Video: Cybertruck runs The Hillclimb at Goodwood Festival of Speed

[drdirt55]

Jeez, I feel old now. I think of quick Nick as a pretty recent F1 driver and you say thats a 22 year old record.

Yawn

So I ask Gemini :


whats so interesting about 'Hillclimb at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed





What Makes the Hillclimb at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed So Exciting?
The Hillclimb at the Goodwood Festival of Speed is a thrilling spectacle for several reasons:

• Iconic Location: The 1.16-mile hillclimb course, winding through the picturesque Goodwood estate, provides a stunning backdrop for high-speed action.
• Diverse Lineup: From historic racing cars to cutting-edge electric vehicles, the Hillclimb showcases an incredible variety of machines.
• Record-Breaking Attempts: Every year, drivers and teams push the limits of speed and technology, aiming to set new Hillclimb records.
• Unpredictable Nature: The challenging course, with its twists and turns, can lead to unexpected moments and surprises.
• Star Power: The Hillclimb attracts world-renowned drivers and celebrities, adding to the event's glamour and excitement.
• Electric Atmosphere: The passionate crowds and the roar of engines create an unforgettable atmosphere.
• Innovation Showcase: The Hillclimb often features groundbreaking concept cars and prototypes, giving a glimpse into the future of motoring.

In essence, the Hillclimb at Goodwood is a unique blend of speed, history, innovation, and spectacle that captivates motorsport enthusiasts and casual fans alike.
Would you like to know more about specific cars or drivers competing in the 2024 Hillclimb?









it looks easy enough, is there speed or lap time records ?





Goodwood Hillclimb Records
Absolutely! The Goodwood Hillclimb is renowned for its thrilling pursuit of speed.

• Current Record Holder: Max Chilton in a McMurtry Spéirling with a time of 39.081 seconds. This record was set in 2022 and is incredibly impressive considering the previous record held for 20 years!
• Previous Record: Nick Heidfeld in a McLaren MP4/13 with a time of 41.6 seconds, which stood for 20 years.

It's worth noting that F1 cars are no longer allowed to compete for timed runs, making the current record even more remarkable.

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[DrPhyzx]

The Cybertruck just ran the historic Hillclimb at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Painfully slow and hard to watch, but expected. At least it showed good power in the steeper and straighter sections (average is 5% but some sections are closer to 10%). They don't focus on times for some of the exhibition classes for obvious reasons (they are too slow to be interesting), so I don't know if there will even be an official time posted.

 

[CactusPilot]

Was that a Cyberbeast? I couldnt see the emblem.

I don't the the Beast badge when zooming in. It's a dual motor.

 

[Derektsla]

That's a hill?

Where's the hill?

-Crissa

Maybe it was going uphill the whole time and they just slanted the camera to make it look flat? ? Or this is just a very poorly named event!

 

[HaulingAss]

"Exhibition" class is just a code word for "We are not actually risking life and machine, we are just out to participate and show off our car".

I think the history of this event is awesome. It was popularized at a time when you needed a powerful motor to place well. This course has the average grade of the kind that have diesel semi-trucks in the American West climbing highways passes at 45 mph. These days cars are much more powerful and it's more about the tires and driver skill (for the classes actually competing).

It's really just carrying on a local tradition of showing off some of the latest and greatest vehicles as well as old classics. Pike's Peak has an average grade of 6.8% and a maximum grade of 10%. The GFS hillclimb has an average grade of 4.1% and a maximum grade of 12.1%. The biggest differentiators are not the steepness of the grades but the length of the race, the safety of the run-off areas, and the lack of high-altitude at the GFS Hillclimb.

 

[CTInProcess]

How bad did it demolish the competition? In glad Tesla showed up with their performance team!

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