Events Blog – Knockhill Racing Circuit https://www.knockhill.com/wordpress Fri, 15 Dec 2023 11:12:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.2.19 A HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE KNOCKHILL DRIVING EXPERIENCES TEAM – JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS! https://www.knockhill.com/wordpress/2023/12/a-huge-announcement-from-the-knockhill-driving-experiences-team-just-in-time-for-christmas/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 11:12:27 +0000 https://www.knockhill.com/wordpress/?p=25318 Alpine A110, Britain’s best handling car, adds a 5-star multi-award winning experience for Knockhill driving experience customers!

The team at Knockhill are thrilled to announce a partnership with French sports car manufacturer Alpine, with a fleet of multi-award-winning A110s becoming the main track experience cars for the start of the 2024 season. Alpine have an incredible pedigree in motorsport which continues at the very pinnacle of motorsport, with their F1 cars driven by Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon.

But it’s their diminutive sports car that has captured the world’s motoring press, with the A110 landing numerous awards since launch, including Top Gear’s “Performance & Sports Car of the Year”, Autocar’s “Five-Star car”, Octane magazine’s “Car of the Year” and Evo Magazine’s “Coupe of the Year”.

Gordon Shedden, 3 times British Touring Car Champion, said “We always strive to provide the best for our driving experiences and the Alpine A110 ticks every box for us, and more! With their involvement in F1, Alpine are a brand on the rise and the A110 is the perfect track training car for us. It’s rare that a car is so devoted to driver involvement: the A110 is quick, agile and provides enormous, accessible performance, handling and fun. Having driven it I can fully see why the world’s press has given it the full five stars – it will be perfect for our customers and they will take our experiences to a whole new level”.

The cars will arrive at Knockhill for the start of the 2024 season, supported by Specialist Cars Alpine Aberdeen and Arnold Clark Alpine Glasgow, and will be used as the instructor coaching car for the Formula Single Seater Experiences, Legends, Supercars and Performance Driving Courses. As a result, 1000s of customers a year will experience just why this special car has been awarded five stars, and significantly enhances the thrill of driving Knockhill, Scotland’s National Motorsport Centre.

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Max McRae to compete at the BTRDA Clubmans Rallycross Championship – Sunday 22nd October. https://www.knockhill.com/wordpress/2023/10/max-mcrae-to-compete-at-the-btrda-clubmans-rallycross-championship-sunday-22nd-october/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:49:43 +0000 https://www.knockhill.com/wordpress/?p=25300 We are delighted to announce that Max McRae will be racing an FIA Cross Car at the final round of the British Championship next Sunday.

Max said, “I’m really looking forward to coming back to compete at Knockhill in the rallycross. It’s going to be kinda cool especially as it’s the first event to use the newly named McRae’s Corner at the start of the loose section. I’ve not completed in a rallycross before but with its quick-fire short race format, there’s always some great action for the drivers and fans alike. I can’t wait- it’s gong to be a blast!”

Tickets for the event are available via www.Knockhill.com/events with practice starting at 9am followed by heats and finals, with the event due to finish around 4.30pm

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TCR UK Event Timetable 22/23 July https://www.knockhill.com/wordpress/2023/07/tcr-uk-event-timetable-22-23-july/ Sun, 16 Jul 2023 09:17:01 +0000 https://www.knockhill.com/wordpress/?p=25284

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Biggest Legends KMSC Entry Ever! https://www.knockhill.com/wordpress/2023/07/biggest-legends-kmsc-entry-ever/ Tue, 04 Jul 2023 10:46:50 +0000 https://www.knockhill.com/wordpress/?p=25263 This weekend sees the biggest ever entry for the KMSC Scottish Legends Car Championship with 25 confirmed racers over the weekend which includes British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) Team Hard Driver Dexter Patterson

Dexter, a friend of the KMSC was last seen handing out the annual awards last February to the club championships.

Dexter said, “I don’t have a lot of track experience at Knockhill, so this is perfect for me to just enjoy driving the Legend car and gain track time ahead of the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship when I will get back behind the wheel of my Team-Hard Cupra“.

The weekend starts differently for the racers with the traditional Anti Clockwise Saturday being moved to Sunday with the first day being Clockwise,  which also brings several drivers and teams from the Elite Cup Legends who will race at Knockhill during the BTCC event on the 12-13th August More Event Info

FERRARI OWNERS CLUB GB COMPETIZON event 8th & 9th July, Tickets available via Knockhill.com or Buy your ticket on the Gate – open 8am both days.
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BRSCC TCR-UK https://www.knockhill.com/wordpress/2023/07/brscc-tcr-uk/ Mon, 03 Jul 2023 15:29:38 +0000 https://www.knockhill.com/wordpress/?p=25260 The 2023 TCR UK Touring Car Championship is back
in action in 3 weeks’ time, on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd of July, where
rounds 7, 8 & 9 will take place at Knockhill Circuit in Fife, Scotland.

It will be the first time that TCR UK has competed
at the venue since its initial visit back in 2018.

Chris Smiley, defending TCR UK Champion, will be
hoping that his Knockhill experience will set him a few steps above the rest as
the Northen Irish racer started his car racing career on this very circuit and
hopes to show the speed, he and his Honda Civic possess around our
International Circuit.

The weekend has a fantastic support cast, which
will enthral any race fan or new visitor.

• KMSC Scottish Championship Mod Sports

• Evolution Trophy

• Audi TT Cup

 • Honda Civic Cup

• Nankang Tyres BMW Compact Cup

• AIRTEC Motorsport Fiesta Championship

• BRSCC
Fiesta Junior Championship

On Sunday you even have
the chance to get up close to the race cars on the grid, this is where the
kids, and big kids can stand and have pictures with the cars and drivers on the
actual racetrack  !

  • Free TCR Touring Car Grid Walk (Sunday Only)

You can purchase tickets for this event at the following link TCR Tickets

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FERRARI OWNERS CLUB GB COMPETIZONE https://www.knockhill.com/wordpress/2023/07/ferrari-owners-club-gb-competizone/ Mon, 03 Jul 2023 15:15:19 +0000 https://www.knockhill.com/wordpress/?p=25252 This weekend Knockhill will come alive to the sound of Ferrari ! 

If you like the sound of classic Ferraris then this coming weekend (July 8-9th) is the place for you and the kids to see not only the delightful classic Italian supercars on track, but also witness some fantastic Scottish Championship car racing from the Scottish Legends,  who boast their biggest ever gird of cars with 24 who will all fighting for the top step  of the podium over 3 races, each day !

Super lap Scotland is with us on Saturday only (8th) where drivers
pitch them self against each other and the clock, chasing that all important
“Super Lap” time.

The Scottish Classic Sport and Saloon car grid will once again be
strong with additional content coming from the Scottish C1 cup and Scottish
Fiesta ST Championship, both are very tough one make series 

Click here for ticket and event information. 

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Super Truck Event Registration Now Open https://www.knockhill.com/wordpress/2023/07/truck-registation-open/ Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:53:14 +0000 https://www.knockhill.com/wordpress/?p=25247 We are thrilled at Knockhill to be hosting Supertruck Scotland at Knockhill Racing Circuit, by Dunfermline, Fife, on the weekend of August 26th & 27th. 

The content is already amazing with some great content still to be added too. We want it to be a fun, friendly and fresh, action-packed truck show for all the family and to become the one at the top of your “must attend” shows going forward. 

So far we have;

  • A great display of show trucks on static display
  • Custom, working, classic and show truck competitions
  • Convoy truck parades
  • Truck Horn Sound-Off competition
  • Formula One Car demos
  • Drifting and Drag racing
  • Strong man & kids truck pulling
  • Kids mini truck racing
  • Model truck stand and Radio Controlled trucks demos
  • Live Stage and DJ music
  • World-famous Paul Swift Stunt Driving Team displays
  • Supercars and superbikes demos
  • Funfair 
  • Face painting
  • Kids Zone
  • Trade stands

It is so easy to register your truck – simply follow this link https://www.knockhill.com/events/fixture-SUPERTRUCK-SCOTLAND-id443

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Formula One returns twice to Knockhill in 2023! https://www.knockhill.com/wordpress/2023/03/formula-one-returns-twice-to-knockhill-in-2023/ Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:37:14 +0000 https://www.knockhill.com/wordpress/?p=25197 Formula One cars, whatever the era, are widely regarded as the pinnacle of motorsport and we are delighted to announce that we will have Formula One demos at two events this year.

The first outing will be at Scottish Ford Live on Sunday 21st May with a Benetton B190 and at Supertruck Scotland on August 26th & 27th, the same car is due to return together with other extreme race cars, including a Le Mans racer.

Stuart Gray, Knockhill Director of Events, said “To see, and hear, these cars in action is always something special and to have them twice will be amazing. The Benetton is no stranger to Knockhill and the owner is really keen to show off his car again. He is speaking with fellow owners for a display and demo at Supertruck Scotland in August, so I’m really looking forward to the action, both on and off track, at our new truck show”.

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Supertruck Scotland is go, go,go! https://www.knockhill.com/wordpress/2023/02/supertruck-scotland-is-go-gogo/ Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:29:02 +0000 https://www.knockhill.com/wordpress/?p=25191 The Events Team at Knockhill are delighted to announce that show truck reservations from truckers, and admission tickets for spectators, are now available for SUPERTRUCK SCOTLAND on August 26th & 27th .

The two-day event promises to be one of the biggest events of the year in every way with the paddocks full of the largest vehicles on the roads, a vast array of trade and family activities to enjoy, as well as superb on-track entertainment, truck parades and action. See https://www.knockhill.com/events/fixture-SUPERTRUCK-SCOTLAND-id443 for full event info and truck owners can register their truck to take part in the event and admission tickets can be purchased too!

Keep an eye on our social media as more and more content gets added. 

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Next Stop: Our Fireworks Season Finale https://www.knockhill.com/wordpress/2022/10/next-stop-our-fireworks-season-finale/ Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:19:59 +0000 https://www.knockhill.com/wordpress/?p=25165 We’ve just over 1 week away from the 2022 instalment of our popular Live-action Motorsport, Bonfire and Fireworks event that will round out the 2022 motorsport season at Knockhill.

We’re set to welcome thousands of fans to the circuit over the evening of Saturday 5th November from 3pm to 6pm. The event will unfold with gaggles of entertainment for families, both on track and in the paddocks with kids entertainment high on the agenda for event planners.

Professional fireworks company, Edinburgh Fireworks will once again be on hand to administer and deliver a 15-minute firework display from 5:45pm that will spectacularly light up the evening sky in and around the hairpin area of Knockhill.

A raft of content is already in place and will continue to expand as we head towards the event. Safe to say that three hours of action and entertainment in and around the dynamic Knockhill venue will keep everyone amused.

The event will feature the following:

  • Over 3 hours of Track Action
  • Legends, Drifting and Mini Moto Demos
  • Drag Racing Challenges
  • Racing Demonstrations
  • BTCC Stars in Attendance
  • Kids Entertainment and Fun Fair (extra charges apply)
  • Car Show & Custom Truck Show
  • Stilt walker, Fire breathing & FREE Face Painting
  • Giant Cartoon Mascots, Cobblers the Clown & more
  • Final Car Show of 2022
  • Competitions & Giveaways
  • FREE on-site parking
  • On-site food outlets and food court
  • Huge bonfire and professional fireworks display

And remember, kids under the age of 12 will go free. All parking is on-site and free. And, many of the entertainment and activities will also be free; however, some additional charges may apply for funfair rides and of course charges will apply at all the food courts and restaurants.

Tickets for the event can be pre-booked online with a simple QR scanning system in operation. Tickets will also be available at the gate on the night.

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