Knockhill racing circuit celebrates its 40th season. I attended knockhill racing circuit today and undertook skid control on the skid pan. A full list of all the major race circuits uk and european race circuits that host track. On this tour, visit them all in one day with ease, and discover scottish history and. Jan 07, 2016 knockhill racing circuit is a motor racing circuit in fife, scotland, opened in september 1974. Race circuits uk uk and european tracks race circuits. Book a date for your driving experience knockhill racing.
Scottish classic speedfair at knockhill racing circuit. The racing circuit has teamed up with baronmotorsports to provide an environment for disabled drivers to take their seat in a track prepared car after receiving a grant from sportscotland. Mar 16, 2020 a number of key sporting events planned for knockhill racing circuit in fife throughout april and may have been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. Knockhill racing circuit is scotlands national motorsport venue and hosts many motorsport events such as the british superbikes and touring cars. Need for speed derek butcher racing in his distinctive yellow car at knockhill. Visitors to the nostalgic extravaganza can expect to enjoy a fantastic day of 4 wheeled motoring heritage and entertainment both on the track and off it with hundreds of classic exhibits and demonstrations. Knockhill racing circuit, dunfermline, scotland, greatbritain. Edinburgh to knockhill racing circuit 4 ways to travel via. You can pay any additional validity fees at time of booking. Scotlands national motor sport centre and the home of driving experiences in scotland. Dont confuse ingliston with airfieldbased venues in scotland if you want the best amazing supercar driving experience in scotland, our edinburgh driving venue is the right choice for both juniors and experienced drivers alike. Scottish championship car racing august 2016 at knockhill smrc. Media in category knockhill circuit the following 151 files are in this category, out of 151 total. Ingliston supercar driving experience, supercar driving.
Knockhill racing circuit dunfermline updated may 2020 top. Knockhill racing circuit, by dunfermline, fife, ky12 9tf, scotland, united kingdom. Knockhill racing circuit is known as the home of scottish motor racing. Knockhill racing circuit dunfermline updated may 2020. Map and circuit history of knockhill, scotland, united kingdom. Knockhill racing circuit scotlands national motorsport.
The official home of knockhill racing circuit on youtube. The airfield is steeped in military history and was opened in 1932 by the. Brooklands was a motor racing circuit and aerodrome built near weybridge in surrey, england, united kingdom. Another great evening from the heart of duncan vincent commentary living with jonny adam, peter hickman, dario franchitti and the legend that is john mcguinness over on instagram. Even the grand opening of dereks new circuit was thwarted. Knockhill racing circuit is scotlands national motorsport venue and hosts. A lap of knockhill, beginning at the start line which unusually for a motor racing circuit is at a different point to the finish line.
Trackdays trackdays at knockhill offer you the opportunity to get on track with your very own car or bike. The btcc wouldnt be the same without its annual visit to scotland. Knockhill is a prominent racing circuit in fife, a short way north of dunfermline, and. Knockhill racin circuit is a motor racin circuit in fife, scotland. Knockhill is located in fife, just north of edinburgh, and btcc cars first raced there back in 1992. Water crossings, steep drops and high climbs are just a few of the obstacles you will encounter. Mar 29, 2019 a knockhill racing circuit legend and motorsport enthusiast will be assured of a lasting legacy at the fife track next weekend. Knockhill racing circuit hosts premier uk motorsport events and is a vibrant venue for motorsport related activities which the general public can enjoy. Knockhill racing circuit scotlands national motorsport centre. Knockhill has created history for disabled drivers by developing the uks first accessible performance driving course. Knockhill racing circuit is a motor racing circuit in fife, scotland, opened in september 1974. His vision was to link these resources to create a. Whilst the start line is roughly in the middle of the pit straight, the finish line is situated slightly to the west, towards the final corner, first involves passing over the crest which marks the highest point of the circuit.
Voice of knockhill to be given lasting legacy at fife circuit. Knockhill is a truly versatile venue and the perfect choice for all events including corporate days, team building, karting, trackdays and exciting driving experiences. The 10 metrewide track has 2 configurations, the 1 mile national circuit and the 1. Round five of the bennetts british superbike championship took place at knockhill this weekend and the oxford racing ducati team had a really strong weekend with a fifth and third place with tommy. I having been fortunate enough to race at knockhill a few times in a csr caterham and a 106 gti. The circuit hosted its last race in 1939, and today part of it forms the brooklands museum. Owner of unique knockhill racing circuit recalls early. Apr 25, 2014 need for speed derek butcher racing in his distinctive yellow car at knockhill. Rome2rio makes travelling from waterloo station to knockhill racing circuit easy. Knockhill racing circuit realworld motorsport might be off the agenda right now, but that isnt stopping the team at scotlands knockhill racing circuit from providing plenty of entertainment.
We explored the possibility of extending the circuit by adding a loop section to it. Since the eighties, the track has hosted rounds of many major british car and motorbike championships, and now hosts rounds of the british formula three championship and british gt championship. The naturally hilly and rugged terrain that surrounds our famous racing circuit is the ideal environment to get behind the wheel of a luxury 4. Knockhill racing circuit wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Tom chilton became the record breaking 14th different winner of the british touring car championship season when he claimed the final race of the weekend at knockhill. Here about 30 popular bike track days, experience days scotland, knockhill circuit, knockhill race track sites such as knockhill racing circuit the official knockhill website. The circuit is located in the fife countryside about 6 miles 10 km north of dunfermline and was created by joining service roads to a nearby disused mineral railway, closed in 1951, which served. Hotels near knockhill racing circuit in dunfermline. Your gift voucher is supplied with an expiry date, it is possible to book your experience outwith this date and we charge a small fee of. Tom kinnairds farm, in the lee of the knock hill boasted a narrow farm service track and a disused railway line. Response from knockhillracing, experience team at knockhill racing circuit responded dec 8, 2019 thanks, its great to hear that you had a great time on your experience its defiantly a good one to do at this time of year. A number of key sporting events planned for knockhill racing circuit in fife throughout april and may have been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Race circuits uk uk and european tracks race circuits information. Great experience for any driver as i have driven for 30 years and now experience how to. As knockhills managing director, jillian shedden, explains. Response from knockhillracing, manager at knockhill racing circuit responded 14 jul 2019 dear thank you taking time to write, we always want feedback on what we do, the events, facilities, toilets, catering, traffic, parking and all other aspects of the customers experience at events. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. The circuit is open all year round and hosts large events such as the british touring car championship, british gt championship and superbikes down to the smaller scottish motor racing events. Scotlands race track from humble 1970s beginnings as a disused railway line and farm service road came knockhill race circuit, which now hosts rounds of the british. Book tickets online via the website subject to prebooking discounts. Knockhill racing circuit is a motor racing circuit in fife, scotland. Edinburgh to knockhill racing circuit 4 ways to travel. Knockhill racing circuit a823, dunfermline ky12 9tf scotland. The racing circuit has teamed up with baronmotorsports to provide an environment for disabled drivers to take their seat in a track prepared car after receiving a grant from sportscotland the creation of the course follows a successful taster event held at knockhill in april.
Dont confuse ingliston with airfieldbased venues in scotland if you want the best amazing supercar driving experience in scotland, our edinburgh driving venue is the right choice for. Ingliston is one of scotlands oldest surviving racing circuits, and was established in 1965. The videos will be available for the next 24 hrs, almost an hour with mcguinness with some terrific stories and memories mixed in, highly recommend you stop over and have a watch. It opened in september 1974 and is scotlands national motorsport centre. Owner of unique knockhill racing circuit recalls early years. Find all the transport options for your trip from waterloo station to knockhill racing circuit right here. The circuit is open all year round and hosts large events such as the british touring car. Trying to find a dry day is harder, but this might help you firsttimers on track.
The track is one of the shortest on the calendar at just 1. The circuit is located in the countryside about 6 miles 10 km north of dunfermline. Knockhill racing circuit dunfermline 2020 all you need. Waterloo station to knockhill racing circuit 10 ways to. Knockhill racing circuit dunfermline 2020 all you need to know.
Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Rome2rio makes travelling from edinburgh to knockhill racing circuit easy. Bike track days and car track days at knockhill race track. Find all the transport options for your trip from edinburgh to knockhill racing circuit right here. Knockhill racing circuit dunfermline aktuelle 2020 lohnt es. We all knew that knockhill would be a tough track for us but after the practice sessions friday we knew we had our work cut out for us. Knockhill racing circuit, united kingdom motorsport. Owner of unique knockhill racing circuit recalls early years as it. A knockhill racing circuit legend and motorsport enthusiast will be assured of a lasting legacy at the fife track next weekend. Firstly the instructor richard was first class with his driver experience in the 4 cars used today. More than that, though, knockhill has the unique distinction of being the only circuit in the uk to be licensed for racing in both clockwise and anticlockwise directions.
Well i visited knockhill a few months ago but a recent conversation reminded. Knockhill racing circuit news, views, gossip, pictures. Knockhill is a prominent racing circuit in fife, a short way north of dunfermline, and is held as the national centre of motorsport in scotland. Voice of knockhill to be given lasting legacy at fife. The ancient town of dunfermline is steeped in scottish history, and full of. Scotlands only internationally graded racing circuit by the fia, sacu and motorsport uk, presents a unique series of twists, drops and climbs varying by around 200ft from highest to lowest points. I really enjoy putting myself and the car through this challenging circuit. Knockill track days occur regularly throughout the year for both cars and motorcycles. Knockhill is situated just 30 mins from edinburgh, 40 miles from glasgow and 2 hours from aberdeen. Garry stagg was the voice of knockhill for more than 30 years but. From humble 1970s beginnings as a disused railway line and farm service road came knockhill race circuit, which now hosts rounds of the. It opened in 1907, and was the worlds first purposebuilt motorsport venue, as well as one of britains first airfields, which also became britains largest aircraft manufacturing centre by 1918.
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