PRESCOTT SPEED HILL CLIMB                                          

SAT/SUN 1-2 AUGUST

Near Gotherington, Gloucestershire, (Cotswolds)

 Advance Tickets Sales are now closed

The ultimate VSCC event; and the official start of the 75th Anniversary week celebrations. There is no other event that sums up the ethos of The Vintage Sports-Car Club because of the relaxed atmosphere, superb cars, hard competition, great company and a superb location.

If you are a potential spectator and have never attended the event before you will simply relish the relaxed ‘garden party atmosphere’ that this event enjoys.  This idyllic spot in Gloucestershire is steeped in nostalgia and it particularly comes alive on the first weekend in August.  Vintage car enthusiast flock in their thousands to enjoy watching a splendid selection of Pre-war machinery tackle the hill, from cycle cars to ERA racing cars, a ‘Vintage Car’ enthusiasts would be hard pressed not to find something of interest on the track.  

Off track the Vintage car parking area throws up hidden gems year after year, this is a stunning location where members enjoy their picnics and entertain friends in the most ‘Vintage’ of surroundings.  Prescott enjoys a popular selection of trade stands, and of the Bugatti Trust Museum is open all weekend to add some extra interest.  There are lots of super places to enjoy the action on the hill, from the popular ‘Orchard’ corner at the Sponsors Area or you can walk further up the hill and view at many safe locations.

The Eureka Jazz Band will be playing on Saturday evening and the usual marquee and bar will also be in full swing. Dinner will be available in the restaurant with light refreshments in the marquee.

BICYCLE RACES

There will be the usual Bicycle Racing on the Sunday morning starting at 9.00am. Races for children, ordinaries, safeties and tandems will be included. As is now the norm, bicycle races take place at approximately 9.00am. 

If you would like to take part assemble from 8.30am with any type of bicycle in the paddock adjacent to the start line for scrutineering.  Races are organised for the under 10s, under 15s and all comers dependant on demand, weird and wonderful cycling machinery is to be encouraged!  If you do not have a bicycle with you do come along early to watch; you will see some wonderful machinery from Penny Farthings to unicycles!

The bike races are great fun and you can have fun practicing before the event in the campsite, but please, no bicycles in the paddock other than before assembling for the bicycle races. To satisfy our insurers all riders are required to wear a bicycle helmet this year – you know it makes sense. 

 PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

On the hill, Saturday is practise day, Sunday is the main day for timed runs 

SATURDAY 1  AUGUST *all times are approximate*

Gates Open                          08.30 hrs

Practice commences           09.30 hrs

Lunch break                         12.30-13.45 approx.

(inlcuding parade of Brooklands Cars and Napier Railton)                      

Practice finishes                  17.30 hours approx

SUNDAY 2  AUGUST *all times are approximate*

Gates Open                   08.30 hrs

Bicycle Races               09.00 approx.

Timed runs start at        10.00 hrs.

Lunch break                   12.45-14.00 approx.

(inlcuding parade of Brooklands Cars and Napier Railton)                

TICKET PRICES


ADVANCE TICKET SALES ARE NOW CLOSED

 On the Gate Ticket Prices(for Club Members and General Public)

Friday on the Gate: £15

Saturday on the Gate: £15

Sunday on the Gate: £25

Again this year a wrist band system will be in operation  instead of tickets.  Visitors to the event will be sent the bands in advance and are asked to wear them at all times whilst in the Prescottvenue.  Wrist bands will alleviate previous ticketing problems such as tickets being left in the car, or competitors leaving tickets in overall pockets!  If you are a competitor you will be issued with one wrist band that you will need to wear all weekend.  Entrants in the Saturday and Sunday event will also receive tickets for the Friday event.

COMPETITOR INFORMATION

Entries  are now closed: Competitors Instructions were  sent  out on Thursday and Friday 23-24 July.

 
DIRECTIONS:

Tourist Board: log onto www.cotswolds.info or call Winchcombe Tourist Information on 01242 602925 or Cheltenham Tourist Information on 01242 226 554

Log onto www.bugatti.co.uk for more information on the Prescott venue.

Prescott is north of Cheltenham on the Gotherington to Winchcombe road, close to Bishop's Cleeve. The nearest main road is the A435.

ACCOMODATION

Contact: Winchcombe Tourist Information, Town Hall, High Street, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, GL54 5LJ.

Tel:+44 (0)1242 602 925  Website: www.visitcheltenham.gov.uk

Camping: Camping is ‘the way to stay’ at Prescott and it is a facility that is for everyone attending, spectator or competitior.  You do not need to book just turn up but a  charge of £5 per person per night will apply, please pay on the gate. Camping and caravans can park over the road from Thursday afternoon until Monday morning. Strict campsite rules will apply and anyone found to be in breach of these rules may be asked to leave. Fields are divided into ‘noisier’ and a ‘quiet family field’, details of such will be given upon arrival.  Toilets and washing up facilities are provided but there are no showers.  Dogs are allowed to stay in the camping field but must be on a lead at all times.  Club Member Cally Callomon organises a popular evening film show which takes place in the field.