FEARS for the future of the Shelsley Hill Climb were highlighted by Berrow's Journal at this time half-a-century ago under the headline "Crippling Taxes threaten Famous County Event."
"The Midland Automobile Club which organises the Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb is to enlist the support of the public and MPs for a demand on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to cut the Entertainments Tax on the climb.
"Because of the tax, the last three Shelsley meetings, despite attracting record crowds, have lost money substantially. The organisers fear the event will be taxed out of existence after 50 years unless the Exchequer's demands are reduced or lifted."
However, as we know with the benefit of hindsight, the Hill Climb still survives and thrives today after a century. Presumably the 1951 campaign against the Entertainments was fruitful.
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