The countdown has begun: there is now less than two weeks to go before Britain's premier motor racing series - the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship - arrives in Scotland for its annual visit to Knockhill on Sunday 17 August. The tight and twisty circuit never fails to deliver top class action and, with the 2008 title race nearing its climax, once again fans can expect plenty of thrills and spills. Reigning champion Fabrizio Giovanardi, aiming for a second consecutive crown, will be hoping to break the backs of his rivals after coming away from the previous rounds at Oulton Park in Cheshire with a handy points lead. But one slip could quickly hand the initiative back to his closest rivals, namely SEAT's Jason Plato, the chasing BMW pair of Colin Turkington and Mat Jackson and Vauxhall team-mate Matt Neal.
Adding further interest, local Scottish ace Gordon Shedden arrives back at his home track on the crest of a wave having scored his second win of the season last time out at Oulton Park. “The win was a big boost for the team. We are right at the sharp end of the field, and we just needed a lucky break, which we got at Oulton Park. The win is a real morale boost for the team going into my home race at Knockhill," enthused the Team Halfords Honda driver who will be hoping to maximize his local knowledge to improve on his current seventh place in the series standings.
Knockhill’s ticket pricing structure makes BTCC race day great value for money. Adults can purchase race day tickets in advance for just £25.00, while admission is even better value for families. That includes access to the BTCC paddock and morning Pit Lane Walkabout session when the public can rub shoulders with the star drivers from Britain's biggest motor racing championship. Weekend tickets are also available from £30 in advance and the circuit is also offering a special ‘Fabulous Fortnight’ Double Ticket providing access to both the BTCC and the previous weekend’s British Superbike race meetings. Don’t miss out!
With no fewer than 12 races on a spectacular Sunday schedule, the track action starts at 09.15. Three BTCC races headline the bill, while supporting categories will provide the crowds with a further nine races to savour during the day.
Tickets for Knockhill’s fabulous BTCC race day on Sunday 17 August are limited and should be ordered in advanced either at https://app.e2ma.net/app/view:CampaignEdit/www.knockhill.com or by calling 01383 723337.
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