Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Motorsport hill climb track in Gloucestershire, England
Prescott Speed Hill Climb is a motorsport venue in Gloucestershire where drivers race the clock on a short, technically demanding course. The track stretches just over 1 kilometer with steep curves and pronounced gradients that demand quick reactions and precise driving skills.
The Bugatti Owners Club purchased the land in 1937 and organized the first racing event in April 1938, when Craig set an unofficial record in a supercharged Bugatti. Since then the site has become a regular venue for motorsport enthusiasts.
The annual Prescott Hill Climb gathers 250 pre-war racing and sports cars during the first weekend of August, connecting generations of automotive enthusiasts.
The venue provides separate parking areas for pre-war vehicles, general visitors, and camping facilities next to the main site for multi-day events. It is best to plan your visit around major racing weekends and arrive early to secure good viewing positions.
Wallace Menzies holds the track record at 34.65 seconds in a single-seater race car, a time that demonstrates the extreme performance of modern motorsport machinery. His record is regularly challenged by ambitious drivers eager to test themselves on this famous course.
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