What is Sprinting and Hillclimbing?

Sprinting and hillclimbing is all about getting from the start to the finish of a defined tarmac course in a time quicker than anyone else. Sprinting and hillclimbing therefore differs significantly from racing in that there are no other cars in close proximity to you on the track.

Sprinting generally takes place on a geographically flat course such as an old airfield or a racing circuit. Hillclimbing differs only in that it does literally involve climbing hills. The latter usually being custom venues many of which (such as Shelsley Walsh) date back to the dawn of motorsport if not the dawn of motoring itself. Entry fees for sprints vary but are generally in the range of £50 to £100 per event.

There are many websites which give a good overview of what the sport is about in general so it is not worth repeating this here. Instead follow these links to:

The Hillclimb and Sprint Association
Pistonheads.com
Shenstone and District Car Club

The Morgan Sports Car Club will be holding a special Introduction to Sprinting Day at Curborough, near Lichfield on Saturday and Sunday March 25/26th 2007. The purpose of this event is to give new sprint competitors the opportunity to drive a full course and be given instruction on the correct lines for corners, braking techniques, etc, whilst either being accompanied or observed by an experienced instructor. All instructors will be current competitors in the Morgan Speed Championship. The event is non-competitive and no times will be recorded.

Although not essential to begin the sport some people choose to attend a specialist school to learn more about the sport in a safe environment with experienced instructors such as:

Curborough Sprint School
Prescott Hill Climb School
Gurston Down School
Harewood Hillclimb School