A Worcestershire motorsport venue that has laid dormant for nearly 50 years will once again reverberate to the sound of race-tuned engines as the inaugural Chateau Impney Hillclimb makes its debut on 11-12 July.
The historic estate held speed trials from 1957, but the competition was cancelled just 10 years later; the hillclimb represents the first time competitive motorsport will be hosted at the venue since 1967.
The current layout measures 1000 yards – twice the length of the original course.
In total, 200 pre-1967 entries will be invited to run, with cars that competed at Impney in period given preference. The stage is set for a number of famous hillclimb machines such as the Caeser Special and Fairley Special to make their return to the Chateau, with a supporting cast of ERAs and HWMs more commonly seen at nearby Prescott, Loton Park and Shelsley Walsh expected to attend.
The event is being organised by the Chateau Impney Hillclimb Club, with support from a number of other local groups including the Bugatti Owners' Club, 500 Owners' Association, Midlands Automobile Club, Formula Junior Historic Racing Association, Veteran Car Club of Great Britain and Hagley & District Light Car Club.
Tickets cost from £18, and a concours, classic car auction and lashings of food and drink promise a top day out for the whole family.
