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

Claiming to be 'the oldest motorsport venue in the world that still retains its original course', having first run way back in 1905, Shelsley Walsh this weekend 11/12 April plays host to round 1 of the 2026 Midland Hillclimb Championship. Of course, although the fastest cars are F1 lookalikes, not every driver is a budding Lewis Hamilton, many  are of amateur status using their road cars, with just a few subtle safety improvements. Yes folks, buy a race suit, crash helmet, and gloves and you to could join in the fun. Why not go along to Shelsley Walsh on Friday 10th April (it's free, just register on the official website) and talk to a few people. Tickets Saturday or Sunday £15 in advance with under 16s free. Hillclimbing is grass roots motorsport that tests skills while at the same time allowing plenty of time for socialising. Nothing beats family picnics deep in the UK countryside on a summer's day.

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