French Hillclimb Invitation

[Paul Deslandes]

French Hillclimb Invitation La Pommeraye 25/26/27 May 2012 and Saint Goueno 1/2/3 June 2012 Once again the organising clubs of Saint Goueno and La Pommeraye have extended a hand of welcome to British and Irish drivers wishing to attempt these world class hillclimbs. The 3.2 km hill of Saint Goueno is situated in the charming Brittany countryside about 90 minutes from St Malo and Rosscoff. Thanks to its 450 volunteers the event is now considered to be the best organised hillclimb in France and the warm Breton welcome and legendry après-piste entertainment makes Saint Goueno unique and an absolute must do. The La Pommeraye hillclimb, on the banks of the Loire near Angers, is famous for having the fastest average speeds in the French championship calendar and its 2.6 km of fast sweeping bends are not for the faint hearted. The course runs up through some very atmospheric vineyards and really gets the heart pumping as cars flash under the passerelle and negotiate the esses at over 130mph. The two events have joined forces to offer drivers the opportunity to take part in the Masters Handicap Challenge. The competition is bogey time based making it as fair as possible and the winner receives a free Saint Goueno entry and accommodation for their family the following year. Drivers taking part in both events qualify for a 25% discount making the cost of entry just 105 euros per event which, considering the experience and track time you get, has to be great value for money! Drivers may enter just one event if they wish and any MSA competition licence will do for entry. HANS devices are required if driving a post 1977 car as are an in-date FIA certified harness and handheld or plumbed in fire extinguisher. Entries can be made online at www.hillclimbfrance.co.uk/ For more information please visit the website above or call John Lloyd 0033 02 96 29 92 06