Whilst Scottish star Dario Franchitti won his second Indy 500 race, Knockhill, the circuit where he learnt his race craft, played host to the first ever SENSE SCOTLAND Pedal Kart Grand Prix.
Monthly Archives: May 2010
Formula 5000 VW Beetle at Classic SpeedFair
Scottish motor racing heritage will be celebrated during the fifth annual Classic SpeedFair at Knockhill (26/27 June), with a special demonstration by one of the most iconic car and driver combinations of the 1970s.
More Formula One action at the Classic SpeedFair
Hot on the heels of some amazing Formula One action at the Scottish Motor Show, its the turn of some classic Formula One demos with the first ever appearance of the Malboro McLaren Formula One that took James Hunt to his World Championship in 70’s.
Classic Car Track Evening – Thursday 3rd June
Knockhill’s first ever classic car track night is being held on Thursday 3rd June from 6pm to 8pm. The evening is targetted specifically at classic road cars of 25 years old or older and will feature a mixture of MG’s, Morgans, Mk1 and Mk2 Escorts and other wonderful cars of yesteryear. Over…
Franchitti claims dominant Indy500 win
Bathgate’s Dario Franchitti became the first Scot to claim to Indianapolis 500 wins after totally dominating the America’s Blue riband event at the 2.5-mile superspeedway.
Bogie dominant in Jim Clark Reivers
The 40th running of the Jim Clark Rally finished with the streets of Duns resembling its famous watersplash on the Langton stage, and the diehard spectators bedraggled and windswept as the end of May turned nasty.
Entries up for North East Motorcycle Club event.
The second running of the North East Motorcycle Club racing on June 5th / 6th is shaping up to be one of the busiest Club meetings ever held at Knockhill. In addition, the Michael Moore Trophy will also be awarded to the winner of the Mini Twins, making the event a “must…
Space on Focused Events bike track day – Saturday 29th May
After a great bike track day today, Focused Events are holding their second day on Saturday 29th May from 9am. With over 100 bikes already registered, there is still a few spaces in each of the three sessions for novice, intermediate and advanced riders. Due to timing, it will be on a…
Bumper field ready for 40th Jim Clark Rally
Anyone considering a quiet drive through the quaint country lanes which bisect the Scottish Borders this weekend would be well advised to change their plans; it’s the 40th running of the all-tarmac Jim Clark International Rally.
Sir Jackie slams Schuey’s F1 return
On the eve of the Turkish Grand Prix, Sir Jackie Stewart has criticised seven-times world champ Michael Schumacher for returning to Formula One. And the feisty Scot, who has enjoyed a second career on the back of this three F1 world crowns, believes Schumacher seriously risks damaging his own legacy with his…