Pearson to tackle prestigious McRae Rally Challenge

Motorsport UK British Rally Championship front-runner Garry Pearson will contest the exciting McRae Rally Challenge at Knockhill Race Circuit this weekend [2/3 July] behind the wheel of his Ford Fiesta Rally2.

Fresh from a podium at his home event the Jim Clark Rally, the Duns ace will see a new co-driver step into the passenger seat as VK Timber & Builders Merchants join Pearson as title sponsor for the invitational event. The new partnership will bring Managing Director Ross Kirk into the car, calling the pacenotes for the four-time champion for the very first time on his competitive debut.

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Knockhill takes its toll – but Brown’s still leads British Rallycross category

Motorsport UK British Rallycross Championship 5 Nations Trophy contender Steve Brown endured a tough weekend in Scotland, managing only one podium spot in the BMW MINI double header at Knockhill Race Circuit [24-25 September].

Brown was fresh from a scintillating performance at Pembrey last month when he took his maiden British Rallycross Championship wins on both rounds of the weekend, which subsequently vaulted him to the top of the championship standings. But the tricky Knockhill circuit proved a little tougher to master and Brown could only scoop third place on the second day of competition.

Get set for Knockhill rallies this Winter

As the 2018 circuit racing season comes towards a close, Knockhill is gearing up for two major events over the winter period which will see rally cars in action at Scotland’s National Motorsport Centre.

Following the successful inclusion in last year’s series, the Motorsport News Circuit Rally Championship, in association with MSVR, will again visit the Dunfermline, Fife circuit for round three on Sunday December 9th.

Perez storms into Carrera Cup ProAm lead at Knockhill

Amigos Team Parker Racing driver Seb Perez enjoyed “one of the best” drives of his career to win the ProAm category of both Porsche Carrera Cup races at Knockhill Race Circuit last weekend (25/26th August), taking the series lead in the process.

The Chesterfield driver overcame a race one impact and inclement weather throughout the weekend, to secure his second “double win” of the season, replicating his Monza victories earlier in the year.

Classy Cammish upholds Honda’s podium record North of the border

– Pole position and top three double for BTCC rookie in Scotland
– Honda Civic Type R proves its prowess come rain and shine
– Matt Neal fights hard for points finish on challenging weekend

A Honda driver has finished on the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship podium at Knockhill every year since 2009, and Dan Cammish kept that proud tradition going this weekend (25/26 August) with a head-turning performance for Halfords Yuasa Racing north of the border.

Zamparelli raring for Knockhill challenge

Nationwide Accident Repair Services return to the track at Knockhill this weekend (August 25/26), as Dino Zamparelli leads the title fight by four points over rival Tio Ellinas with just six races left to run.

Nationwide-backed driver, Dino, bounced back last time out in tricky conditions at Snetterton as rain made the circuit greasy, but the Bristolian had the pace in race one, taking an excellent victory from second on the grid, and followed up with third place in the reverse grid race later that afternoon.

Honda push on in title battle as Neal and Cammish head North to Knockhill

– Honda returns to happy hunting ground seeking to continue Knockhill podium run
– Matt Neal and Dan Cammish bidding bounce back at iconic Scottish venue
– Honda and Halfords Yuasa Racing poised in Manufacturers’ and Teams’ reckoning

Honda heads to Scotland for Rounds 22/23/24 of the 2018 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship at the iconic Knockhill Circuit looking to scale the podium once again in the series’ northernmost event.

Knockhill back on Renault UK Clio Cup calendar for 2019

The spectacular Knockhill circuit in Fife will make a welcome return to the Renault UK Clio Cup’s race calendar in 2019.

The Clio Cup will visit Knockhill on the weekend of Saturday 14/Sunday 15 September as part of its nine-event tour around the UK alongside the high profile British Touring Car Championship.

In addition, instead of May, the Clio Cup’s annual visit to Thruxton will now come later in the year (Sat 17/Sun 18 August) at the second of two visits to the Hampshire circuit by the BTCC.

Beatsons Building Supplies sponsors inaugural Motorsport News Circuit Rally Championship at Knockhill Racing Circuit

Knockhill Racing Circuit is all set for its biggest single venue rally in years as it plays host to Round 3 of the Beatsons Motorsport News Circuit Rally Championship in association with MSVR on Sunday 3rd December 2017, sponsored by Beatsons Building Supplies.

60 top line crews from all over the UK will be competing on over 35 miles of challenging rally stages, all based at Knockhill by Dunfermline, Scotland’s National Motor Sport Centre.

With the hosting of the event, Stuart Gray, Knockhill Director of Events said “The Beatsons Building Supplies Knockhill Stages Rally will bring top crews, top teams and top rally action to adoring and knowledgeable Scottish rally fans for the first time in years. We are delighted to be joining this prestigious championship which visits the best race tracks in the UK and allows the fans to get up close to the action in the safe environment of a circuit venue. We are thrilled to have Beatsons Building Supplies on board as our event day sponsor as they are already a high profile company within the Scottish rally scene”.

Turkington tops table after podium hat-trick

Team BMW’s Colin Turkington moved to the top of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship standings after scoring a podium hat-trick at Knockhill.

Adrian Flux Subaru Racing stars Jason Plato and Ash Sutton claimed a win apiece, whilst Speedworks Motorsport’s Tom Ingram came out victorious in the final encounter at the Fife circuit.