Can I drive my own car at Knockhill?
Trackdays at Knockhill offer you the opportunity to ‘get on track’ with your very own car or bike. Simply drive within your own limits and follow the advice and instruction of our expert team and you can truly test your car to its full ability and build your confidence and speed lap by lap.
Do I need a license to do track days?
The driver must have a valid driving licence and you must have it with you on the race day. Even so, many car track days operate a junior race track driving experience. In this case, a valid driving licence is not needed.
Do track days make you a better rider?
Safer Riders The bottom line is that a day or two spent at a training-oriented track day helps develop braking and cornering skills beyond what can be done in most other courses and certainly better than relying on experience alone.
Who owns Knockhill?
Derek Butcher
Derek Butcher, Knockhill owner and CEO talks to Duncan Vincent about the history of Knockhill and the rise to Touring Car stardom of son Rory – who’ll compete at Knockhill (his home track) during the upcoming Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship – Lokring Northern (UK) sponsored event in association with Liqui …
Can you race a car on a track?
Track days are opportunities to drive your street car on a real racetrack for minimal cost. All that’s needed is a car in good condition, a valid driver’s license, and an approved racing helmet.
How long is Knockhill race circuit?
1.3 mile
Knockhill Racing Circuit is a demanding 1.3 mile (2km) track, 30 ft (10m) wide, with a unique series of twists, drops and climbs varying by around 200 ft (60m) from highest to lowest point….Track Options:
| Circuit | Length |
|---|---|
| International Circuit | 1.27 miles |
| National Circuit | 1 mile |
| Tri Oval Circuit | 0.3 miles |
Can you take any car to a track day?
What sort of car can I take on a track day? Other than open wheel-based cars, in general, there are no restrictions on the type of car you can take on a track day.
Are track days safe?
It’s not a race, it is a safe place where you can get your tyres up to a proper working temperature, don’t have to worry about speed limits or oncoming traffic, the surface is free from diesel spills and the corners remain the same lap after lap, meaning you can gently increase your pace as you become more confident …
How long is a lap at Knockhill?
Knockhill Racing Circuit is a demanding 1.3 mile (2km) track, 30 ft (10m) wide, with a unique series of twists, drops and climbs varying by around 200 ft (60m) from highest to lowest point.
How high is Knockhill?
364m
Knock Hill is the highest at 364m but has been spoilt by the construction of a number of communications masts. The hills are all outliers of Dumglow in the Cleish Hills.
