Welcome to the new look Retro-Speed Magazine: Historic motorsport on the move

Four years ago, give or take, the editor of this very magazine was looking for a club level form of motorsport and chose hill climbing. I've not looked back. It's friendly, relaxed, and you can use any car you want, so it doesn't break the bank. Even better, my 1954 Daimler Conquest, being an older car, is allowed to run pretty well standard, although yours truly has to wear recommended overalls, gloves, and helmet. The plus points keep coming. Because I enter against handicap in theory I stand the same chance of returning home with a prize as everybody else. And, without boasting, it's been so far, so good, and if an old codger like me can do it, so can you. To take the first step why not contact those friendly people at the wonderful Prescott Speed Hillclimb

Phone: 01242673136

Email:www.prescotthillclimb.co.uk

Sadly, it's time to leave Spain, jump on a plane and head back to the cloud and the rain. But it was a great three days of historic motorsport, thanks to the guys and gals at Peter Auto. The weather helped, blue skies and 100% sunshine. But it was the racing, close, but good clean fun, that made the weekend. It's easy to understand why so many British teams head for Circuit Barcelona- Catalunya. And without doubt the Spanish approach is more laid back and certainly less regimented than in the UK. Media are made really welcome. So all in all, ten out of ten and can't wait to go back. PB

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