Hillclimbing and Sprinting The Essential Manual

By: Phil Short, Steve Wilkinson .

Hillclimbing and Sprinting - collectively known as Speed Eventing - is one of the most popular ways of getting into UK motor sport. Long-term motor sport competitors and enthusiasts, Phil Short and Steve Wilkinson, have answered a long-standing demand with a book that tells would-be competitors how to get started, how to improve their skills and where to find the events. For existing competitors, there's detailed driving advice on the top courses, many interviews with competitors - including the current Hillclimb Champion - and essential information about venues, constructors, suppliers, the major Series, clubs, schools, websites, magazines and forums, plus over 150 colour pictures and illustrations of this exciting and accessible form of motor sport.

Features:

• There is something for everyone involved in Speed Eventing.
• How to get started in even the humblest of saloons.
• How to keep the costs down and the fun up.
• How to get the most out of the experience.
• Top tips on the top venues.
• How to get started – everything from kit to licenses
• A look at how the experienced competitors go about it.
• A look behind the scenes at the organisation of an event
• A review of the main speed event venues.
• An in-depth reference section to keep at hand.

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