Adam Fleetwood
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Adam Fleetwood is a British
racing
driver. He won the British Hillclimb Championship in both 2003 and 2004 driving a Gould, and in the latter year won an unprecedented 28 of the 34 rounds of the series. In the process he broke many outright hill records, and became the first driver to complete the Shelsley Walsh
course in under 24 seconds. However, his main rival, Graeme Wight Jr
, did not compete at all (one or two guest appearances in other cars aside) in the second half of the year, as he was awaiting completion of a new car, which did not become available by the end of the season.
Before making the step up to the top category of hillclimbing, Fleetwood had previously competed with distinction in smaller-engined single-seater cars, setting several class records in the process.
In April 2005, after a single unsuccessful outing at Loton Park
, Fleetwood announced that family and other commitments (such as his preparation for a circuit race that summer) would preclude his appearance in the rest of that season's championship, although in the event he did compete in a small number of climbs.
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driver. He won the British Hillclimb Championship in both 2003 and 2004 driving a Gould, and in the latter year won an unprecedented 28 of the 34 rounds of the series. In the process he broke many outright hill records, and became the first driver to complete the Shelsley Walsh
Shelsley Walsh
Shelsley Walsh is a small village in Worcestershire, England at the top of a the western valley side of the River Teme.Its population at the time of the 2001 Census was just 31, but the village's name is widely known among motorsport enthusiasts because of its association with the Shelsley Walsh...
course in under 24 seconds. However, his main rival, Graeme Wight Jr
Graeme Wight Jr
Graeme Wight, Jr. is a Scottish racing driver, best known for his success in hillclimbing, where he has won two British championships.Wight began competing in hillclimbs at an early age, but in September 1992, still only 21, he was badly injured in a road accident when the brakes failed on his...
, did not compete at all (one or two guest appearances in other cars aside) in the second half of the year, as he was awaiting completion of a new car, which did not become available by the end of the season.
Before making the step up to the top category of hillclimbing, Fleetwood had previously competed with distinction in smaller-engined single-seater cars, setting several class records in the process.
In April 2005, after a single unsuccessful outing at Loton Park
Loton Park Hill Climb
Loton Park Hill Climb is a hillclimb held in part of the Loton Park deer park in Shropshire, England. The track was originally constructed by the members of The Severn Valley Motor Club based in Shrewsbury, in the mid 1950s. The first ever winner was Peter Foulkes in a Cooper Climax...
, Fleetwood announced that family and other commitments (such as his preparation for a circuit race that summer) would preclude his appearance in the rest of that season's championship, although in the event he did compete in a small number of climbs.