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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 233 May/June 2025
On the cover of Speedscene Issue 233 is a striking image of Steve Miles at the unmistakable Anglesey Circuit – Trac Môn. The magazine, dedicated to sprint and hillclimb enthusiasts, opens with editorial reflections on the personal and competitive aspects of selecting events, and the vital role that volunteers, spectators, and even good post-race beer contribute towards the perfect motorsport day.
This issue dives into detailed reports from the opening rounds of the 2025 Woodford Trailers British Sprint Championship and the HSA Speed and Sprint Leaders Championships. Cadwell Park and Anglesey feature prominently, with technical upgrades, new faces, and returning champions all shaping an exciting season start.
Race Retro 2025 receives a full feature, celebrating its successful return after a weather-induced cancellation in 2024. The event’s mix of historic cars, iconic guests, and thrilling rally demos drew over 23,000 visitors, underscoring its importance to the motorsport calendar.
Regular columns return, including “Around & About” with Chris Bennett, “Buck’s Fizz” from Les Buck, and Steve Chaloner’s ongoing budget motorsport journey in “Saint Ursanne or Bust.” Additional highlights include reviews of motorsport books, reflections on historic racing, and updates from grassroots competitors.
Altogether, this issue of Speedscene blends in-depth motorsport coverage with personal stories and technical insight, continuing its mission to inform and entertain the sprint and hillclimb community.
