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Have you entered for the 2022 Simola Hillclimb?
"Our objective is to keep the line-up of cars and competitors fresh and interesting each year, and it’s fantastic to see several new names on the list of applications in 2022,” says Geoff Goddard, sporting director of the Simola Hillclimb.
The 12th edition of the Knysna Simola Hillclimb will be held from 6 to 8 May, 2022.
Those interested to participate only have two weeks left to enter.
There has been keen interest from established competitors and former champions alike.
“Our objective is to keep the line-up of cars and competitors fresh and interesting each year, and it’s fantastic to see several new names on the list of applications in 2022,” says Geoff Goddard, sporting director of the Simola Hillclimb.
“It’s also encouraging to have received applications from the growing contingent of previous winners and top competitors in Classic Car Friday and King of the Hill who regard the Simola Hillclimb as the must-attend motorsport event of the year, and compete with some of the very best road and race cars in the country,” Goddard says.
“A total of 65 places are available in the Classic Car Friday line-up, and it is currently over 55-percent subscribed thus far.
“It’s important to note that the rules for Classic Car Friday have been tightened up from previous years to ensure that all competing vehicles match the original specification of the cars from the period they were produced or raced, with a maximum leeway of 10 years for any engine and drivetrain upgrades,” Goddard explains.
In class H1 for pre-war cars, the switch to a handicap system has been met with an enthusiastic response, as six applications have been received to date. The handicap system is set up to afford all drivers a chance at victory, despite the wide variety of cars competing.
The other noteworthy change is class H8 which has moved away from recreated cars with modern running gear to period-correct pre-1977 single-seater, sports and GT race cars.
There are no class changes for King of the Hill which starts on Saturday morning and culminates in the big guns vying for King of the Hill honours in the all-or-nothing Top 10 Shootout on Sunday afternoon. A maximum of 84 slots are available, and this event is already over 70% subscribed.
The organisers, subject to Covid-19 travel restrictions of course, expect several international competitors and limited daily spectators.
For more information visit www.simolahillclimb.com
Source: MotorPress
