Hillclimbing and sprinting
Discussion
As an introduction I did a day at Prescot which my wife bought me as a surprise pressie.
You get to spend a day learning the art of driving up the hill in as short a time as possible (although they don't time you as that would be classified as racing (I think)). They video everyone's attempts and have a running commentary on the video, which is then played back while you have lunch!
Nice way to spend a day with a wide variety of cars turning up (I took my Bugatti type 35 kitcar), with Caterham 7's, couple of TVR S's, AM DB6, BMW M3's, etc. At the time one of the instructors had a Cerbie, but I didn't get to go up in that - looked nice tho!
Cost for the day was about £90 including lunch, and video humiliation.
Igg
You get to spend a day learning the art of driving up the hill in as short a time as possible (although they don't time you as that would be classified as racing (I think)). They video everyone's attempts and have a running commentary on the video, which is then played back while you have lunch!
Nice way to spend a day with a wide variety of cars turning up (I took my Bugatti type 35 kitcar), with Caterham 7's, couple of TVR S's, AM DB6, BMW M3's, etc. At the time one of the instructors had a Cerbie, but I didn't get to go up in that - looked nice tho!
Cost for the day was about £90 including lunch, and video humiliation.
Igg
There is a sprint section on my website and on www.t-v-r-services.co.uk details of the 520 which I sprint/hill climb. You can compete in the standard class so don't think you need to go to the extremes that I have.
Also try www.twmc.org.uk
PS my old archived site has a lot sprint reports which I have not got round to transferring.
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/shpub
Steve
www.tvrbooks.co.uk
2000 TVRCC Sprint Champion
>> Edited by shpub on Thursday 12th December 11:16
>> Edited by shpub on Thursday 12th December 11:16
Also try www.twmc.org.uk
PS my old archived site has a lot sprint reports which I have not got round to transferring.
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/shpub
Steve
www.tvrbooks.co.uk
2000 TVRCC Sprint Champion
>> Edited by shpub on Thursday 12th December 11:16
>> Edited by shpub on Thursday 12th December 11:16
I am thinking of doing the occasional sprint of hillclimb in my 350i. Its not modified (yet) so its going to be just for fun.
Does anyone out there do this. If so, info on whats required would be appreciated.
Lots of people do it, TVRs are very popular sprint cars.
Get in touch if you want help or advice getting started.
BTW I'd advise against modifying it, the competition in the modified classes is much tougher because the more experienced competitors gradually migrate to those classes. Just make sure it's mechanically in good working order.
Cheers,
Peter Humphries (and a green V8S)
Coordinator, TVRCC Speed Championship
Hillclimbed a Caterham/BMW/Lotus 7/Clan Crusader over the last 20 years. Never climbed the Chimaera (yet).
Given up now as I'm either too slow ot too dangerous at speed and can't afford the damage. Great sport, very competitive, but always friendly. Everyone (well most) willing to help rather than (apparently) circuit racing.
Try Harewood Hillclimb School (BARC Yorks) for a good schooling (Never went myself but all those who did rave about it. Maybe if I had gone.....)
Given up now as I'm either too slow ot too dangerous at speed and can't afford the damage. Great sport, very competitive, but always friendly. Everyone (well most) willing to help rather than (apparently) circuit racing.
Try Harewood Hillclimb School (BARC Yorks) for a good schooling (Never went myself but all those who did rave about it. Maybe if I had gone.....)
I can recommend the Gurston Down Hillclimb School, a great day out and good introduction. Bit nearer to you than some of the others mentioned being not far from Salisbury.
I did a couple of years of Sprinting a couple of years ago, but I found that as a novice that Hillclimbs were very intimadating at first, the roads tend to be very narrow with little run-off as opposed to the majority of Sprints which are run on circuits/old circuits/airfields which tend to be wider and have some run-off.
A standard car will be a lot of fun, go ahead and enjoy yourself.
davidy
I did a couple of years of Sprinting a couple of years ago, but I found that as a novice that Hillclimbs were very intimadating at first, the roads tend to be very narrow with little run-off as opposed to the majority of Sprints which are run on circuits/old circuits/airfields which tend to be wider and have some run-off.
A standard car will be a lot of fun, go ahead and enjoy yourself.
davidy
GreenV8S said:
BTW I'd advise against modifying it, the competition in the modified classes is much tougher because the more experienced competitors gradually migrate to those classes. Just make sure it's mechanically in good working order.
Cheers,
Peter Humphries (and a green V8S)
Coordinator, TVRCC Speed Championship
Peter in the 'standard' classes what Mods can you do whilst still keeping it 'standard', if you see what I mean? (must improve the standard of my wrote'd england first
) Harry
Pettsie, I had the same thoughts last year and entered a couple of Sprints in my 350i in 2002. Got all the gear including a roll bar etc. Unfortunately, my car was the slowest competing in the TVR section and as a result I had to get it in my mind that it was just for fun and not competitive. The other cars were Griffs, V8s's and Cerberas. The only other 350 had a 4.6 litre engine. I didnt realise at the time and I just thought "Am I slow or what?"! However, this wasnt necessarily the case as I wasnt the slowest there, even though my car is a totally bog standard 350i.
Do it anyway, its great fun. For 2003 I'm hoping to be competing in a Griff. This should add a whole new dimension to Sprinting for me.
BE WARNED : Once you start, you will not want to stop!
>> Edited by lazyitus on Thursday 12th December 13:39
Do it anyway, its great fun. For 2003 I'm hoping to be competing in a Griff. This should add a whole new dimension to Sprinting for me.
BE WARNED : Once you start, you will not want to stop!
>> Edited by lazyitus on Thursday 12th December 13:39
As Lazy' said, sprinting/hillclimbing is a great way to enjoy your TVR.
Once Mrs Digga has verified that my life policies are still in place, I hope to be allowed out to play again for the 2003 season, and hopefully, if a few more TVRs join us, it'll be the best yet.
My car is modified, and although I don;t feel it's neccessary, if you want to tweak your Tiv, don;t be too put off by the competition in the modified classes. I say this mainly because, although I though was a reasonalbly quick driver - never the slowes at track days or karting etc. - the skill of most competitors is IMO really very high. Like Lazy', I long ago reconciled myself to 'enjoying' the day, rather than expecting podium placings!
Most TVR competitors are extremely helpful and friendly, particularly to newcommers (who haven't yet caused a stir on the time sheets!) and help you to get to grips with events.
You don't get a massive amount of time on the tarmac for your money, but it's pretty well all to yourself when your out there, and the concetration and adrenaline seems to give IMO, a far bigger buzz than on track days.
Once Mrs Digga has verified that my life policies are still in place, I hope to be allowed out to play again for the 2003 season, and hopefully, if a few more TVRs join us, it'll be the best yet.
My car is modified, and although I don;t feel it's neccessary, if you want to tweak your Tiv, don;t be too put off by the competition in the modified classes. I say this mainly because, although I though was a reasonalbly quick driver - never the slowes at track days or karting etc. - the skill of most competitors is IMO really very high. Like Lazy', I long ago reconciled myself to 'enjoying' the day, rather than expecting podium placings!
Most TVR competitors are extremely helpful and friendly, particularly to newcommers (who haven't yet caused a stir on the time sheets!) and help you to get to grips with events.
You don't get a massive amount of time on the tarmac for your money, but it's pretty well all to yourself when your out there, and the concetration and adrenaline seems to give IMO, a far bigger buzz than on track days.
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