Entries Open for Hillclimb Competitors

“Every year we see the caliber of entries being raised even higher, with a significant number of cars being prepared or built just to compete at the Simola Hillclimb,” Goddard says.

The time has come for passionate automotive enthusiasts to submit their entry applications for South Africa’s premier motoring and motorsport lifestyle event – the Simola Hillclimb.

The 13th edition of the Simola Hillclimb takes place from 4 to 7 May 2023.

The event has grown in stature and support across South Africa and internationally, and is held in high regard among competitors and spectators alike. Its success has been built on a formula of delivering an unrivaled line-up of iconic cars and legendary drivers that take on the challenging 1,9km Simola Hill course each year.

Raising the bar

“Our goal for the Simola Hillclimb each year is to keep the entry list for both Classic Car Friday and King of the Hill fresh and entertaining. This has certainly raised the bar for competitors hoping for selection, and guarantees an adrenaline-fuelled spectacle of the highest order for the fans,” says sporting director Geoff Goddard.

“Every year we see the calibre of entries being raised even higher, with a significant number of cars being prepared or built just to compete at the Simola Hillclimb,” Goddard says.

“We are consistently oversubscribed for Classic Car Friday and King of the Hill, and entry applications are considered according to specific criteria to ensure that we deliver the very best experience for competitors and spectators alike.”

A full Program

The action-packed program kicks off on Thursday 4 May with scrutineering for all the competitors invited to compete in Classic Car Friday, followed by an afternoon parade through Knysna.

A full day of competitive action commences on Friday 5 May, comprising three practice runs, three qualifying runs, class finals and the Top 10 Shootout to crown the Classic Conqueror who earns a hand-crafted “Jody Trophy”, named in honor of South Africa’s only Formula 1 champion, Jody Scheckter.

There are nine categories for Classic Car Friday.

The competition really gets going with the King of the Hill practice and qualifying runs on Saturday 6 May before a few more qualifying runs on Sunday morning, followed by the respective category shootouts. The King of the Hill competition is made up of three main categories and a further 23 classes within those categories that add up to a maximum of 84 race entrants.

Applications

Competitors can submit their entry applications for the strictly invitational event online at www.simolahillclimb.com The closing date for entry applications is 31 January 2023, and competitors that have been accepted will receive a formal invitation by 10 February 2023.