@simola_hillclimb 2023 entry accepted, no better time to kick off preparations than a stunning Sunday morning blast to test out the freshly fitted wheel bearings. Next up 45mm weber carbs with appropriate camshafts, semi slicks and some decent track time.
Adventure, it’s been too long. Sequence & specifics of events may have been changed to avoid incrimination or family worry. For those that do not know the history of my 71Veloce, it started out as a “track” prepared car (read roll-cage included), moonlighting at Simola Hill Climb but mostly fulfilling duties as my, until now, … Read more
It’s all coming back to me slowly, the things I dislike about racing. The sleepless night before, last minute preparation (or lack thereof) and expectation of organised chaos. Or not in this case… Last minute check of spark plugs turned to disaster after two plugs self destruct from being over tightened. The joys of being … Read more
Heat is on and it’s not even fully summer yet!@simola_hillclimb 2023, Ticket Sales Opened yesterday, 4-7 May 2023. 253 days….After yet another 1.04 best run, decisions were made. More Race, less Daily. No more driving to the event, we need to tow a #RaceCar.Having sold my much loved #volksiebus with the business, it was time … Read more
The highs and lows of racing… In the spirit of Classic Friday, road cars, at Simola Hillclimb, we decided to roadtrip to the event rather than saddle a horse & cart… While it took us the better part of a day to complete just 250km, the bright side is the fuelling problems are now a … Read more
In the thick of negotiations, Simola 2021 and its preparations had to take a back seat for what otherwise would have been my best prepared SimolaHC to date. Between forfeiting the first nights accomodation, (booked months in advance), and the prospect of another “drive through the night” in an untested classic “racecar” (read: potentially no … Read more