We are delighted to announce that Knockhill Racing Circuit has been selected as a Fife venue for the domestic leg of the Glasgow 2014 Queen’s Baton Relay, which is the curtain raiser to the XX Commonwealth Games. The baton which will visit 70 nations, cover 190,000km and involve a third of the worlds population will arrive at Knockhill on Thursday 26th June on the build up to the British Superbike race weekend, where world class teams and riders will later compete at over 170mph in front of a bumper crowd.
The Glasgow 2014 Queen’s Baton Relay set off on its international journey of the Commonwealth on October 9th 2013 and crossed continents, terrains and time zones over 248 days.
On Saturday 14 June 2014, the baton enters the final straight. It comes home to Scotland and will spend a further 40 days visiting communities in all 32 Local Authority areas. Delivered in partnership with Commonwealth Games Scotland, the final leg of the relay brings the host nation one step closer to the thrill of the Games, building anticipation and an enormous sense of pride.
As Knockhill celebrates its 40th year anniversary with major support from Homecoming Scotland at the British Touring Car and British Superbike weekends, it is with great privilege that we can now add the Queens Baton Relay to our events calendar and welcome your support at this free event!