On 18 May 1975, Knockhill Racing Circuit roared into life with its first-ever automobile race. Now, half a century later, this legendary monitor is gearing as much as rejoice its golden anniversary in type. Taking place over the weekend of 17–18 May 2025, the 50 Years of Car Racing at Knockhill occasion guarantees to be an unmissable tribute to Scottish motorsport historical past.
This isn’t simply any race weekend. It’s a nostalgic journey by means of 5 a long time of motion, that includes previous champions, legendary automobiles, thrilling racing, and a glance again at some of Knockhill’s biggest moments. For followers of traditional racing, it is a must-attend occasion – and we’re providing you with the prospect to win a weekend journey together with tickets to each days plus in a single day lodging too!
What to Expect at the Knockhill fiftieth Anniversary Event
The celebration kicks off on Saturday, 17 May, with a packed race schedule that includes championships from Knockhill Motor Sports Club (KMSC) and the Scottish Motor (*50*) Club (SMRC). Expect to see every little thing from Scottish Classics and Legends to Minis, ModSports, Fiesta STs, C1s, and Super Lap Scotland (SLS) in motion. A visitor spherical of pickup vehicles may even be happening, including to the thrill.
Sunday, 18 May, is all about historical past. The spotlight shall be a recreation of Knockhill’s unique 1975 opening ceremony, full with a Formula 5000 automobile – identical to the one pushed by Chris Amon on that historic day. A Footwork F1 automobile demonstration will present high-speed thrills, whereas legendary Scottish drivers will return to the monitor with their unique competitors automobiles.
Visitors can even get pleasure from monitor parades, reside interviews, autograph classes, and a motorsport images exhibition, capturing Knockhill’s most memorable racing moments. And of course, there’ll be extra racing motion, with further KMSC and SMRC championship rounds, plus a particular visitor race that includes Nineteen Nineties Pick Up Trucks.
If you wish to see traditional automobiles racing simply as they did again within the day, that is an occasion you received’t wish to miss!
Win a VIP Weekend at Knockhill!
We’re giving one fortunate reader the prospect to expertise 50 Years of Car (*50*) at Knockhill in type! The winner will obtain:
- A pair of weekend tickets to the occasion (17–18 May 2025)
- An in a single day keep at Keavil House Hotel, an enthralling nation home resort only a brief drive from the circuit
For your likelihood to win this incredible prize, merely reply the query, enter your particulars, and we’ll contact the fortunate winner on the week commencing 5th May.
Book Your Tickets Now
If you don’t wish to depart it to likelihood, you’ll be able to safe your tickets now through the official Knockhill website.
Join us for a weekend of nostalgia, racing, and celebration as Knockhill marks 50 unbelievable years on the monitor!
