THE KWIK-FIT BRITISH Touring Car Championship makes its annual pilgrimage to Knockhill in Fife this weekend, writes Jim McGill, and much of the attention will be on a 32-year-old race instructor from Kirkcaldy; Rory Butcher. CLICK HERE to read full report
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Sir Jackie Stewart at 80
FIFTY-SEVEN OF HIS fellow drivers were killed when he was racing. That single, stark and brutal fact is worth taking a few minutes to consider today as Sir Jackie Stewart, three-time Formula 1 World Champion and winner of a then-record 27 grands prix, celebrates his 80th birthday, writes Jim McGill. And it…
Rory Butcher bags Thruxton BTCC podium
FIFER RORY BUTCHER heads to the next round of the British Touring Car Championship tied on points for the lead in the title race after an impressive and determined podium finish at Thruxton, writes Jim McGill. CLICK HERE to read full report
Scot John McPhee wins Le Mans Moto3 GP
SCOT JOHN McPHEE delivered a sensational performance to win the second Moto3 Grand Prix of his career, writes Jim McGill. And the 24-year-old from Oban immediately dedicated the Le Mans victory to his mum, Maggie: “Happy birthday mum; that win’s for you.” CLICK HERE to read full report
Rory Butcher bags first BTCC win of career
FIFER RORY BUTCHER was handed the first British Touring Car Championship win of his career, after a penalty saw him promoted from second place hours after the chequered flag fell at Brands Hatch, writes Jim McGill. CLICK HERE to read full report
Triple BTCC champ Gordon Shedden ready for world touring car “mega season”
SCOT GORDON SHEDDEN admits he’s in for a “mega season” as he launches his bid to become World Touring Car champ this weekend at the opening triple-header in Marrakech, writes Jim McGill. CLICK HERE to read full report
Scot Sandy Mitchell to make US race debut
SCOTS ENDURANCE RACER SANDY MITCHELL has confirmed he will make his American motorsport debut this weekend, writes Jim McGill. Backed by Huntly-based Black Bull Whisky, the 19-year-old from Forfar will contest the full Lamborghini Super Trofeo North American Championship. CLICK HERE to read full report
Brawn: Silverstone Brit GP talks “stuck”
FORMULA 1 BOSS ROSS BRAWN, speaking in an exclusive interview with Scotcars’ Jim McGill, has admitted discussions with Silverstone over the future of the British Grand Prix from 2020 have become “stuck”. Read our EXCLUSIVE report
Di Resta to lead Aston Martin assault on DTM
BATHGATE’S PAUL DI RESTA is to lead Aston Martin’s assault on the DTM, the German touring car championship, writes Jim McGill. The 32-year-old ex-Formula 1 racer won the 2010 DTM title with the HWA-run factory Mercedes team. CLICK HERE to read full report
Rory Butcher confirms 2019 BTCC seat
FIFER RORY BUTCHER has confirmed he will contest the 2019 British Touring Car Championship, writes Jim McGill. The 31-year-old from Kirkcaldy will drive a Honda Civic Type R for Cobra Sport AmD with AutoAid/RCIB Insurance Racing. CLICK HERE to read full report