The Kop Hill climb is in a couple of weeks time on 25th & 26th September. This is an unique event and a great day out - more info is pasted in below, or see the website at http://www.kophillclimb.org.uk/
If anyone needs directions or more information, please let me know. We can probably park any FMC members on the grass outside my house, conveniently about 200 yards away from the event, so drop me an email if you're planning to come along!!
Regards, Gavin.
Kop Hill Climb Centenary
Kop Hill Climb's exciting revival last year propelled it into one of the "must attend" events on the historic motorsport calendar. Kop Hill near Princes Risborough Buckinghamshire, was one of the most popular speed hill climbs in the country for motorcycles and motorcars in the period between 1910 and 1925.
This year's centenary event celebrates the first recorded races by motorcyclists in 1910. A year later they were joined by motorcars. The hill was in regular use by motorcycles and motorcars until 1925 when, as a result of an accident on the hill, all racing on public roads in Britain was banned.
For owners of vintage, veteran and classic motorcars there is the opportunity to follow in the slipstream of Malcolm Campbell in his "Bluebird", Henry Segrave in his Sunbeam, or for motorcyclists, Freddie Dixon on his Douglas.
For two days, Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th of September the hill will be returned to its glorious past. Storming the hill this year will be over 300 historic vehicles from the earliest days through to post-war classics. These will be leavened by a few modern exotic cars showing how motoring has developed over the last 100 years.
The event is not a speed hill climb but rather a commemorative run to recall Kop Hill's exciting past.
Spectators will be able to see and hear the vehicles roar up the Hill and have a close up view of the vehicles in the paddock.
This event is an opportunity for Drivers, Riders, Classic Owners and Spectators to support the revival of this exciting and historic Hill Climb, at the same time as raising money for worthy local charities.
The Centenary Kop Hill Climb
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th September 2010
Come and support our Charities by spectating at Kop Hill Climb.
Dogs are not permitted on the site except on a short lead.
There will be more than 300 veteran, vintage and classic motorcars and motorcycles each day to see and hear as they climb Kop Hill. Just click on the "Listing" menu on the left to see the wonderful collection of cars and bikes that have booked for our Centenary year.
In addition, at the end of each session, there will be a some modern cars showing how motoring technology has developed over the years
Runs up the hill from 10.00 to 13.00 and 14.00 to 17.00.
Gates open from 9.00.
The entrance fee is £5 per person (under 12s free). Tickets, which guarantee entry, can be bought in person from the the Iain Rennie Shop in Princes Risborough, or the Information Centres in Princes Risborough, Wendover, Aylesbury, Wycombe and Marlow.
It is well worth getting to the event early for each session. Very special vehicles will start each session waved off by a celebrity. Find out about the celebrity by clicking on the openers tab on the left.
In the Centenary event this year there will be an expansion of facilities for spectators
The Bonhams' Grandstand will be 50% larger than last year. There is an extra charge for each seat in the Grandstand of £5 per person for each half day. These cannot be purchased in advance but will be available on the day on a first come first served basis.
There will be 8 free viewing platforms doubling up from last year.
You do not have to pack a picnic! there is food and toilets on site and plenty of car parking.
There is free parking off Brimmers Road.
The programme is on sale for £3, which includes information about Kop Hill and a listing of all Entrants.
Membership Number: 5260
