2025 Simola Hillclimb
1 May - 4 May SAST (+02:00)
Knysna Simola Hillclimb
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The Simola Hillclimb: South Africa’s Ultimate Motorsport-Lifestyle Event
The Simola Hillclimb has earned its place as the premier motorsport and lifestyle event on South Africa's calendar, attracting sports stars, celebrities, top drivers, and enthusiastic fans. It’s an experience for everyone – men, women, and children alike.
Event Highlights:
Dates: The 2025 Simola Hillclimb unfolds over four exhilarating days in the scenic town of Knysna from 1-4 May.
Fan Fest: Thursday and Friday set the stage with an immersive Fan Fest experience in Hedge Stree, Knysna.
Track Action: Friday’s Classic Car showcase features 65 legendary cars vying for the Classic Conqueror Trophy. Over the weekend, elite supercars, race cars, and purpose-built Hillclimb contenders take on the thrilling 1.9 km course, with 84 drivers competing for the “King of the Hill” title across three categories.
Don’t miss this adrenaline-fueled motorsport experience! Follow us for event updates on Facebook: Simola Hillclimb.
Information
Open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
PUBLIC PARKING
There is free public parking available onsite. Please note this is in a grass field and may not suit low vehicles. From here you can access Gasoline Alley and then make your way around the event grounds.
P1: VIP PARKING
Parking tickets for P1: VIP Parking are available for purchase online on Howler only. From P1: VIP Parking spectators you can access the Pit Lane and then make their way around the event grounds.
P1: VIP Parking is not recommended for low vehicles or spectators with General Access tickets only. Pit Access or VIP Entry is advised.
LE MANS VIP LOUNGE PARKING
Le Mans VIP guests will receive one parking sticker per two tickets for the P1: VIP Parking area. This will be issued along with wristbands from the Welcome Centre in Knysna town, prior to arrival at the event grounds. Details for collection will be shared with you closer to the time.
In the event of rain, we suggest event goers make use of the Event Shuttle from the Knysna Bowling Club (R30/return)
Liquor or illegal substances, Food and drinks, Fires, Braais, Pets, Drones or Firearms.
Right of admission is reserved | All children to be accompanied by an adult | All handbags, parcels, clothing and other items of a personal nature, may be subject to security checks | Vehicles parked in no parking or the incorrect parking areas are subject to being towed or wheel clamped | All event tickets are non-transferable | No branding other than event sponsors to be put up ANYWHERE on the event grounds | No branded gazebos or umbrellas. Plain ones are welcome | No crossing into areas that have been fenced, taped or deemed out of bounds
Organiser
Knysna Speed Festival
Information
Open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
PUBLIC PARKING
There is free public parking available onsite. Please note this is in a grass field and may not suit low vehicles. From here you can access Gasoline Alley and then make your way around the event grounds.
P1: VIP PARKING
Parking tickets for P1: VIP Parking are available for purchase online on Howler only. From P1: VIP Parking spectators you can access the Pit Lane and then make their way around the event grounds.
P1: VIP Parking is not recommended for low vehicles or spectators with General Access tickets only. Pit Access or VIP Entry is advised.
LE MANS VIP LOUNGE PARKING
Le Mans VIP guests will receive one parking sticker per two tickets for the P1: VIP Parking area. This will be issued along with wristbands from the Welcome Centre in Knysna town, prior to arrival at the event grounds. Details for collection will be shared with you closer to the time.
In the event of rain, we suggest event goers make use of the Event Shuttle from the Knysna Bowling Club (R30/return)
Liquor or illegal substances, Food and drinks, Fires, Braais, Pets, Drones or Firearms.
Right of admission is reserved | All children to be accompanied by an adult | All handbags, parcels, clothing and other items of a personal nature, may be subject to security checks | Vehicles parked in no parking or the incorrect parking areas are subject to being towed or wheel clamped | All event tickets are non-transferable | No branding other than event sponsors to be put up ANYWHERE on the event grounds | No branded gazebos or umbrellas. Plain ones are welcome | No crossing into areas that have been fenced, taped or deemed out of bounds
Organiser
Knysna Speed Festival
Info
The Simola Hillclimb: South Africa’s Ultimate Motorsport-Lifestyle Event
The Simola Hillclimb has earned its place as the premier motorsport and lifestyle event on South Africa's calendar, attracting sports stars, celebrities, top drivers, and enthusiastic fans. It’s an experience for everyone – men, women, and children alike.
Event Highlights:
Dates: The 2025 Simola Hillclimb unfolds over four exhilarating days in the scenic town of Knysna from 1-4 May.
Fan Fest: Thursday and Friday set the stage with an immersive Fan Fest experience in Hedge Stree, Knysna.
Track Action: Friday’s Classic Car showcase features 65 legendary cars vying for the Classic Conqueror Trophy. Over the weekend, elite supercars, race cars, and purpose-built Hillclimb contenders take on the thrilling 1.9 km course, with 84 drivers competing for the “King of the Hill” title across three categories.
Don’t miss this adrenaline-fueled motorsport experience! Follow us for event updates on Facebook: Simola Hillclimb.