The VSCC’s 40th anniversary of racing at Cadwell Park takes place this weekend, with two prestigious trophies up for grabs.
Despite Chateau Impney marking his first ever foray into hill climbing, Callum Grant drove to an impressive Class 16 victory and was a contender for the fastest time of day.
Even a car with an aero engine couldn’t keep up with Brian White’s Frazer Nash TT Replica as it drove to victory in Class 4.
Last year’s Chateau Impney Hill Climb was a mechanical nightmare for Malcolm Thorne, but 2016’s event propelled him to great heights in Class 13.
He might have been pitted against the other drivers in Class 9, but it was a rivalry with an ERA driver in another class that pushed Julian Grimwade to his class win at the Chateau.
It was second time lucky at Chateau Impney for Class 7 winner Rob Cobden, who had an early exit from the Hill Climb in 2015.
David Gidden had a shaky start, but still claimed the top slot in Class 15. Nevertheless, he thinks he can do better next time.
Mark Woodhouse drove to a second consecutive win in Class 11 with his Elva 100 FJ, beating his 2015 time by an impressive three seconds.
It’s not all about the winning for Class 14 winner Rod Jolley, but he still drove to a decisive victory in the Lister Jaguar Monzanopolis.
Peter Joy was delighted to repeat his Class 12 win of last year with an even better time.
Mark Walker held on to his Class 5 record, shaving a fraction of a second off last year’s time at the Hill Climb.
When he couldn’t get last year’s class-winning GN Wasp ready in time for the hill climb, Winston Teague wasn’t sure he would be able to take part this year. But then he got to drive his ‘nemesis’.
David West will finally see his name in the Chateau Impney history books as he clinches victory in Class 18 and beats the saloon car record.
Greg Lerigo drove to Class 3 victory at his first Chateau Impney Hill Climb, but felt he still had more to give.
Ewen Getley gave it his all in his Bentley 3 Litre to record the fastest time in Class 2, and banished the memory of a poor final run at the 2015 event.
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Chateau Impney rookie Peter de la Roche snatched Class 10 victory from last year’s winner, Mark Riley.
While there was something borrowed, there was nothing blue about Nick Topliss on Sunday evening after his win in Class 8.
After trailing earlier in the weekend, Simon Blakeney-Edwards pipped his nearest rivals to the post to take victory in Class 1.
The course record at the Chateau Impney Hill Climb was destroyed this weekend as a three-way battle ensued for the fastest time of the day (FTD).
Bob Dyke finally made his competition debut with Whistling Billy, the 1905 steam racer, in front of a bustling crowd at the Chateau this morning.
His name is synonymous with Bugattis, but this year Ivan Dutton is racing in a very rare 1936 Skirrow Dirt Track Car at Chateau Impney.
John Wiseman’s GN Gnat was built in 1925, one of three specials built by a farmer - the others being Spider and Wasp.
It’s not quite the oldest car at the Chateau today, but the 1911 Sunbeam 16/20 is the oldest complete Sunbeam left in the world.
“I made a complete mess of the roundabout!" said Geraint Lewis of his first run in the Frazer Nash Shelsley Single Seater.
The Chapman Mercury I is a Shelsley Special built in 1946, using a 1932 chassis and a 1939 V8 engine.
Jim Payne is hoping the rain will ease off before he takes to the track in the Fairley-Mercury Single-Seater Special. The car was built in 1953 and has been used for competition continuously since then.
David Hawkins is a late entry at the hill climb, in his Riley ERA, which has the White Riley engine and was the prototype for later models.
Stephanie Wilton can’t wait to get out on the track in her 1953 Cooper Bristol Mk II, although she admits to feeling a little nervous.
Peter Newman is looking forward to driving his unique 1959 Owen Jaguar this morning.
Action is underway at the Chateau! Holly Mason was first on the track in the 1934 Aston Martin Ulster.
'The Lamb of Longbridge' was on top form at the practice session this morning.
Get a sneak peek at some of the impressive lots that will be part of the H&H; auction on Sunday 10 July.
We called upon school kids from all over Droitwich to give the Beast of Turin a bit of a makeover – and they certainly rose to the challenge!
Two rare Bond Formula Junior cars that never had a chance to achieve racing glory in the 1960s will be aiming high at the Chateau Impney Hill Climb.
A Voisin C14 Top Hat Coupe that was created by legendary car designer André Lefèbvre will bring Parisian style to the Chateau Impney Hill Climb.
A Gordon-Keeble I.T and Studebaker Champion will showcase British and American style at the Footman James Concours d’Elegance this month.
Two rare Aston Martin race cars – the DB4 GT and Ulster – have been entered into the Footman James Concours d’Elegance.
One of the earliest Morgan Plus 8s in existence will be on display at the Footman James Concours d’Elegance.
A Cooper Monaco that went from auction room to race track in just 36 hours will be put through its paces at Chateau Impney.
We’re delighted to announce that contemporary menswear company Simon Carter will be our timing sponsor at the Chateau Impney Hill Climb on 9 and 10 July.
Buy your Hill Climb tickets between Friday 24 June and Sunday 26 June and you could win one of two family passes to the fantastic Morgan factory tour.
Two unique Amilcars with long and varied histories are the latest entries to the Footman James Concours d’Elegance.
The speedy GN Wasp was built specifically for hill climbing in the 1920s, and Winston Teague took the car to class victory at our inaugural event. See it in action in our latest video!
A car once campaigned by one of motorsport’s most famous female drivers joins Class 17 at this year’s Chateau Impney Hill Climb.
A 1959 race car that starred in the Elvis Presley classic Viva Las Vegas is travelling all the way from California to compete at the Chateau Impney Hill Climb next month.
In our latest video, we follow Tom Walker up the Hill Climb course in the Amilcar Hispano Special at last year’s event.
Monaco Historic winner Matt Grist was just milliseconds away from the top of the table in Class 9 at 2015’s Hill Climb – see more in our exclusive video.
The incredible Nissan R35 Nismo FIA GT1, one of just four of its kind, will take to the Hill Climb course as part of our lunchtime demonstration runs this July.
A must-see for any Bentley enthusiast, the BDC’s prestigious annual race meeting takes place at the famous Northamptonshire track on Saturday 6 August.
Chris Williams’ flame-producing, rubber-burning Napier-Bentley is a crowd favourite at every hill climb event – and that was certainly true at the inaugural Chateau Impney Hill Climb.
The Farrallac Mk 2, Lea-Francis Hyper and Austin Healey Mk I Sprite will once again put tyres to tarmac at the Chateau Impney Hill Climb.
We’ve got a fantastic prize draw for you this weekend! Buy your Hill Climb tickets between Friday 3 June and Sunday 5 June and you could win a Romance at the Chateau package.
Watch our latest video to find out more about the incredible cars that took part in last year’s Concours d’Elegance.
Mike Preston's stunning Bugatti Type 35B is the pinnacle of elegant French Grand Prix design, and what better backdrop could it get than the Chateau?
The Chateau Impney Hill Climb will be the first competitive race for the Lola T60 and Chateau veteran Roger Fowler.
Two of last year’s fastest cars are making a comeback for the 2016 Hill Climb.
The VCC, one of our Associated Clubs, is working alongside Cranfield University’s engineering department to give students an unprecedented insight into the design of the earliest motor cars.
The Darracq 200Hp will return to wow the crowds at the Hill Climb in July, along with the impressive Team Broadspeed Mini Coopers and the Austin Healey Speedwell Sprite.
Dr Robin Tuluie’s self-built vintage racing car will take to the track at Chateau Impney this July.
Buy your tickets to the Chateau Impney Hill Climb between Friday 20 May and Sunday 22 May and you could be upgraded to our fantastic VIP package.
Our auction partners H&H; will be bringing a stroke of creativity to their forthcoming auction calendar – including the Chateau Impney Hill Climb – with their very own Artist in Residence.
The Formula Junior Historic Racing Association, one of our Associated Clubs, will feature in an hour-long special on Motors TV on Saturday 21 May.
A stunning Alfa Romeo Tipo B P3 with a colourful history will no doubt steal the spotlight at the Footman James Concours d’Elegance this year.
A near-perfect Lister-Jaguar, which has raced hundreds of times since the 1950s, will be getting back to its hill climb roots when it takes to the start line at Chateau Impney.
Jack Woodhouse, who set the inaugural record at the Chateau Impney Hill Climb last year, will return for 2016’s event and is fully intending on holding onto his reign as king of the Chateau course.
Charlie Martin put pedal to the metal to climb the challenging new course at the inaugural Chateau Impney Hill Climb – and we caught it all on video.
The annual historic motorsport festival at the famed Brooklands venue takes place on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 June.
The new Chateau Impney course proved to be tricky for many drivers, including Martin Spencer in the GN Spider II – see our latest video to find out why.
Over half of the world's remaining ERAs took the Chateau Impney challenge at last year's event and were amongst some of the fastest cars on the course. Find out more in our latest video!
The 500 OA, one of our Associated Clubs, is set to launch a new, family-friendly class in hill climbs.
One of the few road-legal McLaren F1 GTR race cars will be turning heads at this year’s Footman James Concours d’Elegance.
Record numbers of competitors and spectators turned out for the VSCC’s Spring Start, with HRH Prince Michael of Kent helping to make this St George’s Day meeting a truly patriotic affair.
Ever wondered what it might be like to drive the colossal Fiat S76? We stuck a camera (or three) onto the Beast to find out what it looked like from driver Duncan Pittaway’s perspective.
A former doctor who coveted the ex-Roy Salvadori Connaught A7 since watching it being built as a boy will take it to the Chateau Impney Hill Climb this July in the hope of adding hill climb glory to its extensive racing history.
At the 2015 Chateau Impney Hill Climb, James Baxter pushed crowd favourite ERA R4D to the limit, and achieved great success as the winner of class 8, the fastest ERA award and the fastest pre-war car award.
F1 legend Damon Hill OBE will make an exclusive appearance at Chateau Impney for an evening of fine dining and conversation.
A car built and raced by legendary driver and manufacturer Sydney Allard has been rescued from obscurity and will be hoping to add victory at Chateau Impney to its extensive hill climb heritage.
We are delighted to announce that the Amilcar Salmson Register is our latest Associated Club.
We invited Chateau Impney speed trial record-holder Tony Griffiths to the inaugural Chateau Impney Hill Climb, where he shared some fantastic stories from his racing years.
Ever wondered what it’s like to drive a Jaguar at high speed up a hill climb course? Watch our latest video and find out!
We are very pleased to welcome the Morgan Three Wheeler Club as our latest Associated Club.
Undoubtedly the star of last year’s event, the Fiat S76, better known as the Beast of Turin, captured the imagination of the crowds and left them wanting more. We’re delighted to say it’ll join us at this year’s event!
A TVR Grantura MkIII that’s been tested and set up to perfection by racing veteran Willie Green will join the impressive Chateau Impney line-up in July
A rare Morgan Aero 8 GTN, which raced a remarkable Le Mans 24 Hours in 2004, joins a strong line-up at the Footman James Concours d’Elegance.
A Morgan Brooklands Super Aero, originally raced and owned by Morgan works team driver TA Rhodes, is the latest addition to the Footman James Concours d’Elegance.
A one-off Lister Jaguar that was created to represent Europe and take on the best motorsport drivers and cars that America had to offer will be hoping to renew old rivalries when it takes to the Chateau Impney Hill Climb course this July.
The BRM Association, one of our Associated Clubs, will head back to Blyton Park for their annual Track Day on Wednesday 20 April.
A rare single-seater Alta that launched the racing career of HWM founder and motorsport legend George Abecassis will battle against its pre-war rivals once again at the Chateau Impney Hill Climb in July.
The 500OA, one of our Associated Clubs, will be taking to the race track in force this year, with ten different circuit races planned for the 2016 season.
A 1905 steam car, which took eight years to painstakingly recreate, will make its competition debut at the 2016 Chateau Impney Hill Climb now that a 100 year ruling banning steam cars from competing in historic motorsport has been overturned.
The Veteran Car Club’s annual Creepy Crawly Rally celebrates its 25th anniversary in April this year, and the club is welcoming further entries.
The Chateau Impney Hill Climb team will be at Race Retro on 26–28 February, and will be accompanied by some extraordinary cars.
We are thrilled to announce that The Morgan Sports Car Club has become our latest Associated Club.
A Morris Minor 1000 that gained a new lease of life with brothers Mark and Andy Cross and has been raced by BTCC champions will return to the Chateau course for 2016’s event.
Hagley & District Light Car Club are looking out for new marshals to join their enthusiastic squad of volunteers.
A Droitwich man who triumphed in the final Chateau Impney sprint in 1967 as a teenager, but never had his win recorded properly, is on a mission to claim his rightful place in the Chateau Impney record books almost 50 years on.
We are delighted to announce that we will be supporting Midlands Air Ambulance Charity at the Chateau Impney Hill Climb.
We are thrilled to welcome Porsche Club Great Britain as an Associated Club of the Chateau Impney Hill Climb.
A 1929 three-seater Aston Martin International, once owned by Aston Martin legend A.C. Bertelli, is the first car to enter the Footman James Concours d’Elegance.
Most cars that take part in the Chateau Impney Hill Climb have a colourful and chequered past, but one lady will be creating new heritage for her Austin 7 Chummy at this year’s event.
The last Land Rover Defenders have rolled off the production line at the Jaguar Land Rover factory in Solihull this week, and Listers, one of our sponsors, held a very special photoshoot at the Chateau to honour one of the most successful British cars in history.
The Vintage Sports-Car Club, one of our Associated Clubs, held another successful Measham Rally, with 90% of entrants completing the overnight challenge.
A recreation of J.G. Parry-Thomas’ record-breaking Leyland-Thomas that took almost 25 years to complete will make its competition debut at the Chateau Impney Hill Climb this July.
Watch our latest video and see the Darracq 200Hp take on the challenging Chateau Impney hill at 2015’s event.
An exact replica of pioneering female racing driver Kay Petre’s Austin 7, which was built to inspire the next generation of female hill climb competitors, will take on the Chateau Impney Hill Climb in July.
A unique Jaguar, once owned by a renowned record producer who fuelled the pop charts in the 80s and 90s, will be hoping to create a record of its own when it returns to the grounds of Chateau Impney for the 2016 event.
The one-off Mini DART prototype, built by racing legend Dizzy Addicott, will make its Chateau Impney debut in 2016 after being found on eBay and rescued from rusting into obscurity.
After a phenomenal year, the Hill Climb team is getting ready for a well-deserved festive break. Read on to find out more about our festive opening hours.
Missed the 2015 Hill Climb and want to see what all the hype was about, or want to relive the excitement? Watch the 2016 promo video on the blog.
We are delighted to announce that Footman James will sponsor the Concours d’Elegance at the 2016 Chateau Impney Hill Climb.
Two years ago today, hundreds of motorsport enthusiasts descended upon Chateau Impney for a celebration of its original speed trials to vote with their feet, and helped to bring the Chateau Impney Hill Climb to life.
A number of exciting lots have been announced for H&H;’s Christmas auction at Chateau Impney on 9 December, including a rare Bentley and a popular Morgan Super Sports.
The Midland Hill Climb Championship will celebrate the results of 2015’s competition at Chateau Impney this weekend, and will honour their marshals with a special lunch.
Several of this year’s Hill Climb class winners have picked up prestigious awards at The ERA Club’s annual dinner, which took place at Chateau Impney on Saturday 14 November.
Our auction partners and event sponsors H&H; will once again host their annual Christmas Gala auction at Chateau Impney on Wednesday 9 December.
We’re delighted to welcome The ERA Club, one of our Associated Clubs, back to Chateau Impney for their annual reunion dinner and awards ceremony.
The Hill Climb’s event director, Rod Spollon, has been nominated for the prestigious Personal Achievement of the Year award at the 2015 International Historic Motoring Awards.
We are thrilled to announce that Listers, England’s largest family-owned automotive business, will be sponsoring 2016’s event.
Recently announced Hill Climb sponsor H&H; has joined an elite group of auction houses that have sold a car for over $10 million.
We are delighted to announce that H&H; Auctions will once again sponsor the Chateau Impney Hill Climb when it returns to the historic motorsport calendar in July 2016.
The inaugural Chateau Impney Hill Climb will be featured in an hour-long special on Motors TV on Tuesday 6 October 2015.
The Chateau Impney Hill Climb returns to Droitwich on Saturday 9–Sunday 10 July. Buy your tickets early and benefit from our fantastic early bird offer.
We’re delighted to announce that the Chateau Impney Hill Climb will return on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 July 2016, becoming an annual fixture on the historic motorsport calendar.
Jack Woodhouse, who earned the fastest time of day at the inaugural Hill Climb, has become a bit of a celebrity in recent weeks, appearing on several different radio shows across the country.
The Formula Junior Historic Racing Association, one of our Associated Clubs, will be launching their most ambitious tour yet next year.
Jack Woodhouse, winner of the inaugural Hill Climb, and Ben Elder, general manager of Chateau Impney Hotel, were recently interviewed by Andrew Easton on BBC Hereford & Worcester.
The Chateau Impney Hill Climb will be celebrated in an exclusive television special on Channel 4 this Sunday. Tune in to relive all the hill climbing action!
Did you see us on BBC Midlands Today during the Hill Climb weekend? Catch up on the action in our latest blog post.
James Baxter, winner of Class 8 at the Chateau Impney Hill Climb, continued his winning form at the VSCC's latest event at Prescott, getting the fastest time of day and setting a new VSCC record.
The Droitwich Standard gave the Chateau Impney Hill Climb some great coverage, both in the lead-up to the weekend and after the event. You might have even spotted the Chateau on the front page!
Speed Trial, the official history of the original Chateau Impney speed trials, celebrates the revival of motorsport at the Chateau and brings together stories from seasoned Chateau Impney competitors.
The Edwardian and Veteran Class was one of the most entertaining of the weekend, showcasing some wonderful creations from a century ago.
John Guyatt wasn't going to let a bit of rain spoil his fun, as he claimed the fastest time in Class 2.
There were a few surprised spectators in the crowd at the Chateau Impney Hill Climb when they saw their doctor whizzing past on his way to winning Class 3.
Peter Joy didn't know what the competition would be like in Class 11, so he was delighted to take the fastest time in the Pre-1961 Sports and Sports Racing Cars up to 2200cc class.
Mark Riley, who triumphed in Class 10 at the Chateau Impney Hill Climb, said the Chateau has now become his favourite hill climb course in England.
Edward Williams had high hopes of winning Class 1 in his Frazer Nash Super Sports, but in the end, despite beating his closest rival by over four seconds, it wasn't as easy as he hoped.
Everything went just right for the final run of the weekend for Mark Brett, the winner of Class 4 at the Chateau Impney Hill Climb.
Winning Class 16 at the Hill Climb was a very pleasant surprise for David Gidden.
The one-off Farrallac Mk 2, driven by pilot Tony Bianchi, flew to victory in Class 12.
Paul Matty, of Paul Matty Sportscars and winner of Class 18, recorded the fourth fastest time of the day at the Chateau.
Just half a second separated the top three in Class 9 at the Hill Climb.
Paddins Dowling was surprised to win Class 7 in his first hill climb outside Ireland when he competed at the Chateau at the start of July.
The atmosphere at Chateau Impney Hill Climb made it a really special event, according to Winston Teague, who had to fight hard to triumph in Class 6.
A quarter of a second was all that separated first from second when Richard Parsons drove to victory in Class 19.
There wasn't a moment of the Chateau Impney Hill Climb weekend that wasn't perfect for Ivan Dutton, and taking the Class 15 prize was the icing on the cake.
The Vintage Sports-Car Club, one of our Associated Clubs, will return to the celebrated Oulton Park in Cheshire for the prestigious Hawthorne Memorial Trophies Meeting on Saturday 18 July.
If you've been wondering what it's like to drive up the Chateau Impney Hill Climb course, then you're in luck – Oliver Tomlin recorded his fastest run of the weekend on his GoPro!
Jack Woodhouse, who undertook his first competitive hill climb event this weekend, came out on top at the inaugural Chateau Impney Hill Climb by claiming the coveted fastest time of the day.
Jack Woodhouse (number 218), who was the overall fastest driver in practice at Chateau Impney on Saturday, completing the course in 47.85 seconds, was driving his very first hill climb.
John and Nikki Cotterill know the course better than anyone else - their company, Cottrill Civil Engineering, laid the tarmac!
Briony Serrell, who is competing in the Pre-1967 Racing Cars over 1500cc class, hopes to make her afternoon run a success while being cheered on by husband Philip.
Although the sun was shining, Mark Shears in the Pre-1967 Sports and Sports Racing Cars over 1500cc class found the slick course proved a bit of a challenge.
Well-known in most historic motorsport circles for his distinctive Scarab, Julian Bronson is feeling optimistic about his first competition run at Chateau Impney.
The wet conditions at Chateau Impney Hill Climb this morning have proved helpful for some drivers and a hindrance to others. Unfortunately, if you've only got one wheel at the back, it can be difficult.
Oliver Tomlin (number 170), currently lying 5th in the Sports and Sports Racing Cars over 2200cc class, brought the car his grandfather built back to the Chateau.
Yesterday was all about practice at Chateau Impney Hill Climb, today is about competition. After two runs, drivers are getting to know the course and working out the best way to drive it.
You can view our competition results live online, and see all the practice run times from Saturday on the TSL website.
Free Radio Worcestershire's Hursty and Helen started the first car off on our competition runs today.
Julian Grimwade certainly enjoyed his run up the hill on the practice day at the Chateau Impney Hill Climb.
We've done our best to deliver a challenging course for our drivers and it looks like we've achieved that!
Winston Teague (number 72), driving the GN Wasp in the Pre-1940 Racing Cars up to 1100cc class, is hoping for a shower for the competition runs at Chateau Impney tomorrow.
The Hill Climb course is pretty tight, which is great for small racers, but not so good for larger cars.
Terry Rogers (number 44) will be aiming to avoid the manhole near the roundabout on the Chateau Impney course when he competes in the Hill Climb.
Rachael Williams (number 74) enjoyed her first drive in her Hardy Special and can't wait to take to the start line again at the Hill Climb.
With consecutive race numbers and near-identical cars, Morgan Super Aero drivers, Sue Darbyshire (number 81) and Iain Stewart (number 82) are friendly rivals in the Pre-1940 Racing Cars over 1100cc and up to 1500cc class.
We caught up with John Wiseman, driver of the GN Gnat, to find out what he thought about the new Hill Climb course.
Action is well underway at the Chateau Impney Hill Climb, with drivers taking their first practise runs.
A number of impressive lots will feature in this weekend's H&H; Chateau Impney Hill Climb Auction, including the rare 1956 Allard Palm Beach MKII and a 1968 Chevron B8 formerly owned by Chateau Impney champion David Good.
Two Austin Mini Cooper Ss, which competed at Chateau Impney during the sixties, will look to reclaim past glories when they take to the start line this weekend.
Tony Griffiths, who holds the original Chateau Impney course record, relives past glories in our latest video.
Nick Topliss will compete at this year's event in his ERA R4A. We found out more about his car and what he thinks of the Hill Climb course in our latest video.
A Lincolnshire man, who has worked with BRM cars for all his working life, is set to race a rare BRM P48 at the Chateau Impney Hill Climb this weekend.
Simon Hope, managing director and auctioneer at H&H; Classics, can't wait to compete at this year's event.
Richard Plant, 57, is looking forward to putting his rare Austin-Healey 100S, which he only bought a year ago, through its paces at the event.
Rod Spollon, chairman of the Chateau Impney Hill Climb Club, speaks about bringing motorsport back to the Chateau.
John Moody, a stalwart of the historic motorsport scene, chats to us about competing at Chateau Impney in the 1950s and 1960s.
A Worcestershire man is set to race his Lotus 22, which won the British Formula Junior championship in 1962, at the Chateau Impney Hill Climb this weekend.
David Good, the first Chateau Impney speed trial winner, speaks about his experiences at the Chateau in the 1950s and 1960s.
Members of the Hagley & District Light Car Club came together at Loton Park on 13 and 14 June for the first of two weekends hosting three major British hill climb championships.
If you fancy a swift half at the Hill Climb, one of Church Farm Brewery's craft beers could be just what you're looking for.
If you're looking for fresh homemade cakes and biscuits or a delicious cream tea at the Hill Climb, look no further than The Rangoli Bakehouse.
A driver with an eye for a vintage will be hoping to toast his performance at the Hill Climb with his own sparkling wine.
A Banbury man will be giving demonstrations of his unique Formula 1 car, the only four-wheel drive car ever to win a F1 race, at this year's Hill Climb.
A 1939 Lagonda LG6 Saloon is the one of the latest lots to be announced for the H&H; Classic Car Auction, which takes place on Saturday 11 July at 2pm.
The Hagley & District Light Car Club are getting ready to welcome five different championships to Loton Park this weekend.
A Buckingshamshire couple, who are both pilots, are hoping their unique racing car will fly when it competes in the Chateau Impney Hill Climb in July.
A vintage car expert and racing driver from Weybridge, Surrey, will compete at the Hill Climb in a car which was missing for nearly 50 years.
A fiery-red racing car, which has survived a history as chequered as the flag, hopes to make its presence felt when it competes at this year's Hill Climb.
A Leicestershire man is set to bring the car his grandfather built back to Chateau Impney, the scene of his grandfather's motor racing exploits of over 50 years ago.
The vintage motorsport season continues apace next weekend with members of the Vintage Sports-Car Club, one of our Associated Clubs, heading to a choice of no less than three events over 6 and 7 June.
A Shipston-on-Stour designer, who spent her first wedding anniversary racing alongside her husband, is one of only 11 women that will compete at this year's Hill Climb.
A 1919 Buick Model HX-45 Tourer is the next car consigned amongst the many exciting lots in the H&H; Classic Car Auction, which takes place on Saturday 11 July at 2pm.
We're delighted to welcome The Pie Creator as one of our exhibitors at the outdoor Regent Exhibition. You can discover chef Nigel's delicious range of culinary treats throughout the weekend of the Chateau Impney Hill Climb.
If you're a Droitwich local, you'll no doubt know Checketts of Ombersley quite well. They'll be bringing their famed barbecue to serve up delicious, locally sourced sausages and burgers for hungry spectators.
A warm welcome to Fudge Heaven who will be treating peckish spectators to their own special brand of confectionery in the Regent Exhibition throughout the Hill Climb weekend.
A host of French marques will be heading to Gloucestershire on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May for the Bugatti Owners' Club's annual La Vie En Bleu event.
If you're a journalist or photographer who would like to cover the Chateau Impney Hill Climb, you can now apply for media accreditation.
Unpublished images taken by a talented schoolboy photographer capturing the original Chateau Impney sprint during the 1960s have been unearthed by the organisers.
A 1977 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 Sport is included in the host of interesting and unusual classic car lots on offer at the H&H; Classics Auction, taking place as part of the Chateau Impney Hill Climb weekend on Saturday 11 July.
We're delighted to welcome JB Vintage Spares as one of our exhibitors at the outdoor Regent Exhibition.
The No. 5 Birkin Bentley Blower is the next car to enter our Concours d'Elegance, built using parts of the famous 1920 and 1930s racing Bentleys.
If you're looking for the perfect fashion accessory for a weekend of vintage motorsport, Hergest Designs' stall is a must-visit spot at the Regent Exhibition.
The 1951 Jaguar XK120 Roadster is one of the highlights of the H&H; Auction, taking place on Saturday 11 July.
Two rare Ferraris, due to be sold to raise funds for the RNLI, will make their only public appearance ahead of their October auction as part of the Chateau Hill Climb Concours d'Elegance this July.
RAMS Cambodia is a Worcestershire-based motorcycle tour company, providing adventures of a lifetime through Cambodia and Vietnam.
It's all go at Loton Park this weekend as Hagley & District Light Car Club, one of our Associated Clubs, will be hosting three different events over 16 and 17 May.
A 1955 Triumph TR2 that is one of only five works Triumphs in existence and a class-winning TR3A are both hoping to make their mark at the Chateau Impney Hill Climb this July.
Gerry Walton is our Chief Scrutineer, and is one of the most experienced scrutineers in the historic motorsport scene, having been instrumental to the safety of hill climb events from 1964.
The 1926 Frazer Nash Fast Tourer is one of the many impressive lots featured in the forthcoming H&H; Classics Chateau Impney Auction taking place during the Hill Climb weekend on Saturday 11 July at 2pm.
Sheridon Davies captures the magic of vintage motorsport and motoring through his art.
A pre-war MG Q-Type Special that has been campaigned by the same family for six decades is set to uphold its family heritage at the Chateau Impney Hill Climb this July.
If you're looking for wholesome, hearty food at the Hill Climb, look no further than The Parsons Nose. They make award-winning sausages, burgers and pies from traditional free-range farming methods.
Rosemary Boucher is our Secretary of the Meeting, who will be signing on drivers and keeping very busy at the Hill Climb.
Bullet Polish Europe is a Worcestershire-based family business, supplying specialist vehicle polish.
The Bentley Drivers Club, one of our Associated Clubs, will hold their annual race day at the prestigious MIRA research and testing ground this weekend.
A 1938 Alta Supercharged Voiturette Single Seater with an estimated price of £130,000–£150,000 is one of the interesting lots that will feature in the H&H; Classics Chateau Impney Auction on Saturday 11 July.
An Indy 500 racing car once campaigned at Monza by a decorated World War II U.S. Army fighter pilot will head into unfamiliar territory when it competes in the Chateau Impney Hill Climb.
The 1934 Wolseley Hornet Daytona Special joins an impressive line-up of cars in the H&H; Classic Car Auction, which takes place on Saturday 11 July at 2pm.
A Formula One marque, once described by the legendary Stirling Moss as "the best front-engined car" he ever drove, joins the line up at the Hill Climb.
We're excited to welcome The Porky Pig as one of our food vendors for July's event. They specialise in hog roasts, creating tasty baps carved from the finest pork.
Kevin Cornwall is our Chief Marshal and it's his role to ensure the safety of competitors and assist them in case of any collisions, accidents or track problems.
The VSCC Curborough Speed Trials are taking place this Sunday 3 May and you'll have the chance to see several Hill Climb competitors in action.
Decanter provides luxury drinks for events from weddings to product launches to parties.
The VSCC's Spring Start meeting saw an estimated 2,000 spectators in attendance at Silverstone on 18 April to mark the start of the historic motorsport season.
Members of the Hagley & District Light Car Club came together at Loton Park on 18 and 19 April for the first of the club's two annual National 'B' meetings.
A cavalcade of classic cars taking part in the Stratford Festival of Motoring will be amongst the first to drive the Hill Climb course this bank holiday weekend.
There's nothing better than sipping on a cool glass of Pimm's while watching some of the most exciting cars in historic motorsport speed up the Hill Climb course. So stop by The Gardeners Arms' stall while you're at the Hill Climb for a refreshing drink.
Westwood Cylinder Liners will keep your classic car running smoothly with their custom engine parts. Visit them in the Regency Exhibition to discuss your requirements.
Meet Ray Cook, our Chief Paddock Marshal, in our latest Competition Committee profile. He'll be working closely with our competitors to make sure every run goes according to plan.
A formidable one-off pre-war racer that once held the Brooklands Campbell circuit lap record will be taking its place on the starting line at the Chateau Impney Hill Climb this July.
Artistry in Aluminium uses sheet metal and traditional embossing techniques to create original and unusual motoring art.
The Edwardian Tea Room at Avoncroft Museum will be on hand at the Hill Climb, offering visitors their traditional afternoon teas al fresco in our historical setting.
We're delighted to welcome The ERA Club, which has strong ties with Chateau Impney, as our latest Associated Club.
BRM Assocation members and their guests will gather at Blyton Park on Wednesday 22 April for their second annual Track Day.
A century-old masterpiece that once held the title as the world's fastest car will be driven for one of the first times in 100 years at the Chateau Impney Hill Climb this July.
A painstaking, decade-long restoration project will reach its climax this summer when a rare Edwardian classic takes part in the Chateau Impney Hill Climb.
If you're looking for some extra TLC for your Rolls-Royce or Bentley, RR&B; Garages are on hand at the Regent Exhibition to discuss every aspect of your motoring needs.
H&H;, the Chateau Impney Hill Climb's official auction partners, are holding their next sale on Wednesday 15 April.
The VSCC's Spring Start meeting at Silverstone on Saturday 18 April marks the start of the historic motorsport season for enthusiasts.
A 108-year-old car that still holds an FIA World Speed Record is set to make an impression on historic motorsport enthusiasts at the Chateau Impney Hill Climb this summer.
Whether you're looking for the right part for your classic car or the perfect driving accessories, Holden Vintage & Classic will be bringing along an enviable range to the outdoor Regent Exhibition, taking place throughout the weekend of the Chateau Impney Hill Climb.
A local classic car enthusiast who took part in the original speed trials at Chateau Impney has come forward to share his stories from 1959.
Throughout 2015, the Veteran Car Club, one of our Associated Clubs, is celebrating the contribution of its past presidents.
Come rain or shine, there's nothing quite like watching classic cars speed up the course with a delicious ice cream in hand. We're pleased to welcome Churchfields Farm to the Hill Climb, who lovingly make ice cream with milk from their own herd of pedigree cows.
Veteran Car Club members will be heading out into the Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire countryside on 17 and 18 April as they take part in their annual Creepy Crawly rally event.
Vintage Sports-Car Club members will be heading north of the border this weekend for their annual visit to the McCosh's Culter Allers Estate in Biggar, Larnarkshire.
Need something yummy to keep you going throughout the Hill Climb weekend? You'll find Pizza Heaven in Roundabout Parkland, where they'll be serving up delicious authentic, Neapolitan-style pizza.
Come along to the Regent Exhibition during the Hill Climb weekend and browse an extensive range of memorabilia from Simon Lewis Transport Books.
Take home a piece of photographic motorsport history from specialists Ferret Fotographics, who will be joining us at the outdoor Regent Exhibition throughout the Hill Climb weekend.
One of the youngest drivers on the historic motorsport circuit, Charlie Martin, has high hopes for his forthcoming competition at the Chateau Impney Hill Climb.
The team at Bicester Heritage is committed to securing the legacy of a bygone age of transport. They'll be on hand to talk about why their period setting is the ideal meeting place for vehicle owners and specialists alike.
Make sure you look the part in the paddock with some period motor clothing and accessories from Greycar.
The Caesar Special, which competed at Chateau Impney in its heyday, will be returning to its former stomping ground this July.
The return of motorsport to Chateau Impney this summer will hold personal significance for one competitor as she follows in her father's footsteps.
Finding the right specialist to restore your motoring pride and joy can be a difficult task. Come and visit Fisher Restoration at the outdoor Regent Exhibition and meet the team responsible for a long line of expert restorations.
Ian Patton is an official Motor Sports Association Safety Scrutineer, and he will be working to keep competitors safe at the Hill Climb. Find out more about him in our latest blog profile.
The BRM marque holds an important place in Chateau Impney history, so we are delighted to welcome the BRM Association as our latest Associated Club.
Last weekend was very busy here at Chateau Impney as we welcomed the Vintage Sports-Car Club, one of the Hill Climb's Associated Clubs, to the hotel for their Annual General Meeting, Awards Dinner and Marshals' Dinner on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 March.
The winner of last year's Monaco Historic Grand Prix event will be looking to renew old rivalries when he takes part in the Hill Climb this July.
The next vendor to join us for the Hill Climb in July is Bare Bones Pizza. They're a local, family-run business that sells traditional wood-fired pizzas with a twist.
Meet Annie Goodyear, a seasoned racing driver and our Deputy Clerk of the Course. She's a member of the Hagley & District Light Car Club, who ran the original speed trials at the Chateau in the 1950s and 1960s.
Members of the 500 Owners Association, one of the Hill Climb's Associated Clubs, will be shaking off the cobwebs at their Blyton Park Test Day.
Members of the Allard Owners Club, one of the Hill Climb's Associated Clubs, will be competing in the 93rd Land's End Trial this Easter.
The first round of the Formula Junior Historic Racing Association Silverline UK Championship will be taking place at Thruxton Motorsport Centre on Saturday 4 April.
We're looking forward to welcoming the Vintage Sports-Car Club (VSCC), one of the Hill Climb's Associated Clubs, for their Annual General Meeting, Awards Dinner and Marshal's Dinner on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 March.
The next vendor to join us at the Hill Climb is Hogan's Cider, who make their award-winning ciders using the finest apples and pears from Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire.
Without the competition committee, we simply wouldn't have the Chateau Impney Hill Climb. So we'd like to introduce them all, starting with John Felix, the Clerk of the Course, who has had a long association with historic motorsport.
Half the world's remaining pre-war ERA single-seater racing cars will compete at the inaugural Chateau Impney Hill Climb this July.
Members of the Hagley & District Light Car Club (HDLCC), one of the Hill Climb's Associated Clubs, will be casting off the dust covers and welcoming in the new season over the Easter weekend.
The Bugatti Owners Club, who are one of our Associated Clubs, will be hosting the first round of the 2015 British Speed Hill Climb Championship at Prescott Speed Hill Climb on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April.
We're delighted to announce that the first car to enter our Concours d'Elegance is a stunning 1992 Jaguar XJ220, which was once the fastest production car in the world.
H&H; are the Chateau Impney Hill Climb's official auction partners. Founded in 1993, H&H; are a specialist auction house dedicated solely to the sale of collectors' motorcars and motorcycles.
We were delighted to invite Mike Jiggle, editor of Vintage Racecar, to the Chateau to chat with Tony Griffiths, former Chateau Impney competitor, about his love of hill climbing and holding the Chateau Impney course record.
The Vintage Sports-Car Club, one of our Associated Clubs, are launching an exclusive new series of races for original pre-war racing cars, including celebrated marques such as ERA, Bugatti, Maserati and Alfa Romeo.
We're delighted to have the support of Footman James, one of the country's leading classic car insurance brokers.
We're pleased to welcome Sticky Fig Catering to the Hill Climb as one of our food vendors, and they'll be serving up some delicious savoury treats for hungry spectators.
Take your experience of the Chateau Impney Hill Climb to the next level with our exclusive VIP Hospitality package.
We were lucky enough to be joined by Formula 1 legend John Watson at our speed celebration gala in 2013, who chatted to BBC Hereford & Worcestershire about the potential return of motorsport to the Chateau.
The BBC visited our speed celebration gala in 2013 to find out more about the Chateau's rich motorsport heritage.
Our sponsors Classic & Sports Car paid a visit to the Chateau ahead of our speed celebration gala to take Phil Scragg's HWM Jaguar for a spin.
We invited BBC Hereford & Worcester over to the Chateau to give them a sneak preview of the Hill Climb course.
The Chateau Impney Hill Climb is looking to partner with car clubs from across the country to promote historic motoring.
We celebrated the launch of the Hill Climb at an exclusive event, joined by over 100 guests including members of the local and motoring press, local dignitaries and classic car clubs.
In November, we invited several members of the Midlands motorsport community to help us with our launch video, and gave them a sneak preview of the Hill Climb course.
Find out more about the history of motorsport at Chateau Impney by watching our launch event video.
A C-Type Jaguar and Lotus Eleven climbed up Impney Drive at full speed for an exciting day of filming.
Following an almost 50-year absence, the Chateau Impney Hill Climb is returning to Droitwich in 2015.
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