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Hurricane Irma?

Hurricane Irma?

Not quite, but the weather was sufficiently traditional Forrestburn to deter a number of entrants from turning up. Those who did brave the conditions were rewarded with constant access to the track although it was extremely slippy […]

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On the grass

On the grass

Sitting in the results suite at Forrestburn (aka freezing steel container) with no windows and limited connection with the outside world, it’s possible to imagine the sun always shining at Forrestburn events. Apparently, this is an Alternative Fact. On Saturday I was told that

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Making Amends

Making Amends

As dreadful as the weather was at the previous track night, the weather at Wednesday night’s event was amazing and as the event wore on, the sun became a hazard to drivers but a blessing for spectators and marshals. A capacity entry had been received along with a number of reserves and […]

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Coulter Grass Autotest 2017

Coulter Grass Autotest 2017

A few brave souls endured a typical Scottish Summer day on 25 July during the annual Grass Autotest at Coulter.  The rain started at the same time as the competitive runs and continued for the duration of the event and in addition to the usual memory test

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Shrouded in Mist(ery)?

Shrouded in Mist(ery)?

Most people left home in glorious sunshine to be greeted by a bitterly cold Forrestburn where the low cloud and damp mist made seeing the other side of the paddock a real challenge. The hardy regulars were not to be put off and some newcomers joined the ranks of those tackling the hill in the misty conditions.

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Forrestburn people: 25 June 2017

Forrestburn people: 25 June 2017

This is a slightly different take on photography at Forrestburn from David Baxter. For this event, he has focused on people rather than cars. Okay so there are a couple of car images but this time it’s about the people. Hope you enjoy this.

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Forrestburn Results: 25 June 2017

Forrestburn Results: 25 June 2017

It really wasn’t a warm day at Forrestburn but a little more pleasant than the Saturday of the doubleheader. Ross Napier took Best Time of Day again in the C6 Racing Cars class with his NBR Force PC and set a new class record of 40.81 seconds in the process.

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Forrestburn Results: 24 June 2017

Forrestburn Results: 24 June 2017

It was Midsummer at Forrestburn – but very windy and cold. Happily there were no major incidents. Ross Napier took Best Time of Day in the C6 Racing Cars class with his NBR Force PC. The weather ensured that there were no new class records but […]

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Track night with David Baxter

Track night with David Baxter

Here's an alternative take on the recent track night at Forrestburn courtesy of photographer David Baxter who has been noticeably silent for the past while. But I've heard he will be covering the hill climb next weekend.

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Fair weather and a full house.

Fair weather and a full house.

A full entry of 20 turned up for the track night which was run in summer-like weather. Unfortunately, this prompted a number of participants to dress for the beach rather than the track with short sleeves and even shorts in one case. Fortunately, suitable apparel...

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A Baltic Warm-up: 9 April 2017

A Baltic Warm-up: 9 April 2017

As ever, Trish and Donald MacDonald were at the season warm-up at Forrestburn. Their report is brief and to the point - the photographs are much appreciated: "A few new faces and the "regulars" turned out for the Season Opener at Forrestburn on Sunday. The weather was...

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The very wet Trial: 26 February 2017

The very wet Trial: 26 February 2017

For only the second time in recent memory today's trial was abandoned at lunchtime due to the weather conditions. Conditions were so bad that many competitors were struggling to leave the start lines and on Hill 1, only one managed to make it past the nine penalties...

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Production Car Trial: 26 February 2017

Production Car Trial: 26 February 2017

Hello all Time to start another season’s motorsport (“what already?”, I hear you ask). Yes, MSCC’s season is longer than the F1 world championship by a long chalk (although sadly we don’t hold a round in Brazil). But hey, the sun always shines at Forrestburn so who...

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Le Jog 2016 at Forrestburn

Le Jog 2016 at Forrestburn

Still considered by crews to be one of the most demanding and challenging events in Europe and a definite must-do event, Le Jog visited Forrestburn on 5 December 2016 in foggy, cold and atmospheric conditions. As ever there was a great range of cars to be seen on...

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Production Car Trial: 6 November 2016

Production Car Trial: 6 November 2016

Due to the proximity to Halloween, "Silly Hat Day" at the November trial has become a tradition and exotic examples of the hat-makers art were on full display. A small but determined entry tackled the 16 hills, bathed in strong, winter sunshine. Unfortunately for the...

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Production Car Trial: 9 October 2016

Production Car Trial: 9 October 2016

Forrestburn can be a lovely place - especially if the weather is good and today was no exception. One of the late season trials took place there today and photographer Chris Nicholson was there to gather the evidence. This is his take on the events and atmosphere of...

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Chris Nicholson at the Forrestburn Trackday

A Trackday was held at Forrestburn on 11 September which attracted a wide range of cars (and a wide range of people). A good time was had by all and photographer Chris Nicholson was there to record the action which you can see in the following photogallery. If anyone...

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Forrestburn Results – 28 August 2016

Forrestburn Results – 28 August 2016

The sun didn't shine so much and it was fairly cold but the gremlins stayed away and most competitors had three practice runs. There were some spots of rain but nothing serious. Leslie Mutch got BTD with 39.52 seconds but didn't manage to break the hill record of...

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Forrestburn Results – 27 August 2016

Forrestburn Results – 27 August 2016

For those of you who have been to Forrestburn on previous occasions but were not there today it may seem hard to believe but the weather was dry and it was pleasantly warm. Surprisingly there were no new class records but who is to say that Leslie Mutch (40.63s today...

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Forrestburn: 27-28 August 2016 Hill Climb

Forrestburn: 27-28 August 2016 Hill Climb

The Supplementary Regulations and Entry Forms are now available for the August 2016 events which will consist of a double-header on 27-28 August 2016. We are now taking entries for this events and the details of how to enter are on our events page and here. We really...

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MSCC Forrestburn Tracknight 6 July 2016

MSCC Forrestburn Tracknight 6 July 2016

On another typical dreary night of weather at Forrestburn a few stalwarts, some returning old hands and some welcome new faces slithered their way up the hill on the permanently wet track. Unusually for a track night, mechanical attrition was high but most of the...

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Forrestburn Results: 26 June 2016

Forrestburn Results: 26 June 2016

The results of the of the Sunday event at Forrestburn Speed Hill Climb are available to download here. We don't have any images of cars yet - they will arrive soon - but meantime here is the winner of Class A2 Peter Locke (above) and our Chairman Gordon McRobbie, a...

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Forrestburn Results: 25 June 2016

Forrestburn Results: 25 June 2016

The results of the Saturday event at Forrestburn Speed Hill Climb on 25 June 2016 are now available here as a PDF. In the end it was an enjoyable event though marred by delays in the morning due to timing equipment difficulties. Thanks for everyone's good humour and...

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Track Night 15 June 2016

Track Night 15 June 2016

After a series of events which took place in tropical conditions Forrestburn returned to type last night. Initially it appeared that only a few stalwarts were going to venture out in the cold, damp conditions, but, as the evening wore on, the numbers gradually...

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Forrestburn: 25-26 June 2016 Hill Climb

Forrestburn: 25-26 June 2016 Hill Climb

The 2016 Hill Climb Season at Forrestburn is with us. The Supplementary Regulations and Entry Form are now available for these events which will consist of two double-headers on 25-26 June and 27-28 August 2016. We are only taking entries for the June events at this...

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Forrestburn Track Night: 18 May 2016

Forrestburn Track Night: 18 May 2016

At last - a classic bit of Forrestburn weather - not so much four seasons in one day as two seasons in one day; unfortunately they were autumn and winter. There were quite a few no-shows as well - there names have been entered in a Black Book and there will be...

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