FIFTY-THREE YEARS after its success in the 1967 Monte Carlo Rally, the actual Mini driven by rally legend Paddy Hopkirk will be first off the ramp at the start of the Historique event in Glasgow’s George Square this evening, writes Jim McGill. And fans will be hoping this afternoon’s heavy rain eases…
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Local Hero Rory Butcher wins BTCC Knockhill thriller — Report and Quotes
FIFER RORY BUTCHER won a thrilling opening race in the Kwik-Fit British Touring Car Championship at his home circuit, Knockhill, today, in front of an ecstatic Scottish crowd, writes Jim McGill. CLICK HERE to read full report
Fifer Rory Butcher bags first-ever BTCC pole
FIFER RORY BUTCHER will start from pole position for the first time when he lines up for the opening British Touring Car Championship race at Knockhill tomorrow, writes Jim McGill. CLICK HERE to read full report
Rory Butcher fired-up for Knockhill BTCC
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
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
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