Hillclimbing & Sprinting is one of the most popular ways of getting into UK motorsport. Over 400 such events take place each year. This book shows competitors how to get started, how to improve and how to drive the top courses, with extensive information on this sport.
Hillclimbing & Sprinting are collectively known as Speed Eventing. This is one of the most popular ways of getting into UK motor sport. The events are accessible, straightforward & inexpensive, yet are held in an informal, friendly but competitive atmosphere. Some 400 such events take place in the UK each year, with on average more than 100 competitors in each.
This book shows competitors how to get started and how to improve their skills, together with where to find the events and detailed driving advice on the top courses. There's even advice on trailers -- do you need one?
The authors have interviewed a wide range of drivers, from the Clubman who drives to and from events, through mid-range competitors, including a lady, a disabled driver and an octogenarian, right up to the current hillclimb champion, as well as some of the many officials who make this sport possible. A veritable gold mine of information.
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How do I keep track of the competition? |
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The British Championships |
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Where can I find more information? |
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The history of Speed Eventing |
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The British Hillclimb Championships |
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The British Sprint Championships |
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Getting ready for Speed Eventing |
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Step one: join a local motor club |
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Step two: Competition Licence |
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Step four: entering the first event |
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Driving the car to and (hopefully) from events |
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Trailers, awnings & motorhomes |
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The Clubman: Russell Thorpe |
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The lady driver: Sandra Tomlin |
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The Marshal: Chris Wolverson |
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The father & daughter: John & Emma Williams |
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The disabled competitor: Chris Snell |
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The Champion: Martin Groves |
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Course Notes for British mainland Speed venues |
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The regional Championships |
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The One-Make & Kit-Car Series |
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The single venue Championships |
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UK clubs, organisations, websites, forums, magazines & books |
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Hillclimb & Sprint schools |
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UK registered Hillclimb venues |
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UK registered Sprint venues |
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British Hillclimb Champions |
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| Author biographies |
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| Glossary of terms |
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Phil Short is well-known as a rally man with 17 international victories to his credit, as a successful co-driver to several top drivers and has written a book Rally Co-driving on the subject. Subsequently, he became a Rally Team Manager at the highest level with an unprecedented 60 WRC wins to date, has also turned his hand to Hillclimbing and Sprinting, gaining numerous class wins and records at the wheel of his modified production Mini. Phil, who lives in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, is married to Lyn and they have two sons, Simon and Andrew.
