PRESCOTT SPEED HILL CLIMB 2017 EVENTS

PRESCOTT

SPEED HILL CLIMB

Motorsport at Prescott goes back almost 80 years, and 2017 is set to be one of the most exciting in its long history. It’s always a thrill to see modern hillclimb cars attacking the course, and the British Championship will visit us twice – once for the opening round on 22-23 April, and again on 2-3 September.

Prescott’s life as a competition venue began when it was acquired by members of the Bugatti Owners’ Club after a referral from the Vintage Sports-Car Club, so it’s only fitting that those links are celebrated during the summer. On 15 July, the Bugatti Owners’ Club will host Bugfest, while the VSCC returns on 5-6 August – there are few better venues at which to see vintage racers in action.

The Midland Hillclimb Championship forms part of our popular Midsummer Speed Festival on 24-25 June, while the addition of La Vita Rossa has made La Vie en Bleu even better. French and Italian machinery will be firmly in the spotlight on 27-28 May.

Families will love the Prescott Bike Fest, the seventh running of which takes place on 9 April, and the American Autumn Classic, which closes our season on 30 September-1 October. Both offer unrivalled all-round entertainment.

Competitors will be able to enter online from the middle of February, while spectators can now buy discounted advance tickets from www.prescott-hillclimb.com. We look forward to welcoming you all to Prescott in 2017.

Sunday 9th April - Prescott Bike Fest
 
Bike Fest returns once again to Prescott on Sunday 9th April and promises to be an action-packed day for all the family in support of the Nationwide Association of Bloodbikes charity (NABB).

The seventh annual event will be larger than ever before, with even more bike manufacturers and clubs confirmed, plus a large display of historic, modern and race bikes on display in the paddock, demo areas, passenger rides, stunt show, trade stalls, live music, good food and a host of entertainment both on and off the track. You can even book a place to ride the famous Prescott Hill yourself, and be part of the spectacle.
 
Bike Fest is the biggest annual fundraiser for Blood Bikes and raises vital funds to enable them to carry out their life saving work. For more information visit: http://www.prescottbikefestival.co.uk

22nd & 23rd April - British & Midland Championships
 
A two day event featuring the opening rounds of both of the UK's premier series the British & Midland Hillclimb Championships. Saturday will also see competition classes for motorbikes.

27th & 28th May - La Vie en Bleu incorporating La Vita Rossa   Prescott Hill Climbs French and Italian motoring festival - A celebration of French and Italian cars, music and entertainment. This spectacular two day event has always been a firm favourite in the motoring calendar, and this year will be no exception. Prescott will be transformed in celebration of fine French and Italian automobiles, themed entertainment, trade stalls and visiting car clubs. Plus special competition classes for French and Italian marques. Oh and we have a very exciting announcement to make soon in regards to 'star paddock cars'! 24th & 25th June - Midsummer Speed Festival   Two one day meetings with the Saturday featuring motorbikes plus competition for saloons, sports cars and single seaters. Sunday is dedicated to a round of the ever popular Midland Hillclimb Championship. 15th July - Bugatti Owners’ Club Bugatti Festival   A celebration of the Bugatti marque supported by classes for saloons, sports cars and single seaters. 5th & 6th August - VSCC weekend   The Vintage Sports Car Club's premier motor sport meeting of the year. A two day celebration of vintage motorsport featuring cars from the dawn of motorsport. Tickets are now on sale via the VSCC's website. 2nd & 3rd September - British & Midland Championships   A two day meeting featuring rounds of both of the UK's premier series the British & Midland Hillclimb Championships. 30th September & 1st October - American Autumn Classic The all-American Stars and Stripes weekend celebrates the biggest, brightest, and brashest cars this side of the pond. The action-packed weekend always attracts a very a wide variety of competition cars competing on the historic hill climb course, plus spectacular American vehicle displays and USA-themed entertainment from the Demon Drome Wall of Death, excellent live Rock n Roll bands, dancers, Vegas Showgirls and the popular Stars n’ stripes comedy stilt walkers. The paddock will be packed with special vehicle displays include American car clubs and motorcycles from Pontiacs, Cobra’s, Hudsons, Plymouths, Mustangs, Cadillac’s, and Chevys to Flatheads, Hotrods, Fords, Indians, Harleys and Custom Choppers, plus the Orchard will host the dedicated American ‘show n’ shine’ display area. For further event information, or to book admission tickets visit: https://www.prescott-hillclimb.com/ Trade stand enquiries: If you would like to book a trade stand at any of our forthcoming events, you can click on the event and download the booking form from our website or alternatively contact:  Aline Gallan email: aline@bugatti.co.uk Competitor Information: For anything to do with competing and supplementary regulations contact: Martin Greenslade the Competition Secretary email: comps@bugatti.co.uk   Picture credits: Thank you to Phil Kroll, Allan Rhodes, Dennis Wood and Geoff Robinson