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Sheep grazing on the motocross track at Bughtknowe Farm. Image: East Lothian Council planning portal

Motocross community backs farmer’s bid to reopen rural racetrack
THE motocross community has come out in support of an East Lothian farmer ordered to remove a racetrack from his land, despite claims that it could become a major venue for the sport in the future.

Hannah Chapman is getting ready for this weekend's action at Brands Hatch. Picture: Nick Keane

Mini racing season over for Hannah Chapman

Hannah Chapman. Picture: Nick Keane

Hannah Chapman vows to be back on the grid for Silverstone

Hannah Chapman is getting ready for this weekend's action at Brands Hatch. Picture: Nick Keane

Hannah Chapman facing race against time to reach starting grid

Ryan Smith picked up his first win in a Mini at Knockhill after an eventful couple of laps. Main picture: Copyright Mark Anderson and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Ryan Smith picks up maiden Mini win after dramatic finale

Hannah Chapman is getting ready for this weekend's action at Brands Hatch. Picture: Nick Keane

Mini motor racing star Hannah Chapman ready for Brands Hatch

Ryan Smith had an eventful opening weekend in the Scottish Mini Cooper Cup. Picture: NMS Photography

Racer Ryan Smith bounces back after starting at back of the grid

Hannah Chapman is ready for a new season with a new team. Pictures: Nick Keane

Hannah Chapman ready for green light and new season

Hannah Chapman enjoyed a rollercoaster debut season

Hannah Chapman vows to be back on grid for Mini Challenge

Hannah Chapman had an eventful weekend at Donington Park

Mechanical issue a blow for Hannah Chapman

Hannah Chapman is back on the track this weekend

Hannah Chapman ready for return to the racetrack after season's best

Lewis Rollo finished on the podium at Donington Park over the weekend. Picture: Impact Images Photography

Stunning start helps Lewis Rollo to first podium of season

Hannah Chapman is ready for her home round at Knockhill this coming weekend

Chapman hoping for change of luck at Knockhill

Hannah Chapman is counting down to the new racing season getting under way at Snetterton this weekend

Chapman enjoys 'solid' start as attention turns to Brands Hatch

Lewis Rollo (right), pictured alongside Ryan Vickers, is getting ready for a new season with a new team. Picture: Lee Hardy Racing

Gifford biker Lewis Rollo sets sights on Pirelli National Superstock 1000 Championship title

Paul McClung with Margaret Hislop - mum of ex-Scottish and British champion Steve. Images Sylvia Beaumont

Paul McClung wins Steve Hislop Memorial Trophy

Lewis Rollo won the Steve Hislop Memorial Trophy 12 months ago. Image Sylvia Beaumont

Record entries for Hislop Trophy meeting at East Fortune

Bob McIntyre at the Isle of Man TT

Racers set for Bob McIntyre Memorial Classic

Lewis Paterson won the Jim Oliver trophy. Image Sylvia Beaumont

Dean ‘honoured’ to take memorial trophy

Bruce Birnie won both the 600 and Superbike Championship last year. Image Sylvia Beaumont

Season opener for Melville Motor Club

Josh Golightly ( Tranent ) Dan Moncur ( Wallyford ) and Connor Leishman took top places in the Karting Cadet Championship at Raceland

Young karting stars shine

Margaret Hislop with the top three finishers in the Steve Hislop Memorial Trophy race, won by Gifford's Lewis Rollo. Images Sylvia Beaumont

Teenager Lewis Rollo becomes youngest-ever winner of Steve Hislop Memorial Trophy

Lewis Paterson 2017 Lightweights champion

Racers to do battle at East Fortune for Hislop Trophy crown

Kieran Gordon overcame an 80-miles-per-hour accident to return to action at Thruxton

Title chances ended for Tranent ace Kieran Gordon after horror smash

The academy was launched at Knockhill last weekend. Image courtesy Peter Devlin

County racing starlets join Scottish Motor Sports Academy

Kieran Gordon at Oulton Park for the opening round of the VW Cup 2017

Tranent racing ace Kieran Gordon makes positive start to his VW Cup campaign

Paul McClung was in impressive form at East Fortune

Haddington ace Paul McClung dominant as racing returns to East Fortune

Lewis Rollo waits on the grid at Donington

Impressive start for racing starlet Lewis Rollo

Racing season returns to East Fortune circuit

Yvonne Davidson and Mary Grant

All-female sidecar team making history

Cristina Palmer. Pic Jennifer Charlton Photography

Dunbar racing starlet Cristina Palmer thrills the crowds on Arena-cross tour

Tranent ace Kieran Gordon

Kieran Gordon looks forward to the Volkswagen Racing Cup

Lewis Rollo, from Gifford

Lewis Rollo prepares to take his riding up a gear

Paul McClung (49) and Lewis Paterson. Pic Sylvia Beaumont

Hislop Trophy contested as racing season is concluded at East Fortune

Paul McClung. Pic Sylvia Beaumont

Hislop trophy returns to East Fortune this weekend

Paul McClung celebrates a perfect weekend at Knockhill, claiming five wins from five to take the championship title

County racing duo celebrate championship wins

Paul McClung won all four of his races and set a new lap record. Pic Sylvia Beaumont

Haddington ace Paul McClung breaks East Fortune lap record

Paul McClung in action at East Fortune

Strong field for East Fortune race meeting

Paul McClung in action at East Fortune

Racer Paul McClung in new lap record at East Fortune

Kieran Gordon finished third for his first-ever car racing podium

County ace Kieran Gordon in podium finish

Paul McClung (number 49) in action at Cadwell Park

Bike ace Paul McClung records fine win on debut

Paul McClung (number 49) and Scott Campbell in action at East Fortune. Pic Sylvia Beaumont

Trio in fine form at opening East Fortune racing meeting

Stevie Irwin in action

Irwin top of the class after first two rounds

Adon Davie shows off his awards

Mini moto lad, 11, wins two UK titles

Bike stars are roaring back into action at East Fortune

Racing stars rev back into action in county as East Fortune holds first meeting of the season

Racing stars rev back into action in county as East Fortune holds first meeting of the season

Promising racer wins Scottish Mini Cooper Cup

Legend Steve remembered at East Fortune

McClung will race at the British Superbikes Championships meet

Race ace Rollo hopes to make more history

Early minimoto success for wee Adon

Racing starlet Wallace drives off with track championship

Young motorcycling prodigy McClung revved up for a repeat