Racing at Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb
Shelsley Walsh, WorcestershireBritish Championship venue

Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb

Midland Automobile Club · running since 1905
Course length
914 m
0.91 km
First used
1905
Meetings in 2026
10
3 still to come

The hill

  • The world's oldest motorsport venue in continuous use — predating Indianapolis, Le Mans, and Monza.
  • The first event was held on 12 August 1905, just 20 years after Benz patented the first petrol car.
  • The hill record stands at 22.20s, set by Wallace Menzies in 2026.

Upcoming events

12 Sep–13 Sep 2026
19 September 2026

Past events (last 12 months)

8 Aug–9 Aug 2026
Championship Challenge – British Hill Climb ChampionshipBritish Hill Climb Championship / Midland Hill Climb Championship
18 Jul–19 Jul 2026
20 June 2026
6 Jun–7 Jun 2026
Best of British – British Hill Climb ChampionshipBritish Hill Climb Championship / Midland Hill Climb Championship
2 May–3 May 2026
Speed into SpringMidland Hill Climb Championship

Visitor info

LocationShelsley Walsh, Worcestershire
Directions shelsleywalsh.com ↗

Photos from Shelsley