Knockhill Day and Night
- 4 days ago
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One of our most talked about and anticipated events of the year, will open for entries on Wednesday 5th August at 11am. Knockhill is a technical challenge at the best of times, but for the first time in the circuits 51 year history it will feature a pair of optional night races, in addition to a full day of live-streamed racing. Be part of history on Saturday 26th September.
Entry fees for the CSCC day races are £420, with any additional day races charged at half price, as per usual. There will also be two 40-minute night races, one for modern cars and one for classic cars, each preceded by 28 minutes qualifying to set the grid. Entry for each night race is already discounted to £295.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I just take part in a night race? No, you also need to have raced during the day. This helps to support the event, ensures fairness for the competitors already entered and is best for safety too.
What lights do I need for the night race? Please see the event supplementary regulations when the event opens for full details and NCR references.
In brief, Motorsport UK regulations require you to have working indicators (front and rear), brake lights, tail lights and of course front lights. Ebay can be your friend, search for something like 'fog light wiring loom' for an affordable way of getting wiring, fuse, relay and switch. You will need to work out a secure way of lighting your side/door numbers. Over the years our drivers have found various ways of securely mounting battery lights on the door/mirror, to satisfy the scrutineers they are secure.
The CSCC will supply you with reflective numbers already mounted on white backgrounds, just before the evening lighting checks. Stick these on your doors and bonnet and cover/remove any yellow window numbers you might have.
How are places allocated? All entries are on a first-come-first-served basis. Our advice is to enter as soon as you can once entries open. SMRC night race entries must be made on the CSCC pdf form, entry will be confirmed at the time the correct entry AND payment is received by the CSCC office.
Which areas of the circuit are lit?
The pit lane, part of the start/finish straight, some areas of the paddock and the control line flag point will be lit. Everywhere else will be dark. Knockhill is equipped with FIA light boards, that will be sufficiently dimmed to suit, with Marshals being supplied with yellow and green 'wands/light sabres' as back up. Reflective boards and cats-eyes will help too.
I've never done a night race before, what is it like? It's unforgettable, the atmosphere is quite special as darkness descends. It's worth preparing well in advance. Think about the brightness of your gauges. Do you need to fit a light inside, to be able to do up your harness in the pit stop (if changing driver)? Consider fitting a simple timer, for your 90 second pit stop (pit-in to pit-out).
Is there testing on the Friday before the race meeting?
Yes! A link to testing will be added here shortly.
Stuart and Duncan from the circuit were out having a play in the Knockhill Experience Alpine's before Christmas, to see how things might look with reflective corner markers.
Just imagine this with up to 34 cars, travelling at twice this speed!
If you are new to us and would like some guidance as to where your car might fit, please contact the CSCC office. https://www.classicsportscarclub.co.uk/
