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Peter Herbert - A Life on the Hills 2
Part Two: The European Adventure Mountains, five-mile courses and a very different world of hillclimbing 2000 Le Mont Dore Hillclimb, France BMW M3 In Part One of our interview with Peter Herbert, we travelled from his earliest childhood fascination with motorsport through road rallying and eventually to the sport that has kept him coming back for decades, hillclimbing. For Part Two, we head much further afield. In 2000, Peter registered for the European Hillclimb Champions
Aug 264 min read
Peter Herbert - A Life on the Hills 1
Peter Herbert has been involved in motorsport for more than half a century, with a competition career spanning rallying, circuit racing and, above all, hillclimbing
Aug 265 min read
Bomerée: Belgian Hillclimbing at its Resourceful Best
HillClimbing.org, powered by Insite Graphics, is back in Belgium for another taste of European hillclimbing this time at the 66th Course de Côte de Bomerée. Taking place in the Thuin and Montigny-le-Tilleul region of Belgium, Bomerée forms Round 8 of the Belgian Hillclimb Championship and is an event with more than six decades of history behind it. But alongside the competition itself, Bomerée offers a brilliant illustration of something we see time and again when travelling
Aug 232 min read
St-Ursanne – Les Rangiers: 100 Years of European Hillclimbing History
Few events capture the scale, speed and atmosphere of European hillclimbing quite like St-Ursanne – Les Rangiers. Set among the wooded hills of the Swiss Jura, the event has become one of the landmark rounds of the FIA European Hill Climb Championship, as well as a round of the Swiss National and local championships, attracting an international field of drivers and some extraordinary machinery to Switzerland each summer. In 2026, there was an additional reason to celebrate. T
Aug 222 min read
Performance Factor: Is It Time for UK Hillclimbing to Take a Closer Look?
In the latest issue of HSA Magazine, Paul Parker raises an interesting question around the use of the FIA Performance Factor system as a potential way of attracting more entries into Sprinting. It's a discussion that could be equally relevant to hillclimbing. The system is already used within FIA hillclimbing, and Hillclimbing.org, has been taking a closer look at Performance Factor and how it operates in European competition. With attracting and retaining competitors an impo
Aug 221 min read
Osnabrück Bergrennen: Hillclimbing on a Different Scale
The Osnabrück Bergrennen is a hillclimb on an extraordinary scale. Hillclimbing.org, powered by Insite Graphics, travelled to Germany for the 58th running of this famous event — and found a weekend that demonstrated just how successfully hillclimbing can combine serious motorsport with spectators, sponsors, corporate hospitality and strong community support. There were, of course, fast cars, international competitors and some seriously impressive machinery. But what was equal
Aug 223 min read
A Day at Goodwood: The Eagle Sprint
Hillclimbing.org, powered by Insite Graphics, headed to Goodwood for the Eagle Sprint, organised by the Brighton & Hove Motor Club. It is difficult to think of many better settings for a day of motorsport. Goodwood brings its own unmistakable atmosphere and history, and the Eagle Sprint offered competitors the opportunity to take to the famous circuit with an interesting and varied field of predominantly roadgoing cars. A Great Venue for Grassroots Motorsport The event was we
Aug 222 min read
The Hillclimbing.org Monthly Dispatch
The Monthly Dispatch It's Been a Busy Few Weeks! It's been a busy time for our team as we've been travelling across Europe, visiting some of the continent's most exciting hillclimb events and meeting the people who make this incredible sport so special. Our journey began in Luxembourg with a visit to the iconic Course de Côte de Lorentzweiler, where a challenging course, enthusiastic spectators and a warm welcome showcased why Luxembourg has such a strong hillclimbing tra
Jul 273 min read
Belgian Hillclimb Championship Visits St Mard
Hillclimbing.org was delighted to attend Round 6 of the Belgian Hillclimb Championship in the charming town of St Mard, near Virton in southern Belgium. This fast and demanding 2.4km course climbs out of the village towards the French border, with two temporary chicanes carefully positioned to keep speeds under control on what is one of the quickest courses in the championship. The combination of high-speed straights and technical sections makes St Mard a real test of both dr
Jul 231 min read
From Australia to the UK: The Global Journey of Wayne Penrose in Hillclimbing
From the rolling countryside of New South Wales to the legendary slopes of Shelsley Walsh, Australian hillclimber Wayne Penrose has turned a lifelong passion for engineering and motorsport into an international adventure. Hailing from North Nowra, New South Wales, Wayne has spent decades building a formidable reputation in the world of air-cooled Volkswagen performance. His meticulous engineering skills and fearless driving has earnt him four Australian Hillclimb Championship
Jul 106 min read
Round Five: The Magic of La Roche-en-Ardenne
The Hillclimbing.org team recently traveled to La Roche-en-Ardenne for round five of the Belgian Hillclimb Championship. This iconic event takes place in the Ardennes region on a thrilling 5.5 kilometer course. Known for its ultra fast sections and early morning sudden sun blind spots due to the road running through a forest, the track pushes drivers to their limits. Average speeds from a standing start for the fast guys of over 110mph this is not for the faint hearted. The e
Jul 11 min read
Scott Moran: A Life At The Top Of The Hill
Photographer credit: Stuart Wing of Capture Your Car Photography Few drivers have left a bigger mark on British hillclimbing than Scott Moran. A six-time British Hill Climb Champion, Scott has spent much of his career setting the standard in one of motorsport's most challenging disciplines, where every run is a flat-out sprint against the clock and there are no second chances. As the son of former champion Roger Moran, Scott grew up surrounded by motorsport, but his success
Jun 308 min read
Saint-Gouéno Masters: The French Hillclimb Festival Weekend
For many British and Irish hillclimbers, there is one European event that sits firmly at the top of the bucket list: the Saint-Gouéno Masters in Brittany. More than just a hillclimb, Saint-Gouéno has become a motorsport festival. Combining world-class competition, a spectacular closed-road course, live music, food, entertainment and the famous Breton hospitality, it has earned a reputation as one of the most enjoyable weekends in European motorsport. The event is run by more
Jun 263 min read
Course de Côte Eschdorf, Luxembourg – 2–3 May 2026
Our second European hillclimb adventure took us once again to Luxembourg, this time to the legendary Course de Côte d'Eschdorf, one of the fastest and most challenging hillclimbs in Europe. The Eschdorf hillclimb has a long and proud history. First held in 1988, the event ran annually until 2019, establishing itself as a fixture on the Luxembourg motorsport calendar. Following a five-year hiatus, competition returned in 2024, with the 2026 event marking the 34th edition of th
Jun 262 min read
Course de Côte: A Visit to Lorentzweiler, Luxembourg
This year we decided to venture across the Channel to experience some of Europe's famous hillclimbs, known as Course de Côte in French-speaking countries. Our first destination was Lorentzweiler in Luxembourg, an event that returned to the calendar in 2025 after a 13-year absence. The hillclimb is a round of both the Belgian and Luxembourg championships and attracted a strong international entry, with competitors travelling from Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland and t
Jun 263 min read
British Hillclimb Championship 2026 – A Spectacular Start to the Season
Matthew Ryder in action at Prescott From the historic Bugatti Owners’ Club venue at Prescott to the daunting public roads of Craigantlet, the sweeping challenge of Harewood, the technical precision of Gurston Down, and the unforgettable moments of Shelsley Walsh, the championship has already produced some record-breaking performances and a thrillingly competitive battle at the front of the field. For the Bugatti fans at Prescott The season opener at Prescott immediately remin
Jun 193 min read
Hillclimb Monsters: The Ultimate Expression of Performance
Hillclimb monsters are highly modified, purpose-built racing machines that compete in European hillclimbing – a motorsport where drivers in different defined classes, race individually against the clock to complete a tarmac uphill course. These extraordinary vehicles are defined by immense horsepower, sophisticated engine mapping, anti-lag turbo systems, lightweight construction and some of the most extreme aerodynamic packages seen in motorsport. Video from the launch of a B
Jun 183 min read
Interview with Caroline Ryder, Vice Chair of the British Women Racing Drivers Club (BWRDC)
Caroline Ryder has long been one of the most respected figures in British motorsport. A successful sprint and hillclimb competitor, Vice Chair and former Chair of the British Women Racing Drivers Club (BWRDC), and a passionate advocate for women entering the sport, Caroline has inspired generations of drivers through both her achievements on track and her tireless work behind the scenes. Remarkably, 1986 was Caroline's very first year in motorsport, yet she immediately made h
Jun 97 min read
Capturing Speed : A Conversation with Stuart Wing of Capture Your Car Photography.
Motorsport photography is all about capturing that split-second magic - the blur of speed, the emotion and the raw energy of the climb. It's invaluable in that it can immortalise that fleeting moment of adrenaline fuelled success, letting us feel it again and again. One of the best photographers in the field is Stuart Wing of Capture Your Car Photography . Stuart has been a motorsport photographer for many years and has a distinctive, professional style which is why so many
Apr 182 min read
Behind Every Successful Hill CLimb: The Unsung Role of Trailers
When it comes to hill climbing, every fraction of a second count, so much so that the equipment behind the scenes is just as critical as the driver’s skill. Aylesbury Trailers understands this perfectly. Based in Dinton, Buckinghamshire, they provide top-tier trailers that give hillclimbers peace of mind: sturdy, organised, and ready to handle the weight of every ascent. Beyond just transport, Aylesbury Trailers’ servicing is a game-changer, ensuring that each trailer is road
Mar 231 min read
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