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BWRDC IntoSpeed initiative set to return to Gurston Down and Harewood

The British Automobile Racing Club will once again champion the British Women Racing Drivers’ Club’s (BWRDC) IntoSpeed initiative this year, as it returns to Gurston Down Speed Hillclimb and Harewood Speed Hillclimb.

As part of the BWRDC’s aim to promote and support women in all forms of motorsport, the IntoSpeed programme is designed to introduce women to competition by providing taster days, expert driver tuition and even the opportunity to compete at events.

With a focus fixed on the discipline of hillclimb, IntoSpeed will stage a taster day at Harewood Speed Hillclimb on Thursday 26th March, before then heading to Gurston Down Speed Hillclimb on Tuesday 7th April.

No experience is needed for the aforementioned events and they are open to woman of all ages from 18 upwards. Both events will focus on having fun whilst learning the basics associated with motorsport such as timing, safety and being comfortable in a car.

Helen Allen, Chair of the BWRDC, said: “With the support of Motorsport UK we are proud to have created this programme to take women through the sport from the very early stages to their first competition.

“We are thrilled to continue this for 2026 and look forward to introducing more women to the Hillclimbing discipline. Whether it’s taking part in our women- only groups/taster days, with expert driver tuition from experienced instructors, through to competing at events, we’ll guide you.”

Limited spaces remain available; to book a place at Harewood Speed Hillclimb visit https://www.harewoodhill.com/bwrdc-driving-academy.

Those interested in attending the Taster Day at Gurston Down should email gurstondrivingschool@outlook.com to request a booking form.

Harewood Speed Hillclimb unveils packed events schedule

Harewood Speed Hillclimb is preparing for yet another action-packed year following confirmation of its 2026 events schedule.

Organised and operated by the Club’s Yorkshire Centre, the famous venue is poised to welcome an abundance of talented drivers over the course of the coming months, with each of them looking to beat each other as well as the stopwatch.

Late March sees Harewood stage its annual Practice Day before the opening event – the Spring Championship Hillclimb – formally kicks off proceedings on April 12.

The British Hillclimb Championship makes the first of two visits to Harewood’s hallowed tarmac in May before another round of the Spring Championship Hillclimb and the Jim Thomson Hillclimb headline the month of June.

As the venue moves into July, red-hot entertainment will come in the shape of the British Hillclimb Championship’s second visit before the Yorkshire Speed Hillclimb, Montague Burton Hillclimb and Classic & Vintage Hillclimb make up the schedule for August.

Harewood’s full-throttle season is completed in late September with the Greenwood Cup Hillclimb and Mike Wilson Hillclimb.

2026 Calendar Highlights

March 22 – Practice Day
April 12 – Spring Championship Hillclimb
May 9 – Harewood Open Hillclimb
May 10 – British Hillclimb Championship
June 6 – Summer Championship Hillclimb
June 7 – Jim Thomson Hillclimb
July 4/5 – British Hillclimb Championship
August 1 – Yorkshire Speed Hillclimb
August 2 – Montague Burton Hillclimb
August 22 – Classic & Vintage Hillclimb
September 26 – Greenwood Cup Hillclimb
September 27 – Mike Wilson Hillclimb

For the complete line-up of all events, as well as ticket information, visit https://www.harewoodhill.com/.

IntoSpeed and BWRDC head to Harewood and Gurston Down

Harewood Hillclimb and Gurston Down is set to welcome the British Women Racing Drivers Club (BWRDC) this March and April for IntoSpeed, an initiative that is designed to introduce women to the thrills and rewards of motorsport competition

Now in its second year of operation, the IntoSpeed programme has garnered plenty of interest already; and that is poised to continue at the British Automobile Racing Club operated hillclimb venues in the South and North of England.

The BWRDC is currently offering a subsided day of hillclimb coaching at Harewood on March 27th and Gurston Down on April 1st, with the opportunity to then return to compete later in the year – be it at Harewood, Gurston Down or any other UK hillclimb venue. 

Participants can use their own road-legal cars to race against the clock with no experience necessary. 

To find out more information, head to https://www.bwrdc.co.uk/into-speed.