Jun 22, 2025
Join us on 20 July 2025 for a brand new motorsport event – the inaugural Gurston Ascent! A car show built around a hillclimb: Take part and tackle the hill, bring your pride and joy on show, or simply enjoy the atmosphere and spectate!
What to expect:
See it. Hear it. Feel it.
Ascent Runs: Watch the spectacular array of machinery, from supercars to track focused weapons power their way up multiple hill runs throughout the day. The Ascent is the ultimate leveler. Whether a high power supercar, or a fully built toy, there is nowhere to hide on the hill!
Special Driver Appearance.
We are thrilled to be joined by professional race driver and Grand Tour test driver Abbie Eaton. Join us hillside as she conducts her own runs up the hill, a rare opportunity to see her in action up close!
The Paddock and Show Cars.
The paddock area will be open for you to walk through! You will have the chance to get up close to the hillclimb cars in the paddock area and experience the atmosphere as the action unfolds. Crowd votes will decide which show car is deserving of the Best in Show!
Live Commentary and Q&A.
You’ll be kept in the loop with live updates and car insights as they prepare to launch up the hill. A true behind-the-scenes motorsport experience, a highlight will be the hosted Q&A session with Abbie!
Great Food and Family Friendly Atmosphere.
Enjoy gourmet food trucks, coffee vendors, and local treats, plus plenty of space for kids to explore. Whether you’re a die-hard enthusiast or looking for an exciting family day out, this event has something for everyone!
Charity Support.
A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to the Stars Appeal Charity, to support the amazing work they do at Salisbury District Hospital.
NOTE: BARC SW Centre, Gurston Down, is not the event organiser. All enquiries should should made to AP Automotive.
Jun 8, 2025
The 2025 Turbo Dynamics Gurston Down Championship has got off to an interesting start.
There were some good performances but with just four rounds complete, people have shown their hands but there is a long way to go. We may know more after the next weekend’s four rounds.
The current leader is Luke Chard-Maple in his Renault Clio on 80.80 points. Luke isn’t entered for the full weekend in June so he’s likely to fall in the standings.
Clive Stangle, in the Mitsubishi Evo, is second with 78.03 points.
Fyrth Crosse in the Ensign F3 is third on 77.51 points.
The current top ten table looks like this:
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Name |
Points
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1
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Luke Chard-Maple – Renault Clio |
80.80
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2
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Clive Stangle – Mitsubishi Evo |
78.03
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3
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Fyrth Crosse – Ensign F3 |
77.51
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|
4
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Russell Davies – Honda Civic |
77.45
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|
5
|
Neil Turner – Mini Cooper |
77.26
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6
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Paul Meadows – Renault Clio |
76.56
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|
7
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Nic Mann – ManicBeattie |
76.52
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|
8
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Clive Skipper – Caterham 7 |
76.47
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|
9
|
Jim White – Mini |
76.44
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|
10
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Tim Pitfield – DJ Firecat |
76.06
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May 22, 2025
The British Hill Climb Championship meetings at Gurston Down will differ between each day.
Saturday 24th May 2025 – There will be two practice runs in the morning. After lunch there will be two timed runs both followed by a Top Twelve Run off. We estimate that the first times runs will be around 13:00.
Sunday 25th May 2025 – There will be one practice in the morning. Then a single timed run and Top Twelve Runoff BEFORE lunch. After lunch there will be further timed runs and another Top Twelve Runoff. We expect the first timed runs to start around 10:30.
May 22, 2025
Please don’t arrive before 13:00 on Friday as we will be cleaning and sorting the hill for the weekends competition.
The restaurant will be open on Friday night for dinner as will the bar. We will be serving hot and cold drinks, breakfast and lunch and an evening meal on Friday and Saturday.
See you at the weekend.
May 10, 2025
Here are the Final Instructions, Batches Lists and Full Entry Details for the May 2025 British Hill Climb Championship and BHC Cup.
Final Instructions Sat 24 Sun 25 May 2025
Entry List May 2025
Batches May 24th 2025
Batches May 25th 2025
NOTE: PLEASE CHECK THE LICENCE REQUIREMENTS IN THE FINAL INSTRUCTIONS
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