Best pictures as Dunfermline’s Knockhill Racing Circuit celebrates 50 years of car racing
Crowds gathered at Knockhill Racing Circuit to celebrate 50 years since its first car race in 1975.
Racing fans enjoy the parade of 70's & Classic Cars during the 50th anniversary celebrations. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
ByGemma Bibby & Steve Brown
Hundreds of motorsport fans turned out to celebrate 50 years of car racing at Knockhill Racing Circuit, Dunfermline, this weekend.
Knockhill’s first ever car race was held 50 years ago to the day, on May 18 1975, changing car racing in Scotland forever.
Fifty years later, this special event celebrated five decades of racing, bringing back memories for Scottish drivers and fans.
The festivities began with a “Best of Scottish” race meeting with both Knockhill Motor Sports Club and SMRC racing championships on Saturday.
On Sunday, drivers raced and displayed cars from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. The day also featured a recreation of the iconic 1975 opening ceremony, along with high-speed demo laps by Stewart Robb in his Pilbeam MP88B-GV5.
Scottish champions across the 5 decades were present, many with their original competition cars on display and on track during special parades and track sessions.
Our photographer Steve Brown was there to capture the action.
Spectators sit in the sunshine enjoying the demonstrations. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Karting Legends Demonstration. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Joe McNelly (10) from Saline gets to sit in a pro kart. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Drivers make their way to pit lane. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Time for a donut. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Spectators sit in the sunshine enjoying the demonstrations. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Karting Legends Demonstration. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Karting Legends Demonstration. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Drivers get ready to do their demonstration in the holding area. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Karts get ready for a race demo. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Drivers get ready to do their demonstration in the holding area. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Cars ready for the demonstration. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Closed Wheel Demonstration entertain the crowds. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Closed Wheel Demonstration entertain the crowds. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Closed Wheel Demonstration entertain the crowds. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Bentley MkVI Racing Green Le-Mans Speed 8 Vanden Plas Tourer Body on display. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Parade of 70’s & Classic Cars at Knockhill Racing Circuit. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Parade of 70’s & Classic Cars at Knockhill Racing Circuit, 50 Years of Racing Event. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Recreation of the Opening Ceremony. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Legend Jimmy McCrae (centre) at Knockhill Racing Circuit. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Spectators sit in the sunshine enjoying the demonstrations. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Driver chat at Knockhill Racing Circuit. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Group Photo of Champions at Knockhill Racing Circuit. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Crowds enjoy the day. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Lining up. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Fans at Knockhill Racing Circuit. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Ahead of the recreation of the Opening Ceremony. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Fans admire the cars. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Parade of 70’s & Classic Cars. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Knockhill Racing Circuit, 50 Years of Racing Event. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Fans admire the cars. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Fans take a look at the classic cars. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Fans enjoy the day. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Open Wheel Demonstration. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Drivers get ready to do their demonstration in the holding area. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Parade of 70’s & Classic Cars. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
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Best pictures as Dunfermline’s Knockhill Racing Circuit celebrates 50 years of car racing
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