Possible new circuit/venue near Worcester

[RESSE]

An article in the current edition of Classic and Sports Car magazine (HWM-Jaguar) states the old Hagley & District Light Car Club venue at Chateau Impney may be up and running from 2014/15.

[TITWONK]

Sounds interesting, nice back drop, what sort if thing will they run there?

[RESSE]

Proposal is for a 1,000 yard sprint venue.

The first event was held in 1957 over a 550 yard course and the last event was 22nd September 1967.

The current owners who are well known hill climbers plan a new course using more of the estates roads.

[TITWONK]

Just as I'm taking up sprinting! Couldn't be better news for me, so that's another club to join then I'm in kiddy so 20 mins away and a nice road to get to it! Bring it on.

[TITWONK]

What's the 'light' bit in the club though? Normal road cars?

[Richair]

Great news, being as I'll be joining HDLCC next year to start some Hillclimbs at Loton. Another nearby venue would be good; we're spoilt in the Midlands

I imagine the 'light' part simply refers to days gone by when more 'sporty' cars were made lighter instead of having a big dose of extra power. 'Adding lightness' was much easier than adding power back then...

[Skylinecrazy]

Rich, I'll be joining you in the HDLCC next year, there's also some people coming on Thursday who hillclimb around the country.

It's always good to see new venues on the calendar, and there seems to be more and more appearing.

[RESSE]

Skylinecrazy said:

Rich, I'll be joining you in the HDLCC next year, there's also some people coming on Thursday who hillclimb around the country.

It's always good to see new venues on the calendar, and there seems to be more and more appearing.

We are lucky in the Midlands to have access to venues that are fairly 'local'.

Edited by RESSE on Saturday 5th October 16:08

[Richair]

Skylinecrazy said:

Rich, I'll be joining you in the HDLCC next year, there's also some people coming on Thursday who hillclimb around the country.

It's always good to see new venues on the calendar, and there seems to be more and more appearing.

Hi Dan,

Good stuff! I went to watch at Loton last week and I saw the Rizzla MK that was at the August trackday; is that one of your lot?

Thursday will be a good shakedown for the Rallye, but after three months of solid work it should be all good... Looking forward to it!

[Skylinecrazy]

I was also at loton Rich follow the BHC around the country.

Aye, Michael is coming Thursday again too, as are a few shall we say 'interesting' pieces of metal

[Richair]

Yes a friend of mine is bringing along a very 'interesting' Corrado... All I say is Get ready for a noisegasm! It should be a good day

[RESSE]

Provisional dates for Loton Park 2014:

5th & 6th April..Members Practice Days

20th/21st April (Easter) 2 Nat B events

17th/18th May... Midland Championship

7th/8th June..British, Leaders & Midland Championships

12th & 13th July 2 one-day Nat B events

9th & 10th August..2 one-day Nat B events

• 30th & 31st August...2 one-day Nat B events**

PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE

27th/28th September.Final round British. Leaders & Midland Championships

AUTOTESTS

16th March..British & BTRDA Autotests @ Curborough

(Event will be sponsored by Drayton Manor Theme Park)

18th October..International Ken Wharton Memorial Autotests, Arrow Mill.

[RESSE]

News article on Midlands Today BBC1 tonight showing Chateau Impney (progress on proposed venue looks encouraging).

[westwood35]

The hillclimb was originally run by HDLCC, but the new event will be run by the Midland Automobile Club. First event has been planned for 2015, and will probably be for cars raced in period.