RE: Prescott Hill Climb Sunday Service 02/04

RE: Prescott Hill Climb Sunday Service 02/04

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Ben Lowden

5,968 posts

176 months

PH Marketing Bloke

PH TEAM

Thursday 12th January 2023
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FAQs

I'm hoping this will address quite a few questions asked here, but please ask away if there's anything else.

Q: Who can drive up the hill?
A: Anyone will a full valid UK drivers licence. You will also need a Motorsport UK RS Clubman licence, which you can get for free here.
Q: What can I drive up the hill?
A: Any road-legal and road-registered UK car.
Q: Do I need to book general entry if I've already booked time on the hill?
A: No, if you're driving on the hill then this includes entry for you to park in the paddock. If you're bringing other people with you, then they'll need general entry tickets. Under 16s go free.
Q: What is a non-competitive run?
A: Each car will drive up the hill individually, however no timing will be allowed. Helmets are also not allowed. You should still cover your arms and legs (e.g. no t-shirts/shorts).
Q: Are there any sound restrictions?
A: Prescott reserves the right to take measurements electronically from the side of the track for a maximum reading of 107dB(A).
Q: Can I use a camera in the car?
A: Exact details will be shared in the drivers briefing notes a few days before the event.
Q: Can I take passengers up the hill?
A: Passengers must hold a (free) Motorsport UK RS Clubman licence and currently must be 18 or over. All passengers must be able to wear a seatbelt.

usualdog

229 posts

162 months

Thursday 12th January 2023
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Beethree said:
Aaaah it went to sold out literally as I was trying to pay.
If anyone decides they can’t/don’t want to do their runs I’ll happily buy their place off them!

Edited by Beethree on Thursday 12th January 16:22
As far as I can see, there's nothing to stop you booking a slot for one of the other car clubs that will be in attendance.

Beethree

809 posts

88 months

Thursday 12th January 2023
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I’m not sure the Porsche club will be happy when I rock up in their paddock with a Hyundai!

usualdog

229 posts

162 months

Thursday 12th January 2023
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Beethree said:
I’m not sure the Porsche club will be happy when I rock up in their paddock with a Hyundai!
Just say your 959 wouldn't start so you brought your daily!

RB Will

9,662 posts

239 months

Thursday 12th January 2023
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Ben, are helmets strictly not allowed in all cases? Even in rather exposed things like Ariels?

MDifficult

2,019 posts

184 months

Thursday 12th January 2023
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RB Will said:
Ben, are helmets strictly not allowed in all cases? Even in rather exposed things like Ariels?
I’ll be wearing my helmet to drive up there anyway, and I’ll pack some goggles just in case it’s a hard and fast rule of no helmets on the hill.

Evolved

3,554 posts

186 months

Thursday 12th January 2023
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Locked and loaded. All going well the Evo will be finished from the rebuild. It’ll be a great way to give it a good run

Having never done a hill climb, I’ll likely take it fairly gingerly. Looking forward to it.

Ben Lowden

5,968 posts

176 months

PH Marketing Bloke

Thursday 12th January 2023
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RB Will said:
Ben, are helmets strictly not allowed in all cases? Even in rather exposed things like Ariels?
It seems a bit backwards, but that seems to be the case. I presume it's to slow people down given that it's non-competitive. Best bring a pair of goggles (or the Impreza biggrin)!

stavers

251 posts

145 months

Friday 13th January 2023
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Ben Lowden said:
Thanks for all of this, very much appreciated! I presume you're a marshal, so thank you for all that you do thumbup
No worries.

I'll be one of your Clerks for the day but thanks for the orange army are always appreciated.

stavers

251 posts

145 months

Friday 13th January 2023
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RB Will said:
Booked on for hill runs, was planning to go to the hillclimb school there this year so this will tick that off smile

Did Gurston Down last year and enjoyed it.

Probably bring the Nomad rather than the Impreza unless the weather is utter garbage.
Hill Climb School is very different. If you just want a run up the hill then the Pistonheads sort of event is great. If you are planning on competing then you definitely want to do the School as that will be a full day of tutoring with experienced drivers talking about the best lines etc.

RB Will

9,662 posts

239 months

Friday 13th January 2023
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stavers said:
RB Will said:
Booked on for hill runs, was planning to go to the hillclimb school there this year so this will tick that off smile

Did Gurston Down last year and enjoyed it.

Probably bring the Nomad rather than the Impreza unless the weather is utter garbage.
Hill Climb School is very different. If you just want a run up the hill then the Pistonheads sort of event is great. If you are planning on competing then you definitely want to do the School as that will be a full day of tutoring with experienced drivers talking about the best lines etc.
It was just the experience of going up the hill I wanted to do, not looking to compete in the future so this PH event will do perfectly smile

Jap90s

1,763 posts

120 months

Monday 30th January 2023
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Missed out on the Hill Climb booking - should anyone drop out please let me know and I'll buy it


RB Will

9,662 posts

239 months

Monday 30th January 2023
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Could possibly get some time via one of the other clubs going?

Jap90s

1,763 posts

120 months

Monday 30th January 2023
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RB Will said:
Could possibly get some time via one of the other clubs going?
All sold out

Stevemtb

83 posts

42 months

Wednesday 8th March 2023
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I've just had to cancel, think I was about 31st on the list, so someone will be bumped into the Hill run list hopefully!...Gutted!

Beethree

809 posts

88 months

Wednesday 8th March 2023
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FYI emailed Prescott and asked to be put on the reserve list, I won’t be able to make it now even if I get a slot on the hill so if anyone else hasn’t done so might be worth giving them an email.

AAD44H

410 posts

158 months

Thursday 9th March 2023
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It looks like there are some 'Pistonheads' hill run tickets now available.

I Like Tea

175 posts

223 months

Thursday 9th March 2023
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I'm a hill climber in the road-going classes, if, you've not been before it's a lovely place to spend a day and looks like a great event you've signed on for. Some thoughts, it's a narrow course with a lot of jeopardy, particularly up to and through the esses where there is no run off. I've linked to a video below which shows the course and also the return road back to the paddock so you can see how that works. The video contains GPS speed data, please please don't treat it as a challenge smile. Have a great day.



MDifficult

2,019 posts

184 months

Thursday 9th March 2023
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I Like Tea said:
I'm a hill climber in the road-going classes, if, you've not been before it's a lovely place to spend a day and looks like a great event you've signed on for. Some thoughts, it's a narrow course with a lot of jeopardy, particularly up to and through the esses where there is no run off. I've linked to a video below which shows the course and also the return road back to the paddock so you can see how that works. The video contains GPS speed data, please please don't treat it as a challenge smile. Have a great day.
Thanks for that - really helpful!

Although, I was really looking forward to it beforehand and now I'm stting my pants... that penultimate corner looks like the run-off is basically outer space laugh

RB Will

9,662 posts

239 months

Thursday 9th March 2023
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I think most of us, especially us in open cars will be taking it relatively easy since Prescott are insisting we can’t wear safety gear!