FIVE weeks after the biggest and most successful event at Shelsley Walsh since 1946, the Midland Automobile Club host round seven of the nine-round Midland Hill Climb Championship this weekend.

The focus is not only on the fastest machinery climbing the 1,000 yard hill at up to 140mph, but also the modified road cars and smaller engined racing cars and such like who compete to win their class rather than the meeting outright.

This is how the Midland Hill Climb Championship is decided, on class wins, with a bonus point for breaking the class record. It is a real leveller between all cars and it regularly sees the title won by a single point.

Mark Butler leads the Midland Championship at the moment in his five litre 4WD DAX Rush by four points ahead of Scott Moran's Caterham Seven whose father Roger is leading the BMTR Top 10 Challenge in his 3.5 litre Gould single seater.

The Paul Matty Classic Challenge is being led by Peter Le Gallais's two litre Elva, but a whole class of 26 Lotuses will be there too including Lotus test driver Anthony Shute in the clear bodied Lotus Expose.

Shelsley Walsh is a jewel for both historic and modern motorsport enthusiasts and the peripherally interested as the venue is set in the stunning English countryside, with the relaxed 'no passes needed' paddock area where all can marvel at speed hill climbing at its genuine best.

Shelsley Walsh is 10 miles west of Worcester near Martley and supporters can follow the yellow AA signs.

The action begins at 10am on both days.