THE heat was on as thousands of spectators watched top superbike competitors show off their skills as temperatures soared.

By Marc DeanieTHE heat was on as thousands of spectators watched top superbike competitors show off their skills as temperatures soared.

George Square was transformed for a feast of biking as Britain's fastest racers came to Glasgow ahead of the Knockhill extravaganza this weekend.

Between 5.30pm and 8pm last night, traffic in the area was brought to a standstill as more than 15,000 people watched the action.

They also got the chance to get autographs and pictures and see vintage vehicles, exhibition racing, and entertainment from the Scottish Rockettes cheerleaders.

Stuart Easton, of Hawick, who is currently third in the British Superbikes Champion-ship, and Jonathan Adam, from Fife, who competes in the British Touring Car Champ- ionship, provided the Scottish racing talent.

Easton said of the city event: "It's a nice and relaxed atmosphere and lets the fans have a closer look and see first hand what it's like."

Jillian Shedden, the managing director of Fife's Knockhill Racing Circuit, said: "It's brilliant to bring superbikes to people."