Spectators allowed for the 2022 Simola Hillclimb from 6 to 8 May – but strictly limited to 3 300, in line with government’s COVID-19 regulations. Vaccination certificate or negative PCR test required for entry Get your tickets online to avoid disappointment, and get discounted prices! Fans can build their own packages with tickets available for […]
Tightened regulations ensure all cars use period-correct engines and drivetrains Franco Scribante aiming for seventh Classic Conqueror crown, back behind the wheel of his 1970 Chevron B19 – can anyone challenge him for glory? 2022 Simola Hillclimb takes place in Knysna from 6 to 8 May KNYSNA, South Africa, 9 March 2022 – Classic Car […]
Strong line-up for Classic Car Friday with 24 different manufacturers represented across 65 entrants, ranging from 1926 to 1989 Record 14 entries for pre-war Class H1 following introduction of new handicap scoring system 12th edition of Simola Hillclimb takes place in Knysna from 6 to 8 May 2022 KNYSNA, South Africa, 21 February 2022 – […]
Over the past 11 editions, Knysna’s Simola Hillclimb has firmly established itself as South Africa’s premier motorsport and motoring lifestyle event, held in the heart of the scenic Garden Route.
Following the successful running of South Africa’s premier motorsport and motoring lifestyle event in September this year (after three COVID-19 enforced postponements) the Simola Hillclimb will now return to its traditional first weekend in May time slot of 6 to 8 May 2022.
And the good news for potential competitors is that the online competitor entry process is open with immediate effect at www.simolahillclimb.com. The closing date for applications is 31 January 2022.
Andre Bezuidenhout claimed his fourth King of the Hill title and set a new Simola Hillclimb record with a time of 34.965 seconds at an average speed of 195.624 km/h on the 1.9 km course 2019 Modified Saloon Car champion Franco Scribante set a new record in the Class Finals of 39.303 seconds, but lost […]
Single Seaters and Sports Prototypes It’s official – the Simola Hillclimb has an all-new record! Andre Bezuidenhout lived up to all expectations and powered the agile 2007 Gould GR55 to the best-ever time on the 1.9 km Simola Hill, stopping the clock in 35.164 seconds – 0.364 sec quicker than his previous record time from […]
The final qualifying round was cancelled after #18 Chris Hollis ran wide at exit of Turn 5 and shot left up the banking at Turn 6. The car has been damaged but Chris is fine. As a result the final qualifying times stand as per the end Q5. In the Road and Supercar category, JP […]
King of the Hill is heating up – literally and figuratively – today, with Andre Bezuidenhout chipping away at his times to set another fastest run for the morning at 35.566 seconds. “My eye is still on a 34-second time, but we had a problem with a wheel sensor that didn’t work this morning. I’m […]
The King of the Hill competitors are on it this morning, with Andre Bezuidenhout setting his first official qualifying time of the day at 35.589 seconds in Q4 – just 0.061 sec off his current official record in the Gould GR55, and 0.14 off his fastest time from yesterday. Wade van Zummeren is on a […]