HILL CLIMB AND SPRINT

BSC Challenge Cup 2026 results
09/11/2026

After a very turbulent year for all the competitors, with crashes, technical issues and some very British weather, we can now announce that the winner of the British Sprint Challenge Cup 2026 is.....(dramatic drum roll for effect)...

JUSTIN ANDREWS!!!

A well deserved winner, in his incredible one of a kind,custom designed and built 1.4 turbo Subaru Impreza, competing in the upto 2 litre modified production class.
This season looked as though it was going to be a fierce battle for top position between Will Shuttelworth in his Radical SR3 and Justin, sadly a huge crash at Saint Goueno ended Will's dominating lead.

Late entry to the championship Craig Sampson, with his Westfield SBD seiw-xe, started to close the gap to Justin with some impressive times, finished 2nd in the championship.

Well done to all the competitors, lets go again next year!

Justin Andrews 1.4T Impreza

Justin at Anglesey

Will Shuttleworth Radical SR3

Craig Sampson Westfield SBD SEIW-XE

HSA Awards 22nd Nov
08/11/2026

Join us for a great afternoon of laughter, awards and a scrumptious meal!

Once again, we will be at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon on Sunday 22nd November for our combined awards lunch. Awards for the British Sprint Championship, Sprint Leaders Championship and the Speed Championship will be presented along with ample time to catch up with friends and competitors. Tickets also include entry to the museum, so you can peruse the interesting exhibits and maybe learn something new and interesting, if things get a bit boring upstairs!

Its worth it just for the great dinner which this year includes...

First Course:
Chicken & Chorizo Ballotine wrapped in Parma Ham with Charred Spring Onion & Basil Dressing OR
Creamed Leek & Potato Soup (vegetarian)

Main Course:
Slow braised feather blade of beef in a rich burgundy sauce, chive mash, braised red cabbage, fine beans and honey glazed carrot OR
Chargrilled Vegetable Stack with Grilled Haloumi & Harissa Dressing (vegetarian)

Dessert:
White Chocolate & Berry Cheesecake with Berry Compote

Followed by Tea, Coffee and Chocloates

You don't need to be a winner to attend, come along and join us, and enjoy the event.

PLEASE NOTE: TICKETS NEED TO BE PURCHASED BY 14th NOVEMBER.

Manx Classic Speed Challenge
08/11/2026

Manx Classic Speed Challenge set to bring three days of motorsport to the Isle of Man in 2027
Motorsport IOM Car Club and Aintree Circuit Club join forces to develop an exciting new event celebrating classic and modern motorsport across three spectacular venues.
Motorsport enthusiasts are being encouraged to save the date of 29 April – 1 May 2027 as plans progress for the proposed inaugural Manx Classic Speed Challenge, an exciting new three-day motorsport event planned for the Isle of Man.
The event is being developed through a collaboration between Motorsport IOM Car Club and Aintree Circuit Club, bringing together local knowledge and motorsport experience to create a unique competition celebrating classic and modern machinery against the spectacular backdrop of the Isle of Man.
Combining circuit-based sprinting with the challenge of a closed-road hill climb and a closed-road sprint, the event aims to offer competitors a varied and memorable motorsport experience while showcasing the Island's unique roads, scenery and motorsport heritage.
The three events are intended to form one overall challenge, with competitors' performances across all three disciplines contributing to the combined results.
A clarification for competitors and motorsport enthusiasts
The organisers would also like to clarify that the Manx Classic Speed Challenge is a new and separate event and is not connected with the established Manx Classic organised by Longton & District Motor Club. The two events are independently organised and have separate identities and event formats.
Three venues, three different challenges
A major attraction of the Manx Classic Speed Challenge will be its three-venue format, giving competitors the opportunity to experience three distinctly different motorsport challenges over three days.
The event is planned to feature a circuit-based sprint at Jurby, a new closed-road sprint course at Ramsey and the return of the iconic Sloc Hillclimb. Each venue will offer its own character and challenges, testing competitors and their machinery in different surroundings and conditions.
The combination of circuit and closed-road competition will create a distinctive motorsport experience, with competitors accumulating results across all three events to determine the overall Manx Classic Speed Challenge winner.
For mainland competitors, the opportunity to compete at three different venues during one visit to the Island is expected to be a particular attraction, combining a substantial motorsport challenge with the opportunity to experience the Isle of Man's unique roads, scenery and hospitality. Why not make the most of the trip and turn it into a short break, bringing family and friends along to enjoy everything the Island has to offer? With its stunning scenery, rich heritage, attractions and welcoming hospitality, the Isle of Man offers plenty to explore away from the competition, making the Manx Classic Speed Challenge an ideal opportunity to combine a memorable motorsport weekend with a few days away.
A collaboration built around motorsport
The collaboration between Motorsport IOM Car Club and Aintree Circuit Club aims to bring together the strengths of both clubs to develop an event that appeals to a broad range of competitors, from owners of classic and historic machinery to those campaigning more modern competition cars.
A spokesperson of Motorsport IOM Car Club said:
“Motorsport IOM Car Club is delighted to be collaborating with Aintree Circuit Club to bring the Manx Classic Speed Challenge to the Island. By combining our local knowledge and experience with Aintree’s expertise in organising speed events, we aim to deliver an exciting three-day event that celebrates the Island’s motorsport heritage, provides new challenges for competitors and helps secure the future of grassroots speed events on the Isle of Man.”
A spokesperson of Aintree Circuit Club, said:
“Aintree Circuit Club is delighted to be working in partnership with Motorsport IOM Car Club to ensure the continuance of speed events on the Island. This will include the development of two new courses at Jurby and Ramsey, to give competitors new challenges and excellent value for money, as well as retaining The Sloc Hillclimb course.”
Support from clubs, championships and competitors
The proposed event is already attracting interest and enthusiasm from the wider motorsport community, with established car clubs, championship organisers and experienced competitors welcoming the prospect of three days of competition on the Island.
Paul Goodman, Chairman of MG Car Club North West Centre, said:
“The MG Car Club North West welcomes the return of speed events to the Isle of Man. The three days of competition will provide an exciting challenge for our members who will have the opportunity of driving their MG cars at speed on closed roads.”
Noor Ali, Chair of Classic Marques Sports Car Club, which runs one of the UK's largest and most successful Speed Championships, said:
“We are really excited to be an invited Championship to this event. The Isle of Man has an enduring appeal for both two- and four-wheel motorsport fans and many of our competitors have urged me to get them back on the IoM in a high-profile Speed event. Credit to the Motorsport IOM Club and Aintree Circuit Club teams, we all know how hard such events are to arrange but this is shaping up to be three great days of motorsport for competitors and spectators alike.”
The event's distinctive three-venue format is also generating interest among experienced competitors, particularly those travelling from the mainland.
Kim Adams, an experienced speed competitor, said:
“I’ve competed for more than 40 years in speed and race events, including 25-hour enduros at Spa, and the Isle of Man event is among a handful of standout competitions. It is a huge commitment for mainland competitors in time and money to make the trip but the event and its rare three-venue format more than make up for it.”
Adrian Kermode, Isle of Man Resident and experienced multidiscipline competitor, said:
“Having enjoyed many years of competition across different disciplines, this event has a particular attraction for me. It promises to bring together the very best elements of motorsport: skill, determination, friendly rivalry and great people with a shared passion for motorsport”
Building the event
As planning progresses, the organisers will be working with championship organisers, competitors, officials, marshals, sponsors and local stakeholders to help establish the event and build support on both sides of the Irish Sea.
The organisers are also keen to hear from anyone interested in volunteering. Motorsport events rely on the commitment of marshals and other volunteers, and opportunities will be available for both experienced motorsport personnel and those looking to become involved for the first time.
Anyone interested in supporting the event, whether as a competitor, volunteer, sponsor or commercial partner, is encouraged to contact the organising team.

Save the date
Competitors, car clubs and championships are encouraged to keep 29 April – 1 May 2027 free while further details are developed.
The coming months will see the organisers continue work on the event format, regulations, venue arrangements, competitor recruitment, volunteer support and commercial partnerships.
The Manx Classic Speed Challenge is intended to be more than three days of competition — it is an opportunity to celebrate the people, cars and passion that make grassroots motorsport special, while bringing competitors and spectators together to enjoy the unique motorsport heritage of the Isle of Man.
Event approvals and next steps
The Manx Classic Speed Challenge has received approval in principle from the Isle of Man Government Department of Infrastructure, marking a significant milestone in the development of the proposed 2027 event.
This approval in principle provides an important foundation for the organisers to progress their plans, with work continuing alongside the relevant authorities and Motorsport UK to complete the remaining approval processes.
The use of all three proposed venues remains subject to the necessary Motorsport UK Track Licence approvals. In addition, the proposed closed-road events at Ramsey and The Sloc require final approval from the Department of Infrastructure and the subsequent issue of a Road Racing Order authorising the necessary road closures.
The organisers are continuing to work closely with the Department of Infrastructure, Motorsport UK and other relevant stakeholders to progress these arrangements. The proposed event dates and venues remain subject to the completion of these final approvals, and further details will be announced as planning develops.
For updates, expressions of interest and future announcements, follow the Manx Classic Speed Challenge on social media.
Three days. Three venues. Incredible machinery. One amazing island.

2026 Woodford Trailers HSA Speed Championship Results
19/10/2026

Overall Championship - Top 5 Awards

Justin Andrews 161 points
Ethan Faulkner 145
Steven Brown 131
4= Steve Broughton 126 and 4= Simon Parkin 126

Class Awards – 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd where applicable

Class S1 1       Rob Thomson
2       Chris Hancox

Class A1                  1       Simon Parkin

Class A2                  1       John Caldicott

Class A3                  1       Matthew Parr

Class B2                   1       Richard Burnett
2       Stephen Laing

Class C1                   1       Nick Purdy

Class C2                   1       Justin Andrews

Class D                    1       Paul Reynolds

Class F1                   1       Grahame Harden
2       Dave Greenslade

Class F2                   1       Rodney Thorne

Class H                    1       Chris Guy

Class I                      1       John Loudon

Class J                     1       Ethan Faulkner

Class J1                   1       Russell Haynes
2       Tim Cowlam
Pre 1973 Formula Ford        Les Buck

Class K                     1       Steven Brown

Class L                     1       Peter Goulding

Other Awards

Alan Payne Memorial Trophy            No Curborough run off 2026

HSA Curborough Sprint Trophy FTD Sat              Ben Bonfield

HSA Curborough Sprint Trophy FTD Sun             Ben Bonfield

Paul Squires Memorial Trophy Will Hamer

Peter Stevens Memorial Trophy                Rodney Thorne (35)*

HSA Competitor of the Year                       TBA at Awards Lunch*

The Russ Ward Trophy                               BARC Wales

HSA Dual Drive Shield Tim Cowlam & Francis Sykes**

HSA Novice Trophy                                     Isabel Roberts

HSA Under 25 Trophy                                 Ethan Faulkner

Clive Wooster Award (best F1 or F2 score)         Grahame Harden

Note   * indicates that recipient of this annual trophy also receives a souvenir award

Speedscene, heading to letterboxes soon!
31/07/2026

The latest edition of Speedscene is winging its way to letterboxes as we type!

Edition 239 includes:

British Hillclimb Championship Latest
British Sprint Championship News
HSA Speed Championship Updates
A fascinating interview with Ethan Faulkner
Motoring book reviews
A few Senior Moments
Some Pilbeam Ponderings
A touch of Bucks Fizz
And much more...

What better way to waste an hour or two, whilst hiding in the shade with a refreshing beverage!

Speedscene Edition 239

Sprint & Hill Climb - PPE
29/04/2026

Following some recent changes to the PPE requirements for our discipline, the HSA has received the subsequent message from MotorsportUK. Please take a few minutes to read it and if you have any questions, feel free to contact any of us at the HSA or MotorsportUK.

If you know of any fellow competitors who don't use the internet and/or Facebook, please pass the message on, and make sure we all stay safe.

To all Sprint & Hill Climb Event and Championship Organisers

Within the last six months, the Motorsport UK Board have approved some changes to PPE requirements for Sprint and Hill Climb competitors. One of these was for implementation from 1^st January 2026, however we have become aware that few Competitors were not aware of the change and had been arriving at Events without the correct equipment.
Below are notes of the changes for your awareness and you will also see these duplicated in the next Club Bulletin. We would recommend that you please make your members aware of these changes if you have not already done so to assist them in their preparations.

Sprint & Hill Climb - Balaclavas
Following several fires across a range of motorsport disciplines, which resulted in burns, the Sprint & Hill Climb Sub‑Committee reviewed all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements during 2025. As a result of this review, a proposal was made to introduce a mandatory requirement for flame‑resistant balaclavas for competitors in Modified, Sports Libre, and Racing Cars.
This proposal was approved by the Board in June 2025, following consultation, and came into effect on 1 January 2026. However, it appears that many competitors remain unaware of this change, and organisers are therefore encouraged to help promote awareness of the requirement.
Exemptions remain in place for Standard Cars, Road Cars, and open bodywork Period Defined Vehicles.
For full details, please refer to Chapter 14, Appendix 2, Article 4.3.

Sprint & Hill Climb - PPE
From 1 January 2027, Ch.14, App.2, Art. 4.3 will require competitors in Modified, Sports Libre, and Racing Cars to wear flame‑resistant shoes in compliance with Chapter 9, Article 12.4.
Competitors in Standard Cars, Road Cars, and Period Defined Vehicles must wear suitable footwear that fully covers the foot and enables adequate control of the vehicle. The use of plastic footwear (such as trainers) should be avoided.
You are encouraged to ensure that competitors are made aware of these requirements ahead of 2027 so that they can be suitably prepared.

RUSS WARD 1945-2026
15/02/2026

It is with deep regret that we have to report the passing of Russ Ward after a long illness. Russ was a founder member of the HSA, its first Chairman and a long serving President of the Association. as well as a formidable competitor..Our thoughts are with his many friends in the sport and with his family, in particular his sons Ashley and Chris, whose father's death comes as a double tragedy following the loss of their mother, Margaret, less than a fortnight earlier..
A full appreciation of Russ's life will follow in the next issue of Speedscene.

Manx 3 Hills Challenge
02/02/2026

Further to previous emails regarding visiting marshals (see below) the organisers have advised that the Isle of Man Steam Packet ferry company have kindly offered some free return crossings for any marshals wishing to attend (based on 4 people sharing 1 car). Lunch will also be provided to all marshals/officials on each of the 3 days of competition. The Wellbeck Hotel have offered a discounted rate for any marshals wishing to attend, £50 per person per night including full Manx breakfast based on 4 people sharing an apartment). Note, the organisers will not cover the cost of accommodation, this is bookable and payable directly by the marshals.

Please can you forward this to anyone on the mainland who may be interested in marshalling the event.

On the subject of marshalling Motorsport IOM are organising a marshals training evening on Monday 9th March for the Island based marshals who have volunteered for the event. I'll probably attend and co-ordinate my pre-event visit to coincide with this.

Dan Carter visited the Island last week and carried out the track inspections, so I'm just awaiting the permits to be issued now. All other services / sub-contractors are booked and the Doi have approved the road closure order. PR of the affected properties is underway.

Loton Invited Events
29/01/2026

Hagley & District Light Car Club are pleased to invite HSA members to their Loton Park Interclub meetings on the following dates.
April 4&5
April 18&19
May 16&17
June 13&14
July 11&12
August 1&2
September 26&27

Annual General Meeting
21/01/2026

The 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Hillclimb and Sprint Association will take place at 6.30pm on 11 March 2026 at the Cromwell Lodge Hotel, 9-11 North Bar Street, Banbury, OX16 0TB. All members of the HSA are welcome to attend. An agenda will be issued in due course.

2026 Manx 3 Hills Challenge
23/12/2025

The Manx 3 Hills Challenge is a new event planned to take place on 23-25 April 2026.

Planning and feasibility of the event are in progress, and we'd like to hear from you should you wish to be involved in the event as either a competitor or marshal.

Please use this form to register your interest.

2025 Woodford Trailers Motorsport UK HSA British Sprint & Sprint Leaders championships draft calendar
17/12/2025

We are pleased to publish version 1 of the Draft 2026 Woodford Trailers Motorsport UK HSA British Sprint & Sprint Leaders championship calendars:

2026 Woodford Trailers HSA Speed Championship draft calendar
16/12/2025

We are pleased to publish version 1 of the Draft 2026 Woodford Trailers HSA Speed championship calendar:

The 2025 Woodford Trailers Motorsport UK HSA Sprint British Sprint Championship awards
12/11/2025

The list of award winners for the 2025 Woodford Trailers Motorsport UK HSA British Sprint Championship has been published and can be downloaded here.

Congratulations to the top three competitors,Steve Broughton (DJ Firehawk), Pete Goulding (Mygale ff200) and Chris Jones (Force TA) .

Steve Broughton (Hedley Bennett)

Pete Goulding (Hedley Bennett)

Chris Jones (Hedley Bennett)

The 2025 Woodford Trailers Motorsport UK HSA Sprint Leaders Championship awards
30/10/2025

The list of award winners for the 2025 Woodford Trailers Motorsport UK HSA Sprint Leaders Championship has been published (revised 03/11/25) and can be downloaded here.

Congratulations to the top three competitors,Pete Goulding (Mygale ff200), Chris Jones (Force TA) and Steve Broughton (DJ Firehawk).

The awards lunch will be held at the National Motor Museum, Gaydon on November 16th and tickets may be purchased here.

Pete Goulding (Hedley Bennett)

Chris Jones (Hedley Bennett)

Steve Broughton (Hedley Bennett)

2025 Woodford Trailer HSA Speed championship awards
22/10/2025

The list of award winners for the 2025 Woodford Trailer HSA Speed championship has been published and can be downloaded here.

Congratulations to the top three competitors, Andrew Webber (Lotus 47/62) winning the championship for the fourth year in a row, Steve Broughton (DJ Firehawk) and Glen Shaw (Nissan 350Z).

The awards lunch will be held at the National Motor Museum, Gaydon on November 16th and tickets may be purchased here.

Andrew Webber, 2025 HSA Spee champion (Scherer Race & Rally News)

Steve Broughton, Runner up (Rowan Flynn Media)

Glen Shaw, 3rd overall (Scherer Race & Rally News)

HSA Curborough Sprint. Entries open
09/08/2025

Entries are now open for the HSA Curborough Sprint double header on October 4th and 5th 2025.

Regs, entry form and on-line entry can be found here.

Formula Ford Challenge
29/04/2025

The Pre-94 Formula Ford Register Challenge

The 2025 Pre-94 Formula Ford Challenge will take place over three weekends this season. If you would like to learn more about the Challenge, or wish to be added to the Register, please contact Charlie Reilly via charlie.reilly@sky.com

Date Venue   Event   Club
July 12th Loton Park Pre-94 FF Hill Climb   HDLCC
July 13th Loton Park Pre-94 FF Hill Climb HDLCC

Aug 2nd   Gurston Down Gurston FF Fest   BARC (SW)
Aug 3rd Gurston Down Gurston FF Fest   BARC (SW)

Oct 4th Curborough Pre-94 FF Sprint   HSA
Oct 5th Curborough   Pre-94 FF Sprint HSA

Incorporated in the HSA Speed Championship

Entries now open for all HSA 2025 competitions
15/02/2025

Entires are now open for all 2025 HSA competitions:

The Woodford Trailers Motorsport UK British Sprint Championship

The Woodford Trailers Motorsport UK Sprint Leaders Championship

The Woodford Trailers HSA Speed Championship

The British Sprint Challenge Cup (which runs under the British Sprint Championship)

The HSA Formula Ford Challenge (which runs under the HSA Speed Championship)

Full details can be found on the HSA website and you can find the start page for entries here.

A New Year's resolution?
05/01/2025

While you are considering your New Year's resolutions perhaps this might be suitable:

The Hillclimb and Sprint Association is the leading club for competitors, spectators, officials and enthusiasts of the sport of Speed Hillclimbing and Sprinting in the UK. It organises three important Championships (the Woodford Trailers Motorsport UK British Sprint Championship, the Woodford Trailers Motorsport UK Sprint Leaders Championship & the Woodford Trailers HSA Speed Championship), publishes Speedscene magazine and puts on a double header Sprint at Curborough each year. The HSA is represented on the MSUK committee for Speed events, has a comprehensive website, and is active on social media.

We are looking for new members to join the committee - in particular to manage the club's social media activities and also someone (or a small team) to take over responsibility for the club's website. The latter role would, in the first instance, involve maintaining the content of the current website but would later involve the transition to a new website.

Anyone interested in becoming more involved with the organisation and management of the club's activities and/or either of these roles should contact any HSA committee member via the website's contact page:

https://www.hillclimbandsprint.co.uk/contactform.asp

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