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.
| Leading scores in the MHCC after Round 4 at Prescott | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMTR with Hoosier Tires Midland Hill Climb Championship | |||
| 38 points | Rodney Eyles | Porsche 911 Turbo | Class A (iii) |
| 36 points | Robert Wilson | Lotus Elise JPS | Class A (i) |
| 36 points | Richard Snow | Porsche Cayman GT4 RS | Class A (ii) |
| 36 points | Richard Price | Caterham 7 | Class B |
| 36 points | Matthew Price | Radical SR3 | Class F |
| 36 points | Johnathen Varley | GWR Predator | Class K (i) |
| 33 points | Rob Lloyd | MK Cup 200 | Class D |
| 30 points | Will Hall | Gould GR59 J | Class L |
| 28 points | Wallace Menzies | Gould GR59M | Class L |
| 26 points | Andy Tippett | Brabham BT 30X | Class M |
Update Posted - Updated - 29/04/2026
Bill Pardoe - Championship Coordinator
Updates after Round 4 Prescott
The weather at Prescott last weekend was wonderful, sunny and warm - a major change from Loton Park the previous weekend and a very full entry along with the British Championship set some great times on both days.
Setting two new class records in Class A (iii) Rodney Eyles added extra points and leads the Championship with 38 points in his Porsche 911 Turbo, adding to his class wins at Loton Park.
Only two points behind with 4 class wins to date are 5 drivers including last years champion Richard Price in his Caterham and Johnathen Varley in the GWR Predator.
Most of the leaders are at Shelsley Walsh this weekend - fingers crossed for good weather.
See you there
Bill
29/04/2026
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