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SPEEDSCENE MAGAZINE
Speedscene is a highly regarded magazine published by the HSA five times a year and is the only full size UK publication dedicated to the sports of speed hillclimbing and sprinting. Speedscene is free to HSA members and and available on subscription. It contains reports, articles, photographs and features covering all aspects of the sport. The high standard of production of the magazine and its A4 full colour format sets it apart from the normal club publication.
A typical edition of Speedscene includes:
- Photos and reports from events nationwide
- News from championships around the country
- Features on personalities from the sport
- Technical articles & reviews
- Features on suppliers to the sport
- Regular columns by officials, competitors, marshals, spectators and scrutineers
- Reviews of motorsport books and videos
Current Issue - Speedscene 238 May/June 2026
This issue of Speedscene captures an exciting start to the 2026 sprint and hillclimb season, combining comprehensive championship coverage with engaging features and personal stories from across the sport.
Leading the news is extensive coverage of the opening rounds of the British Sprint Championship, where Northern Ireland's Ethan Faulkner makes a sensational start to his campaign. Driving the Force TA, Faulkner dominates at Cadwell Park and Anglesey, breaking class and circuit records while establishing an early championship lead. Reports from the paddock highlight not only the intense competition but also the technical developments, mechanical dramas and personalities that make sprinting unique.
The HSA Speed Championship also gets underway with reports from Cadwell Park, Shelsley Walsh, Harewood, Anglesey and Goodwood. Difficult weather at the newly resurfaced Shelsley contrasts with glorious spring conditions elsewhere, while Chris Hancox and Justin Andrews emerge as early championship pace-setters.
Away from competition, the magazine tackles an important subject in "Lifting Spirits", exploring men's mental health and the positive role that motorsport communities can play in supporting wellbeing. The thoughtful feature emphasises the value of friendship, shared interests and organisations such as Andy's Man Club.
The issue's major interview profiles four-time British Hillclimb Champion Wallace Menzies, who reflects on his journey from Scottish sprinting to becoming one of the sport's most successful competitors. His candid discussion covers car development, teamwork, data analysis and the relentless pursuit of improvement.
Personal stories continue with Dave Rayner's account of progressing from enthusiastic spectator to successful Caterham sprint competitor, while Les Buck shares preparations for a new season, balancing Historic Formula Ford competition with a newly acquired Porsche Cayman.
Regular favourites return with book reviews, technical features, supplier news, marketplace listings, nostalgic looks back at the sport's history, Jerry Sturman's celebration of Scott Moran's remarkable career, Andrew Dinner's Pilbeam development diary, and an entertaining account of preparations for the famous Saint-Ursanne hillclimb, rounding off an issue that celebrates both the competitive and community spirit of sprinting and hillclimbing.
