Welcome to the first newsletter for Scotland's newest bike club. We are delighted with the interest so far and really excited about the four race meetings planned at Knockhill in 2011. The dates are:


As it is our first year and the first race is still almost three months away, we are working on some really exciting ideas and want to innovate and re-energize bike sport at Knockhill. Our core aims are;

To provide attractive race meetings for the riders, marshals and spectators
To provide the best value for money racing in Scotland
To foster newcomers and youngsters into the sport
To provide the best possible promotion and exposure opportunities for all riders to help them, their sponsors and their racing



The committee of the Knockhill Motor Sports Club are thrilled that racing legend Niall Mackenzie has accepted the role of our inaugural Honorary Club President.

Niall said, "As a 19 year old, the Knockhill circuit gave me an opportunity to try out the amazing sport of motorcycle racing and from that day on my life changed forever. I truly believe the formation of the Knockhill Motor Sports Club will be a major step forward for motorsport in Scotland so I feel privileged to be involved. I hope my association with the club will help to inspire new riders for many years to come."


Our aim is to provide the best races possible with the greatest number of starters we can in each race. Almost every bike that races at the Melville Club meetings at East Fortune, the North East Cub at Knockhill and Scottish Championships will all be eligible, how they get amalgamated will be dependent upon the entries we receive. Classes of bikes that can enter are:

Formula 400 - Formula Melville
Mini Twins - Pre Injection 1200
Supersport 600 - Scottish Super Bikes (Superstock 1000)
Pre Injection 600 - Sound of Thunder
Sidecars Formula 1 - Sidecars Formula 2
Classics - GP125
Formula 125

How we see them running: (depending upon entries received)

Knockhill Superbikes* - Scottish Superbikes (Superstock 1000), Supersport 600
Super 600* - Superstock 600, Pre Injection 600,
Knockhill 400 & Mini Twin - F400, Mini Twins, GP125
125s/Classics - Post Classics - Junior, Post Classics - Senior, Formula 125
Knockhill Clubman Open - Sound of Thunder, Pre Injection 1200, Formula Melville
Sidecars - Formula 1, Formula 2

* denotes three race format, all others race twice



Knockhill Motor Sports Club are delighted to announce that Motorrad Central Scotland, Scotland's Premier BMW dealer, have confirmed their support for the Knockhill Superbike and Super 600 classes for the 2011 season as title sponsor. This great news will benefit all riders involved as it has enabled the entry fees to be reduced to just £165 for three races, making the racing amongst the most affordable and value for money in UK bike sport.

Club Chairman Stuart Gray commented "This is fantastic that Motorrad Central Scotland have backed the Club's two top classes in our first year of running. Motorrad are the premier BMW dealership in Scotland and to have them on board is a great support to our aims of the Club and will directly benefit all riders racing in these two classes. Motorrad are also holding an extreme challenge weekend of track riding and off road challenge for road riders on August 27th/28th, and with this help for the racers, it is super that they are positively supporting all bikers in Scotland."




We want to provide the best value for money we can and have devised a two or three race option for the races. For example, the Super 600s and Superbikes will get three races, whereas the Clubman Open will get two races, and the entry fee will reflect this.

Solo Entry = £165 (For classes with three races - reduced fee due to Motorrad support); £140 (For classes with two races)
Additional class (different bike) = £75
Aprilia 125 = £125 (two races - for support of the juniors)
Sidecars = £180 (two races)
Overseas / out with Scotland = £125




Each event will have their own dedicated programmes to be broadcast on MOTORS TV. In this unique move circuit owner Derek Butcher said "We are thrilled to bring MOTORS TV to the Scottish bike racing scene. We see it as a winning situation all round as the racers will be able to return real value to any sponsor, indeed they may be able to attract more sponsorship because of the coverage. The programmes will be viewed in living rooms throughout the land and will raise awareness of the riders and the sport in Scotland." With three or even four repeats of each programme too, it will increase the viewing figures.


At the end of the day prior to each meeting, there will be a FREE ten minute test session for everyone entered in the meeting, meaning a perfect way to prepare for race day! This is in addition to a paid-for testing period.


Knockhill are organising two days of bike testing back to back on Friday 1st & Saturday 2nd April, to ensure you get your season off to a flyer. A number of BSB and support teams are also likely to be testing on the day so a chance to mix with the big boys.

Friday 1st April - 9am to 5pm - two Groups - £150 (maximum 60 riders only)
Saturday 2nd April - 9am to 5pm in Sessions - £90

To book your space please call Gemma on 01383 723337


If you are interested in volunteering for this vital role, please email club@knockhill.co.uk as we would love to hear from you.


We are working on some really special ideas which we hope to announce over the next few weeks, everything will be confirmed by the Bike Show at Ingliston on 12th/13th March. Keep up to speed with all the latest development on the Knockhill website www.knockhill.com or Facebook (Knockhill Motor Sports Club).