Scots and lots of racing on the way

SCOTTISH motorsport fans can look forward to plenty of thrills at Fife’s famous Knockhill circuit on Sunday.

It is hosting the opening meeting of the Scottish Motor Racing Club 2022 season, with a busy schedule of qualifying sessions and 11 races.

The packed programme includes everything from single-seater Scottish and National Formula Fords and MINI Coopers contests to classic sports cars and saloons, Ford Fiesta ST and Citroen C1 clashes.

There’s also the chance for spectators to enjoy a free grid walk during the lunch break, so that they can get up close and personal with some of the racers and their machines.

Knockhill events director Stuart Gray said: “The various SMRC championships provide short, action-packed races that give spectators very little time to catch their breath. It’s a great family event.”

And looking further ahead, World Rally Championship star Elfyn Evans has confirmed he will be at the venue’s McRae Rally Challenge – driving some classic Toyotas – on July 3.

Elfyn said: “It’s a shame there is no WRC round in Great Britain this year, so instead I’m really excited to attend the McRae Challenge weekend which will be a great festival for all the fans.”

And his dad, Gwyndaf, will also be there taking part in the event in his Ford Escort Mk2.

Meanwhile, Ross Wylie is set to return to the GT4 category of the British GT Championship eight years after he claimed the title.

The Scot will share a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport with Valluga Concierge team-owner Benji Hetherington in the opening one-hour race on Easter Monday – April 18 – at Oulton Park, Cheshire.

The Dumfriesshire 30-year-old said: “I love the British GT series and the GT4 category is very competitive this year. Benji and I will give it