It takes a certain type of person to compete in motorcycle hillclimb events. Not all of us are willing to launch ourselves at a near vertical slope. But if it means we get to ride this bonkers BMW R nineT Scrambler hillclimb special, we might be persuaded. It somehow got buried in our email inbox […]
A big win and a big blow at Oliver’s Mount Hill Climb, Scarborough…Sam recounts
by Sam Matthewman. Oliver’s Mount at just 35 miles away is my local and favourite track. Run by the northern club the Auto66. I’ve been racing there since 2000 picking up a fair few wins and occasionally holding the outright Course Record. Last year I took the record back from good friend and local man […]
It was down and up hill for Sam Matthewman as he took the Trophy for #1 spot at Gurston
By Sam Matthewman. Gurston is the only downhill start Hillclimb in the UK and despite times being around the mid minute mark it is a very challenging and blindingly fast track! This championship round was a one day meet and took place on 21st April, which allowed for a 300 mile steady drive starting on the Saturday afternoon from […]
Loton Park Hillclimb – Wet and Windy!
Loton Park is the second longest hill track we race. It’s a good mix of slow technical corners and butt-clenching “straights”, like Cedar Straight which is anything but! As a bonus, the track is set in a lovely wooded area and an ex-Military War Camp that was used to serve many of the local aerodromes. […]