On Sunday 18th September, Knockhill Racing Circuit will play host to the 6th Round of the Quaife MSA British Rallycross Championship. The series comes with a number of its key championship classes finely balanced. Several Scotsmen are in contention for the 2011 titles including Dumfries racer Andy Scott in the Supercar class…
Monthly Archives: September 2011
Streetcar Scotland at Knockhill
Hot Hatch and Modified fans turned out at Knockhill Racing Circuit today for the Streetcar Scotland event. The event, a mixture of static displays, Hot Hatch track sessions, drag racing, drifting and of course the other modified event prerequisite; babes (in the shape of the Fake Bake Score Angles). Numerous car clubs,…
Di Resta scores points in Italian Grand Prix
BATHGATE’S PAUL DI RESTA narrowly avoided a first-corner crash, which took out three cars, to finish his first Formula One Grand Prix at Monza in eighth place, writes Jim McGill. CLICK HERE to read full report
Cancelled – Bike Track Night – Monday 12th September 5pm – 7pm
The last Bike Track Night of the year is on Monday 12th September from 5pm – 7pm, we have a few places available for only £55 in advance or £65 on the night. Registration is from 4pm, safety briefing at 4.45pm. Due to the extremely strong winds and the forecast we have…
2011 Car Club Championship – Points Table
The Vauxhall Drivers Club are currently leading the 2011 Car Club Championship, just ahead of Edinburgh Cruise and Clap Japan. There are only 3 events left to gain extra points; 2nd October, 6th November and 4th December Hot Hatch days. The winners will be awarded the trophy at the Xmas Cracker!
Thirwall claims Formula Ford title
Today (Saturday 10th September), Knockhill Racing Circuit played host to Scottish Championship Car Racing featuring a guest appearance from the MG Trophy. In wet conditions Scotland’s best car racers still managed to entertain the assembled crowd. However it was Haddington man, Kenny Thirwall who stole the show in his 1600cc Van Diemen…
Paul di Resta starts 11th at Monza
RED BULL maintained its 100% record of securing pole position in 2011 when Sebastian Vettel topped the timesheets in qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix. Bathgate’s Paul di Resta, racing at Monza for the first time, missed out on a top 10 slot by just six-thousandths of a second, writes Jim McGill…
Di Resta 13th in build-up to Monza
FORMULA ONE World Championship leader Sebastian Vettel topped the timesheets at the end of the second Free Practice session ahead of this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix. Bathgate’s Paul di Resta, racing on the famous Monza circuit for the first time in his Force India, was 13th, writes Jim McGill. CLICK HERE to…
SMRC & Streetcar this weekend!
Just to remind everyone that Knockhill will be hosting two events this weekend. On Saturday we have the next round of the Scottish Championship car racing series featuring: Mini Cooper Cup, Classic Sports & Saloons, Legends, Fiestas, Sports & Saloons, Scottish Formula Ford Championship and the guesting MG Trophy Championship.
SMRC – BTCC programme promotion
Hi folks, just a quick reminder to all of you who purchased a Knockhill BTCC programme last weekend. If you bring it along on Saturday 10th September, you’ll get half price adult admission to the Scottish Championship Car Racing event that day.