Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb 1905
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threespires

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Roy C

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The first competitive climb at the first meeting was by William Montague Haunt, driving a French 10/12 HP Motobloc, although he failed to reach the finish.
At the Shelsley Walsh 100th birthday celebration for MAC members, the first run up the hill was by David Haunt, great nephew of the first competitor.

Ernest Instone, who achieved the very first FTD with his 35 HP Daimler, went on to found Stratton-Instone Ltd, who, as Stratstone, now own the cottage opposite the paddock.
The JDHT sent their similar 1903 35 HP Daimler to open the Centenary meeting.

RESSE

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The Shelsley Walsh Centenary DVD celebrating the first 100 years is very good (in my opinion).

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Roy C said:
The first competitive climb at the first meeting was by William Montague Haunt, driving a French 10/12 HP Motobloc, although he failed to reach the finish.
At the Shelsley Walsh 100th birthday celebration for MAC members, the first run up the hill was by David Haunt, great nephew of the first competitor.

Ernest Instone, who achieved the very first FTD with his 35 HP Daimler, went on to found Stratton-Instone Ltd, who, as Stratstone, now own the cottage opposite the paddock.
The JDHT sent their similar 1903 35 HP Daimler to open the Centenary meeting.
Thanks for info, ps it's Hawnt..

threespires

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RESSE said:
The Shelsley Walsh Centenary DVD celebrating the first 100 years is very good (in my opinion).
Must get it..

Roy C

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RESSE said:
The Shelsley Walsh Centenary DVD celebrating the first 100 years is very good (in my opinion).
As is Simon Taylor's "The Shelsley Walsh Story".

Of all the British motorsport venues, I think Shelsley Walsh is the most evocative (and a good cardiovascular workout for spectators wink ).

Hawnt is correct (should've read the entry list, not the video subtitle!).

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The Stratstone Cottage mentioned above

Stratstone Cottage - Shelsley Walsh Centenary 2005

A couple of ERA starting up videos. Turn your volume UP!
http://flic.kr/p/jC8Xo7
http://flic.kr/p/jC6R5M

Edited by threespires on Thursday 30th January 16:47

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Daimler 35hp (Stratstone) - Shelsley Walsh Centenary 2005

Edited by threespires on Thursday 30th January 18:40

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Simon Taylor HWM Chevrolet - Shelsley Walsh Centenary 2005

Simon Taylor HWM Chevrolet - Shelsley Walsh Centenary 2005

Edited by threespires on Thursday 30th January 18:41

RESSE

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I think Shelsley Walsh appears on Top Gear (Sunday 2nd February).