Latest Knockhill Dates
We’re very much looking forward to the 2021 season and have just released an updated diary of events. There are a number of changes since our last release with Knockhill securing additional content for a number of Events. We’ll continue to develop the calendar over the coming weeks, but look forward to…
Scot Rory Butcher reveals new livery for his Toyota Corolla BTCC racer
THE WRAPS HAVE officially come off Scot Rory Butcher’s Toyota Gazoo Racing UK 2021 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship contender, writes Jim McGill. Not surprisingly, it sports a livery reminiscent of the brand’s ultra-successful, multiple World Championship-winning FIA WEC and WRC models. “I think the new livery is amazing!,” Butcher said…
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance
Despite lockdown, there are still many vital services out-there continuing to operate each day. Knockhill have been supporting one such organisation for the past 5 years – Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance – SCAA. We’ve been unfortunate enough to require the services of these men and woman over the years more than once…
Scot Paul di Resta confirms return to defend Le Mans LMP2 win with United Autosports
BATHGATE’S PAUL DI RESTA will return to the Le Mans 24-Hours in August to defend the LMP2 title he won last year, writes Jim McGill. The 34-year-old Scot will again pilot a United Autosports Oreca at the iconic French endurance race. Di Resta, who will lead Peugeot’s return to the World Endurance…
Former champ Gordon Shedden returns to BTCC with Team Dynamics in a Honda
SCOT GORDON SHEDDEN has confirmed he will return to the British Touring Car Championship this season, writes Jim McGill. ‘Flash’, the three-times BTCC champ, will be reunited with Team Dynamics in a Honda Civic Type R. The 42-year-old from Auchterarder won his titles — in 2012, 2015 and 2016 — driving a…
Resumption of Car and Bike Trackdays
We’re working towards the resumption of Knockhill Bike and Car Trackday activity from Monday 26th April in line with the current Scottish Government guidelines… all being well. With that in mind, we’ve just released car and bike trackday dates for May and June onto our website. Our phone lines (remote service) are…
Fifer Rory Butcher to lead Toyota BTCC assault
FIFER RORY BUTCHER will spearhead Toyota Gazoo Racing UK’s assault on British Touring Car Championship glory in 2021, writes Jim McGill. The former Independents’ Champion will partner England’s Sam Smelt in the team’s two Toyota Corollas, prepared by Speedworks Motorsport. “I’m super excited about this new challenge,” admitted Butcher, the 33-year-old from…
British GT champ, Scot Sandy Mitchell, wins coveted Allan Simonsen Award
SCOTS ENDURANCE RACER and British GT champion, Sandy Mitchell, has started 2021 by winning the coveted Allan Simonsen Award, writes Jim McGill. It is the British GT’s highest non-championship accolade.Traditionally the award is won by a driver with the same speed and spirit as epitomised by the late Dane who tragically lost…
Scot Sandy Mitchell to defend British GT title as Lamborghini factory driver
BRITISH GT CHAMPION, Scot Sandy Mitchell, will return to defend his title next season with Lamborghini, writes Jim McGill. And the 20-year-old from Forfar will do so having been promoted to a full factory driver role with the Italian supercar company. Mitchell, personally backed by Huntly-based Black Bull Scotch Whisky, will again…