SPEED SCOTLAND’S 1000cc World Land Speed Record bid hit problems on Sunday when first driver Rick Pearson found himself travelling at 190mph with no airbrakes — that’s parachutes to you and me — and then, at 220mph on the next run, the engine suffered a technical failure. In his latest update from…
Monthly Archives: August 2011
Unique twin track format for British Drifting Championships this weekend
With a timetable on Saturday 20th August using the awesome SEAT Curves (Duffus Dip) to Scotsman corner section of Knockhill AND AT THE SAME TIME using the tri oval at the hairpin, this years visit by the British Difting Championships is sure to be a cracker! As the semi pro qualify round the tri oval, the big…
Bernard gains edge in Classic (SMRC) Championship
Classic Sports and Saloons duo, Stand Bernard and John Marshall were finally separated at Knockhill today (Sunday 14th August). Both racers had clocked up 100% records, winning all races in their respective classes this year. However, a huge slice of misfortune was dealt to Dunblane ace Marshall, as a broken crank shaft…
Speed Scotland goes for 275mph
SPEED SCOTLAND continues its bid to break the 1000cc World Land Speed Record on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. In his latest report from the baking heat, driver Rick Pearson tells us about the electric gremlin in the car’s engine; disappearing over the horizon … and a tear-jerking rendition of the…
Coulthard: Di Resta Merc move ‘perfect’
GRAND PRIX WINNER David Coulthard believes it would the “perfect scenario” if Scotland’s current Formula One star Paul di Resta replaced seven-times world champ Michael Schumacher at Mercedes GP next year, writes Jim McGill. CLICK HERE to read full report
Scots team’s World Land Speed Record bid
SPEED SCOTLAND, the Lesmahagow-based team which works out of a ramshackle garage just yards from the roaring traffic heading south on the M74 towards England, will this weekend begin its attempt to become 1000cc World Land Speed Recordholders, writes Jim McGill. CLICK HERE to read full report
Scottish Championship Car Racing – Sun 14th Aug
This Sunday we have Scottish Championship Car Racing (Organised by the SMRC). Come along and watch Scotland’s top racing drivers battle it out on track. Action from Sports & Saloons, Classics, Formula Fords, Mini’s, Legends & Fieseta’s.
Car Testing Timetable – Sat 13th August
Car Testing Saturday 13th August 2pm – 6pm Time Class Minutes 2.00-2.15 Saloon Group 1 15 2.20-2.35 Saloon Group 2 15 2.40-2.55 Formula Fords 15 3.00-3.15 Saloon Group 1 15 3.20-3.35 Saloon Group 2 15 3.40-3.55 Formula Fords 15 4.00-4.15 Saloon Group 1 15 4.20-4.35 Saloon Group 2 15 4.40-4.55 Formula…
Bike Track Morning – Sat 13th August
There are a few places available for the Bike Track Morning on Saturday 13th August from 9am – 1pm. Only £65 in advance. We recommend you pre-book your space as these trackdays normally sell out. Sessions for Novice, Intermediate & Advanced. BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE
Two 1 hour open track sessions for cars at the BDC – Sunday 21st August
We have two track driving sessions at The British Drifting Championships a week on Sunday at Knockhill on 21st Aug! For only £50 per car (includes entrance ticket to the event for the driver saving £12) Maximum of 50 cars only, 2 x 1 hour sessions, book on line now or phone…