Hagerty Returns Shelsey Walsh For Classic Group B Rally Icons Hillclimb In May 2023
Specialist insurance company Hagerty are returning to Shelsey Walsh for a two day hillclimb in May 2023 with Group B rally icons.
The event was such a success in 2022 it is returning this year and will now be over two days. Over the weekend of the 27th and 28th of May, a colecion of desirable rally cars will tackle the hillclimb course at Britains oldest Motorsport venue, which has been hosting events since 1905 on the original course.
The main draw of the event are the Group B and Group A rally cars and is going to be one of the best collections ever assembled at an event where they are used in anger vying for the fastest time up the hill.
Members of the Ralli 22 Club are bringing their cars for the event and are covering all the years of what is rallying’s heyday.
Hillclimb demonstration cars:
(GpB) Audi Sport Quattro
(GpB) Ferrari 308 GTB (Tony Worswick)
(GpB) Lancia 037 (ex-Fabrizio Tabaton)
(GpB) MG Metro 6R4 (ex-Tony Pond)
(GpA) BMW E30 M3 (Fina Motor Oil livery)
(GpA) BMW E30 M3 (Prodrive)
(GpA) Ford Escort Cosworth (BASTOS livery)
(GpA) Mitsubishi Lancer
(WRC) Subaru Impreza WRC (ex-Petter Solberg)
Ford Escort (Mk1)
Static display cars:
Ford Escort 1700T
Ford RS200
You can even be part of the action and drive your own car with a ‘run what you brung’ ticket for £135. This guarantees at least 3 runs up the hill and complementary food and drink.
For non-drivers the event costs £25 to spectate and there is a full day of hill climbing on both days. There’s even a grandstand for an additional £35 which also includes food and drink.
Mark Roper, Managing Director of Hagerty International, said “I am delighted to announce the return of the Hagerty Hill Climb event, and what a stunning line up of cars we have for our guests. At Hagerty we cater for all types of car enthusiast, and this event perfectly encapsulates that ethos – guests can enjoy the show or take part themselves as they drive one of the oldest motorsport venues in the country. Whatever they decide, the spectacle of Group B rally cars blasting up the hill is worth the ticket price alone.”
The event opens at 8:30 both days and the first cars run up the hill at 9:00 am. Tickets are limited so book early by visiting the Eventbrite website; www.eventbrite.co.uk.
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