The brains behind the show were Chris Dawes, lead commentator and a Board member with Castle Combe Racing Club, the Circuit’s Sales and Marketing Director, Tom Davis, and their digital marketing expert, Sam Preston.Ī year on and nearly 50 episodes in, Tiff came on to talk about his colourful motorsport and media careers.
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Tickets need to be booked by Wednesday 31 August.Ex Top Gear presenter and racing legend helps mark Castle Combe TV’s first birthday TV’s motor racing expert Tiff Needell has made a guest appearance to mark the first anniversary of Castle Combe Circuit’s own online programme.īroadcast on YouTube and Facebook, Castle Combe TV was launched during the first lockdown to help keep the passion alive for lovers of motorsports. The cost of a return ticket is set at £3 and £2 for concessions. These are not regular bus services and have to be pre-booked by calling the Council switchboard on 030 3333 3000. The Council has organised buses from most towns in the region to go to Castle Douglas on Sunday 4 September. I’m sure thousands of locals and those travelling to view the event from further afield will turn out to welcome the riders home in style.” “The Tour of Britain, which is supported through EventScotland’s International Funding Programme, will bring some of the world’s finest cyclists to Glasgow, East Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway, and it’s great to see the whole region getting behind the event.Ĭastle Douglas is going to be a hive of activity on race day following careful planning to ensure the perfect stage is set for the end of Stage 1.
Paul Bush OBE, Director of Events at VisitScotland said
What makes it all the more remarkable is that Castle Douglas can say it has had the honour more than twice which is something quite special.”
It’s great to see other people and businesses in Castle Douglas making a similar effort to support what is an incredible accolade for the town. to be able to support the Tour of Britain. That’s why I see it as a real privilege for my business Scott Country International Ltd. I’ve seen what an event like this can do for tourism and the awareness it can raise. Having been a keen racing cyclist myself when I grew up in Belgium, a country world renowned for its one day classics. Not only is the Tour of Britain exciting to witness, it’s also an exciting prospect to see it return to Castle Douglas bigger and better than before.
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“The Tour of Britain has grown so much in stature in recent times that more and more of the world’s elite professional road cyclists are being drawn towards it. Local businesses will also be open and embracing the crowds on King Street and serving the many visitors to the town culinary treats.” “As the adrenalin builds in the lead up to the race, I’m sure people will enjoy the local food stalls for a bite to eat on the go that the Development Forum is organising at the Market Hill and at the bottom of the Town, near St Andrews Street junction. Michelle Robertson, of the Castle Douglas Development Forum said Castle Douglas is a wonderful town to visit and enjoy and I’m sure all visitors will have a great impression of our town.” “We are delighted to promote the Tour of Britain and get into the spirit of the race. There has never been a comparable event in our area for the broadcast coverage we will attract – more than 115 countries worldwide are taking syndicated pictures of the race.”Ĭaroline Robertson, the owner of Robertson Gemini Garage said The Tour is also a great showcase of course, for cycling and Dumfries and Galloway, and I am confident that our Local Authority investment in the event will be returned ten-fold to the regional economy from visitors spending and the media profile we will attract. “The final plans are falling into place to make sure everyone has the opportunity to visit the Tour of Britain in Castle Douglas on Sunday 4 September and have a memorable day out. Councillor Colin Smyth, Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Events Champion said
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