the countdown to the weekend commences, tickets for the event can still be purchased although postal orders have now been switched to a box office collection service. Tickets can be purchased all the way up to the weekend and can be collected at the circuit (main drive, right hand side) on the day. Tickets will also be available on the gate.
Source BTCC.net and Knockhill.com
