Uphill Racers: The History of British Speed Hill Climbing

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The rear drivetrain is not the usual Jedi/Mini. It has a Quaife/Radical ATB differential on bespoke carriers, through to Lobro joints, lightweight driveshafts honed from finest unbreakium, factory billet drive flanges and HD CV joints. It hasn’t broken yet - only the bank balance. One of the most well known Slovak drivers competing in local and international hillclimb events is Jozef Béreš. Béreš is also very popular on social media networks thanks to the videos of him driving his legendary Audi Quattro S1 racecar. [8] Switzerland [ edit ] The temporary course was set on the road to the National Astronomical Observatory situated on the San Pedro Mártir mountain range, on a stretch from km marker 50 to km marker 80.

Very strong Vauxhall red-top engine on twin 45 webbers. Caterham dry sump system, non-standard cams, likely QED origin with vernier cam wheels. Stand alone programmable ignition system, two control units (they work great but are quite old) and if I was keeping the car I would update for more flexibility in tuning. Ford rear axle with LSD five link set up by Aryliam motorsport. It has recently been re-commissioned by Wayne Poole Racing with new clutch cylinders, service brakes and an oil change. For circuit racing it will need an extinguisher and seat belts but these can be fitted for an additional sum.Rover K series 1.4 Turbo which is unraced since a complete engine and turbo rebuild, coupled with a new Emerald ECU with switchable maps, boost control and launch control The best-known hillclimb event in South Africa is held annually in early May during the Knysna Speed Festival, currently known as The Simola Hillclimb and founded in 2009. [13] It is a three-day event, with Classic Car Friday reserved for cars built prior to 1990 and restricted to 65 entries. The King of the Hill Challenge (limited to 84 entries), for standard production and unrestricted cars in various classes, takes place over the weekend. The Saturday is for practice and pre-qualifying, while Sunday features final qualifying, the class finals and then the category shoot outs. The course length is 1.9km (1.2mi) up Simola Hill. It is very fast with the 2018 winning average speed being 192.524km/h (119.629mph). [14] There was no event in 2013 and 2020. 2020 was cancelled due to COVID-19. The eleventh running of the event was held on 3-5 September 2021. [15] Kenya [ edit ] CAB 282 is one of the best-known examples of the marque and is one of two survivors of the four prototypes built by Dellow immediately after WW2. It was first owned for Lewis Tracey who was very active in club motorsport in the early post war years. Unlike the later production Dellows it has an Austin 7 chassis but in common with most Dellows it has an 1172cc Ford engine and a Ford front axle. During the 1940s and 50s the car was used in a wide variety of trials, circuit events and hillclimbs as well as being used on the road. Following a period of inactivity the BT38 had a full recommission and conversion to F2 specification by Edginton Racing in 2020, including a new clutch, dampers, high pressure fuel pump, pre-warmer and safety equipment.

The car comes with MSUK ROPs certification, log book and factory preparation and set up manual. Spares include 6 wheels with ACB10s, 10 spare LD200 gear ratios (all as new -good), 4 wishbones and various rod ends and spacers, nose cone, side pod, brake pads, Brise 10 tooth starter, alternative springs, etc. Complete with a current V5, a reproduction instruction book, a sump guard and the original airbox, diff and Nardi steering wheel.The ‘Pink Pig’ is a homage to the Le Mans Porsche 917 of the same name. Built from a bare shell with a fully integrated cage using Kevlar and plastic panels, GT3 RS alloy doors and highly developed ground effect aerodynamics. Powered by a 420 bhp 3.9 litre engine with GT3 RS competition throttle bodies and a custom Pace dry sump system. Fitted with a Sadev sequential gearbox with paddle-shift, GT3 RS suspension and full datalogging systems. Original Frog Eye Sprite seats which are supremely comfortable with plenty of support and the car runs as road going so there is no need to get involved with after market racing seats and seat belts that are lifed and dated.

The oldest Lola T492 on the UK Lola Register is now for sale after a full engine and chassis rebuild by Sports 2000 specialist Andy Cattani. May alternatively be sold as a rolling chassis, complete with some original parts to convert to F2 or FA specification. Midget/Sprite FR06 EYE, 1973 the well known Hillclimb & Sprint car “ Kermit “ WINNER of the HEALEYSPORT CHAMPIONSHIP in 2018. Hi torque Powerlite starter motor. Weber 45 DCOE on long Maniflow inlet manifold. Maniflow exhaust manifold and custom made 2 and 1/4 inch bore exhaust system silencer across the rear of the car. Special large radiator. The car never overheats.

The ex Jane Farthing, Pam & Dave Gardner and Darren Gumbley car originally built in 2002. It has a long and very successful history including a few ‘guest’ drives, notably Alex Summers setting a 39.99s at Prescott in October 2013 when it was fitted with the front and rear wings it is now being sold with. This Caterham had many sprint and hill climb class wins during the 2020 season at Shelsley Walsh, Curborough and Castle Combe. The overall ascent record was set by the late Carlin Dunne at 14' 58" piloting a Honda CRF 450 c.c. supermoto. [ citation needed] Oceania [ edit ] Australia [ edit ] Peter Gumley has won the Australian Hillclimb Championship in his SCV on ten occasions