The clubs full class structure is represented so there is a place for all prewar. Rome2rio makes travelling from tenbury wells castle tump to shelsley walsh easy. The longstanding classic sports libre and racing cars class record was smashed on 56 july, as james baxter steered his supercharged 1935 era r4a to the top of the hill in just 33. Shelsley walsh speed hill climb, founded in 1905 and operational to this day. A meeting at the silverstone classic media day whet my appetite for a return sooner than i thought. Shelsley walsh restaurant, hill records, yard of tarmac, sponsor a paddock.
Electric car record broken at shelsley walsh hill climb. Circuit shelsley walsh hill climb date sunday 21 august 2016 how to get there map directions accommodation click here circuit description modern yet with the longest history the oldest venue shelsley walsh is the oldest motor sport venue in continuous use in the world. New holland set tractor record at shelsley walsh wednesday, april 25, 2018 new holland hired shelsley walsh to launch their new dsg gearbox tractor to all their distributors from around the uk and ireland. This is a documentary record of your car and its scrutineering history. Find all the transport options for your trip from tenbury wells castle tump to shelsley walsh right here. Shelsley walsh was in the upper division of doddingtree hundred. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. Spider ii, the famed shelsley special, is set to return to the competitive hill climb scene this season after a painstaking 16month rebuild. Cars speed up the track at the shelsley walsh hill climb. Sports cars from past and present will delight the crowds as hundreds of them will tackle the challenging climb. Welcome to the courthouse shelsley walsh luxury bed and breakfast. The shelsley walsh hill climb won in a new record time by raymond mays. Shelsley walsh breakfast club april 2019 colin on cars.
It was the achievement of emc instone on a 35 hp daimler, in 77. In the book the shelsley walsh story, simon taylor tells the story of the place, the people, the cars and the records, with a wealth of anecdotes and over 250 historic photographs, many never before published. The stratstone restaurant at the shelsley walsh hill climb is available for private and corporate bookings. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Tenbury wells castle tump to shelsley walsh 2 ways to. The shelsley walsh speed hill climb is a hillclimb in shelsley walsh, worcestershire, england, organised by the midland automobile club mac. Chris aspinall wins the 1100cc racing car class with a 26. Shelsley walsh hill climb schedule for 2016 just british. Dec 12, 2015 on saturday 11th july 2015 the stunning shelsley walsh hill climb in shelsley walsh, worcestershire, england, will become the setting for one of the uks largest gatherings of morgan vehicles. William walker, formerly the home of the walshes, from whom the parish takes its name, lies immediately west of the church. Its population at the time of the 2001 census was just 31.
As such, the event never fails to attract a stellar entry, teeming with a whole host of vscc competitors, eager to. A log book is not needed if you are competing in a road registered road legal car, taxed and mot tested. Classic nostalgia is the highlight of the shelsley walsh calendar and celebrates. The famous shelsley walsh hill climb witnessed a successful and spectacular world record by the jaguar itype 2 formula e race car sunday 12 august a previous electric car course record of 30. Comprising more than 30 rounds throughout the british isles including iconic venues like shelsley walsh, prescott, gurston down, castle combe, aintree, snetterton and goodwood.
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William walker, formerly the home of the walshes, from whom the parish takes its name, lies immediately west of. By the time the first world war shut things down the shelsley walsh record stood at. I went for the first time last year, liked it and decided to go back again this year at some point. We are delighted that our friends at the midlands automobile club will once again be hosting our annual hill climb at shelsley walsh, the worlds oldest motorsport venue. Summary t his study of the crescent shaped chain of hills starting at the abberley quarry so 7700 6817 in. The car, the second of the specials created by renowned com read more. Located adjacent to shelsley walsh hill climb, the oldest continual motor sport event in britain. Mgcc rob roy hillclimb history mg car clubs in australia. The course record for a fully electric vehicle was smashed on sunday. The famous shelsley walsh hill climb witnessed a successful and spectacular world record by the jaguar itype 2 formula e race car sunday 12 august.
More information about this seller contact this seller. The number of cars in the class is defined as the number of cars in that class that have set at least one time in a practice run or timed run. Shelsley walsh is a notably steep course by the standards of todays hillclimbs. Shelsley walsh pubs, restaurants, banks, hotels, shops. The midland automobile clubs successful event attracted big crowds, many attired in 1940s and. The church stands a little to the west of the stanford road. Raymond mays successfully hill climbed r12b at shelsley walsh and raced at brooklands.
This year marks the second anniversary of our relationship wth shelsley walsh, the worlds oldest motorsport venue still in use today. May 06, 2016 theyve been holding motorsport events at shelsley walsh for a while the first in 1905 its got a bit of history. Richard knows his way up shelsley as he used to hold the outright record when he brilliantly did 25. Give our events team a call on 01623 725 302 to book your place. David finlay at the shelsley walsh hill climb in a bmw 540i xdrive m. News in a nutshell includes percy vincent as new lord mayor of london, the wreck of the trawler skegness and the shelsley walsh hill climb. On saturday 11th july 2015 the stunning shelsley walsh hill climb in shelsley walsh, worcestershire, england, will become the setting for one of the uks largest gatherings of morgan vehicles. Jul 10, 2014 records tumbled at shelsley walsh on 56 july. It is one of the oldest motorsport events in the world, and is in fact the oldest to have been staged continuously on its original course, first having been run in 1905. Featured in betjemans best british churches 2011, st andrews is usually open during daylight hours. Mac news 223 aug sept 2017 by midland automobile club. Shelsley walsh automotive photographer scott dennis. Very good rubbing to back, slight crease and chipping to very top edge, else clear and bright. Home contact rooms drive by morgan car hire dream weddings contact rooms drive by morgan car hire dream weddings.
Summary t his study of the crescent shaped chain of hills starting at the abberley quarry so 7700 6817 in the north, to ankerdine hill so 7351 5652 in the south. Therefore, images of you or your property may appear on our websites, social media or in associated literature. Theyve been holding motorsport events at shelsley walsh for a while the first in 1905 its got a bit of history i went for the first time last year, liked it and decided to go back again this year at some point. Enter any shelsley walsh or mac organised event here online. First used in 1905, it is older than indianapolis, le. When i used to come down to shelsley i used to stay with my nan at new mill bridge until she sold the shop and moved to birmingham where she stayed with her eldest daughter may bennet. A competitor will receive 2 extra points for beating the sunrise sprint championship class record at an event where there has been a round of the championship before. Third went to shelsley regular nigel elliott in his turbo charged triumph tr7 v8 with 32. Memories of shelsley walsh read and share your memories of shelsley walsh itself or of a particular photo of shelsley walsh. All you need to know about shelsley walsh 2019 stratstone. Located in the picturesque country village of cliftonuponteme, the lion inn is a 12th century coaching inn with free wifi access available. The best shelsley walsh bed and breakfasts 2020 tripadvisor.
Shelsley walsh the oldest operational motorsport venue in. A simply fantastic event, that was the verdict of motoring legend and fivetimes le mans winner derek bell after appearing at classic nostalgia, a period themed motoring extravaganza, staged at. There are 21 different classes, which cover cars of every type from your daily road car, with minimum safety additions, through modified and specialist cars to single. Pat fairfield was to be the main works driver of r12bc for the year. All cars must comply with the motorsport uk rules in the blue book, which you. When we get get going again at shelsle y you just have to come along and see it to believe it. The first shelsley walsh meeting took place on august 12th 1905 and naturally the fastest ascent of the newfound course near squire taylors court house counted as the first record. Shelsley walsh s classic nostalgia meeting rolled back the years for many competitors and visitors.
Jul 21, 2015 a simply fantastic event, that was the verdict of motoring legend and fivetimes le mans winner derek bell after appearing at classic nostalgia, a period themed motoring extravaganza, staged at. This year we have designed a piece with a nod to the historical link of the venue and this julys classic nostalgia theme donald campbells legendary bluebird. If you want still more of this shelsley walsh atmosphere i recommend the book shelsley walsh by can may foulis, 1945, which you may be able to find in a secondhand bookshop, and the clubs own 70 years of shelsley walsh, edited by harold hastings, which has been brought up to date with a supplement and is still available, or the. The midland automobile clubs famous speed hillclimb venue at shelsley walsh.
An inspection of the names of outright and class record holders over these. The shelsley walsh hill climb aka shelsey walsh 1930. The shelsley walsh hill climb aka shelsey walsh 1930 youtube. Shelsley walshs classic nostalgia meeting rolled back the years for many competitors and visitors.
You accept that the organisers of the event have the right to photograph andor film the event. Foreword by raymond mays, who mentions the magic and glamour of shelsley walsh. The shelsley walsh speed hill climb is a hillclimb in shelsley walsh, worcestershire, england. This is available from motorsport uk headquarters or most senior scrutineers on payment of a small fee. Shelsley walsh is a small scattered parish containing some 17thcentury halftimber cottages. Basil davenport was perhaps shelsleys first superstar, breaking the hill record four times between 1926 and 1928 in his gn spider, but even more significant was the appearance on the hill of raymond mays. A run off is held after the completion of the program of timed class. The shelsley walsh speed hill climb is a hillclimb in shelsley walsh, worcestershire, england, organised by the midland automobile club. Its population at the time of the 2001 census was just 31 shelsley walsh was in the upper division of doddingtree hundred. Judging by the enormous public interest and the faultless organisation of the shelsley walsh. She has reached more than 5 million women by combining honesty, vulnerability, and humor with gods word.
It is one of the oldest motorsport events in the world, and is in fact the oldest to have been staged continuously wartime excepted on its original course, first having been run in 1905. And despite the fact that my head hit the pillow at 2. This supercar themed festival is taking place on saturday 20th july at the historic shelsley walsh and will showcase some of the best modern and classic supercars in the country. Starting in 1923, numerous class awards were introduced, at first for different engine capacities but later also dividing cars into touring, sports and racing types as well. Shelsley walsh is a small village and civil parish in worcestershire, england, at the top of the western valley side of the river teme.
Classic nostalgia at shelsley walsh shropshire star. Shelsley walsh photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. Over forty competitors from home and abroad, in every kind of car make attempt. R12b was a 1936 works car with a 2litre engine and in the works black colour scheme. Judging by the enormous public interest and the faultless organisation of the shelsley walsh hill climb, which took place last month, one would imagine that there should be hopes of the s.
Stratstone is proud to have partnered with supercar fest to bring you this allnew event for 2019. A plus 8 driver takes his run up shelsley walsh in an invited class of cars from the morgan owners club rob tolley. For 2020 events and mac membership, visit our website. Shelsley walsh was founded by the midland automobile club who organise sprints, sporting trials, classic car events, rounds of the british hillclimb championship and social events featuring something for every motor sport and motoring enthusiast. Mar 18, 2020 our annual celebration of pre1980 cars and flagship event returns to shelsley walsh on 20 and 21 june 2020, and this time, its all about the swinging 60s. Shelsley walsh the oldest operational motorsport venue. Aug 20, 2015 chris aspinall wins the 1100cc racing car class with a 26. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of shelsley walsh. Excellent service, very happy with moving a long and.