With the 2011 racing season just around the corner, Knockhill has organised a series of motorcycle track days and tests over the next few weeks.

The track is evolving at Knockhill for the 2011 season with the installation of 'hot dog' style kerbs around the circuit, the same as is being installed worldwide.

Circuit Manager Ian Forrest said:

"Following a track inspection, we are installing the 'hot dog' kerbs at the rear of the existing kerbs which will stop corner cutting and make all competitors ride the track rather than short cuts. The big change of line will be at the Chicane in particular, and overall the track will be safer, which is the ultimate aim. We hope that teams will take part in our special two-day test at the start of April, prior to both the Scottish and BSB season starts."

All teams and riders wishing to try out the track can do so on a bike test day on Sunday 20th March or at a special two-day test on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd April. Details are as follows:

Sunday 20th March - Bike Test Day

10.00 - 13.00 £60 in advance or £70 on the day

10.00 - 10.25 Up to 599cc
10.30 - 10.55 Over 600cc
11.00 - 11.25 Up to 599cc
11.30 - 11.55 Over 600cc
12.00 - 12.25 Up to 599cc
12.30 - 12.55 Over 600cc

Friday 1st April - Pre-Season Bike Testing Day

09:00 - 17:00 in two groups £150 (maximum 60 riders only, maximum 30 bikes in each group)

08.00 Registration
09.00 Group 1
09.30 Group 2
10.00 Group 1
10.30 Group 2
11.00 Group 1
11.30 Group 2
12.00 Group 1
12.30 Group 2
13.00 Lunch
14.00 Group 1
14.30 Group 2
15.00 Group 1
15.30 Group 2
16.00 Group 1
16.30 Group 2

Groups will be split into up to 600cc (to include 125s and Superstock 600) and over 600cc (to include Supersport, Superstock 1000 and Superbike).

Saturday 2nd April - Bike Trackday & Testing

09:00 - 17:00 in three groups £90

08.00 Registration
09.00 Novice/Intermediate Bike Trackday Riders
09.20 Intermediate/Advanced Bike Trackday Riders
09.40 Race Licence Holders (over 400cc only)
10.00 Novice/Intermediate Bike Trackday Riders
10.20 Intermediate/Advanced Bike Trackday Riders
10.40 Race Licence Holders (over 400cc only)
11.00 Novice/Intermediate Bike Trackday Riders
11.20 Intermediate/Advanced Bike Trackday Riders
11.40 Race Licence Holders (over 400cc only)
12.00 Lunch Break
13.00 Novice/Intermediate Bike Trackday Riders
13.20 Intermediate/Advanced Bike Trackday Riders
13.40 Race Licence Holders (over 400cc only)
14.00 Novice/Intermediate Bike Trackday Riders
14.20 Intermediate/Advanced Bike Trackday Riders
14.40 Race Licence Holders (over 400cc only)
15.00 Novice/Intermediate Bike Trackday Riders
15.20 Intermediate/Advanced Bike Trackday Riders
15.40 Race Licence Holders (over 400cc only)
16.00 Novice/Intermediate Bike Trackday Riders
16.20 Intermediate/Advanced Bike Trackday Riders
16.40 Race Licence Holders (over 400cc only)

To book your space at Knockhill please call Gemma Hobbs on 01383 723337 or email gemma@knockhill.co.uk

Further details are available via the website at www.knockhill.com