It’s not often we, as motoring journalists, roadtest something which makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand to attention through the combination of exclusiveness, excitement, sheer unadulterated power, supreme technology and stylishness. But when Mercedes comes knocking on your door and offers you the opportunity to drive the new…
McPhee Glee at Knockhill
Young rising Motorcycle Racing star John McPhee (13) from Oban headed home from Knockhill Racing Circuit with a smile as wide as the Wester Isles today (Sunday 25th May). The talented West Highland lad didn’t put a wheel wrong all day, dominating both Formula 125 Series Races riding his Aprilla RS 125…
Irish celebrate victory in Jim Clark Rally
Guinness rather than Champagne was the order of the day after a trio of Irishmen filled the top three steps on the podium at the end of the Kelso-based Jim Clark International Rally. The annual Borders event, the only rally to be held on closed-off public Tarmac roads on mainland Britain, is…
Irish dominate Jim Clark Rally
Rather than Champagne being put on ice for the celebrations at the end of the Jim Clark International Rally in Kelso today, it’s more likely a crate of Guinness will be required after three Irishmen dominated the opening day. The normally quiet roads which meander through the Borders were turned into Britain’s…
Franchitti to test Nascar after ankle break
Bathgate’s Dario Franchitti will strap himself into his Nascar for the first time this week after breaking his left ankle in a 180mph crash at Talladega last month. The 34-year-old Scot is hopeful of making his Sprint Cup Series return at Dover next weekend. “I’m scheduled to drive the car on Tuesday…
Higgins ready for Jim Clark Rally
The normally quiet roads which meander through the Borders will this weekend be turned into Britain’s fastest rally stages as the area hosts the biggest single motorsport event of the year, the annual Jim Clark International Rally. A counter in the British Rally Championship, as well as the County Saab Scottish and…
on the airwaves
There may have been controversy for Airwaves Ducati on the run-up to the Donington round of BSB, but the Knockhill commentary team will be taking to the airwaves this weekend on 1602kHz MW for the KDMC Scottish Championship meeting. The team includes Tina Magson, Joe Tanner and Garry Stagg, and we’ll be…
Scottish Championship Bike Racing Returns to Knockhill
This Sunday at Knockhill see more than 170 racers competing in the various classes including 400cc Production, 600cc Production, Supersport 600, 3-wheeled sidecar outfits and the beautifully restored ‘classic and forgotten Era’ Motorcycles creating fond memories for the more mature spectators. There was some intense racing at the last bike meeting, we…
Slide Rules At Knockhill
Families and motorsport fans who flocked to Knockhill Racing Circuit today (Sunday 18th May) were treated to the incredulous site of some of Europe’s most talented ‘Drift Drivers’ deliberately executing power slides at over 100mph into and around some of the famous track’s trickiest bends. Around 4,000 spectators basked in glorious sunshine…
Dominant Di Resta scores maiden DTM win
Bathgate’s Paul Di Resta scored his maiden victory in the German Touring Car Championship (DTM) when he dominated the latest round at the Lausitzring in Germany. The 22-year-old led from start to finish after beginning the race from pole position, the first time the talented young Scot had qualified in the No1…