Venues

This spectacular hill climb us very conveniently situated alongside the show ground of JIMF at Peoples Park, which allows people attending the show an excellent opportunity to see the start, as well as access to a vantage point half way up the hill, where the hill twists and turns past the bowling green.

The hill is approximately 640 metres long, and provides some exciting challenges for both riders and drivers. Shortly after the start, there is a left hander, which requires some braking and is a little awkward because of the adverse camber. This is followed by a nice little flick to the right and then using the full width of the road, a long sweep past the bowling green and into a very tight right hander, which is the dominant feature of the hill. Braking and line are critical at this point, in too close and the gradient steepens dramatically, and it is generally thought best to keep out a little way before powering through the transitional curve leading to a long straight climb and a very fast finish.

Cars can cross the finishing line at over 80mph which requires very good braking within the stopping zone! The event starts at on Saturday morning with practice runs and continues throughout the afternoon.

On Sunday morning of JIMF weekend the hill climb moves to Mount Bingham, where spectators can watch the action from a great vantage point near the swings and from the foot of the glacis field, overlooking the top bend. Starting just to the south of the multi- storey car park, there is a long flat right hand bend, followed by a short left and a straight, before the hairpin under the rock face. The hairpin is the tightest possible and is very challenging for both cars and bikes. Judging braking distance on the fast approach is critical, as it is very easy to lockup or overshoot!
A variety of techniques are used to get round the hairpin and a good trials bike is a definite advantage!
After the hairpin, it is a case of power on and climb up through a sharp right hander on to a steep incline, past the straw bales and a sharp left across the junction and up the to Fort Regent and the finish line.
The crossover at the junction is particularly challenging due to the abrupt changes in direction and gradient. The eligibility for competing cars is manufactured before 1995, and for bikes before 1994. OR you can enter under our modern car categories.
At the conclusion of the morning hill competitors will return to the Peoples’ Park to participate in the show and active arena.

Moonlight Sprint

Competitive sprinting is one of the oldest forms of British motorsport and can be traced back to the early 1900s. The objective is simple: to complete a 440-yard (quarter-mile) course from a standing start in the shortest possible time.

The event is organised for classic motorcycles and cars and is staged on Victoria Avenue, with the course running on the landward side from West Park towards First Tower.

Motorcycles are divided into two main sections: those manufactured prior to 1994 and those produced after 1994. Within these sections are numerous classes, based mainly on engine capacity and the extent to which the machine has been modified from standard road use. Cars are similarly divided into various sections and classes, with the two main categories being pre-1995 and post-1995 vehicles.

All vehicles and equipment must pass inspection by official scrutineers before being allowed to compete. Entrants are also required to hold valid competition licences issued by the Auto Cycle Union (ACU) or Motorsport UK (MSUK).

In sprinting, a good start is crucial. A poor launch is difficult to recover from, as the clock always seems to run fastest when you are at your slowest. Correct alignment and positioning on the start line are essential, and marshals are on hand to assist, including placing a chock against the rear wheel.

Once the green light is shown, competitors have one minute in which to start. Care must be taken not to break the timing beam prematurely, as this will start the clock early. Losing just a few hundredths of a second in the first 20 yards can often translate into several tenths by the time the finish line is crossed.

A strong start requires maximum engine revs while carefully feeding in the clutch—easier said than done. In cars, releasing the clutch too quickly can cause excessive wheelspin, producing plenty of tyre smoke but little forward motion. While dramatic, it is rarely conducive to a fast time.

With motorcycles, rear-wheel spin is less of an issue, as the combined weight of the bike and rider transfers to the rear wheel, providing good grip. However, this can cause the front wheel to lift dramatically, resulting in an unwanted wheelie. The rider’s instinctive reaction is often to reduce throttle, which costs both power and time. To counter this, riders lean well forward over the tank and handlebars to minimise wheel lift.

After the launch, success depends on maintaining a wide-open throttle and changing gears close to the maximum rev limit. A reliable gearbox is essential, as missed gear changes are common at high revs. Ideally, gearing should be optimised for the course, providing strong acceleration at the start and a good terminal speed at the finish.

Competitors are always chasing that “one perfect run” where everything comes together. All vehicles are electronically timed over the quarter mile, with terminal speeds—often exceeding 100 mph—recorded. Timing is also taken over the first 62 feet, a figure of particular interest to competitors analysing their performance.

Setting a personal best, even by a single hundredth of a second, is the ultimate goal. Weather conditions can play a significant role, and competitors will be hoping for warm, dry tarmac and a helpful tailwind.

The perfect run is elusive and far more difficult to achieve than it may appear to the casual observer. The event takes place on Victoria Avenue and runs until approximately 11:00 pm, allowing for one practice run and three official timed runs.

Entry is free for spectators, and the venue offers excellent vantage points and amenities. A stroll along the promenade is highly recommended, providing close-up views of the cars, bikes, and competitors in the pit area, along with the spectacular sights and sounds of the event.

Greve de Lecq Hill Climb from CVMRC.

Welcome to the Greve de Lecq hill climb. This hill climb is run by the CVMRC – Classic Vintage & Modern Racing Club of Jersey.
Every year the CVMRC run the Festival of Speed on the August bank holiday weekend.
This very fast hill throws sweeping turns, tree shaded tunnels and a fast sprint to the last bend. All to test your skill of driving a car or bike to you’re best time of the day. Watch this video below of Nardine Nichols heading up the hill in great style.

Mont Pinel hill climb was added to the CVMRC portfolio of events in 2018. A very long straight off the line to the tight hairpin. Then the hill snakes right and left to bring you up to the straight to the finish. Please watch the video below to see it for real. Len Amy was really pressing on in this video, so the cemera was having trouble keeping up, but it shows you the course.