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Mackenzie And Hobbs Head Up Scots In Record Entry At Knockhill - Malcolm - 15-06-2011 Knockhill Racing Circuit is bracing itself for a racing invasion of a record 247 riders from all over the world as it plays host to the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship ADT Fire & Security round this weekend. At least eleven countries, from as far away as Japan, Australia, South Africa and the USA are represented as the top racing stars take on the best from Scotland as well as all other corners of the UK. TT stars John McGuinness, who secured his 16th and 17th victories on the Isle of Man last week and first time winner Gary Johnson will be in action, as will be two additional American Superbike riders in the shape of double Daytona winner Jake Zemke (WFR Honda) and fellow Californian Mark Miller who takes up the spare berth at Splitlath Aprilia. Heading up the Scots who are all set to do battle is Tarran Mackenzie, son of three times British Superbike Champion Niall and brother to current 125 Grand Prix star Taylor. Taylor will be present too at Knockhill having just put in a stunning ride at the MotoGP at Silverstone last weekend finishing the 125cc GP in 12th place. 15-year-old Tarran, who now lives at Ashby de la Zouch, is returning after his eventful last outing at Knockhill in May. The diminutive schoolboy had a 90mph tumble at the first corner before dusting himself down and following that up with a podium, ignoring a broken finger in the process. What made the podium all the sweeter was that father Niall and his brother Taylor were presenting the awards. Adopted 'Scot' Dennis Hobbs, originally from Teesside, has the shortest journey to the circuit as he now lives in Kelty. The mirror.co.uk BSB-EVO racer, who is a regular bike instructor at Knockhill and married to Knockhill Events Manager Gemma, only has a 10 minute journey to the track, compared to his world wide rivals. Scottish interest in this year's event is intense, with all four corners of Scotland represented by eager competitors as Events Director Stuart Gray said: "We are delighted that so many Scottish riders have entered this weekend. It gives a real local focus for the thousands of fans and will ensure the Saltires will be flying for every race. It is a world class field but, who knows, it could be a Scot on the top step of the podium for a race or two." The three-day event starts this Friday (17th) with free practice and qualifying, including the F1 style qualification session for the Superbikes on Saturday (18th). Four races are scheduled for Saturday and the main race day is on Father's Day, Sunday 19th. The event will also see added entertainment courtesy of World stunt champion Kevin Carmichael, who will be performing routines all weekend. On Saturday and Sunday fans get the opportunity to meet the BSB stars with a pit lane walk during lunchtime. The event starts at 10am on Friday, 9am on Saturday and 8.45am on Sunday, with the Sunday gates opening at 7am. Discount advanced tickets are available on http://www.knockhill.com and tickets are also available at the gate on each event day. For more information on riders in your local area, please contact Stuart Gray or Tracey Joesbury on 01383 723337 and we will set up interview/photo opportunities. Scottish Riders: MCE INSURANCE BRITISH SUPERBIKES Dennis Hobbs - Kelty METZELER SUPERSTOCK 1000 Donald Macfadyen - Inverness METZELER SUPERSTOCK 600 Deane Brown - Motherwell John Dean - Hawick Niall Campbell - Cambuslang Jodie Chalk - Glenrothes James East - Royston Tim Hastings - Bonnybridge Scott Kelly - Annan Daniel Kinloch - Newton Mearns Matthew Paulo - East Kilbride FUCHS-SILKOLENE BRITISH SUPERSPORT Adam Blacklock - Lanark David Paton - Loanhead SUNOCO 125GP Jason Douglas - Larkhall Sammi Tasker - Clackmannan Callum Bey - Huntly Ryan Watson - Angus Tarran Mackenzie - Ashby De La Zouch HARLEY-DAVIDSON XR1200 TROPHY Bruce Birnie - Montrose Adam Blacklock - Lanark Lewis Farrow - Perth Alex Gault - Carluke Torquil Paterson - Scone EASTERN AIRWAYS BRITISH SIDECARS Gordon Shand and Lee Barratt - Kilwinning Steve Kershaw and Robin Wilson - Lauder Scott Lawrie and James Neave - Kirkliston Jim Hamilton and Bryn Ferry - Leslie COUNTRIES REPRESENTED Australia Josh Brookes, Glen Richards, Billy McConnell, Paul Young, David Johnson, Jason O'Halloran & Ben Burke USA John Hopkins, Mark Miller & Jake Zemke South Africa Hudson Kennaugh, Allan-Jon Venter & Jordan Weaving Japan Ryuichi Kiyonari France Loris Baz Italy Matteo Mossa Switzerland Patric Muff Malaysia Farid Badrul Ireland Steve Heneghan & Emmet O'Grady Slovakia Sandra Stammova Finland Pauli Pekkanen .