By Scotland’s British Superbike Championship, British Touring Car Championship home venue, the Fife located Knockhill circuit (1.3 miles long – originated in 1974), hosted last week (12-13 of April) the KMSC (Knockhill Motor Sports Club) Scottish Championship season opener.
Eminent, steadily growing in participation roads scene pilots competing, included to name but a few:
2023 Oliver’s Mount CB 500 Championship runner-up Liam McPherson (Pre-Injection 600 Race Two winner – 3rd x2/4th x2 CB 500 races), Gordon Shand, Callum ‘Skoot’ Laidlaw.
Kris Duncan, fastest Manx Grand Prix debutant of 2024, third in three of the four Supersport races, Johnny Stewart.
Grant Aitchison, Bruce Birnie, prospective Manx GP newcomers in August, David McArthur and Sean McTaggart.
The widely publicised duo of Steve Kershaw and Rhys Gibbons (TT 2025 – ten plate holders) were also circulating, attaining Sidecars Race One honours, then placing second to Luke Williams/Ruben Janssens in the following three Sidecar encounters.
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
