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Knockhill rally festival will celebrate 20th anniversary of Colin McRae’s championship win

Colin McRae, right, celebrates his world championship win in 1995.
Colin McRae, right, celebrates his world championship win in 1995.

Knockhill will stage a special rally festival to mark the 20th anniversary of the late Colin McRae’s world championship win.

The Fife track is working with the motorsport legend’s family on the special tribute weekend on May 16 and 17 next year.

The new event will celebrate the world of rallying, both old and new, as well as McRae’s achievement.

It will feature an invitational competitive rally for three classes, bringing together competitors in their latest machinery, competitors in classic rally cars and the next breed of rally stars.

The event will use a combination of tracks including the racing circuit, the Knockhill rally stage and perimeter roads.

Knockhill events director Stuart Gray said: “We are proud and privileged to be working with the McRae family to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Colin’s world title.

“He competed here so many times in rally events, raced here in the British Touring Car Championship and a Porsche Carrera Cup car, he tested here often and came for some fun too.

“We knew him very well and think that this tribute event will be something special for the thousands of Colin’s fans and rallying fans across the UK and beyond.”

He added he hoped it would become an annual event.

Jimmy McRae, father of Colin, said: “We are pleased to be working with Knockhill and their working group to put together this special event to mark Colin’s 20th anniversary.

“It seems only like yesterday that we all shared in his success and believe that this event will relive his achievements and showcase rallying in Scotland at a great venue.

“I have competed recently at Knockhill and know it is a real test for the crews and all the show elements off track will be a real treat for rally fans too.”