BRITISH WOMEN RACING DRIVERS CLUB

IntoSpeed 2026

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IntoSpeed with the BWRDC returns in 2026 with more opportunities for women to get into motorsport through Hillclimbing.

​​In line with the aim of the British Women Racing Drivers’ Club to promote and support women in all forms of motorsport, IntoSpeed offers increased opportunities for women to try motorsport for the first time.

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The IntoSpeed with the BWRDC events are designed to introduce women to the thrills and rewards of motorsport competition, providing taster days, expert driver tuition and even the opportunity to compete at events.

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The programme centres around Hillclimbing, a discipline which is an ideal entry point for newcomers and is contested against the clock at venues throughout the UK; and a range of easily accessible and affordable road cars can be used! IntoSpeed is supported by Motorsport UK as part of its ongoing commitment to increase female participation throughout the sport.

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No experience is needed, and it is open to women of all ages from 18 upwards.

There is no expensive outlay for safety equipment as the venues for the taster

days will provide helmets, and attendees can use their own road car to take part.

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For 2026 IntoSpeed are supporting two Taster days, one at Harewood Hillclimb (26 March), the second at Gurston Down Hillclimb (7 April).  Those who are interested are welcome to attend one or even both! Here the focus is on having fun whilst learning the basics associated with the sport such as timing, safety and how to get comfortable in a car, before experiencing the thrill of driving the Hillclimb course. The Harewood Taster Day is for females only and the Gurston Down Taster Day will have a female group within their driving school day.

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​​​​As a new addition to the IntoSpeed calendar in 2026, there is also

the opportunity to drive Prescott Hillclimb in a non-competitive event. 

It’s the opportunity to see how an event is run and to get to grips with

driving a hillclimb without the pressure of a competitive event as runs won’t

be timed.

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Helen Allen, Chair of the BWRDC, commented: “With the support of Motorsport UK we are proud to have created this programme to take women through the sport from the very early stages to their first competition. We are thrilled to continue this for 2026 and look forward to introducing more women to the Hillclimbing discipline. Whether it’s taking part in our taster days, with expert driver tuition from experienced instructors, up to competing at events, we will guide you through.”​​