Anthony selling a sport that's on the up and up
HIGH octane thrills are proving increasingly popular with motorsport fans who are being attracted in increasing numbers to the world of speed hillclimbing.
Old Town resident Anthony Cooper is part of the marketing team behind the Harewood Speed Hillclimb which takes place in a stunning setting overlooking the beautiful Wharfe valley, between Leeds and Harrogate.
He said: "Hillclimbing is one of the oldest forms of motorsport and provides a great day out, for both spectators and competitors, for a very modest outlay – and it's even better value for money when it all takes place in Harewood's beautiful surroundings.
"Everyone can get close to both the cars and the drivers in the paddock and it's a great place to spread a blanket for a picnic whilst watching the huge variety of cars compete."
For 2010 there's a full calendar of events planned, with competitors driving everything from tuned hatchbacks to screaming, F1-engined single seaters – real beasts that demand exceptional driving skills as they blast up the UK's longest permanent hillclimb course at speeds approaching 120mph.
11 events make up the 2010 season, running from April to September, including 2 MSA British Championship rounds when the cream of British hillclimbers visit this scenic Yorkshire venue.
Classes include vintage, classic, MG, Ferrari, Porsche, TVR, Scimitar, Austin Healey, Lotus , Ginetta etc, plus a wide selection of open wheeled specialist race cars.
Anthony added: "Harewood's viewing areas are fantastic, enabling spectators to get close to the trackside, look round the cars and talk to the drivers. It's a great place to spread a blanket, relax and enjoy a picnic whilst watching the action."
More information is available from.harewoodhill.com
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