Knockhill Racing Circuit will be the setting for three unique events next weekend as it hosts the visit of the MCE British Superbike Championship ADT Fire and Security round. The three day event (17th – 19th ) June will witness one of the greatest riders in the world, ex Moto GP rider JOHN HOPKINS make his Scottish debut. Jenny Tinmouth, the FASTEST FEMALE TT rider of all time will resume her circuit racing career and the most iconic name in British motor cycling, NORTON, will launch its first dealership at Knockhill.
John Hopkins, from San Diego California, riding for the Crescent Suzuki Superbike team, has swapped his Moto GP bike for an assault on the prestigious MCE British Superbike title. Hopkins tested earlier this week at Knockhill and within a few laps, was at near lap record pace which may be ominous for his fellow BSB competitors including England’s Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne and Japan’s Ryuichi Kiyonari – a triple Superbike Champion.
Triple T! – TT star Jenny Tinmouth all set for 2011 racing debut at Knockhill
31 year old Jenny Tinmouth from Ellesmere Port, is all geared up to make her 2011 racing debut on her Honda CBR 600 in the British Supersport class. Jenny achieved the fastest lap ever by a female rider at the challenging Isle of Man TT course in 2010. She also came third in the Supersport Cup last year which formed part of the 2010 BSB package.
Jenny on board her 190mph Honda, will be racing on both Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June. No doubt she will be aiming to get her first race meeting of the year off to a flyer before the Championship heads south after Knockhill. Jenny will also be one of five female riders to compete next weekend including Scotland’s own Sammi Taker.
NORTON OPENS FIRST DEALERSHIP IN SCOTLAND AT THE BSB
Arguably one of the most iconic and historic names of the British motor cycle industry is coming to Scotland. Norton will open its first dealership in a new world-wide network with RPM. Russell Paterson Morgan, based in Perth, extends its portfolio of British brands by adding Norton alongside Morgan and Ginetta.
RPM are launching the brand at the British Superbike Event with their Sales Director Chris Walker (current BSB rider) on hand for the ceremonial launch on FRIDAY 17th of June. Both versions of the performance road bike, the SPORT and CAFÉ RACER, will be on display at the Knockhill showroom for fans to admire.
Tickets for the MCE British Superbike round at Knockhill can be purchased via our events web page.