Celebrate the glory days of motor sport at Shelsley Walsh Classic Nostalgia

Nov 24, 2022

On behalf of the Midland Automobile Club, we have pleasure in announcing the dates for Classic Nostalgia 2023, which will be held on the weekend of 22-23 July at Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb.

The event for predominantly pre-1971 cars will hark back to the glory days of motorsport. Known throughout the motoring world for its unique atmosphere, Shelsley Walsh allows enthusiasts to get close to the action as well as the cars and drivers.

This year marks the 12th anniversary of our flagship annual event, which features a spectacular blend of exciting action both on and off the hill, plus demonstration runs, the popular Classic & Sports Car Concours d’Elegance, quality trade stands and non-stop live entertainment. Previous years have included highlights such as Hans Stuck driving a pre-war Auto Union Grand Prix car up the hill, as well as Derek Bell being reunited with one of his Group C Porsches. Classic Nostalgia was also a recent finalist in the Royal Automobile Club Awards, where it was nominated for Best Competitive Event.

One of the main themes that will be celebrated at this year’s Classic Nostalgia meeting will be the 65th anniversary of the British Touring Car Championship. Established in 1958 as the British Saloon Car Championship, it is one of the most popular racing series in the world, and has featured countless great names who have had international success, from Jack Sears and Jim Clark all the way up to more recent stars such as Alain Menu and Jason Plato.

It is our hope that we will gather an amazing collection of genuine ex-BSCC/BTCC cars from across the decades, including early models from Austin and Ford, through Lotus Cortinas and Triumph Dolomites to the revered Group A era of the Sierra Cosworth and Rover Vitesse, and on to the Super Touring cars of the 1990s and beyond.

Other notable anniversaries that will be honoured at Classic Nostalgia in 2023 include 90 years of ERA – the famous voiturette single-seaters that enjoyed so much success at Shelsley Walsh – plus 60 years of McLaren and 60 years of the giant-killing Mini Cooper S. It promises to be another unmissable celebration of motorsport history.

Please find below a provisional list of classes. Entries will be selected from applications and invitations will be sent out by 28 February 2023

 

  1. EDWARDIAN AND VINTAGE

 

  1. ERA CLASS – COMMEMORATING THE 90th ANNIVERSARY OF ERA

 

  1. PRE-1940 STANDARD AND MODIFIED CARS

 

  1. PRE-1940 SPORTS CARS

 

  1. PRE-1940 RACING CARS

 

  1. STANDARD AND MODIFIED CARS – MANUFACTURED FROM 1941-1950

 

  1. SPORTS AND SPORTS RACING CARS – MANUFACTURED FROM 1941-1950

 

  1. RACING CARS – MANUFACTURED FROM 1941-1950

 

  1. STANDARD AND MODIFIED CARS – MANUFACTURED FROM 1951-1960

 

  1. SPORTS AND SPORTS RACING CARS – MANUFACTURED FROM 1951-1960

 

  1. RACING CARS – MANUFACTURED FROM 1951-1960

 

  1. STANDARD AND MODIFIED CARS – MANUFACTURED FROM 1961-1970

 

  1. SPORTS & SPORTS RACING CARS – MANUFACTURED FROM 1961-1970

 

  1. RACING CARS – MANUFACTURED FROM 1961-1970

 

  1. RALLI 22, GROUP A, B & WRC

 

  1. MCLAREN – CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF MCLAREN CARS (open to all McLarens)

 

  1. BRITISH SALOON/TOURING CARS – MAJOR CELEBRATION OF THE 65th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BRITISH SALOON CAR CHAMPIONSHIP

 

  1. MINI COOPER S – TO CELEBRATE 60 YEARS OF THE MINI COOPER S (open to all Mini Coopers)

 

You are cordially invited to register your interest in compete at this prestigious event by emailing Annie Goodyear, Competition Manager: ku.oc1735181151.10911735181151cam@e1735181151inna1735181151

Please provide full details of your vehicle including make, model and year, along with any notable history. An accompanying picture for promotional purposes would be of great assistance. Please supply any information by 31st January 2023

Kind regards,

Annie Goodyear