Vintage Thing Fest

Tomorrow I will be at the Wiscombe Park Vintage Thing Fest. It's fifty years since the Vintage Sports Car Club staged a hillclimb at the glorious Wiscombe Park hillclimb between in Sidmouth and Honiton in South East Devon and there's a big commemorative meeting tomorrow - Sunday 11th.

Today was a practice session and bikes were competing, too. We were treated to a procession of very special machinery and many of the drivers were going for it.

Unfortunately, a Proteus C-Type Jag overcooked it at the Sawbench Hairpin and came straight for some of mates who were spectating. Fortunately it hit a tree and span to a halt. The driver was okay but his beautiful car was a bit knocked around. It was being used the way it was intended and can be rebuilt and no marshals, spectators or competitors needed rebuilding. That was the only down side to a great day and I am really looking forward to tomorrow.

Just by way of a taster here's a sample of today's Vintage Things. Early night tonight to make tomorrow come sooner!