The Hillclimb
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th August 2012 timetable
Competition MSA Hillclimb in association with the Plymouth Motor Club
- 0700 Competition entrants arrive for registration and Scrutinising
- 0830 Gates open for spectators
- 0900 First practice run
- Second practice run
- Lunch break
- First Timed Race
- Second Timed Race
1700 (approx.) Presentation and prize giving by Trophy Sponsor in castle courtyard.
Awarded by Trophy Sponsor for fastest three cars in each batch, plus awards for best overall and best car club display.
Throughout the day there will be live commentary by Peter English of the Plymouth Motor Club and Peter Collins of Retro-Speed.
Peter English has been commentating on motorsport in Cornwall for over 20 years, including short circuit, grass, hillclimbs and sprints. He has also been actively involved as an MSA official on rallying for over 20 years.
Born and resident in London, Peter Collins has been involved with motorsport, first as an amateur photographer since 1965, during which time he became involved with a British Touring Car Championship team running Triumph Dolomite Sprints in 1975, before becoming a professional photographer/writer in 1990.
He co-founded Auto Italia magazine in 1994 with the current editor and retains the position of Editor at Large with the publication. He travels extensively throughout the year contributing to magazines and websites worldwide and particularly enjoys specialising in Italian cars and motorsport of all ages. He also enjoys maintaining his close ties with many people and companies across the spectrum of motorsport.
He has just finished his sixth motoring book and is European Editor with Retro-Speed online magazine and a Senior Contributor to Vintage Racecar magazine in the USA.
Peter is a member of the Guild of Motoring Writers. He recently married his long-term partner Liz and they enjoy the company of ginger cat Darcy.
Also download the Map of the hillclimb and Festival.