BOSSES at Scotland’s high motorsport venue are celebrating 40 years of hyperlinks with the well-known McRae rallying household – with a particular naming ceremony.
Knockhill chiefs have determined a pointy right-hand nook on the backside of the difficult Duffus Dip part of the monitor that activates to the unfastened rallycross stage needs to be referred to as McRae’s.
Will probably be known as that in any respect rally and rallycross occasions and was chosen as the proper spot to hold the illustrious household identify because it combines the 2 disciplines of rallying and racing.
5-time British Rally Championship winner Jimmy McRae mentioned the household have been delighted by the gesture – Knockhill having featured in a lot of their sporting actions.
And when the McRae Rally Problem returns to the venue on July 2-3, there can be an official ribbon chopping ceremony with all of the McRae household and members of the Knockhill staff.
Knockhill managing director Jillian Shedden mentioned: “We're all thrilled and honoured that the household have authorized the naming of the nook after all of the successes and contribution that Jimmy, Colin and Alister have achieved of their rallying careers.
“All have competed at Knockhill, stretching again virtually 4 a long time with Jimmy, and we may have the third era, Max McRae, right here, along with his dad and grandad, all participating within the McRae Rally Problem.
“No different household has achieved a lot they usually have put Scotland on the rallying map worldwide.”