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Scotland's hidden gem: why Knockhill is one of the world's best race tracks
Amid a sea of better-appreciated and well-appointed UK race tracks, Knockhill has a knack for holding its own. It is Scotland's only FIA-approved track and is notorious for its narrow, complicated and steeply undulating twists and turns – and this coming weekend, it will host the seventh round of this season's BTCC. I can't wait. I think of it as the UK's Laguna Seca: one of its corners, Duffus Dip, has a sharp downward gradient much like the Californian track's Corkscrew. If you've never driven on it before, you will begin each lap with blind faith before negotiating the steep, unforgiving kerbs and tight turns that can make or break victory. It has taken a while to get here. Back in the early 1970s, a sheep farmer called Tom Kinnaird had a bold vision for a race track – and a digger in his shed. He carved out what would become Scotland's answer to the Nürburgring or Spa-Francorchamps, albeit on a slightly smaller scale. The circuit complex would be made up of old farm service roads and a disused mineral railway that closed in the early 1950s. By 1974, there lay a snaking, undulating ribbon of asphalt that dips and rises by around 60 metres from the track's highest point to its lowest. The first race was held in 1975 and, thanks to a large catchment area that includes both Edinburgh and Glasgow, it proved as popular as it was profitable. By the time it was inaugurated into the BTCC calendar in 1992, Knockhill had become one of Britain's best-known race tracks. I grew up watching BTCC racers there with my dad. It's where I learned to appreciate the skill required for drivers to pound round at the limit, and it's where I found out anyone could drive their car on a track – whether it was a new BMW M5 or a ratty Renault Clio. It's also where I got a first taste of on-track driving and the techniques required to do so, from left-foot braking to the trusty heel-and-toe gearshift.
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Who is presenting Match of the Day today? Full line-up
Match of the Day has confirmed who will present first show of the 2025/26 season 👀📺 Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Match of the Day is entering a brand new era. The show will be hosted by a rotating cast of three presenters. But who is on duty for the first Saturday of the season? Football is back and it marks a new era on the Match of the Day. For the first time in decades, Gary Lineker will not be the main host of the BBC's flagship highlights show. The ex-England international announced his departure from the show earlier in the year, before leaving the Beeb altogether in May. He is set to return to host a show on ITV. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A trio of new presenters will share hosting duties of MOTD and its spin-off shows in the 2025/26 season. Here's all you need to know: Who is presenting Match of the Day today? Match of the Day hosts: Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan and Kelly Cates | BBC / Charlie Clift Gabby Logan, Kelly Cates, and Mark Chapman will front Match of the Day's Saturday and Sunday programmes (now unified under one name) on rotation, as well as the newest addition to BBC Sport's football highlights line-up, Match of the Day: Champions League - bringing energy, insight and personality to millions of viewers each week. Fan favourites and returning stars forming the guest line-up include Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Wayne Rooney, Ashley Williams, Danny Murphy, Dion Dublin, Ellen White, Joe Hart, Martin Keown, Nedum Onuoha, Shay Given, Steve Warnock, Steph Houghton and Theo Walcott. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad For the first weekend of the Premier League season, the line-up has been announced. According to Radio Times , Mark Chapman will be the host tonight (August 16). He will be joined by analysts Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer. The games set to feature include: Aston Villa v Newcastle United Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester City Liverpool v Bournemouth Brighton & Hove Albion v Fulham Sunderland v West Ham United Tottenham Hotspur v Burnley Gaby Logan is set to host Match of the Day tomorrow (August 17). Kelly Cates was on duty for MOTD Premier League Preview on Wednesday (August 13). Mark Chapman said: 'It's about watching football and then talking football with people who know a lot more about it than I do, and who have played it, and that I'm jealous of because they've played it to a great level and I never could. So, it's just fun, which is how it should be.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Alex Kay-Jelski, BBC Director of Sport, added: 'You know the feeling. That buzz in your stomach. That hopeful voice in your head 'this could be our year.' The highs, the heartbreak, the glorious unpredictability of it all. 'From the first whistle to the last-minute drama, we're right there with you. On the edge of our seats, refreshing the live page, wincing at referees or VAR, shouting at the TV, arguing in the group chat. 'We are fans. Just like you. And that's what this new era of football on BBC Sport is all about… you.'
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Six ways to slash your Sky and TNT Sports bills as the Premier League 2025/26 season starts – and even bag EXTRA perks
THE Premier League is back, but watching your favourite teams play in the comfort of your own home isn't getting any cheaper. However, you could bag some killer savings without missing out on any of the action with our handy tips below. 6 6 In the UK, broadcast rights are shared between Sky Sports and TNT Sports - with highlights appearing on the BBC. This year, Sky has 215 live matches, while TNT has 52. The standard price for Sky Sports is about £33, and TNT's starts at £30.99. So what is your best option to save? Read on below for our full advice - including a clever trick that could bag you a projector to watch matches in style this summer at no extra cost. #1 Existing TV deals Your first - and most obvious - port of call is to check offers from any existing TV subscriptions you have. Sky lets you add Sky Sports to a package for £20, instead of the usual £33. #2 Switch TV provider You might want to consider switching to a new premium TV provider to save big, depending on how much you're currently paying. Virgin Media has recently had offers for TV and broadband, with Sky Sports included - as well as a free TV thrown in - starting from £54.99 a month. Given that Sky Sports alone can cost £30.99 this may well work out to be a huge price cut overall, not only on TV costs but your broadband too. Another option is trying lesser-known TV providers, such as EE TV. If you're a BT Broadband customer already, you can add EE TV which includes TNT Sports for £23 a month (For Sky Sports as well, it's £48 in total). 6 #3 Sky Sports' new saver option Another option to keep up with the Premier League is NOW (formerly known as NOW TV and owned by Sky). The platform recently added a new saver option that's not only cheaper but ties you into a much shorter contract if you don't like 24 months. For a year, you can pay £26 a month. #4 Day pass If you're only interested in the odd game here and there for your own team, then a lengthy subscription for months on end is a massive turn-off. NOW also has day membership passes for £14.99 that last 24 hours from the moment you sign up, with full access to all 12 Sky Sports channels instantly. #5 NOW retention deals NOW is well known for offering retention deals too, without the hassle of haggling on the phone. If you're out of contract, go through to the cancellation pages to see whether any offers are thrown back at you. #6 Buy a gadget - and get TNT Sports included at no extra cost 6 This purchase hack allows you to watch matches in style over the summer while paying far less for access to TNT Sports. EE includes access to TNT Sports with some pay-monthly gadgets it sells, such as a Samsung projector. The Freestyle 2nd Gen projector costs £22 a month for 24 months - that's cheaper than paying £30.99 for TNT Sports every month, plus you get a cool gadget thrown in. These offers are only open to existing EE customers though. All prices in this article were correct at the time of writing, but may have since changed. Always do your own research before making any purchase. 6
