Dear Partner,
We hope that your preparations for the upcoming Simola Hillclimb are going well, and that you are as excited as we are to be racing again on the Simola Hill!
Please read this communication carefully in preparation!
BEFORE YOU GET TO THE EVENT
- Our Welcome Centre will be at the Knysna Bowling Club. A map can be found here. This is where you will collect your accreditation for access to the event grounds between 3-5 May.
- Entry list: The 2024 Entry Final lists can be found here.
- Programme of Events: Please check the latest Event Schedule.
AT THE EVENT
- MAP – Download access map here.
- Electricity in the Pit Lane – Generators will be delivered on 29 April, connected and then testing will begin, power may be available from the afternoon of 29 April. Power will definitely be available from 30 April. Please ensure you are self-sufficient before then.
- Toilets -A toilet will be open for use on the Lower Pit Road from 12 March 2024. Additional toilets will be made available from 2 May.
- Transporter Parking Area – Please do not park any vehicles in the Transporter Parking Area from Wednesday, 1 May onwards.
EVENT ACCREDITATION
- Access to the Event grounds will be controlled from Friday, 3 May – Sunday, 5 May.
- No Accreditation is required for Build or Strike (except for those requiring access to the Simola Estate)
- Please ensure all staff are accounted for in your Accreditation Request Form, which should be submitted to your relevant KSF contact no later than 10 April 2024.
- Accreditation will be available for collection from the Welcome Centre during the week of the event, collection details will be shared with the relevant contact person from your company.
- Please ensure staff have their wristbands on their arms before entering the event grounds daily and that your Vehicle Access Pass is stuck to the inside of your windscreen.
BRANDING
Click here to view the 2024 Simola Hillclimb Branding Plan.
All branding must be in place no later than 17h00 on Thursday, 2 May.
Partners with Track Branding – please be reminded to arrange a meeting with the COC prior to set up of on-track branding. Exact placement of all TRACK branding is subject to the approval of the COC who will consult with the Safety Officer.
KEY TIMES
| AREA | Date | Start Time | End Time |
| CCF Scrutineering | 02-May | 09h00 | 14h30 |
| KOH Scrutineering | 03-May | 08h00 | 14h30 |
| CCF Parade | 02-May | 14h45 | 15h15 |
| KOH Parade | 03-May | 17h15 | 17h45 |
| Bridge Erection | 26-Apr | TBC | TBC |
| Bridge Strike | 10-May | TBC | TBC |
| Start Gantry Erection | 02-May | 14h00 | 15h00 |
| Start Gantry Strike | 06-May | 12h00 | 13h00 |
| Ticket Gates (Pits & Main) | 03-May | 07h30 | 14h00 |
| 4, 5 May | 07h30 | 15h00 | |
| Ticket Gate (Paddock) | 03-May | 06h30 | 16h00 |
| 4, 5 May | 06h30 | 17h00 | |
| Mara Gate Opening Times | 2-5 May | 06h30 | 19h00 |
| Green Pastures Gate | 3-5 May | 06h30 | 19h00 |
| Bevan Gate 1 (Bridge Corner) | 3-5 May | 06h30 | 17h30 |
| Bevan Gate 2 (i-way gates) | 2-5 May | 06h30 | 19h00 |
| Welcome Centre Operating Hours | 01-May | 10h00 | 17h00 |
| 02-May | 07h00 | 17h00 | |
| 03-May | 07h00 | 18h00 | |
| 04-May | 07h00 | 15h00 | |
| 05-May | 07h00 | 12h00 | |
| Hospitality Facilities | 03-May | 07h45 | 17h30 |
| 04-May | 08h30 | 17h30 | |
| 05-May | 08h30 | 18h00 | |
| Bar Operating Hours: Friday | 03-May | 10h00 | 18h00 |
| Bar Operating Hours: Saturday | 04-May | 10h00 | 19h00 |
| Bar Operating Hours: Sunday | 05-May | 10h00 | 18h00 |
| Mobican Operating Hours | 3-5 May | 08h00 | 17h00 |
| Pit Vendor operating times | 3-5 May | 07h30 | 17h00 |
| Gasoline Alley and Turn 2 Vendor operating times | 3-5 May | 08h00 | 17h00 |
| Simola Road Closures – Event Days | 3-5 May | 06h00 | 19h00 |
| Generator Running Times | 29 April- 1 May | 08h00 | 18h00 |
| 2-5 May | 06h00 | 21h00 | |
| Public Town to Venue Shuttle operating times | 03-May | 07h00 | 18h00 |
| 4-5 May | 07h00 | 18h00 | |
| PG Internal Venue Shuttle | 3-5 May | 07h30 | 18h00 |
| Supplier Build and Strike Hours | Weekdays | 08h00 | 18h00 |
| Weekend and Public Holidays | 08h30 | 17h30 | |
| Access to Simola Estate | Weekdays ONLY | 08h00 | 17h00 |
| Electric Fence Deactivation | 3-5 May | 06h00 | 19h00 |
| Turn 2, Gasoline Alley, Esses Fence Gates Open | 3-5 May | 06h30 | 19h00 |
| Simola Diverted Traffic Booms | 3-5 May | 06h30 | 19h00 |
| Prize Giving CCF (estimate times) | 03-May | 15h35 | |
| Prize Giving KOH (estimate times) | 05-May | 16h00 |
A FEW MORE THINGS…
- For live timing please download and access the Race Monitor app.
- Please tag @SimolaHillclimb and use the official hashtag: #SHC, when posting about the event!
- The event will be broadcast in its entirety on our live stream feed. Follow the links from www.simolahillclimb.com.