They've been holding motorsport events at Shelsley Walsh for a while - the first in 1905 - it's got a bit of history!

I went for the first time last year, liked it and decided to go back again this year at some point. A meeting at the Silverstone Classic media day whet my appetite for a return sooner than I thought. And despite the fact that my head hit the pillow at 2.30am (after a corporate job in London - not on the lash!) the night before I headed back to Shelsly Walsh yesterday for the Speed Into Spring event for a couple of hours.

I like it there - photographically it's a challenge - which I like! The previous time I was there was for the Classic Nostalgia event back in July last year which provided more image opportunites in the paddock, but this time I focused on the activity on the hill to learn a little more about 'the hill'!

Apart from the almost constant 'drizzle' I thoroughly enjoyed being there and catching up with a couple of photographer friends I'd met previously.

A few from the day below (click a thumbnail for a larger view) and more can be viewed here