Knockhill gets 2013 BTCC dateposted in BTCC29 | 08 | 2012

JUST DAYS AFTER it hosted its annual visit of the British Touring Car Championship, Knockhill in Fife has been confirmed as a venue for the 2013 season.

Organisers of the BTCC today issued its provisional calendar for next year, and allocated Knockhill round seven of the scheduled 10, on August 24/25.

"This is terrific news for everyone associated with Knockhill and motorsport in Scotland, Jillian Shedden, managing director of Knockhill said today.

"After the success at the weekend when we hosted this season's BTCC triple-header, which marked our 20th anniversary in the championship, it's great to be able to confirm we're back for 2013."

Newsham wins, Shedden smokes at Knockhill

The 30-race schedule, across 10 race weekends, kicks off with the opener at Brands Hatch in Kent on March 30/31.

The championship then visits Donington, Thruxton, Oulton, Croft, Snetterton, Knockhill, Rockingham and Silverstone, before returning to Brands for the season finale on October 12/13.

While the opening Brands Hatch weekend will use the shorter Indy Circuit, the season's final races will be held on the longer grand prix layout.

All 10 race weekend, as was the case this season, will also be broadcast live on ITV4.

BTCC 2013 Calendar (Provisional):

1. March 30/31 Brands Hatch Indy;

2. April 20/21 Donington Park;

3. May 4/5 Thruxton;

4. June 8/9 Oulton Park;

5. June 22/23 Croft;

6. August 3/4 Snetterton;

7. August 24/25 Knockhill;

8. September 14/15 Rockingham;

9. September 28/29 Silverstone;

10. October 12/13 Brands Hatch Grand Prix.

Porsche podium for Rory Butcher at Knockhill

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Jim McGill