BTCC - Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship

Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship - ADT Fire & Security Raceday in association with Arthur McKay
Come and see Britain's premier racing series tackle the twists and dips of the Knockhill circuit. Touring Cars at Knockhill provides and action-packed day of entertainment for the whole family. It's a true festival of speed with exhilarating racing action all day long. You can even meet the stars, get autographs and merchandise goodies from your favourite teams. Knockhill can be an challenging venue for the competitors, but one thing is for sure... you are guaranteed superb action.
- 3 action packed Touring Car races & 8 support races
- Autograph sessions and pitlane walk
- 2 x BIG screen TVs to watch all the action
Further information can be found on the Event Info tab and tickets can be purchased now - via the Tickets tab.
Prices & Info
Saturday 25th August

QUALIFYING – It's the first psychological battle of the weekend, competitors and teams work flat out to get the best performance around the Knockhill track and ultimately, that front row grid position. Will the qualifying lap record go like last year? Be here to find out!!
| Ticket | Advance | On the Day |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £13.00 | £15.00 |
| Conc. | £6.00 | £8.00 |
| Kids | FREE* | FREE* |
| Family | £32.00* | £38.00* |
| Weekend | £32, £16, £80 | N/A |
Sunday 26th August

RACE DAY – Expect action all the way as Britain's best racing drivers compete flat out on the 1.3 mile championship circuit. The form guide goes out the window at Knockhill, the challenging corners, undulations and bumper to bumper racing can conjure some unpredictable results.
| Ticket | Advance | On the Day |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £25.00 | £30.00 |
| Conc. | £13.00 | £15.00 |
| Kids | FREE* | FREE* |
| Family | £63.00* | £75.00* |
| Weekend | N/A | N/A |
(*Kids under 12 go FREE & a Family Ticket donates 2 x adults + 2 x conc.)
Raceday Programmes
British Touring Car raceday programmes can be purchased in advance. When you purachse a programme we will issue a redeemable voucher that entitles you to collect your programme from any booth on site during the event.
Programme - Price-£5 (Can be purchased through the tickets tab)
Camping
Weekend camping will be available at the 2011 round of the MSA British Touring Car Championship at Knockhill over the weekend of 2/3/4 September. Camping must only be purchased with a ticket (unless season pass holder). A wristband will be sent along with the ticket, you must keep both on you at all times, no access to the campsite is permitted without the band (see the FAQs for further info).
Weekend Camping - £20.00 per person. (Under 12’s free)
Caravans - Caravans must not be longer than 8m x 4m (24ftx12ft) and no awnings are permitted. ALL Caravans must have a valid Caravan pass and pay a surcharge of £20.
Come and cheer on household names such as Jason Plato, Matt Neal and Scotland’s own Gordon Shedden. The BTCC has packed grids of Hondas, BMWs, Vauxhalls, Chevrolets and others going door mirror-to-door mirror, hammer and tongs all racing along, this is racing with a capital ‘R’. Fans get three awesome Touring Car races. Top notch programme of British Championship status supporting events awaits!
Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship

| Website | |
| Latest News | |
| Champion | Matt Neal |
| Lap Record | Darren Turner |
The Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship is the most important race championship in the UK, with a year history dating back to 1958. Cars are based on production models (i.e. Honda Civic, Ford Focus etc.) but with scope for development of suspension, engines and gearboxes. New 2012 regulations mean that the playing field will be fairer for all teams, so expect the unexpected in the MSA British Touring Car Championship for 2012.
Porsche Carrera Cup GB

| Engine size | up to 3.8 litre |
| Website: | |
| Champion | James Sutton |
| Lap Record | Sam Handcock |
The Ginetta GT Supercup

| Engine size | 3.5 up to 3.7 litre
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| Website: | |
| Champion | A.Morgan G55, T.Ingram G50 |
| Lap Record | Frank Wrathall |
Ginetta Junior Championship
The championship is for young drivers aged 14 to 17 and, having joined the BTCC's support package in 2008, has now truly emerged as the UK’s top junior race championship. The G40 model is a two-seater sportscar, powered by a 1800cc Zetec engine and are identicla in performance. This ensures the racing is both action-packed and highly entertaining for the watching crowds and TV audiences
Gordon Shedden

| Car | Honda Civic - S2000-NGTC |
| Series | British Touring Cars
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| Starts | 153 |
| BTCC wins | 18 |
| Career Points | 950 BTCC Points |
The Championship is finely balanced, with Knockhill's own Gordon Shedden sitting in 2nd position. Flash will be going all out to leave Knockhill in the Championship lead ahead of his own team-mate, Matt Neal and 2010 Champion, Jason Plato. Gordon knows the Circuit well and will be pushing for podium finishes come Sunday.
Prediction - If he hits the front, no-one will catch him. Needs a strong weekend to keep his title challenge on course.
Dave Newsham

| Car | SEAT Leon - S2000-NGTC |
| Series | British Touring Cars
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| Starts | 15 |
| BTCC wins | 0 |
| Honours | 2010 Renault Clio Champion |
Inverness businessman Dave Newsham currently lies an impressive 13th in his first season in Touring cars. The Special Tuning Racing entered SEAT Leon will be a strong contender here as the SEAT model has previously won at Knockhill, as has Dave in both the Renault Clio Cup and Legends.
Prediction - Another strong performance expected and here's hoping of a podium.
Jason Plato

| Car | Silverline Chevrolet |
| Series | British Touring Cars
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| Starts | 353 |
| BTCC wins | 65 |
| Honours | 2010 BTCC Champion |
Jason Plato can best be described as 'marmite' - you either love him or you hate him! One thing is for sure though, Jason's will to win and determination burn as strong as ever. Plato has enjoyed success at Knockhill in various cars over the years. Most notably when he dominated proceedings in his deisel SEAT Leon. In the Cruze however, Plato pulled off a stunning overtaking masterclass last year taking the Chevy from the rear of the pack to a podium slot in the final race. He'll be tough to beat this weekend.
Prediction - He'll be hell bent on winning, just like at every other BTCC weekend!
Matt Neal

| Car | Honda Civic - S2000-NGTC |
| Series | British Touring Cars
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| Starts | 453 |
| BTCC wins | 41 |
| Honours | Double BTCC Champion |
Another seasoned BTCC veteran and former double Champion. Both Neal and Plato can justifiably claim to be the toughest competitors on the BTCC grid and between them there is no 'love lost'. Already this year there has been a few racing incidents, expect more of the same at Knockhill as these two fierce rivals look to re-ignite their Championship challenges.
Prediction - Broken hand or not, Neal will be in the thick of the action and the points.
Mat Jackson

| Car | SEAT Leon - S2000-NGTC |
| Series | British Touring Cars
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| Starts | 135 |
| BTCC wins | 16 |
| Honours | Championship Leader |
Make no mistake - Mat Jackson sits at the top of the Championship table on merit. 4 race wins already this year in his Airwaves Ford Focus, which has certainly put the wind up the factory teams. Jackson has served his BTCC apprenticeship and also has a good record at Knockhill, having won here when he partnered Plato in the Chevrolet team. Jackson has had a handy knack of winning the final race of the day all season, so don't bet against him being in front come 5.10pm on Sunday night.
Prediction - Needs to pull together a string of good results to remain in 1st place.
Rory Butcher

| Car | Porsche 911 |
| Series | Porsche Carrera Cup
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| Starts | 11 |
| Class Position | Currently in 2nd Position |
| Honours | 2009 Scottish FF Champion |
Twenty four year old Rory Butcher is going for the top step of the Carrera Cup Pro-Am 1 category at Knockhill, the track owned by his father Derek. Rory heads the Celtic Speed team that features Tommy Dreelan and George Brewster and has put in some stunning performances this season in the Porsche Cup, including an outing at the world famous Nurburgring in Germany.
Prediction - Will be pushing for Pro-Am1 victory and who knows could get a podium on-the-road.
Marino Franchitti

| Car | Guest Ginetta G55 |
| Series | Ginetta GT Supercup
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| Current Team | Highcroft Racing |
| Current Car | HPD ARX-01e |
| Honours | AMLS Championhsip Winner |
Marino Franchitti, a former Knockhill employee and reigning ALMS Championship LMP1 Champion with his Highcroft Racing stable will be a surprise addition to the line-up this weekend. The Scot, returns to his home track after a ten year absence to take part in the Ginetta GT Supercup. Franchitti will be driving the guest Ginetta G55 after a personal invitation from Ginetta president Lawrence Tomlinson. Who knows, he may even have his famous brother Dario and cousin Paul DiResta in toe. Lining up alongside Marino will be fellow Scot, Michael Doyle. The last time Michael raced at Knockhill was in the British Touring Cars a few years ago.
Prediction - Seasoned sportscar racer, should be in amongst it!
Typical Timetable
Saturday 3rd Sept |
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| 09.00 – 09.20 | Scottish Classic Sports and Saloons | Qualifying |
| 09.35 – 10.15 | British Touring Car Championship | Free Practice |
| 10.30 – 10.45 | Ginetta Junior Championship | Free Practice |
| 11.00 – 11.20 | Celtic Speed Mini Cooper Cup | Qualifying |
| 11.35 – 11.55 | Michelin Ginetta GT Supercup | Qualifying |
| 12.10 – 12.50 | British Touring Car Championship | Free Practice |
| 12.50 – 13.50 | Lunch | |
| 13.50 – 14.20 | Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain | Qualifying |
| 14.35 – 14.50 | Ginetta Junior Championship | Qualifying |
| 15.05 – 15.35 | British Touring Car Championship | Qualifying |
| 15.50 | Scottish Classic Sports and Saloons | Race 15 Laps |
| 16.25 | Michelin Ginetta GT Supercup | Race 16 Laps |
| 17.00 | Celtic Speed Mini Cooper Cup | Race 15 Laps |
| 17.35 | Ginetta Junior Championship | Race 15 Laps |
Please be aware that these timings are PROVISIONAL and are subject to change. Please listen for announcements on the day!!

Saturday Karting
Arrive and Drive Karting - 3.00pm - 4.00pm - £10 for 10 mins
Sunday Karting
Early Bird Offer
Half Price Karting for 12yrs+ & Adults - 9.00am - 11.00am - £5 for 10mins
Pro Karts Only - 12yrs + minimum height 5feet 2inches
Adult Pro Karts - 11.00am - 11.30am - £10 for 10 mins
Kids Cadet Karts - 11.30am - 12.30pm - £10 for 10 mins
Adult Pro Karts - 12.30pm - 3.00pm - £10 for 10 mins
Kids Cadet Karts - 3.00pm - 4.00pm - £10 for 10 mins
Adult Pro Karts - 3.00pm - 6.00pm - £10 for 10 mins
Pro Karts - 12yrs + minimum height 5feet 2inches
Cadet Karts - 8yrs + minimum height 4feet 2inches
Adult Ticket Info
An adult ticket will be issued when the purchaser is over 16 years old.
Concession Ticket Info
An concession ticket will be issued when the purchaser is 12-16 years (inclusive), OAP (60 yrs+), Disabled, Student* must have photographic student ID
Kids Ticket Info
Any child up to 11 years of age will be subject to no admission charges and therefore gain FREE ENTRY to the scheduled event. (except where stated)
Family Ticket Info
Parking
Parking, at most events parking is available close to the spectator areas. At major events all parking is on site but may not be inside the circuit grounds and the circuit may not be visible from your car. For disabled there are a limited number of trackside parking spaces. The paved and elevated disabled viewing areas are close to these parking spaces.
Buses
Buses, we can accommodate groups arriving by bus. The car parks are not suitable for buses therefore passengers will be directed to disembark near the pedestrian gate and then the bus will be parked in the designated area.
Drop-offs / Taxis
At major events with a high traffic flow the drop off area for taxi’s etc. will be next to the TICKET COLLECTION POINT this area will have a suitable turning area and access to exit routes. Passengers should then proceed to the pedestrian gates to purchase tickets if required.
At all other events drop-offs can be made at the main entrance gate.
Carers
Animals
Animals are not permitted on site or in any of the car parks or camp sites.
Camping
Camping is available at the British Superbike and British Touring Car events. Camping spaces must be pre-booked and can only be purchased alongside a ticket purchase.
- Camping must only be purchased with a ticket (unless season pass holder)
- A wristband will be sent along with the ticket, you must keep both on you at all times, no access to the campsite is permitted without the band
- No animals allowed
- No awnings allowed on caravans
- Caravans must not be longer than 8m (£20 surcharge for caravans - pre-book only)
- There is no power provided
- Toilets and showers are within the campsite
- Under 12’s free
- Cars will not be parked next to tents or caravans, there is a separate car park
- No fires or fireworks
- BBQs are permitted, they must be attended to at all times
- Spaces are allocated on a first come, first served basis
At all other events camping facilities are not provided, please look at our accommodation section for facilities close to Knockhill.
Tickets
Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to another event. For ticket transfers the tickets must be received at the office before the event start date. Tickets cannot be transferred after the event date.
Event Info
| Event: | British Touring Cars |
| Date(s): | 25th & 26th August |
| Website: | British Touring Cars |
| Price: | From £13.00 |
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