Longleat Hillclimb - September 26th 2004

Six Area 13 Members enjoyed the Longleat Hillclimb run by the Woolbridge Motor Club. David Reed in his V8 Vantage took the class with a time of 46.29 seconds with Father John Reed coming second with 48.49 in his V8. Also competing were Julian and Denise Bailey-Watts in their V8 along with Tony and Anne Reed.

David and Anne Reed, Tony and John Reed, Denise and Julian Bailey-Watts
Photo - Roger Barker, Western Daily Press

The challenging hill was made even more so with mud from the previous days rain making the start very slippery. As the day went on, the track dried out and the fastest time of the day was 35.83 by a Ralt RT34 Longman. It was interesting to note the fastest Westfield had a time of 42.09 only 4 seconds different from the much heavier V8. In the holding paddock at the top of the hill, the Astons looked like giants against all the single seaters, mini's etc.

Single Seaters in the Top Paddock. A fantastic view showed just how high it was to the top of the hill.
Photo - Anne Reed

The organisation of the Woolbridge Motor Club is excellent. The day started on time and despite some fairly serious mishaps during the event, the day appeared to run very smoothly. Printed results were available to take away following the prize giving and were on their website that evening.

David Reed came first in class with John Reed second.
Photo - Anne Reed