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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hillclimbing is one of the most exhilarating forms of motorsport in the UK — but what truly makes it extraordinary isn’t just the cars or the speed. It’s the people. Unlike many forms of professional motorsport, hillclimbing is built on the dedication of volunteers. Without them, not a single car would leave the start line. Marshals, course stewards, start-line officials, paddock teams, rescue crews and timing officials all give their time freely to ensure events run safely a

There are drivers who compete… and then there are drivers who redefine what is possible. Damien Bradley of Team Legacy is not just a hillclimb driver — he is a force of nature. In a sport where bravery, precision and sheer commitment separate the good from the great. Is it any wonder that Damien is now considered a true ambassador for the sport. He has carved his name into the hills with relentless determination and a car that has become legendary in its own right. In our r

A new Chapter at hillclimbing.org

Have you ever felt that pull — that quiet, persistent voice that says I want to try that ?To line up at the start of a twisting hill, trees closing in, heart beating hard, waiting for the marshal to drop their arm? Hillclimbing looks dramatic. It looks elite. But here’s the beautiful truth — it’s one of the most accessible forms of motorsport in the UK. And you don’t need a purpose-built race car or a seven-figure budget to begin. You just need to start. Join a Club — Find Yo

The astonishing journey of a £500 Grocery Getter That Turned Into A Record Breaking Hillclimb Monster. Some cars are born to race: factory-backed, meticulously engineered, and polished by teams with seven-figure budgets. And then there are cars like this. Once, it was only capable of trundling quietly to the shops a few times a week. A mid‑1990s Subaru Legacy, bought for £500 from a lady in suburbia and unremarkable in every way. No pedigree. No promise. No hint of the mach

This year, Damien Bradley of Team Legacy UK, has been one of the few international drivers invited to take part in the The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado, USA. This iconic event will celebrate its 103rd year on the 22nd June, 2025 and Damien will be there taking part with 70 of the best drivers in the world. We thought we’d catch up with him to find out more about his race aspirations, his car and how he first got started in this amazing sport. 1.