Will Halls weekend at Shelsley Walsh with new outright hill record
Last Sunday was a great day for Will Hall's with 2 run-off wins and a new outright hill record.
It followed an awful day on Saturday with mixed weather, accidents, delays and an early afternoon finish being called.
Sunday's forecast was better and so it proved with new class records and Will setting the new outright record at 22.33 seconds and consolidating his lead in the British Hill Climb Championship.
We saw two new class records - by Richard Snow and Rodney Eyles, who leads the Midland Championship by one point from Richard. Chasing them, also with 8 class wins this season are Rob Wilson, Matthew Price and Johnathen Varley, then Rob Lloyd and last year champion - Richard Price.
Up to date class scores are posted on our website and after Loton Park, this weekend I will also update the 'Over 65s'
Bill
08/06/2026
| Leading points scorers after Round 8 at Shelsley Walsh : | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMTR with Hoosier Tires Midland Hill Climb Championship | |||
| 75 points | Rodney Eyles | Porsche 911 Turbo | Class A (iii) |
| 74 points | Richard Snow | Porsche GT4 RS | Class A (ii) |
| 72 points | Robert Wilson | Lotus Elise JPS | Class A (i) |
| 72 points | Matthew Price | Radical SR3 | Class F |
| 72 points | Johnathen Varley | GWR Predator | Class K (i) |
| 69 points | Rob Lloyd | MK Cup 400 | Class D |
| 66 points | Richard Price | Caterham 7 | Class B |
| 53 points | Andrew Henson | Van Dieman RF91 | Class J (i) |
| 48 points | Dave Wilson | Lotus Elise JPS | Class A (i) |
| 48 points | Will Hall | Gould GR59 | Class L |
Update Posted - Updated - 09/06/2026
Bill Pardoe - Championship Coordinator
Harry Pick excels at Speed into Spring at weekend
Following on from his previous weekend at Prescott Harry Pick led the times at Shelsley Walsh winning both Midland Championship run-offs in the Top Ten Challenge ahead of Johnathen Varley on both runs.
Third places in the run-offs were taken by Stuart Bickley and Jamie Chalmers.
Harry also recorded the best time of the day - 25.29 seconds and was also awarded Midland Competitor of the Meeting.
Several drivers have won their class on 6 occasions from 6 rounds but it is Rodney Eyles that heads the table due to setting new records at Prescott driving his Porsche 911 Turbo in Class A (iii).
I will now calculate the 'Over 65' scores after 3 weekends/ 6 rounds and post ASAP.
See you at Shelsley Walsh in early June alongside the British Championship
Bill
06/05/2026
| Leading points scorers after Round 6 at Shelsley Walsh : | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMTR with Hoosier Tires Midland Hill Climb Championship | |||
| 56 points | Rodney Eyles | Porsche 911 Turbo | Class A (iii) |
| 54 points | Robert Wilson | Lotus Elise JPS | Class A (i) |
| 54 points | Richard Snow | Porsche GT4 RS | Class A (ii) |
| 54 points | Matthew Price | Radical SR3 | Class F |
| 54 points | Andrew Henson | Van Dieman RF91 | Class J (i) |
| 54 points | Johnathen Varley | GWR Predator | Class K (i) |
| 50 points | Rob Lloyd | MK Cup 400 | Class D |
| 48 points | Richard Price | Caterham 7 | Class B |
| 38 points | Paul Howells | Porsche 911 RSR | Class C (iii) |
| 38 points | Andy Tippett | Brabham BT30X | Class M |
| 36 points | Dave Wilson | Lotus Elise JPS | Class A (i) |
| 34 points | Allan MCDonald | Radical SR3 | Class F |
Update Posted - Updated - 29/04/2026
Bill Pardoe - Championship Coordinator
To all Sprint & Hill Climb Event and Championship Organisers
Within the last six months, the Motorsport UK Board have approved some changes to PPE requirements for Sprint and Hill Climb competitors. One of these was for implementation from 1st January however we have become aware that few Competitors were aware of the change and had been arriving at Events without the correct equipment.
Below are notes of the changes for your awareness and you will also see these duplicated in the next Club Bulletin. We would recommend that you please make your members aware of these changes if you have not already done so to assist them in their preparations.
Sprint & Hill Climb - Balaclavas
Following several fires across a range of motorsport disciplines, which resulted in burns, the Sprint & Hill Climb Sub‑Committee reviewed all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements during 2025. As a result of this review, a proposal was made to introduce a mandatory requirement for flame‑resistant balaclavas for competitors in Modified, Sports Libre, and Racing Cars.
This proposal was approved by the Board in June 2025, following consultation, and came into effect on 1 January 2026. However, it appears that many competitors remain unaware of this change, and organisers are therefore encouraged to help promote awareness of the requirement.
Exemptions remain in place for Standard Cars, Road Cars, and open bodywork Period Defined Vehicles.
For full details, please refer to Chapter 14, Appendix 2, Article 4.3.
Sprint & Hill Climb - PPE
From 1 January 2027, Ch.14, App.2, Art. 4.3 will require competitors in Modified, Sports Libre, and Racing Cars to wear flame‑resistant shoes in compliance with Chapter 9, Article 12.4.
Competitors in Standard Cars, Road Cars, and Period Defined Vehicles must wear suitable footwear that fully covers the foot and enables adequate control of the vehicle. The use of plastic footwear (such as trainers) should be avoided.
You are encouraged to ensure that competitors are made aware of these requirements ahead of 2027 so that they can be suitably prepared.
If you have any queries please get in touch with Motorsport UK.
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