It’s finally happening — this weekend, I’m racing at Knockhill in the Scottish C1 Cup with the Scottish Motor Racing Club (SMRC).
That sentence still feels a bit surreal to write.
For the past year, I’ve been documenting my motorsport journey from the Isle of Islay — from the early days of building up IslaySims, to training in the sim rig, to dreaming about when I might finally get to swap pixels for petrol. Well, this weekend, it’s becoming reality.
A First Time for Everything
This will be my first time racing at Knockhill and my first time driving a C1. It’s the perfect entry point into real-world racing — a grid full of near-identical Citroën C1s, close competition, and plenty to learn.
I’ll be racing thanks to the brilliant folks at Minimax Motorsport, who’ve given me the opportunity to get out on track and experience proper wheel-to-wheel action for the first time. And of course, none of it would be possible without the support of the Scottish Motor Racing Club, who make grassroots motorsport like this accessible to people like me.
From Islay to Knockhill
Getting to Knockhill from Islay isn’t exactly a short hop — it’s ferries, miles, and logistics. But that’s part of the story. Tom O’F Cars has always been about showing what it’s really like to chase a racing dream from a remote island, with limited resources and plenty of determination.
This weekend is a big step forward — a proof that even from somewhere as small and far away as Islay, you can make it to the grid.
What’s Next
I’ll be sharing updates, photos, and thoughts after the weekend — whether I come home with a trophy or just a heap of experience (probably the latter!).
Massive thanks to Minimax Motorsport and SMRC for this chance, and to everyone following the journey so far.
Let’s go racing!
