Best not to run clockwise and anti-clockwise at the same time, guys...
Ever looked at a racing track and wondered what it would be like to drive in the opposite direction? The people at Knockhill obviously have, because for this season the Fife circuit has been granted a licence to run events in an anti-clockwise direction.
You're going the wrong way...
That doesn't mean an end to racing on the traditional Knockhill layout - the circuit says we can expect around a quarter of their on-track activity to be on the reverse layout over the next few years.
"We have had very occasional use of the circuit in this format in the 70s and 80s, but this is the biggest single change of use in the 28 years that I have owned it," explains circuit owner Derek Butcher. "Building a new track from scratch is no longer a viable option due to the financial implications, so this is being creative with our existing resources. It's a cost-effective option to give Scotland a new track".
The track's MD Jillian Shedden adds: "Whilst we have had to invest a six-figure sum to change the safety infrastructure, this is a fantastic development for Knockhill and motorsport enthusiasts across the UK as it effectively means there is a completely new track available.
"Everyone at the circuit has worked incredibly hard to ensure we had the licence ready in time for the season launch," she adds. "It is an exciting time for the circuit and we look forward to peoples' reactions - both professionals and amateurs - after they have experienced the new track."
The new licence makes it the only major circuit in the UK with the ability to run events in either direction, with action on the 'new' layout from May onwards.
BTCC ace Gordon Shedden has described driving the chicane backwards as being a lot like Laguna Seca's infamous Corkscrew corner. Sounds like fun...