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Can you help? Marshals are needed for the hillclimbs at Forrestburn on 11 and 12 June.

 
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Can you help? Marshals are needed for the hillclimbs at Forrestburn on 11 and 12 June.
by SMMC Admin - Thursday, 2 June 2022, 9:09 PM
 

Forrestburn is a 1,030-metre hill climb track in central Scotland. Get involved with the action in this test of speed (and nerves) up a tarmac track consisting of hairpins, blind summits and negative camber corners.

Can you help? Marshals are needed for the hillclimbs at Forrestburn on 11 and 12 June.

As well as being at one of the UK's finest hill climb venues with its dramatic scenery, you will be a Judge of Fact for hitting the bollards. You will also get £20 cash towards your fuel but you'll need to bring/buy own lunch. You are also invited to have Pizza in the Paddock on Saturday evening, 6-8pm, where a donation of £8 will get you a stone baked Margherita cooked on out hire pizza oven (need numbers by Wednesday at the latest).

Signing on will be on the day.

Contact Iain Paterson - patersoniain@yahoo.com or 07779 458622

Hill climbing has been part of British motorsport since the early days, with many famous drivers, including Sir Stirling Moss, having competed on the hills. Cars tackle an uphill course one-by-one, with the quickest time dictating the winner.

Forrestburn Speed Hill Climb is a 1,030-metre track in central Scotland. Get involved with the action in this test of speed (and nerves) up a tarmac track consisting of hairpins, blind summits and negative camber corners. The track is located just to the north of Forrestburn Reservoir off Forrest Road near Harthill in Central Scotland. The postcode is ML7 4NW. It is 28 miles from Edinburgh and 21 miles from Glasgow.