Superbikes roar into action at Knockhill

BOSSES at Knockhill are looking forward to capacity crowds and thrills galore as the British Superbike Championship rocks up for the next three days – from Friday to Sunday.

Thousands of enthusiasts are expected to watch elbow-to-elbow riding involving both the 180mph superbikes and the supporting series at the challenging Fife circuit.

Local interest will focus on reigning champ Tarran Mackenzie, from Stirlingshire, and Perth sensation Rory Skinner, who has already marked himself out as a title contender.

Knockhill events director Stuart Gray said: “We cannot wait to see the spectator bankings full again with enthusiastic, knowledgeable fans who simply love the spectacle of such top-class racing.

“These riders are among the best in the world, including some just returned from the Isle of Man, and will put on a show that is our fastest of the year – it is simply breathtaking.”

FS-3 Kawasaki rider Skinner commented: “It’ll be great to have the full capacity of fans and I can’t wait to be in front of my home crowd.”

And that was echoed by McAMS Yamaha rival Mackenzie, who added: “I’m really looking forward to getting stuck in this weekend. Knockhill is a special track for me.”

Elsewhere, Kelty’s Dean MacDonald will be in GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup action at Zandvoort in the Netherlands on board a Garage 59 McLaren 720S this weekend.

Meanwhile, Aiden Moffat kick-started his British Touring Car Championship season with a stunning second place at Oulton Park in Cheshire last Sunday.

It was the best weekend the Dalkeith driver has had this year in the Laser Tools Infiniti Q50, as he added 12th and 11th-place finishes.

He said: “I’ve never shown the pace in the car that the team have given me. I let them down a bit so