Scotland’s biggest motorsport event is set to return to Knockhill next month with a fresh format that promises more racing and more value for fans.
The Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship heads back to Scotland’s National Motorsport Centre on 8 and 9 August with drivers competing over a record 89 laps across four races during the weekend.
For the first time, every championship on the bill will race on both days, following the introduction of a new points scoring Qualifying Race for the British Touring Cars.
The change means spectators attending on Saturday and Sunday will enjoy a full programme of competition throughout the weekend.
The touring car action begins with two practice sessions before a split qualifying format sees half the grid take to the track at a time in an effort to secure clear laps around the tight and challenging Knockhill circuit.
Those times will determine the grid for the new 17 lap Qualifying Race, adding another layer of strategy for teams deciding whether to prioritise outright speed or race performance.
Three further championship races of 24 laps each will then take place on Sunday, taking the total number of touring car laps over the weekend to a record 89.
Away from the headline series, the event will feature a varied support package with the return of two popular championships.
The Caterham Seven Championship UK joins the programme alongside the Porsche Sprint Challenge and Mini Challenge, while Scottish Legends will also return to the Knockhill showcase.
The Scottish Legends championship is expected to field a full 34 car grid after impressing spectators earlier this season at Oulton Park.
Knockhill Club Chairman Stuart Gray said the category had produced some of the most exciting racing of the year.
“I told the drivers how proud I, and the Club, were to be bringing the Scottish Legends to such a big event in England in front of a massive crowd. With a near capacity grid, six races and numerous overtakes, the drivers drove amazingly well and had not one, but several, photo finishes.
“The closest had Stephen Treherne finishing 0.006s ahead of Daniel Clark.
“In the final race, Dunfermline rookie driver Angus Scrivener won his first Legends race, crossing the line just 0.038s ahead of Matthew Pape.”
Mr Gray believes the return of the Touring Cars remains hugely important not only for Knockhill but for Scotland as a whole.
“This event is huge for Knockhill, for the Fife economy and for Scotland as coverage goes around the world.
“With our own Scottish Legends featuring with a capacity 34 grid and six races over the weekend, the Touring Cars event this year will be truly memorable and spectacular.”
With teams arriving early for testing and thousands of fans expected to descend on Fife, the 2026 British Touring Car Championship weekend looks set to deliver one of the busiest and most exciting events ever staged at Knockhill.
The event runs from Saturday 8th to Sunday 9th August, tickets are available via www.knockhill.com or at the gates each day.
Adult admission is £31 for Saturday, £42 for Sunday £66 for the weekend, Concessions are £23, £31 and £45, under 12s and parking is free.
