The story of Davie Birrell (aged 27) is a remarkable one. Originally from Methil in Fife, Davie has battled back from horrific injuries sustained in Afghanistan whilst serving with the Black Watch and is now, all set to make his car racing debut this weekend at Knockhill.
Monthly Archives: September 2013
Champions crowned and respects paid at Knockhill this weekend
The Scottish and Knockhill Motor Sports Club Championships pitched up at Knockhill for a title deciding, final meeting of the season this weekend (Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th September). In an action-packed 27 race programme which saw in excess of 100 competitors take to the track, in search of Championship glory, there…
Champ Shedden sets up BTCC defence
FIFER GORDON SHEDDEN heads to the British Touring Car Championship finale at Brands Hatch in a fortnight clinging on to the chance to retain his title, writes Jim McGill. CLICK HERE to read full report
Champ Shedden struggles at Silverstone
FIFER GORDON SHEDDEN will start from a disappointing 15h in tomorrow’s opening race of the penultimate British Touring Car Championship triple-header at Silverstone, writes Jim McGill. CLICK HERE to read full report
Scottish & KMSC Bike Racing Season Finale
Over the weekend of 28th and 29th September, the Scottish bike racing community will head to Knockhill for the final instalment of the 2013 Knockhill Motor Sports Club season; the event, will also represent the final round of the Scottish Superbike, Superstock600 and Lightweight Championships.
Streetcar and BDC event enjoys some smoking action
The annual pilgrimage to Knockhill of Britain’s best drifters often ends with a haze of blue smoke and a rather heavy scent of rubber lingering in the air surrounding Knockhill, for a few days afterwards; that trend looks more than likely to continue following some mighty impressive tyre smoking action on the…
Young SMRC racer joins Team Hard for remainder of the season
Aiden Moffat will race a Team HARD-run VW Passat for the final two meetings of the 2013 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship.
Streetcar and British Drifting event – set to be the biggest yet!
Streetcar Scotland and the British Drifting Championships roll into Knockhill on Sunday 22nd September. It promises to be an all action event with plenty to see and do, on and off track. The main Knockhill Circuit will be alive with the sound of screeching tyres and burning rubber as we host the…
Win a Fueltopia Barrel Sprint ride with Maxxis Girl – Michelle Westby this Sunday
The Maxxis British Driting Championship returns to Knockhill this Sunday and as part of the festivities, the Fueltopia Barrel Sprint will make its debut in Scotland. This exciting new form of motorsport is a cross between drag racing and drifting. Drivers have a dedicated lane and three barrels that they must navigate…
Shane Lynch to miss BDC this weekend
It is with great regret that we announce, Shane will not be attending Knockhill this weekend (21st & 22nd) September. Shane would like to apologise to everyone for not being able to attend the final round of the British Drift Championship due to commitments with Boyzone in Australia. Shane hopes that everyone…