The First and only
BRACK Classic Hillclimb
at Inglis Falls
September 16 & 17, 2016
is "In the Books".
We regret that there will not be a repeat date.
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THANK YOU!!!
Bill and I wish to say a heart-felt thank you to all who were involved in the planning, preparation, provision of services, volunteering and of course competing in our inaugural BRACK Classic Hillclimb at Inglis Falls. Without any of you, it would never have happened. Bill Brack & Bob DeShane The Report & ResultsArriving at Inglis Falls
Friday arrived as a brilliant fall day with warm temperatures and gentle breezes. My morning started early and was consumed by a list of errands necessary to get everything - all of those last minute details - lined up for the Parade that would happen later that day into Downtown Owen Sound and for our "centre piece" of the weekend, the Hillclimb. Race trailers began arriving, carrying their special cargo and individual competitors' cars, still driven on the road made their way into the paddock. There was an expectant air of excitement present as their is at most race events, but perhaps this one was special because this was NEW! Everyone was talking about the course and the parade yet to come and also in ominous tones about the large storm that was slowly making its way to Ontario from the American Mid-West. It seemed that no matter how I tried to put the almost certain eventuality of having a rain-soaked event out of my head, someone would come along to remind me. Oh, well. I just had to concentrate on the Parade for now and let tomorrow look after itself. The Downtown Parade The Ontario Provincial Police came along and efficiently escorted about fifty cars away from our base for the weekend, the Grey/Sauble Conservation Authority Headquarters at 237897 Inglis Falls Road. Bill Brack in his Championship Lotus 59/69 was the lead competition car, followed by Steve Gidman in the McLaren Can-Am car and the rest of the field, joined by some stunning road cars. Then there was the hand-off to the Owen Sound Police Service as the group crossed over the Township/City boundary and away they went down Second Avenue. As Second Avenue changed from a rural road to a city street bracketed by houses, there were people everywhere waving and cheering all the way into the city centre where road closure signs defined the area for display. Within seconds of the arrival, curious, excited crowds started filing in to have a look at these cars of the likes never before seen on the streets of Owen Sound. My own observations were that the people liked what they saw. Facial expressions say a lot and when you see grown people with surprised smiles, sometimes grinning and sometimes with mouth open in awe, eyes wide, speaking in excited tones, it means that you've made a great first impression! Before long it was time to go back up to the paddock and put the cars to bed for the night. Tomorrow would be the big day, rain or shine. There's that "R" word again. The Hillclimb Saturday started off WET. A steady drizzle had everything well-soaked. This didn't help as it delayed the set-up of a number of important aspects and of course, it was "race day". "Race Day" is a time when the butterflies affect everyone, including the organizers. It seems everyone is in a hurry to get going, but having trouble doing so. This being a "first-ever" event was sure to present some niggly bits and sure enough, they showed up. Suffice to say, we got going a bit later than expected. When we did get going, we basically just ignored the Provisional Schedule and set out to let the cars run practice un-timed runs to get to know the course and just whereabouts all of the bumps, ripples, lines and of course "standing water" or in layman's terms, bloody great puddles lie waiting. As the morning went by, the rain became extremely heavy at about 11:20, resulting in Clerk of the Course, Ken Mason calling a halt to proceedings until it let up. The radar indicated that all of Southern Ontario was similarly affected and a quick call to CTMP (Mosporrt) confirmed lots of rain there too. Small consolation. About 1:20, things let up and we were back in business with timed runs and much lighter rainfall. We finished the day in drier weather but without sunshine. We were soaked right through, but the warmish temperatures and the adrenaline generated by competition kept us out of the shivers.. The Banquet Almost 70 people turned out for the banquet dinner at the Bayshore Centre. The Junior "A" Hockey Team, the Owen Sound Attack staffed the bar, which most of us visited more than once. The nicely set tables and warm surroundings complimented the good food. New friends were made and it seemed that everyone was having a great time. Bill Brack welcomed everyone and thanked them for their support and I made a few comments of my own to the assembled competitors, team members, volunteers and media and I was very moved to receive their applause and gratitude for putting the whole thing together - except for the rain that is. The Results The stunning thing about the Results is that, just like the World Championship, the fastest car was a Mercedes driven by the ever likable, extremely quiet and unassuming, Harald Von Langsdorf. To put it bluntly, Harald is some kinda pilot and I suspect that Nicki Lauda personally oversaw the construction and tuning of his new car. Bloody-Hell he was fast! Of course, everyone was just as fast as they could be given the conditions. Without further adieu, you can open or download the results here: 
Event VideosFriday Evening Downtown Owen Sound: here
Saturday in the rain: here Clayton Seams' "Driving.ca": here Photos from my phone camera |
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Register your car or motorcycle for the hillclimb competition or the car & motorcycle show, buy banquet tickets, spectator gate passes, enter the "fancy dress" and/or "fascinator" competitions, purchase Brack Classic Hillclimb official regalia - hats, t-shirts, polos
Refund Policy - Registration cancellations must be via mail or email. For cancellations received by September 1, 2016 a full refund will be provided. For cancellations received after September 1 and before Sept. 10th a $50 administration fee will apply. For cancellations received after September 10th a $100 administration fee will apply and no refunds will be provided from Midnight September 15th on. All claims must be approved by the Organizer and made no later than Midnight September 15th, 2016. All refunds will be made by cheque.
The Brack Classic Hillclimb at Inglis Falls
BURLWOOD Motorsport Club announces a fabulous new annual mid-September event!
The "Brack Classic Hillclimb at Inglis Falls" will take place in Owen Sound, Ontario on the same weekend as the fabulous "Cobble Beach Concours D'Elegance".
Hosted by one of Canada's greatest racing personalities, three-time Canadian Driving Champion and twice Formula Atlantic Champion and Lotus F1 driver, Bill Brack, the event will be hosted by the Township of Georgian Bluffs and in cooperation with the Grey-Sauble Conservation Authority, the City of Owen Sound and the Cobble Beach Concours D'Elegance.
A planned parade into Downtown Owen Sound and Public Reception Street Party will take place on Friday evening will kick-off the weekend, with the Hillclimb competition and associated events taking place on Saturday.
Cars and Motorcycles falling into the following categories: Vintage (up to 1962), Historic (1963 t0 1972) and Classic (1973 to 1989) will be eligible for the competition.
NEW! The Organizers have opened an opportunity for POST 1989 CARS AND MOTORCYCLES to be accepted for entry into the Hillclimb.
The course will be comprised of a 1.12 kilometer section of the Inglis Falls Road, which will be closed for the event.
The Brack Classic Hillclimb will emulate the Goodwood Revival atmosphere and competitors and visitors will be encouraged to get involved in the overall theme by dressing in period clothing. Planned attractions for the ladies will include a "Fascinator Contest" s well as a "Fancy Dress Contest". For the men, there will be a contest to judge the best "Period Costume".
Additional features will include a classic car show, food vendors, a "paddock in the park", picnic facilities for the family, live music and other interesting and entertaining offerings. Of course, a visit to the adjacent Inglis Falls Conservation Area will showcase one of the area's points of natural beauty and should not be missed.
Watch this space for updates and registration information. Sign up for our mailing list to receive regular updates. Join the Club and get involved!
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The "Brack Classic Hillclimb at Inglis Falls" will take place in Owen Sound, Ontario on the same weekend as the fabulous "Cobble Beach Concours D'Elegance".
Hosted by one of Canada's greatest racing personalities, three-time Canadian Driving Champion and twice Formula Atlantic Champion and Lotus F1 driver, Bill Brack, the event will be hosted by the Township of Georgian Bluffs and in cooperation with the Grey-Sauble Conservation Authority, the City of Owen Sound and the Cobble Beach Concours D'Elegance.
A planned parade into Downtown Owen Sound and Public Reception Street Party will take place on Friday evening will kick-off the weekend, with the Hillclimb competition and associated events taking place on Saturday.
Cars and Motorcycles falling into the following categories: Vintage (up to 1962), Historic (1963 t0 1972) and Classic (1973 to 1989) will be eligible for the competition.
NEW! The Organizers have opened an opportunity for POST 1989 CARS AND MOTORCYCLES to be accepted for entry into the Hillclimb.
The course will be comprised of a 1.12 kilometer section of the Inglis Falls Road, which will be closed for the event.
The Brack Classic Hillclimb will emulate the Goodwood Revival atmosphere and competitors and visitors will be encouraged to get involved in the overall theme by dressing in period clothing. Planned attractions for the ladies will include a "Fascinator Contest" s well as a "Fancy Dress Contest". For the men, there will be a contest to judge the best "Period Costume".
Additional features will include a classic car show, food vendors, a "paddock in the park", picnic facilities for the family, live music and other interesting and entertaining offerings. Of course, a visit to the adjacent Inglis Falls Conservation Area will showcase one of the area's points of natural beauty and should not be missed.
Watch this space for updates and registration information. Sign up for our mailing list to receive regular updates. Join the Club and get involved!
LIKE and FOLLOW on Facebook here
THE HILLCLIMB COURSE AT INGLIS FALLS ROAD |
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Hillclimb Course Power Point
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Have a look at the facilities and course. Download the file.
MEDIA CREDENTIALS - Click here to request media credentials
WHAT THEY SAY -
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*Read the Globe & Mail Article Thursday, Sept. 1(Dan Proudfoot) here * Read the Toronto Star Wheels Article Saturday, Sept. 3 (Norris McDonald) here * Read the Owen Sound Sun Times Article Wednesday Sept. 14 (Rob Gowan) here * Read what Steve McKelvie reports on the Hillclimb here * Read Paul Gulde event report and see his pics on The Garage Blog here * Follow this link to the Driving.ca story and video by Clayton Seams - Excellent! here * Nicholas Maranese at Autofocus.ca has published a fabulous photo journal here * Read the Owen Sound Sun Times Report on the Hillclimb Event, sept. 18 (Rob Gowan) here * See what Martin Wojtowicz has to say in his SAAB Club of Canada report here |
Hillclimb Flyer for Download & Share
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Official Rule Book for Download & Share
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PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE
(subject to change)
Friday September 16, 2016
Noon – 5pm - Registration & Sign-in at Grey/Sauble Conservation Authority
Noon – 5pm - Technical Inspection for Competitors
Noon – 5pm - Vendor & Clubs set up on Show Field
6:30pm - Escorted Parade to Downtown Owen Sound
6:30pm – 7:45pm - Brack Classic Hillclimb Reception & Street Party – Downtown Owen Sound
8:30pm - Escorted Parade to Grey/Sauble Conservation Authority
Saturday September 17, 2016
6:30am – 8am - Competitor Registration & Sign-in at Grey/Sauble Conservation Authority
7am – 10am - Technical Inspection for Competitors
8am - Car Show Field Open, Peoples Choice Judging Open
8am - Noon - Car Show Registration & Sign-in open
9am - Vendors Open
9am - Noon - Hillclimb Practice Runs
12pm - 1pm - Special Events and Demonstration Runs
1pm – 5pm - Hillclimb Competition Runs & Demonstration Runs
2pm - Car Show Judging closed
4pm - Car Show Awards Presentation
5pm - Hillclimb Finish
7pm - Brack Classic Hillclimb Awards Banquet
Sunday September 18, 2016
Cobble Beach Concours D’Elegance
Option for Hillclimb Competition and Show Cars to display (more information to come)
(subject to change)
Friday September 16, 2016
Noon – 5pm - Registration & Sign-in at Grey/Sauble Conservation Authority
Noon – 5pm - Technical Inspection for Competitors
Noon – 5pm - Vendor & Clubs set up on Show Field
6:30pm - Escorted Parade to Downtown Owen Sound
6:30pm – 7:45pm - Brack Classic Hillclimb Reception & Street Party – Downtown Owen Sound
8:30pm - Escorted Parade to Grey/Sauble Conservation Authority
Saturday September 17, 2016
6:30am – 8am - Competitor Registration & Sign-in at Grey/Sauble Conservation Authority
7am – 10am - Technical Inspection for Competitors
8am - Car Show Field Open, Peoples Choice Judging Open
8am - Noon - Car Show Registration & Sign-in open
9am - Vendors Open
9am - Noon - Hillclimb Practice Runs
12pm - 1pm - Special Events and Demonstration Runs
1pm – 5pm - Hillclimb Competition Runs & Demonstration Runs
2pm - Car Show Judging closed
4pm - Car Show Awards Presentation
5pm - Hillclimb Finish
7pm - Brack Classic Hillclimb Awards Banquet
Sunday September 18, 2016
Cobble Beach Concours D’Elegance
Option for Hillclimb Competition and Show Cars to display (more information to come)
ROLLING THUNDER PARADE
6:30pm Second Avenue, Owen Sound
6:30pm Second Avenue, Owen Sound
For information on what Downtown Owen Sound has to offer, click here.
Hillclimb Entrant's Gallery
Car & Motorcycle Show Entrant's Gallery
Workers Gallery
Click here to see what the Firle Hill Climb Revival (UK) looks like
updated Feb. 15, 2019
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