Hillclimbing & Sprinting
The Essential Manual
Published on 15. September 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-1-84584-103-4 (ISBN)
Description
Hillclimbing & Sprinting - collectively known as Speed Eventing - 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 on 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 & 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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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
David & Charles
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 207 mm
Weight
465 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84584-103-4 (9781845841034)
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Persons
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.
Content
Introduction & acknowledgements Foreword by Allan Staniforth 1 What is Speed Eventing? - How do I keep track of the competition? - The British Championships - Where can I find more information? 2 The history of Speed Eventing - The British Hillclimb Championships - The British Sprint Championships - In conclusion 3 Getting ready for Speed Eventing - Step one: join a local motor club - Step two: Competition Licence - Step three: preparation - Step four: entering the first event 4 Your first Speed Event - The day before - The big day - Practice - Problems - The rest of the day - End of the day 5 The next step - Choices - One-Make Championships - Other possibilities 6 Preparation - Cost - Pre-event work - Tyres - Mechanicals & bodywork - Tow car & trailer 7 Driving the car to and (hopefully) from events 8 Trailers, awnings & motorhomes - Trailers - Awnings & motorhomes 9 Take it to another level - Pre-run - Tyres & brakes - Post-run - Timed Runs - Double drives - The end of the day - Championships 10 Event people profiles - The Clubman: Russell Thorpe - The lady driver: Sandra Tomlin - The Marshal: Chris Wolverson - The father & daughter: John & Emma Williams - The disabled competitor: Chris Snell - The Champion: Martin Groves 11 Course Notes for British mainland - Speed venues - Aintree - Anglesey Racing Circuit - Barbon Manor - Cadwell Park - Castle Combe - Colerne - Croft - Curborough - Doune - Goodwood - Gurston Down - Harewood - Llandow - Loton Park - Lydden Hill - Pembrey - Prescott - Shelsley Walsh - Three Sisters - Wiscombe Park Photo Gallery Appendices - The major Series - The regional Championships - The One-Make & Kit-Car - Series - The Club Series - The single venue - Championship - UK clubs, organisations, websites, forums, magazines & books - Hillclimb & Sprint schools - UK registered Hillclimb venues - UK registered Sprint venues - Constructors & suppliers - British Hillclimb Champions - British Sprint Champion Author biographies Glossary of terms Index