SHELSLEY Walsh's Classic Nostalgia meeting rolled back the years for many competitors and visitors.

The Midland Automobile Club's successful event attracted big crowds, many attired in 1940s and 50s period dress, and plenty of action on track.

There was a celebration of the Campbell family and their speed records and cars.

Malcolm Campbell was a regular competitor at Shelsley in the 1920s and Gina Campbell, daughter of Donald Campbell and a speed record holder herself, was guest of honour with fellow family member Don Wales.

Gina said: “This was my first visit to Shelsley Walsh and I was absolutely blown away by the venue, setting, reception I have received and the amazing and genuine interest in our family and its chequered past.

“I happily chatted to so very many people, most of whom knew far more details, facts and figures about our speed records, our family history and our cars than I do so it was just a simply wonderful experience for me.”

World Rally Car and Group A rallying was also a major feature with former Mitsubishi works driver Kristian Sohlberg reunited with his Mitsubishi Lancer WRC04 and taking best time for rally cars on the first day.

The car’s owner Tristan Bailey from Gloucester took the same honour on the second day.

Local man and long-time MAC competitor Keith Harris took overall best time on both days in his Chevron B25.

He said: “This has been a thoroughly enjoyable weekend, especially competing against fellow MAC member Mark Harrison from Worcester in his truly-immaculate TolemanTG280 but for this event the Chevron has prevailed!”

The Austin Healey Club Healysport Speed Championship saw a win for Richard Mason on both days with Paul Geering taking the Bert Hadley Memorial Championship class in his Austin 7 Pigsty Special.

Other class winners included Richard Conway in a Volvo PV 544, Richard Brown in a Buckler Special, Malcolm Thorne in a Lotus Buick, Peter Joy in a Lotus Elite, Trevor Shortt in a Reliant Scimitar GT, Nigel Elliott in a TR7 V8, Dave Paveley in a Mitsubishi Lancer, Martin Spencer in a GN Spider 2 and Graham Boulter in a Kudos Coupe.

MAC sports and classic section chairman Tony Harrison said: “It has been brilliant to see so many happy faces, both old and new, and the whole atmosphere has been wonderful, ranging from drama and action on the track to the festival fun throughout the courtyard and paddock areas.

“The Concours D’elegance was very well received and we had a fabulous selection of cars entered.

"The winning car was Malcolm Lamb from Little Witley in his 1949 Morgan F Super which was chosen by Classic and Sports Car magazine judges Simon Taylor and Malcolm Thorne.

“The quality and variety of cars taking part were exceptional and the visitors' car park seemed to be a whole classic motor car show of its own.

"Everybody I have spoken to has been very complimentary and credit must go to the whole MAC team who have worked so very hard to create this exceptional family event at Shelsley Walsh.”