1st hill climb Shelsley 1st June

[Hamish]

At last I can look forward to the first event of the season for me. 
the short but challenging Shelsley hill on the 1st of June.

they must be very packed as they have put the triumph class on the spectator road (?) rather than the paddock.

it has been a slow and late start for me , that I haven’t got excited about.
 

Plans for fibreglass panels but that was out the window as they were so far off from fitting.

plans for and roll bar tube bought for under dash hoop and door bars but pipe bender and welder is too busy with rally car prep. ( fingers crossed I don’t need it)

but tonight the final regs arrived so I now have my race number.

so now I can really prepare  so is it tyre checks, flooding carbs check, steering, brakes?

nope it’s numbers on 

But on the day, if it’s warm and dry I will try and beat my PB of 38.21.

some fast cars and drivers in the class so really not expecting a class podium. 
possibly points on handicap!

think order of 

Steve small

len olds

larry j-c

me 

is Martin Dyson known on sideways ?

[Escadrille Ecosse]

19 hours ago, Hamish said:

nope it’s numbers on 

That's the thing that says "race day" approaching

[Steve 13-60]

Hi Hamish, wanted for some time to visit Shelshley, but what's it like for spectatoring?

I realise it's just a point and squirt eventually, just wondered if you get to see much.

 

Toss up at the mo between watching you or John D at Silverstone....but can always watch John on the 23rd instead.

 

[Hamish]

1 hour ago, Steve 13-60 said:

Hi Hamish, wanted for some time to visit Shelshley, but what's it like for spectatoring?

I realise it's just a point and squirt eventually, just wondered if you get to see much.

 

Toss up at the mo between watching you or John D at Silverstone....but can always watch John on the 23rd instead.

 

It’s a good hill to watch and most watch at or approaching the Essess half way up. But it’s steep to walk. If the weather is good it’s brill.

full access to the paddock.

this chap just doesn’t get his track time moneys worth

 

where as this old boy in his old car does

and you can see where people like to watch

you'd be very welcome. And we have a fair variety of triumphs

 

[JohnD]

Good luck, Hamish!  Stay on the black stuff!

May we hope for your own video of this climb?

[Steve 13-60]

Morning Hamisg, hoping to drive down on the Friday night, staying in the campervan so can make a full day of it. Google maps shows campervans on the field at the side, but the official website doesn't mention being able to stay there. So how/where do I find out where to stay?

Cheers, Steve

[Steve 13-60]

Sorry, fat fingers....Hamish!

[Hamish]

Steve

i think that competitors can campervan in the field opposite it’s a car trailer van parking area as the paddock is competitive cars only - yet the triumphs can’t even fit in it apoears

may be an email to 

info@shelsleywalsh.com

H

[Steve 13-60]

Tickets booked for Saturday and for staying over Friday night.

Looking forward to my first hill climb meet.

[Hamish]

Great stuff come and say hello, love to have a chat .They have put us in a strange place for a paddock set up, I guess they are very busy over the weekend 

I have been very lazy this year prep wise and stems from the fact that this will be my first event of the year ( normally done a few by now)

but this weekend has seen me fit “racing” gaskets to my webers together with Viton tipped 200 needle valves to try and stop the overflow.

i have gapped the plugs and points and added fresh V power fuel.

i collect my trailer from storage and load up on Friday  to head off Saturday.

i also have Curborough on Sunday but yet to receive finals 

thus inevitable videos will follow .

01-06-24 Overflow paddock.pdfBest of British Interclub Entry List.pdf

[Escadrille Ecosse]

2 hours ago, Hamish said:

Great stuff come and say hello, love to have a chat .They have put us in a strange place for a paddock set up, I guess they are very busy over the weekend 

I have been very lazy this year prep wise and stems from the fact that this will be my first event of the year ( normally done a few by now)

but this weekend has seen me fit “racing” gaskets to my webers together with Viton tipped 200 needle valves to try and stop the overflow.

i have gapped the plugs and points and added fresh V power fuel.

i collect my trailer from storage and load up on Friday  to head off Saturday.

i also have Curborough on Sunday but yet to receive finals 

thus inevitable videos will follow .

01-06-24 Overflow paddock.pdf 103.68 kB · 3 downloads Best of British Interclub Entry List.pdf 156.26 kB · 1 download

All set then. The 'Greased Weasel' rides again...

[Hamish]

Going to be a busy weekend

our inter club entry list is above

but I’ve just added the national championship list here which includes the British hill climb championship  the elite that the organisers focus on  

could a record breaking day looking at the weather  

 

I’ve decided to do 7/10ths as I don’t want to embarrass them  

 

 
 

 

 

Best of British Entry List - National.pdf

[Escadrille Ecosse]

1 hour ago, Hamish said:

I’ve decided to do 7/10ths as I don’t want to embarrass them  

That's very generous of you, spread the love around a bit

I see the Team Menzies from hearabouts are down this weekend with the two Goulds.

Always busy whenever there is a National entry. Always impressive too, the only downside being the run-offs which can rather monopolise things.

Regardless, the weather is looking excellent. Frustrating for me as I am in the velodrome all weekend for the Scottish Youth and Junior Track Champs and will therefore miss the sunshine.

So have a great weekend Hamish. Looking forward to the race report

 

[Hamish]

Well what can I say just as I set off for Curborough.

Shelsley was a looong day but great weather and competition. 
 

too many people got giddy during practice to bring the red flags out. 
all the TRiumphs did well though 

I had a dreadful miss fire on the first practice run that made me fearful for a frustrating day but a change of plugs sorted that. 
 

just 5 of us competing as Larry had gearbox problems so withdrew before the event.

we made it on to hill climb tv on you tube 

I found us at about 22mins and starts with martins lovely GT6

not even the race tr7V8 could get close to len old Tr4 on SLICKS for gods sake!!

think I was 3rd on track and 2nd on handicap. 
 

nice that forum member Steve came to say hello 
more during the week hopefully with videos soon

H

 

Edited June 3, 2024 by Hamish

[Hamish]

A spectators view drive by of me and my little car

apparently 4 wheel drift right at the beginning according to commentary!

https://youtube.com/shorts/aB-n2bBi1FQ?si=FqFvJtNyim2mvM1A

 

Edited June 3, 2024 by Hamish

[Nick Jones]

Goes well that  Smoothly driven too

[Escadrille Ecosse]

Nailed that Hamish 

[JohnD]

Looking and sounding rather good, Hamish!

[Hamish]

Cheers guys. I had some good runs in the 38’s

 

[michaeljf]

Hello, Looking forward to "The movie". Regards, Michael.

[Hamish]

On 6/6/2024 at 6:56 AM, michaeljf said:

Hello, Looking forward to "The movie". Regards, Michael.

 

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