Guernsey record-holder Martin Groves at Bouley Bay yesterday where he placed second and third in the two rounds, on both occasions behind championship leader Scott Moran. (Picture by Richard Wainwright, 0607563)

THE quick men are back. Guernsey tomorrow welcomes back the drivers and back-up teams in the British Hill Climb Championship who will be making their annual pilgrimage to Le Val des Terres.

Some of the greatest drivers in the country will be battling for championship points as rounds 20 and 21 take place at the Guernsey Motor Cycle and Car Club meeting.

Some of the purpose-built machines are faster accelerating and fitted with more technology than Formula One racing cars and they are capable of snaking their way up the hill at more than 100 miles per hour.

Among the field will be Martin Groves, who last July became the first man ever to break 28sec. for the Guernsey hill. The defending British champion has had a disappointing start to his 2008 campaign, but he cannot be ruled out as he is a recognised Channel Islands expert, loving both Bouley Bay and Guernsey’s Val des Terres.