The sun is out today for the KMSC & Scottish Championship bike racing today Knockhill AND for tomorrow’s clockwise and reverse direction car track day.
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60th anniversary of Mini being celebrated at SMRC May 5th event
In 9 days time on Sunday 5th May, we welcome back the Scottish Motor Racing Club racers for Round 2 of their 2019 championships and this time the feature class is the Celtic Speed Scottish MINI Cooper Cup. Not only will there be a free Mini grid walk but also a 60th anniversary Mini gathering and parade.
Jodie Chalk back within record CB500 entry in the KMSC bike racing this weekend
An incredible entry of 156 bike racers has been received by the Knockhill Motor Sports Club ahead of round one of their 2019 bike racing this weekend. The increase is primarily down to the significant increase in the CB500 class, often the class of choice of newcomers as its a budget class, with a record 34 entered.
Knockhill supports Blood Bikers Scotland
Knockhill are pleased to be supporting Blood Bikers Scotland this year. They provide an amazing voluntary service that supports the NHS and medical scene in Scotland and you will see them at a number of Knockhill events this summer.
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
Army veteran hiking the West Highland Way
Today is our Armed Forces Appreciation Day at Knockhill but there is fund raising going on all the time for our veterans.
Ian Temperly, 43, from East Calder, will be tackling the 95 mile West Highland trail with his golf partner Kenny Marr, Kenny’s son-in-law Jonny Pratt, and Kenny’s sons Jack and Stephen. The West Lothian army veteran is going to hike to raise money for Help for Heroes after they supported him through PTSD.
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
Fancy becoming a race marshal? Here is how to get involved!
For the first time this year……..it’s Race Week – writes marshal Gordon Melville! After a long winter with no car racing, it’s the count down to the SMRC season opener, this Sunday, the 7th April. Whilst it may have been a quiet down season for some, there has been lots of work going on behind the scenes.
Finnish football legend Mixu Paatelainen wins Rally Experience
Mixu Paatelainen, who played football 70 times for Finland and former manager of Wolves, Hibes and Kilmarnock, took part in our Rally Experience today.
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