25/04/2026
Round 2 of the Northern Ireland Hillclimb Championship this weekend! Also round 3&4 British Hillclimb Championship!
🔥 Patterson Electronics Craigantlet Hill Climb 2026 🔥
📅 Saturday 2nd May 2026
📍 Craigantlet Hill, Belfast
🏁 Hosted by UAC - Ulster Automobile Club
Get ready for one of the fastest and most spectacular events on the UK motorsport calendar as Craigantlet once again hosts Rounds 3 & 4 of the Avon Tyres British Hillclimb Championship alongside Round 2 of the Cas-kart Hire Northern Ireland Hillclimb Championship.
Craigantlet is a true classic — a fearsome, flat-out blast along closed public roads where commitment is everything. As the only Northern Irish venue on the British championship calendar, it always attracts the very best drivers and machinery from across the UK.
💥 British Championship Battle
The entry list is stacked with top-tier British contenders making the trip across the Irish Sea. Expect the usual mix of ultra-lightweight single-seaters and high-powered hill climb specials, with championship regulars fighting for every tenth of a second in the famous Top 12 run-offs. With two scoring rounds on the day, every run counts as drivers chase vital early-season points in what is always a fiercely competitive championship fight.
💪 Local Heroes vs the Visitors
They won’t have it their own way though — the Northern Ireland contenders are ready to defend home turf. Round 2 of the NI Hill Climb Championship brings a strong local field, from experienced front-runners to emerging talent, all eager to measure themselves against the best in Britain. Expect intense class battles throughout the day, with local knowledge of the fast, flowing Craigantlet course often proving decisive.
⚡ What to Expect
• Flat-out speeds and fearless driving
• Top British Championship contenders in action
• A full field of NI competitors battling for honours
• Non-stop motorsport action all day
Whether you’re a die-hard motorsport fan or just looking for a thrilling day out, Craigantlet delivers every time. Don’t miss it! 👊