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Cadwell
30th of April 2008 (Wed), 04:58
My second outing for the weekend was to visit the Prescott hillclimb course for a round of the British hillclimb championship. I have to admit that after spending Saturday being showered in gravel at the Somerset stages watching cars charge up a hill one by one on tarmac was a little dull. Never mind, there was some decent action at times. The light was very variable as you will see in some of the shots.

#1 Car kicking up a little gravel causing the brooms to come out again and again and again... They do a LOT of sweeping at Prescott
http://www.photozo.com/album/data/8789/RPUK1862.jpg

#2 Using a little kerb
http://www.photozo.com/album/data/8789/RPUK1908.jpg

#3 Since the Bugatti owners club run Prescott it would be rude not to...
http://www.photozo.com/album/data/8789/RPUK2239.jpg

#4 The prettiest car of the day for me, the ever lovely Dino running in the Ferrari Owners Club Hillclimb Championship
http://www.photozo.com/album/data/8789/RPUK2265.jpg

#5 I know Simon hates it when I find Healeys to snap so here's one specially for him!
http://www.photozo.com/album/data/8789/RPUK2329.jpg

#6 Another Bugatti (wouldn't want to be rude)
http://www.photozo.com/album/data/8789/RPUK2418.jpg

#7 A Caterfield or a Westerham or some-such using some kerb
http://www.photozo.com/album/data/8789/RPUK2446.jpg

#8 Some serious commitment through the start of the Esses
http://www.photozo.com/album/data/8789/RPUK2555.jpg

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Paul C-J
30th of April 2008 (Wed), 05:02
Number 2# for me , thoes rumble strips look savage..

the dino's wheels look filthy... !
petrolhead
30th of April 2008 (Wed), 05:36
Great set of photos there
Anke
30th of April 2008 (Wed), 05:46
Great series, Glenn! Love the Healey shot with the other car in the background, any clue what it is?
Cadwell
30th of April 2008 (Wed), 05:50
Great series, Glenn! Love the Healey shot with the other car in the background, any clue what it is?

Yes, it would this http://www.racepicsuk.com/p50074086.html C-type Jaguar.
Anke
30th of April 2008 (Wed), 07:28
Yes, it would this http://www.racepicsuk.com/p50074086.html C-type Jaguar.

Lovely car and lovely shot of it too ;)
photonick
30th of April 2008 (Wed), 09:13
Nice shots Glen - very crisp. I was all set to go to this but my missus had other ideas:rolleyes: I so wanted to see the Zonda and my neighbour thrash that R8.
jaglad
30th of April 2008 (Wed), 09:57
Nice series Glen, the colours are superb
KevB
30th of April 2008 (Wed), 10:32
Every pic is a winner. Very crisp and great colours :D
Simon Harrison
30th of April 2008 (Wed), 11:05
What's with you and these Big Healeys? I hope you bring a few with you to Silverstone in a couple of weeks time!

#2 is an absolute cracker Glenn. I like that one a lot.

Simon.
Ian_H
30th of April 2008 (Wed), 11:35
I think the Dino has to be one of my favourite cars of all time and you have captured it well and the colours on the Healey shot really stand out. Looks like you were busy at the weekend.


Cheers
Ian
GSH
30th of April 2008 (Wed), 16:36
Top-notch my good man :)

Interesting to note the lack of lids in the Healey...
Cadwell
30th of April 2008 (Wed), 16:59
Interesting to note the lack of lids in the Healey...

Well observed... he was giving a marshal a joy-ride up the hill in that photo, not making a competitive run.
protruck
30th of April 2008 (Wed), 20:00
Great shots Glenn. I liked shooting hillclimbs when I lived back in the UK. Nothing like that over here. Do they still have the bar on the hill? Nothing like a good pint to set you up for the afternoon.
AzzA
1st of May 2008 (Thu), 10:21
Cracking stuff Glenn. Very colourful and sharp as usual. Seems like you had another busy weekend ;)
PhotosGuy
1st of May 2008 (Thu), 23:27
Excellent shots. Love the camber on the Bugattis!