Epynt Hillclimb

[grahamb]

June 22nd 2008, 1.6km course, on the Epynt ranges.
Anyone up for it, contact www.breconmotorclub.co.uk

Website shows details of 2007, but I've been assured that there'll be an event again this year.

Contact 'Martin.Leonard at BreconMotorClub.co.uk' (%27Martin.Leonard at BreconMotorClub.co.uk%27) for more details.

[alladdin]

sounds a decent event.

[welsh diff sniffer]

did this last year was top day out, :thumb:

[welsh diff sniffer]

http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2008/2/2008020807032474976hill1.jpg
http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2008/2/2008020807033852234hill2.jpg

[MCURZON]

Can this be done on a Rally Competition Licence or do you need a specific hillclimb one?

[waynemk2]

Good pic of dad there Will..
Yes I think you can do it on a national b stage licence, I hope BMC, do more Hill Climbs up there.

[MCURZON]

Looks good, might have a crack at it.

[windy]

Can this be done on a Rally Competition Licence or do you need a specific hillclimb one?

Yes rally license is valid for sprints & hillclimbs, that's what I use.

I will be doing Epynt:)

[welsh diff sniffer]

i done the hillclimb last year with non_race national b licence like road rally licence, be quick on getting your entries in this year as the hillclimb forms part of the hillclimb championship !!!!!:thumb:

[PERKY]

welsh diff sniffer do you know any history on this car? im sure its my old rallycar only on a different reg :confused:
http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2008/2/2008020807033852234hill2.jpg

[MCURZON]

Think that's Graham Hollis' car.

[welsh diff sniffer]

Think that's Graham Hollis' car.


yes graham hollis owns it his wife sue hollis did it in a mk2 escort which was exactly the same to look at appart from a red grill!!!!!!!!!:cool:

[waynemk2]

It also has a N/A Cossie motor in it.

[grahamb]

Yes rally license is valid for sprints & hillclimbs, that's what I use.

I will be doing Epynt:)

Cool. I've put it in my calendar for 2008.
Hope it rains...:D

[cossie matt]

I'll be well up for this one, looks superb.

Matt

[alladdin]

which part of epynt does it use ? is there spectator access ?

[waynemk2]

Yes spectators are allowed. take a look at this link, pretty sure we ll be using the same stretch this year
http://www.breconmotorclub.co.uk/hillclimb.shtml
I hope they organise more hill climbs up there.
love to get my mk2 done for this year. but wont happen. may be next year

[alladdin]

hope its better than it looks on the site, 4 corners 2 of which are chicanes made from laybuys:confused:.
i didnt recognise anything but its 10 years since i was up there:lol:
i have camped at 4 ways many times in my younger days.(the assault course pissed was always fun)

[welsh diff sniffer]

it may look simple but everyone had positive comments of it last year, so im the course does it's job! it used the burma road as a traffic section to link back to 4ways bridge via the german village which was also good fun!!!!!:D

YouTube - Hillclimb In Audi RS4

[grahamb]

My entry has been accepted for this event. Anyone else going?

[waynemk2]

Yep, mines gone too. its more than half full now..

[windy]

My entry has been accepted for this event. Anyone else going?

Me:)

[PaulAlex]

Very, very tempting!! :thinking:

[cossie matt]

I'm in too:cool: Come on Paul, you know you want too:thumb:

Matt

[welsh diff sniffer]

im in also my dad is doing it so there is an extra 2 mk2 escorts to the list, entries are near to 80 recieved so if you are thinking of doing it be quick there isnt many left!!!!!!!!!!!!;)

[windy]

im in also my dad is doing it so there is an extra 2 mk2 escorts to the list, entries are near to 80 recieved so if you are thinking of doing it be quick there isnt many left!!!!!!!!!!!!;)

Nearly all Escorts I suspect:dance::thumb:

[cossie matt]

Nearly all Escorts I suspect:dance::thumb:


The more the merrier:woohoo:

Gonna be a good event I recon:cool:

[waynemk2]

And 1 Pug 306 Rallye, ha ha, Ill show em whos boss lol..
Yea its going to be a good day out..

[waynemk2]

Entries so far.

George Wall
B3
Audi Quattro

Alan Davies
D4
TVR Chimaera

Paul Moakes
D4
TVR V8S

Peter Watson
D4
TVR Griffith 500

Paul Edwards
D4
TVR T350

Martyn Ferris
C1
Mini

Mike Griffiths
D3
Ford Escort

Gareth Griffiths
C2
Renault Clio Williams

Hugh Mackey
A1
Daihatsu Charade GTi

Stuart Hill
B2
Westfield Super 7

Paul Mackey
A1
Daihatsu Charade GTi

Steve Lyle
D4
TVR V8S

David Williams
A2
Renault Clio

Eian Pritchard
D3
Subaru WRC

Tim Pennington
B2
Westfield SE

Andy Dunbar
B2
Westfield SE

Paul Davies
C2
Renault Clio

Graham Millar
D2
Ford Escort

Matthew Downer
D2
Ford Escort

Roland Quinney
B2
Fisher Fury

Neil Watkins
A2
Ford Escort

Kenneth Pryce
D1
Austin Cooper S

Neil Trainer
C3
Mitsubishi EVO8

Alun Jones
C2
Peugeot 205 Mi16

John Carter
D4
TVR V8S

Simon Smith
D4
TVR Tamora

Justin Pounder
D3
Ford Escort

Graham Loakes
C3
Subaru Impreza

Brian Jones
C1
Westfield SE1

Brian Dennis
Mini

Tim Dennis
Mini

Brian Robbins
Mini

Gary Williams
Subaru Impreza

John Murphy
Subaru Impreza

Mike Jones
A2
Peugeot 205 GTi

Gordon Hick
A1
Seat Cupra TDi

Graham Blackwell
C2
Ford Fiesta

David Wilkins
D4
TVR Chimeara

Leighton Hughes
C1
Vauxhall Vectra V6

Alwyn Arrowsmith
Ford Escort

Will Arrowsmith
Ford Escort

Wayne Arrowsmith
Peugeot 306 Rallye

Nick Cook
B1?
Sylva Striker Mk2

David Thomas
B2
Westfield SE1W

Robert Harriman
C3
Subaru Impreza

Seamus Morris
C3
Darrian T90

Anthony Bailey
A2
Renault Clio 172

Mark Lively
D2
Vauxhall Chevette HSR

Mark Hatton
D2
Renault Clio Williams

Craig Jones
A2
Peugeot 205 GTi

Josh Jones
A2
Peugeot 205 GTi

Phil Jones
D1
Nissan Micra

[PaulAlex]

I'm in too:cool: Come on Paul, you know you want too:thumb:

Matt

Hello mate, I'd love to do it but I need to pull my finger out (plus get back to UK!) and get it finished first.

If I cant make it, I'm very happy to trailer and service for you if you need a hand.........or maybe I should hire something :thinking:

Cheers,

Paul.

[cossie matt]

Hello mate, I'd love to do it but I need to pull my finger out (plus get back to UK!) and get it finished first.

If I cant make it, I'm very happy to trailer and service for you if you need a hand.........or maybe I should hire something :thinking:

Cheers,

Paul.


Absolutely mate, that'd be great but it'd be even better if I was giving you a hard time up the hill:D:cool:

Matt:thumb:

[welsh diff sniffer]

i cant wait the only prob is that im doing a 160 mile road rally the nite before, so i will be driving from the finish straight to the start of the hillclimb, just hope the car can take it !:D

[PaulAlex]

Absolutely mate, that'd be great but it'd be even better if I was giving you a hard time up the hill:D:cool:

Matt:thumb:

Giving me a hard time up the hill?!?!?!? I think I'll need you to give me a tow :D

[cossie matt]

Giving me a hard time up the hill?!?!?!? I think I'll need you to give me a tow :D

Yea ok mate, I'm sure you'll be able to pedal your awsome machine, it'll be YOU giving ME driving tips:D

[welsh diff sniffer]

here's the full entry list from brecon motor clubs website, its not seeded but its the full version!:thumb:

George Wall B3 Audi Quattro ACSMC
Alan Davies D4 TVR Chimaera TVR
Paul Moakes D4 TVR V8S TVR
Peter Watson D4 TVR Griffith 500 TVR
Paul Edwards D4 TVR T350 TVR
Martyn Ferris C1 Mini WAMC
Mike Griffiths D3 Ford Escort WAMC
Gareth Griffiths C2 Renault Clio Williams WAMC
Hugh Mackey A1 Daihatsu Charade GTi ACSMC
Stuart Hill B2 Westfield Super 7 WAMC
Paul Mackey A1 Daihatsu Charade GTi ACSMC
Steve Lyle D4 TVR V8S TVR
David Williams A2 Renault Clio WAMC
Eian Pritchard D3 Subaru WRC
Tim Pennington B2 Westfield SE WAMC
Andy Dunbar B2 Westfield SE WAMC
Paul Davies C2 Renault Clio WAMC
Graham Millar D2 Ford Escort
Matthew Downer D2 Ford Escort ACSMC
Roland Quinney B2 Fisher Fury WAMC
Neil Watkins A2 Ford Escort WAMC
Kenneth Pryce D1 Austin Cooper S WAMC
Neil Trainer C3 Mitsubishi EVO8 WAMC
Alun Jones C2 Peugeot 205 Mi16 WAMC
John Carter D4 TVR V8S TVR
Simon Smith D4 TVR Tamora TVR
Justin Pounder D3 Ford Escort
Graham Loakes C3 Subaru Impreza
Brian Jones C1 Westfield SE1 WAMC
Brian Dennis Mini
Tim Dennis Mini
Brian Robbins Mini
Gary Williams A3 Subaru Impreza
John Murphy A3 Subaru Impreza AWMMC
Mike Jones A2 Peugeot 205 GTi
Gordon Hick A1 Seat Cupra TDi
Graham Blackwell C2 Ford Fiesta AWMMC
David Wilkins D4 TVR Chimeara TVR
Leighton Hughes C1 Vauxhall Vectra V6 WAMC
Alwyn Arrowsmith D3 Ford Escort
Will Arrowsmith D2 Ford Escort
Wayne Arrowsmith A2 Peugeot 306 Rallye
Nick Cook B1 Sylva Striker Mk2 ACSMC
David Thomas B2 Westfield SE1W WAMC
Robert Harriman C3 Subaru Impreza
Seamus Morris C3 Darrian T90
Anthony Bailey A2 Renault Clio 172 WAMC
Mark Lively D2 Vauxhall Chevette HSR
Mark Hatton D2 Renault Clio Williams
Craig Jones A1 Peugeot 205 GTi
Josh Jones A1 Peugeot 205 GTi
Phil Jones A1 Nissan Micra
Steve Wilks D2 Ford Escort
Chris Davies A2 Volvo Amazon
Alan Bankhurst D4 TVR Vixen TVR
Graham Hollis D2 Ford Escort
Sue Hollis D2 Ford Escort
Terry Brown D2 Ford Escort
Keith Wilson A2 Ford Lotus Cortina
Dean Jones B3 Ford Escort WAMC
Graham Richards D1 Mini Cooper
Keith Hazell B1 Sylva Striker ACSMC
John Hawkins A2 Nissan Sunny GTi
Wayne Palmer Ford Escort
Darren Underwood B2 Westfield
Sue Underwood B2 Westfield
Ian Skipp D2 Vauxhall Astra
Jack Watkins A2 Peugeot 205 GTi
Jason Jones A2 Peugeot 205 GTi
Robert Tout D3 Mitsubishi EVO IX
James Tout D1 Peugeot 106 GTi
Mick Harriman C3 Audi Quattro Sport
Mark Solloway D2 Ford Escort
Phil Rogers D2 Ford Escort
Simon Howells C1 Mini
David Kirk C3 BMW 325 Sport WAMC
Ed Lloyd D3 Triumph TR7 V8
Jason Pritchard D1 Citroen C2
Keiran Thomas C1 Mini WAMC
Steve Griggs C1 Mini WAMC

[waynemk2]

There a lot of top cars out. will have to drop a bigger motor in my Pug, ha ha

[mervhill]

I cannot wait for this event, going to be awesome to watch. Need to get my accomodation booked really, it seems it's quite popular!!

[waynemk2]

It is going to be awesome to watch especially when a 640BHP Audi Quattro is out..

here it is
YouTube - Audi Quattro at Prescott Hill Climb

[mervhill]

Sweet! I have a video just like that somewhere of the silver Dialynx one at Prescott too for that matter :thumb:

[grahamb]

Hope its sunny! My memories of Epynt are sideways rain, or heatwave, and nothing in between.

[waynemk2]

Latest entry list

DENNIS MOTORSPORT EPYNT HILLCLIMB 2008


No. Driver Car Class Town Championship
CLASS A1
11 Hugh Mackey Daihatsu Charade GTi A1 Weston Super Mare ACSMC
12 Josh Jones Peugeot 205 GTi A1 Brecon
13 Gordon Hick Seat Cupra TDi A1 Hengoed WAMC
CLASS A2
14 Jason Jones Peugeot 205 GTi A2 Brecon
15 John Hawkins Nissan Sunny GTi A2 Aberdare
16 Wayne Arrowsmith Peugeot 306 Rallye A2 Brecon
17 Keith Wilson Ford Lotus Cortina A2 Bath
18 Chris Davies Volvo Amazon A2 Axminster
19 Mike Jones Peugeot 205 GTi A2 Brecon
20 Jack Watkins Peugeot 205 GTi A2 Presteigne
21 Dean Jones Ford Escort RS2000 A2 Pencoed WAMC
22 Anthony Bailey Renault Clio 172 A2 Swansea WAMC
23 David Williams Renault Clio A2 Carmarthen WAMC
24 Neil Watkins Ford Escort RS2000 A2 Swansea WAMC
25
CLASS A3
26 Gary Williams Subaru Impreza A3 Brecon
27 Leighton Hughes Vauxhall Vectra V6 A3 Swansea WAMC
28
CLASS B1
29 Keith Hazell Sylva Stryker B1 Old Basing ACSMC
30 Nick Cook Sylva Stryker Mk2 B1 Mill Hill ACSMC
31
CLASS B2
32 Darren Underwood Westfield SE B2 Leominster
33 Andy Dunbar Westfield SE B2 Crickhowell WAMC
34 David Thomas Westfield SEiW B2 Caldicot WAMC
35 Stuart Hill Westfield Super 7 B2 Hereford WAMC
36 Roland Quinney Fisher Fury B2 Faringdon WAMC
37 Tim Pennington Westfield SE B2 Hereford WAMC
38
CLASS B3
40
CLASS C1
41 Brian Dennis Mini C1 Hay on Wye
42 Kieran Thomas Morris Mini C1 Bridgend WAMC
43 Steve Griggs Morris Mini C1 Bridgend WAMC
44 Simon Howells Morris Mini C1 Carmarthen
45 Martyn Ferris Mini C1 Caerphilly WAMC
46 Brian Jones Westfield SE1 C1 Cardiff WAMC
47
CLASS C2
48 Philip Lillington Vauxhall Astra C2 Chard
49 Graham Blackwell Ford Fiesta C2 Groby AWMMC
50 Paul Davies Renault Clio C2 Carmarthen WAMC
51 Alun Jones Peugeot 205 Mi16 C2 Llanelli WAMC
52 Gareth Griffiths Renault Clio Williams C2 Llannon WAMC
53
CLASS C3
54 David Kirk BMW 325 Sport C3 Carmarthen WAMC
55 Neil Trainer Mitsubishi EVO8 C3 Swansea WAMC
56 Mick Harriman Audi Quattro Sport C3 Henley in Arden
57 Graham Loakes Subaru Impreza C3 Wolverhampton
58 Robert Harriman Subaru Impreza C3 Leamington Spa
59 Seamus Morris Darrian T90 C3 Dungannon
CLASS D1
60 Tim Dennis Citroen C2 D1 Hay on Wye
61 Roger du Croq Slip Ford Lotus Cortina D1 Cardiff WAMC
62 Graham Richards Austin Mini D1 Brecon
63 Kenneth Pryce Austin Cooper S D1 Ammanford WAMC
64 Phil Jones Peugeot 205 GTi D1 Brecon
65 Wayne Palmer Rover 216 D1 Brecon
66 Craig Jones Peugeot 205 GTi D1 Brecon
67 James Tout Peugeot 106 GTi D1 Ammanford
68 Brian Robbins Mini Cooper S D1 Hay on Wye
69 Jason Pritchard Citroen C2 D1 Builth Wells
CLASS D2
70 Mark Hatton Renault Clio D2 Brecon
71 Mark Lively Vauxhall Chevette HSR D2 Hereford
72 Matthew Downer Ford Escort D2 Welwyn Garden City
73 Graham Millar Ford Escort D2 Harpenden
74 Steve Wilks Ford Escort D2 Abergavenny
75 Will Arrowsmith Ford Escort D2 Brecon
76 Ian Skipp Vauxhall Astra GSi D2 Bromyard
77 Sue Hollis Ford Escort D2 St Clears
78 Terry Brown Ford Escort D2 Carmarthen
79 Mark Solloway TBA D2 Carmarthen
80 Graham Hollis Ford Escort D2 St Clears
CLASS D3
81 Alwyn Arrowsmith Ford Escort D3 Brecon
82 Justin Pounder Ford Escort D3 Hay on Wye
83 Edd Lloyd Triumph TR7 V8 D3 Hay on Wye
84 Robert Tout Mitsubishi EVO IX D3 Ammanford
85 Eian Pritchard Subaru Impreza WRC D3 Builth Wells
86
CLASS D4
87 Paul Moakes TVR V8S D4 Barry TVR
88 Alan Bankhurst TVR Vixen D4 Horncastle TVR
89 Steve Lyle TVR V8S D4 Solihull TVR
90 Alan Davies TVR Chimaera D4 Southampton TVR
91 David Wilkins TVR Chimaera D4 Stockport TVR
92 Peter Watson TVR Griffith 500 D4 Shipston on Stour TVR
93 John Carter TVR V8S D4 Stockport TVR
94 Paul Edwards TVR T350 D4 Shrewsbury TVR

DOUBLE DRIVES
711 Paul Mackey Daihatsu Charade GTi A1 Banwell ACSMC
732 Sue Underwood Westfield SE B2 Leominster
748 Stewart Lillington Vauxhall Astra C2 Chard
779 Phil Rogers TBA D2 Haverfordwest

[grahamb]

Its 150 miles from Leicester so I'll probably be leaving at 4am Sunday for the drive across to Wales. Does anyone have a map reference for the place?

How many peeps off here will also be going?

[waynemk2]

You could e mail Martin Leonard, go onto www.breconmotorclub.co.uk (http://www.breconmotorclub.co.uk) click on hillclimb, the start is at 4 ways bridge.
there are a few people from here going, i'm doing it, my bro is, and dad is doing it, so theres going to be some tough competition..

[alladdin]

You could e mail Martin Leonard, go onto www.breconmotorclub.co.uk (http://www.breconmotorclub.co.uk) click on hillclimb, the start is at 4 ways bridge.
there are a few people from here going, i'm doing it, my bro is, and dad is doing it, so theres going to be some tough competition..

is this 4 ways on google maps? .... pentre'r-felin

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tab=wl

[mervhill]

This is going to be sooooo good, all those escorts!! Mr Solloway is going to be hard to beat, and Graham Hollis.

[grahamb]

I'll be running an on board camera, and data logging (if I can get the DL1 working, its gone back to RT today for investigation).

[waynemk2]

is this 4 ways on google maps? .... pentre'r-felin

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tab=wl

Yes you head for Sennybridge then head for Pentre 'r Felin and just carry on that road until you get to the MOD road.

That would be cool to have on board camera,

It ll also be nice to meet fellow Turbosporters, Im in a Red 306 Rallye.

[alladdin]

last time i was at 4 ways we camped, did the assault course pissed and threw a hundred blank rounds on the fire during the night..........

cant remember what event,bob fowdens rover against the mantas of brooks and jimmy mcrae at the time.( some time back:bolt:)

[Roman]

Is there any charge for spectators/parking/etc.?

[cossie matt]

I'll be there, getting excited now the car is finished and had an event:dance:

[waynemk2]

From what I know theres no charge, the Motorclub is looking for marshals, so if anyone wants to help, go onto the web site.

Cant wait to see your car Matt, sounds blooody loovely!!

I cant wait also, got some good cars in my class, just got to put a new radiator on!

[grahamb]

Rxd Final Instructions yesterday. Now 90 cars (was 80). Field looks great.

In my class (#52) I'm up against an Astra, and a pair of Clio Williams' and a 205 Mi16.

I've already bought the V-Power, as the FI's state that there's none sold in the area.

[welsh diff sniffer]

1 Week To Go, Cant Wait, Aslong As My Car Survives The 180 Mile Road Rally The Night Before, I Will Be Driving From The Finish Of The 1000 Lanes Road Rally To The Start Of The Hillclimb, Red Bull On Order By The Gallon I Think Lol:d

[windy]

Graham,

Are you going to camp at the suggested camp site? We've been trying to book a B&B but we've tried lots of places and they are fully booked - looks like we might be camping then:thinking: unless anyone has any suggestions of places nearby?

[waynemk2]

Have you tried this B&B just down the road from us.. not far from Epynt.



Maeswalter (33286)
17th Century Farmhouse set in a peaceful location. Well equipped bedrooms with outstanding views across the Senni Valley. Combined lounge and dining room freshly cooked meals provided.
Grade: RAC 3 Star WTB: 3 Star
Tel: 01874 636629
Open: All Year
Rooms:: 1 F (ensuite), 3 D (ensuite), 1 T (ensuite), 1 T (private bathroom).
Email the owner (http://www.stilwell.co.uk/mailto.asp?xtype=bb&xid=33286)
URL: bb@maeswalter.co.uk (http://bb@maeswalter.co.uk/)
Rates from: £27.00 - 29.00 (double) pp or £32.00 - 40.00 (single)

Mrs M J Mayo
Maeswalter, Heol Senni, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8SU

[grahamb]

Graham,

Are you going to camp at the suggested camp site? We've been trying to book a B&B but we've tried lots of places and they are fully booked - looks like we might be camping then:thinking: unless anyone has any suggestions of places nearby?

Graham, still in two minds wether to drive to Wales on Sat evening and sleep in the car, or drive on Sunday AM (very early).

[windy]

Wayne,

Tried the B&B you mention - fully booked. It seems there is some university student "map reading" event on at the weekend which could explain why the 20 or so places we've tried are all full.

Looks like we'll be camping:thumb:

[grahamb]

If you can get me a map reference I may join you. Safety in numbers and all that. Well you know what these students can get like after a few bottle of dandelion and burdock.

[Roman]

Where do you park and what time do you recommend to get there to spectate?

Sorry for the silly questions, first time attending, don't want to end up in the wrong place at the wrong time!

[waynemk2]

Im going to get up there for about 08:30, although the finals dont really state time of arrival.. first practice run is 10:30
I let you know the reference when i get home and have a look at the finals.
cheers

[waynemk2]

Just been told scrutineering is from 07:30 onwards

[welsh diff sniffer]

what a top day out had brill time, managed to get just over 70 seconds for my best run, nice to meet ts supporters windy, cossie matt etc shame that matt's gearbox gave up the ghost, will try get some pics up, or wayne will:thumb:

[waynemk2]

Just got in had a wicked time today was really good to meet fellow Turbosporters!:thumb:

I went round to try and get some photos of Windy, Graham, and Matt, but the phone died :stu:

[mervhill]

Nice to meet you all today :thumb:

Gutted about matt's 'box, but better to preserve the equipment than risk dumping all its contents on the deck! He'd made a big improvement too after his first run, and he reckoned there was plenty more to come, oh well there's next year! We will be removing the offending gearbox tomorrow, so will let you all know what the problem was.

Cheers again guys, look forward to seeing you again at another event! Anyone at Ty Croes end of August?

[waynemk2]

It was lovely seeing Mat Windys, and Grahams cars, after seeing them on the forums, its always good to see them in the flesh, and boy does Matts car sound nice, I hope to get my mk2 done for these hill climbs as I really enjoyed my self today! :banana:

And good to meet you to Mervhill.
Cheers:thumb:

[grahamb]

Had a blast. Managed a 68 second climb.

Bad news is my blooming Race Technology DL1 data logger still isn't recording anything so I've no terminal speeds or anything else.

On board Video was working though, so I'll post some footage tomorrow.

So many tasty Escorts, some really high standards now for others to aim for.

[windy]

Yes was good to meet you all today. Some more candidates for the Old Ford Class in the Midland Speed Championship perhaps?

I got my time down to 63 seconds in the end, no improvement on my final run because I still couldn't sight the braking point for the last bend. You locals are fast - but 3 seconds faster comes with living nearby I guess

What a fantastic hill - has to rate as one of the highest on the list so far - and the 4 mile drive back to the paddock on the twisty back roads across the moors was something too - couldn't resist playing with the throttle a bit there.

And some great friendly competition too - will definitely be back next year.:thumb::);)

[Roman]

Went to go and watch and found they wanted £10 to get in :crazy: So I told them that I didn't want to race, it was only to watch!

So I had to turn around and go home, weather looked ideal. Some nice roads up that way.

I found the Rotary club people that where collecting very unhelpful.

[grahamb]

Went to go and watch and found they wanted £10 to get in :crazy: So I told them that I didn't want to race, it was only to watch!

So I had to turn around and go home, weather looked ideal. Some nice roads up that way.

I found the Rotary club people that where collecting very unhelpful.

A tenner! Wow, no idea they were charging for entry. Would they not even take a donation?

[Roman]

As I said very unhelpful.

I knew 2 people taking part, so I asked the way to the pits. Thought I would see if someone could get me in, but they said no one was allowed in without paying.

[mervhill]

I just paid up, was well worth it anyway, a tenner isn't a lot in my opinion, and it probably costs the club a lot to use the area and facilities. Was very well run and some fantastic cars! It was £10 per car anyway, so if you were on foot you wouldn't have been charged, could have parked elsewhere and walked down :thumb:

[windy]

All money went to charity anyway:confused:

[grahamb]

Here's my video clip from inside the XR2.

Not bad I reckon, for 160BHP

YouTube - Epynt Hillclimb, June 2008

[alladdin]

glad you all had a good day, i was hoping to have got there but no one else was interested and weather was lousy here (obviously not there:doh:)

that in car shot is good in that it shows some of the nature of the epynt roads , ie like an old wooden rollercoaster !!

and the bloke in the boot sounded happy too :rofl:

[cossie matt]

Had a fantastic day yesterday, great to meet fellow Turbosporters.

The venue and the running of the event was superb and rates as my favourite hillclimb so far, roll on next year:clap::cool:

Was gutted my day ended early when my box wouldn't stay in 2nd gear but I didn't want to end it with a big hole in the box.

Good news is it's out already and it's only a broken thrust washer so should have it fixed by the end of the week.

The standard of cars there was great and we were never going to win with so much local knowledge and local Nutters:D but it was fantastic.

Cheers

Matt

[waynemk2]

Glad its only the thrust washer. :thumb:

[mervhill]

Hey Graham, you seemed a little chuffed with that run n'est pas? :D :D Great little video, can't wait to have my car finished, if I'm not ready for next year then it means I'm having problems of some description!!

[threep]

Hi everyone,

I'm a member of the organising club (Brecon Motor Club) and was out competing yesterday. We were lucky with the weather and I think pretty much all the competitors went home with smiles on their faces. Well done to the organisers for a great event and thanks to the marshals for their help.

Last year we ran it at a loss to get it up and running. Hopefully this year we will have broken even or even made some profit. We can't make money from spectator's parking (I wish we could but it's something to do with the conditions under which the MOD let's us use Epynt) so we ask organisations such as the Rotary Club to provide people to marshal spectator car parks and in return the money collected goes to charity. If we didn't do that spectators would park anywhere and everywhere and the whole event would become chaos. If I remember correctly I think BMC donated it's share of the car park money last year to the Mid Wales Air Ambulance, a service we hope never to have to call on....

Hope to see you there again next year, get your entries in early ;)

Cheers,
Gary (Car 28)

[Retromotorsport]

Welcome aboard Gary .. now go and get posting on the online diaries for competing cars section .. :thumb:

http://www.turbosport.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=167

And dont forget the pics and vids .. they all love a pic or 10 on here

[grahamb]

Pictures I took at the event
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[grahamb]

And some action shots here:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=5777557

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=68285

[mervhill]

Some great pics there Graham! Love the one of Matt lighting the rears up off the line :thumb:

Also love the pic of Matt on two wheels :eek: :crazy:

http://uploads.turbosport.co.uk/getrempic3.php?url=http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/3338/rcsbmchillclimb01yf0.jpg

And Graham (windy) Sideways as per normal :D

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y55/RhodLew15/Epynt%20Hillclimb/IMG_0392-1.jpg

[waynemk2]

Some really nice photos there boys.. :thumb:

[grahamb]

Loving Matts two wheel escapades. Not found any pics of me in action yet, but the results are coming with contact sheets, so there may be some worth seeing.

What is it about Escorts on the limit? Drool.

[waynemk2]

I know what you mean, i am anxiously waiting for pics of me..

[mervhill]

Wayne/Graham, follow the link below and rattle off the request to him for your proofs. I got an email from Matt last night with his proofs from the event, so I'm sure there will be plenty of you two as well.....

http://www.jmsphotographic.co.uk/rproof.html

[grahamb]

Wayne/Graham, follow the link below and rattle off the request to him for your proofs. I got an email from Matt last night with his proofs from the event, so I'm sure there will be plenty of you two as well.....

http://www.jmsphotographic.co.uk/rproof.html

Done. :thumb:

[waynemk2]

CheeRS:thumb:

[mervhill]

No problemo, get them uploaded here when you get them :thumb: I shall save Matt's now and upload them.

[mervhill]

Pics of Matt from the Event :thumb: :clap: :drool:

[mervhill]

And one more for luck...

[welsh diff sniffer]

how can i get proofs of jms photography guy, car 79 the blue 4 door mk2!!!!:thumb:

[cossie matt]

how can i get proofs of jms photography guy, car 79 the blue 4 door mk2!!!!:thumb:

Go on the link my bruv posted mate and fill in the requests proofs tab, they are fantastic shots, well done to JMS photographic:clap:

[waynemk2]

how can i get proofs of jms photography guy, car 79 the blue 4 door mk2!!!!:thumb:

:crazy:

:moon:

:D

[grahamb]

He no respondy! I'll try again.
Maybe he didn't get any pictures of me 8-(

[waynemk2]

Same here!:dunno: Perhaps i was too fast, and all his pics came out as a blurr!!:rofl:

[mervhill]

He may take a couple of days, probably a sideline thing.

[welsh diff sniffer]

:crazy:

:moon:

:D


just cos my 4 door shopper beat ur french piece of s#?t wayne lol fort u said u'r 306 had big power:D

[GavinR]

Excellent pics :clap:

I think Matt needs longer inserts though :D

[grahamb]

Still no pics. But the ones that came on with the results look OK, so I'll get some ordered.