Posted on August 24, 2024.
Round 9 of the CSA Service Group Ferrari Hillclimb Championship took place at the historic Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb on 10th August, with the sound and sight of Ferraris was welcomed by spectators in support of the MotorsportUK British Hillclimb Championship.
Shelsley Walsh nestles in a particular rural spot of the Malvern Hills, around 10 miles West of Worcester. Founded in 1905 and run continuously (wartime excepted) ever since, it is one of the world’s oldest motorsport venues. It is also one of the steepest Hillclimbs in the UK with the section between the Lower and Upper Esses having an incline of 16%. Our event again supported the Motorsport UK British Hillclimb Championship as we had done earlier this year at Harewood, and a large crowd had gathered to enjoy the sunshine and excellent facilities offered by the Midland Automobile Club.
Championship leader Dave Snelson unfortunately had to withdraw due to a family commitment so seven drivers headed up the hill at around 9.30am for their first practice run. Rob Samuels (458 Speciale) topping the time sheets ahead of Hillclimb veteran Richard Preece (F430). Unusually the Attwood’s had brought along two cars instead of sharing so Iwan was entrusted with their regular 308 GT4 whilst father Tony campaigned his beautiful 246 GT. Next up was Stuart McCabe in the ex-Tim Mogridge 328 GTB followed by Martin Jones (360 Modena) and Anthony Smith in his 360 Spider.
You can continue to read the report from Shelsley Walsh at ferrariclubracing.co.uk. The next round takes place at Wiscombe Park on 14th September where members can take advantage of discount tickets here.
