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Shelsley Walsh Classic July 29th
Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 2:36 pm
by Pete
A number of early Minis (inc my Hornet) have enterred for this historic Nat B hillclimb event which promises to be a real goody ! Online entries still available for this so be quick if you want to join in...........
http://www.shelsley-walsh.co.uk/events/ ... =21&ei=132
Re: Shelsley Walsh Classic July 29th
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 3:16 pm
by Pete
Well there's five of us in 60's Minis and an 80's entry in the class on the Sunday 29th which also includes a good number of sports cars, not sure whether it'll be subdivided ? 142 entries in total. Hope it keeps raining !
Re: Shelsley Walsh Classic July 29th
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:22 pm
by Chris64
Great - glad there will be some Minis on the hill!
I'll be there spectating and hoping to take my three year old daughter for her first visit! She'll be happy to see some Minis!
Who should I look out for/say hello to?!
Chris
Re: Shelsley Walsh Classic July 29th
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 7:54 pm
by Pete
Chris64 wrote: Who should I look out for/say hello to?!
Chris
I'll be in the white Hornet, Paul, Tim, Alan and David all in Mk1 S's, we should all be parked together. Look forward to meeting you Chris.
Re: Shelsley Walsh Classic July 29th
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:10 am
by Chris64
Great - hope to see you there and fingers crossed for the weather!
Re: Shelsley Walsh Classic July 29th
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 3:09 pm
by Tim Harber
Pete wrote:Chris64 wrote: Who should I look out for/say hello to?!
Chris
Tim, in Mk1 S's,
No, scummy 850
Re: Shelsley Walsh Classic July 29th
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:31 pm
by Broadspeed
Pete, will you be there on Saturday.?.
Re: Shelsley Walsh Classic July 29th
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:07 pm
by Pete
Sunday only Mike, are you going ?
Re: Shelsley Walsh Classic July 29th
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:25 pm
by Broadspeed
i dont think I can make it on Sunday, but I will try.
All the best anyway.
I did 4 years on the midlands hills in Minis with superchargers.
Its a very social sport, but I enjoyed it,even though its a lot of hanging around.
I might buy something in the next couple of years and do a few sprints and hills.
Re: Shelsley Walsh Classic July 29th
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:18 am
by Pete
Broadspeed wrote:i dont think I can make it on Sunday, but I will try.
Hopefully see you then, the Minis (and mutants!) run on the Sunday.
Re: Shelsley Walsh Classic July 29th
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 12:31 am
by Pete
Nice to see you on Sunday Mike, did see your car Chris but missed you somehow !
Really enjoyed the event and will definately be back next year if only for the stunning views ! Very relaxed, great crowd and a superb entry list plus the facilties at Shelsley are second to none. Car clubs, trade stands (picked up a few mags and books), what's not to like ?
I didn't get any decent photos as usual but managed a few quick snaps......
Broadspeed staff/driver reunion in full swing (somewhere...)
Tim smacked our asses (?!!
) on the timed event......
Definately short on grunt but not on fun.....
Thanks to Paul for the invite.
Re: Shelsley Walsh Classic July 29th
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 10:22 am
by Chris64
Hi, Yes I saw the cars but didn't see you around the Hornet when we were in the paddock! We were there early until mid afternoon, so missed your proper timed runs up the hill unfortuantely.
It's a great venue isn't it - such a brilliant atmosphere. The new converted barns/restaurant/water mill are great - all that stuff used to be in portacabins and wooden sheds in the paddock.
Here are a few photos from the day:
A classic Shelsley scene:
Tim's Mini:
Not sure who's this one is?
Simon Taylor from Haymarket/C&SC Mag blasts off the start line:
I think we were lucky to only get one rain storm - the steam from the Aston's exhaust was great!
My Mini and Dad's Frogeye on display:
There was a very diverse range of cars in the car park!
And here is the vid with Tim setting off up the hill - hope it works:
Cheers,
Chris
Re: Shelsley Walsh Classic July 29th
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 10:22 pm
by Tim Harber
Sorry to miss you Chris. Your video would seem to blow the fact that I had a V8 after all. Jolly day
Cars(David woodhouse's in foreground complete with full interior etc as it should be):
Surroundings a bit different to Brands:
SU porn:
Familiar blower - but on a Buckler?
Familiar caliper on single seater:
Familiar engine but leaning :
Drool:
Riley and Wolseley:
And finally our newcomer:
and off...
Joe Cool hi'self
Re: Shelsley Walsh Classic July 29th
Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 1:11 am
by Pete
Well someone did mention fancy dress ...?
Re: Shelsley Walsh Classic July 29th
Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 1:14 am
by Pete
Tim Harber wrote: Your video would seem to blow the fact that I had a V8 after all
A V8 Mini at Shelsley ?
Harry Ratcliffe in the Buick.
Re: Shelsley Walsh Classic July 29th
Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:39 pm
by Broadspeed
Here are a few shots of the Mins at a wonderful Shelsley last weekend.
A gathering in the pits.
Pete Flanagan in a shower.
Alan Broad
Paul Stanworth
paul Stanworth
Tim Harber
It was very wet at times.
Tim Harber
Tim Harber
Tim harber
Dave
Pete flanagan
Alan Broad
Paul Stanworth
Re: Shelsley Walsh Classic July 29th
Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:46 pm
by Broadspeed
Something else out of Longbridge, long before the mini's though !!
What a fantastic sound, revving to 10000.
Re: Shelsley Walsh Classic July 29th
Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 5:49 pm
by mk1rally
Tim Harber wrote:Sorry to miss you Chris. Your video would seem to blow the fact that I had a V8 after all. Jolly day
Cars(David woodhouse's in foreground complete with full interior etc as it should be):
Surroundings a bit different to Brands:
SU porn:
Familiar blower - but on a Buckler?
Familiar caliper on single seater:
Familiar engine but leaning :
Drool:
Riley and Wolseley:
And finally our newcomer:
and off...
Joe Cool hi'self
That looks a cracking event, will pencil it in for next year.
Pete - who's the twonk sitting on the wing of your car and where did he get that suit?
"He's a nifty 50's throw back"
Re: Shelsley Walsh Classic July 29th
Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 6:47 pm
by Pete
Dunno but he needs a fekin shave !
Re: Shelsley Walsh Classic July 29th
Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 7:38 pm
by mk1coopers
Not much further up the road from Prescott, you may get a few more entries from darn sarff next year