Knockhill Circuit - MSA TEST DAY - Friday 20th July 2012

Knockhill - Friday July 20th

Far enough away that most people don't know just how good Knockhill is. Scotland's only permanent circuit venue is .3 miles of roller coaster ride. Certainly one of the gems of UK circuits

Circuit Statistics
Length: 1.3 miles
Direction: Clockwise
Corners: 9
Format Open Pitlane
Max Noise: 105dB

THE STORY SO FAR:

Knockhill Racing Circuit is a demanding road-circuit style track, 1.3 miles (2km) long, and 30 feet (10 m) wide, with a unique series of twists, turns, drops and climbs, varying by around 200 feet (60m) from highest to lowest point.

On a recent trip to Scotland, British Touring Car sensation Fabrizio Giovanardi described the circuit, “It’s a really testing circuit which demands a style of driving you don’t use on any of the other circuits in Britain. In that way it’s unique. You really do have to concentrate 100% all the time because each lap is so short. It’s important you adapt your driving style to suit the track. But it’s great fun”, commented the talented Italian.

Traveling from Edinburgh or the South: After crossing Forth Road Bridge continue on A90/M90 for approx 10 miles to junction 4 sign posted Kelty Take junction 4 exit signposted Kelty and Dollar, at T junction turn left up the hill on B914 for approx 2 miles At Y junction with white cottage in middle, take right hand fork continuing on B914 signposted Saline and continue on for approx 2 miles. Turn right onto A823 and continue on for approx 2 miles.

Traveling from Glasgow or the West: M8 then J13 - M876 Kincardine Bridge Cross over the Kincardine Bridge. At junction with mini roundabout turn left onto A977 signposted Perth and follow road for approx 2 miles At roundabout go straight over following Perth/Tay Bridge A977 for approx 10 miles to village of Powmill. Having entered Powmill and passing Gartwhinzean Hotel on you left, turn next right 1/4 mile ahead onto A823 and follow road for 5 miles.

Traveling from Aberdeen or the North: Heading south on M90 exit junction 6. Turn right onto A977 signposted Kincardine Bridge. Follow road for approx 12 miles to Powmill. Enter Powmill passing Milk Bar on your left. Take next left 1/4 mile ahead onto A823 signposted Dunfermline/Edinburgh, and follow road for 5 Miles.

Traveling from Kirkcaldy or Fife: Head for A92 dual carriageway and head westwards and leave it to pick up M90 Northbound at junction 3. Head north for 5 miles to exit at junction 4 Take junction 4 exit signposted Kelty and Dollar at T junction turn left up the hill on B914 for approx 2 miles. At Y junction with white cottage in middle, take right hand fork continuing on B914 signposted Saline and continue on for approx 2 miles. Turn right onto A823 and continue on for approx 2 miles.

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