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ABOUT WISCOMBE

A number of drivers believe that Wiscombe Park is one of, if not the, most challenging hills in the national championship. Once you have witnessed the drivers fighting their machines through the camber changes of The Esses and then rounding the hairpins at Sawbench and Martini it becomes obvious that this is a ‘drivers’ hill. A demanding drivers hill.

During the course of a season a diverse selection of motor cars and motor cycles can be seen at this beautiful venue which nestles in a picturesque south Devon valley. Whether it is a regional championship event or the national championships, whether the competitors are on two, three or four wheels, whether the machinery is modern, classic or vintage there is always interest and spectacle at Wiscombe.

Go to DATES for information on forthcoming events and see the action by viewing the GALLERY pages.

 

Bridge Tyres & Wheels Wiscombe Championship – Positions after Wildlife Autosport

The Gentle Touch (with the throttle!)

The prevailing changeable weather during the Torbay and Wildlife Autosport meetings certainly made life tricky for the drivers as these two photographs by Martin Holehouse show.

More images of the meeting at Gallery 2

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WISCOMBE PARK

50 YEARS - THE STORY SO FAR

 

Having celebrated the Golden Jubilee of Wiscombe Park last year it is now appropriate to commemorate such an occasion with the publication of a brief history of the venue, the personalities and the machines which have made Wiscombe what it is today. The publication, which has been compiled by Colin Rolls and produced by Andrew Forsyth, will be available at all Wiscombe meetings this season or by mail order at £6.00 including postage and packing.

 

For mail order e-mail grp@wiscombepark.co.uk

 

 

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Continuing Improvements……….

 

Further to the introduction for the 2008 season of a plastic matrix where the main paddock exits onto the tarmac road of the main paddock recent work has seen this facility extended across the bottom of the main paddock to ease the difficulties drivers have experienced in muddy conditions.

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……….and how they come about

 

A critical element of such improvements is of course the band of individuals who volunteer their time and expertise. Pictured here is such a body of fine gentlemen pausing briefly from their labours to appreciate their handywork. This particular group have become known as ‘The Crazy Gang’!

 

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MARTYN PIKE: CHAMPION 2008

 

Fireworks were part of the evening’s celebrations at Wiscombe House as Martyn Pike accepted the trophy and a cheque for £300 as reward for securing the Bridge Tyres and Wheels Wiscombe Park Hillclimb Championship. It was on the track that the Feniton driver displayed his ability and the speed of his immaculately prepared Ford Escort to secure the series having previously been a runner-up.

 

Pilbeam MP43 pilot Rodney Thorne claimed the second place, netting the Eric Moxom Memorial Trophy and £100, with his Rover V8 powered machine finishing less than three quarters of a point in arrears of the champion. However, the Frampton garage proprietor has secured the premier position in the other Bridge Tyres sponsored series, that of the A.S.W.M.C.

 

Taking the final position on the ‘podium’ was Plymouth’s Neal Coles who took his fleet Sylva Striker to within a single point of Thorne. Other major prize winners who attended the eveing included fifth and sixth placed finishers, James Moore and Jonathan Williamson who of course campaigned a Renault 5 GT Turbo and a Porsche 911 Carrera respectively in the quest for championship glory. Wellington driver Jonathan Wright took his Volkswagen Golf GTi to fourth place.

 

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Bridge Tyre & Wheels Wiscombe Championship Final Positions 2008

 

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