Wiscombe Hillclimb Nr Honiton in Devon

[Porlock]

This weekend see's the 50th Anniversary of Hillclimbing at Wiscombe Park. Why not come along and enjoy event. Saturday there are 127 cars entered and Sunday see's 130 cars battling it out for the honour of being the Golden Anniversary champion.

For more info follow the link, http://www.g.pickett.btinternet.co.uk/news.htm

Dave

[SClarke]

I'm counting the hours! It's only been just over a month since I drove up Wiscombe Hill and I already have withdrawal symptoms! Should be a great weekend, it's a really full entry list.

Steve

Edited by SClarke on Friday 5th September 00:17

[Porlock]

Think it might be a good chance to see what it's like to drive the hill when its damp!!

[Nic Jones]

Not much fun going to spectate when it's wet though, I got lagged in mud last time through pushing cars out at the top of the hill!

Good luck all!

[Fiscracer]

In about 1985 I camped at Wiscombe in the field at the top behind Martini. It absolutely hurled it down all day - it was the weekend they mounted a big rescue mission on Dartmoor for the ten tors. I reckon the tent slid about 15ft down the hill during the day. Getting changed for drinks in the house with Col Chichester on Saturday evening was a challenge.

Sorts out who can drive though.....

[AndrewM]

Fiscracer said:

In about 1985 I camped at Wiscombe in the field at the top behind Martini. It absolutely hurled it down all day - it was the weekend they mounted a big rescue mission on Dartmoor for the ten tors. I reckon the tent slid about 15ft down the hill during the day. Getting changed for drinks in the house with Col Chichester on Saturday evening was a challenge.

Sorts out who can drive though.....

I think I was at that meeting - I went there with my Dad who was testing his Royale RP26 ff1600. I was 16 at the time and remember Derek Mullis was driving his faithful Mini.

My first drive at the hill was in April 2004 in a Van Diemen RF85 when I broke the class record on my first timed run - Keith Harris beat it with his 1st run, so my record lasted a few minutes..

Awesome hill though

[JohnEM]

Quite a few Off's Saturday and Sunday, Sunday was better weatherwise but still damp under the trees.
A few sidewards moments and lockups!.
JohnEM

[D_G]

I ran up the hill on Saturday, my first hillclimb! Was really suprised how slippery the hill was and also how close the banks/tyres/trees are if things go wrong. Great event all round, lovely location, challenging hill, very slick organisation and great people.
Absolutely mental in the wet though!!

Dave