City Guide to Edinburgh, Scotland

City Guide to Edinburgh, Scotland

4th Scottish Speedfair and Classic Festival Sunday 19th July


By Editor - Posted on 17 July 2009

4TH SCOTTISH SPEEDFAIR AND CLASSIC FESTIVAL SUNDAY 19TH JULY

The 2009 Scottish SpeedFair and Classic Festival will bring a new mix of classic and historic content to continue the growth of the popular event. From action on track, off track, race cars, show cars, motorbikes, rally cars and even a stunt bi-plane, the variety will ensure a great day out for all.

Here are just a few of the highlights confirmed so far:   · Scottish Classic Sports & Saloons and Legends racing - Great variety of sports cars, from Lotus to Astons, MG's to Morgans, as well as our ever popular Legends, based on 1950's American Hot Rods, compete to top honours.
· 50 years of Mini - Almost everyone has owned, driven or wanted to drive a Mini at some time. Knockhill will be a mecca for Mini models of all ages, from the earliest through to 2009 - a special tribute to a special car.
Topping the Mini elements are a parade of almost every varation of this iconic car AND a fabulous 30 lap 2 driver race for the fiercely competitive Scottish Mini Coopers. We are honoured to have the Mini that finished 3rd in the 1964 Monte and a special Mini from the Riverside Trust in Glasgow. It all adds up to Mini Mania!!  
· 100 years of Morgan - An iconic car and a special gathering for this unique British marquee, supported by RPM, Scotlands leading Morgan dealership.
· SpeedFair Classic Rally - 40 classic sports and saloon cars being trashed on the special stage, rallying from yesteryear for the SpeedFair Trophy including special course cars includng the fire breathing Audi Quattro Sport.
· Motorcycles are back! A special display of these wonderful pre and post war machines will be in our special exhibits marquee and paraded on track too.
· 400 hundred Classic cars on display and, new for this year, paraded on the famous track at the end of the event, giving the event a fitting finale.

· Aerobatic display - Look to the skies as a Starduster bi-plane performs stunts that defy gravity. New for this year will be target flying - busting balloons mid-flight!     - Also the new Lotus Evora has been confirmed for SpeedFair. "Not just a great Lotus. It's good enough to beat the World" - Autocar 13th May 2009. This future classic will be making its Scottish debut at the SpeedFair courtesy of Scottish Lotus Dealers Murray Motor Company. 
Come along, there is so much to see and do at the 4th Scottish SpeedFair and Classic Festival on Sunday 19th July, tickets available now in advance.  See www.knockhill.com