Drivers are scored based on quickest timed runs. Cars break a timing beam at the start line and break another beam at the finish – quickest driver wins. Dependent on the event drivers will get three or four practice runs and two to three timed runs over the course of a weekend. Each of the above meetings will comprise two qualifying rounds of the Championship.

Hill Climbing is made up of many different classes and thus a variety of different car types. There are classes to suit production cars right up to single seater racing cars and because of this budget is fairly flexible.

For example, if you want to use a road going car, be that your weekend toy or everyday road car, and many people do, then here is a list of requirements:

Have a sticker on the ignition key or cut out switch indicating which way to turn it off
Have stickers indicating the location of the extinguisher toggle (if fitted) and tow points
Have a yellow battery earth cable (yellow tape works wonders here)
Have your race number on the sides of the car (magnetic door squares are available or stick some numbers on a white background in the rear windows)
A timing splitter
Secure seats
Two throttle return springs
A generally good-condition car
If you are entering a roadgoing class then the car must have a valid MOT and insurance. And if your car is built in quantities of less then 1000 per year then it will require a roll cage.