Classic Cars Tackle Scotland’s Oldest Race Track in Bo’ness

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates the organisers of the Bo’ness Hill Climb, which took place at Kinneil Estate on 7 and 8 September 2013; understands that around 100 classic cars from across the UK competed on Scotland’s oldest permanent race track at speeds of up to 70mph; notes that the track was once raced by legendary Scottish drivers such as Sir Jackie Stewart and Jim Clark; understands that the two-day event at Kinneil Estate featured a range of legendary cars from the early 20th century right through to the 1970s, including Lotus, Bentley, Morgan, Aston Martin, Cooper and Triumph; further understands that the Bo’ness Hill Climb was established in 1932, with the first race taking place in 1934, and racing regularly took place attracting top drivers from across the UK, including Sir Stirling Moss, until 1966 when the circuit was closed; welcomes the decision in 2008 by a group of dedicated enthusiasts, the Bo’ness Hill Climb Revival Ltd, who reopened the racing track with the help of Falkirk Council and staged their first competition in over 40 years; considers that the event, now in its sixth year, captivates its main audience of motor car enthusiasts and has also proved popular with locals and visitors from across the world who continue to make return visits each year; welcomes the boost to the local economy that the event brings, and wishes the organisers continued success in years to come.

No recorded vote on this motion. Most motions are never debated, and many that are debated are agreed without a division. Vote records are published from 2011.

SNP 24 Lab 2

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