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Knockhill was designed by linking a narrow service road to a disused railway line and returning it to the service road with a demanding layout of twists and turns drops and climbs. This makes it one of the few natural road style circuits, and is a very technical circuit. 1.3 miles long and 10 metres wide, Knockhill is 800 feet above sea level and has 200 feet variations in its topography, which adds to the thrill of driving this exciting circuit. The circuit was originally built using an old mechanical digger and Ford Thames tipper lorry to scrape out and shape the foundations of the track, pit lane and competitors paddock. It has been resurfaced this year, to bring it up to the latest MSA standards.
Champion Clubhouse serves hot food and drinks all day, whilst Kinairds restaurant adds a little upmarket edge, if entertaining business partners. The pitlane at Knockhill is small, with no garages, but that adds to the atmosphere. There is however, a large paddock to give space for those with trailers and motorhomes.
Knockhill is the perfect place to spend a day, as it offers karting, paintball, off roading and rally driving. Also, as its only 20 minutes drive from Edinburgh, there's a wide range of pubs and clubs to make it the perfect weekend trip.
Words kindly provided by Neil McKean (mckeann)
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