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Shedden's Call to Scottish Fans |
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Tuesday, 28 August 2007 |
 Gordon Shedden is encouraging Scottish motor sport fans to attend the Knockhill circuit in Fife this Sunday 2 September and celebrate the country’s top race event of the year when it stages the latest rounds of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship.
Shedden is one of three drivers who can still win the BTCC title. He is third in the standings, although his chances of toppling leaders Jason Plato and Fabrizio Giovanardi are slim.
The 28-year-old from Dalgety Bay said: “It’s the biggest motor racing event to take place in Scotland. There are so many touring car fans up here and the racing in 2007 has been fantastically close – it’s great Scotland has a chance to stage one of the BTCC’s ten meetings.
“In fact, it would be great to have more rounds as the spectators almost become part of the racing because they get so close to what’s happening on the track. From inside the car, on the warming up and slowing down laps you can sense the atmosphere off the spectator banks and that’s a real buzz for any driver.
“This is the only chance of the year that most people in Scotland have to see the BTCC. They really shouldn’t miss out because it’s a great experience. I hope they’ll be cheering for me…”
Shedden, in his second BTCC season, missed out on a win in front of his home crowd in 2006 but this year he has established himself as one of the very top drivers in the BTCC with three race wins – that’s two more than his team-mate, the reigning champion Matt Neal – and two pole positions.
“I could probably understand if a few other drivers want me out of the way a bit because being at home gives you a strong feeling,” added Shedden.
“Of course I’d love to win at Knockhill. Hopefully it’s going to happen and hopefully it’ll be this time. It didn’t last year – I got turned around twice.
“To win in front of the home crowd, when all the other race meetings are outside Scotland, and to give the crowd something to get excited about would be awesome.”
Tickets for Knockhill's BTCC event can be booked at discounted prices on the Knockhill circuit’s website http://www.knockhill.com/. Admission for children aged 7 and under is FREE.
The crowds will have an 11-race bill of action to savour on the day – in addition to the BTCC’s penultimate three rounds there will be further action from the supporting BMW, Porsche, SEAT and Legends championships.
Adding to the appeal is the BTCC’s open paddock which allows the public to mingle with the drivers and get a close-up look at the teams working on their cars.
For more information about the BTCC visit the championship’s official website http://www.btcc.net/.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 28 August 2007 )
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