Moffat ready to bounce back at Knockhill after scare
SCOTLAND’S youngest British Touring Car Championship driver, Aiden Moffat, has been passed fit to race this weekend at Knockhill after a concussion scare.
The 18-year-old from Dalkeith briefly lost consciousness after his Mercedes A-class made heavy contact with an Armco barrier during the second free practice session at Snetterton a fortnight ago.
The young Scot was assisted by marshals but was able to walk away from the incident. As a precaution he was then airlifted to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, but later returned to the circuit after receiving the all clear.
Under medical instruction, the Laser Tools Racing driver was, however, unable to take part in racing for the remainder of the weekend.
Yesterday he underwent tests carried out by the BTCC medical director, Dr Paul Trafford, at Knockhill circuit in Fife, and was then given the green light to race.
“Snetterton was looking very promising for us,” explained Moffat, who made his BTCC debut at Knockhill as a 16-yearold two years ago.
“We had a test session on Wednesday and we tried a big set-up change on the car, which suited me very well. Following the changes, we were posting very quick times and consistently, too. We tried going further with the changes for FP2 and that, combined with possibly pushing too hard, too soon, led to the crash.
“So I’m absolutely delighted to be back at Knockhill this weekend. The car has been repaired and now sports my favourite Knockhill set-up.
“The team has worked very hard to make sure everything is ready for racing at our favourite circuit and the support and good wishes I’ve had from the fans and fellow BTCC drivers and team members has been amazing — I’m certainly ready to bounce back this weekend.”