Gurston Down Taster Day

 

 ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS TASTER DAY

 

BWRDC HILLCLIMB SCHOOL TASTER DAY AT GURSTON DOWN HILLCLIMB, NEAR SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE

 

Run by Gurston Down Hillclimb, with licensed AHASS (Association of Hillclimb and Sprint School) instructors.

 

Come along for a fun day out and experience the Thrill of the Hill, driving the South’s premier Speed Hillclimb course.

[1] Driving School places sell out incredibly quickly so book early to avoid disappointment.

 

When, Where and how much is it?

 

Tuesday, 1st April 2025

Gurston Down Speed Hillclimb, Gurston Farm, Broad Chalke, Salisbury,

Wiltshire. SP5 5HR

£195

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About the Gurston Down Driving School

 

Approx timings for your day

 

• 0830 / 0845 Arrival and sign-On
• 0900 Coffee / Tea / Biscuits
• Introductions
• A short presentation covering what the sport of Speed Hillclimbing involves, the requirements for vehicle preparation and personal safety kit, and basic Hillclimb driving instruction.
• Walking the Hill with an Instructor
• Convoy runs
• Four Observed individual runs with a personal debrief between runs two and three
• Lunch
• AHASS Exam for Motorsport UK Licence Upgrade (if entered)
• Further observed individual runs (at least four)
• Presentation of Certificates (with Coffee / Tea and Cake!)
• Close (approx.) 1630

• Use your own road car

• Many members of the BWRDC will be present

• Informative and fun

• You might already be involved in motorsport supporting a partner or friend – how about ‘having a go’ away from the spotlight?

• If you want to try marshalling, there will be shadowing/observing opportunity for non-competitors at this event too.

 

Full details and T&C’s and booking information can be found on the Gurston Down website: https://gurstondown.org/gurston-down-hill-climb-school/

 

More details about your day

Following signing on and early morning coffee your day will start with a brief introductory talk. You will be introduced to your instructor, who will then lead your group in a “walk of the hill”. This is an essential part of the tuition, explaining the characteristics of the corners, entry points, clipping points and exit points which are marked out with cones to help you remember.

 

There will be support from BWRDC representatives during the day to provide encouragement and moral support as needed.

 

You will then collect your car in the paddock and commence the first of two convoy runs up the hill following your instructor. After the convoy runs it’s time for the individual runs which are observed by the instructors, who will give valuable feedback during the morning.

 

At lunch time whilst you are enjoying your well-deserved lunch, the instructors will be available for you to ask questions and comment on both the good points and areas where there is room for improvement.

 

After lunch there a more runs up the hill in your car and during the course of the afternoon, you will once again be observed by the instructors and the final assessment of your driving talents will be made!!

 

Whilst taking afternoon tea there will be a further review of the afternoon's runs followed by the presentation of certificates and awards for key performances.

 

What you need

• You will need to bring suitable clothing to fully cover torso, arms and legs to wear when driving on the course, plus appropriate clothing for the weather!!

• Remember to bring a crash helmet (helmets can be provided free of charge if required).  

• An everyday road car operating within road legal limits including tax and MOT and on road legal tyres.  Please bring the MOT certificate with you, or if the car is less than three years old, the registration document.  Hybrid or Electric cars are not permitted.

• No competition experience or competition licence is required. 

• The Taster Day is open to all drivers of 18 years old and over, with a full UK driving licence.

• It is not possible for 2 drivers to share 1 car for this event

• For Marshalling experience walking boots, all weather clothing, sun cream and snacks are advised.

• A sense of fun and enthusiasm

 Everyone will be supported by the BWRDC whether coming solo or with guest.

If you would like to speak to a BWRDC member about this please email bwrdcintospeed@gmail.com

Unfortunately Gurston don't offer having the Instructors in the cars.