NEWS

The Beginnings Hillclimbing is one of the most exciting forms of motorsport in the UK, but to really understand why it’s so special, you have to know its history. It all started in France, but Britain quickly joined in. The first British hillclimb took place in 1899 on Petersham Hill, Richmond-on-Thames. Forty competitors tackled just 325 yards under a 12 mph speed limit. The winner was a Barrière tricycle, averaging 14 mph — technically breaking the law! The fastest proper c

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

The UK's Most Historic Hillclimb Circuit Nestled in the Worcestershire countryside, Shelsley Walsh stands as a shrine in the world of motorsport. As the world's oldest continuously run motorsport venue, Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb Circuit is not just a track; it is a living monument to speed, bravery, and the evolution of motorsport. First opened in 1905, Shelsley Walsh predates even the legendary Brooklands circuit and has hosted an unbroken series of hillclimb events for well

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

By John M L Brown Class records for speed venues are one way of recording the best times set by a driver and car which meet the regulations for a particular class but they must never be taken as the final arbiter of the ultimate fastest time set by such a combination for that particular venue. There are a number of occasions where class records give a false impression. To clarify, a class record is set during the ‘class’ runs which are at the core of all speed events. These r