Vitus992
Ex. Club Member
I think the website describes it better than I could:
Kop Hill, Princes Risborough is one of the oldest Hill Climb venues in England, it was one of several hill climbs in the Chilterns and the first recorded races were in 1910. It became a major event on the motor sports car and motorcycle calendar and many famous names had runs up the hill; such as Malcolm Campbell in his 12hp Talbot 'Blue Bird', Raymond Mays (Bugatti), Henry Segrave (2 litre Grand Prix Sunbeam), Count Zborowski (8 cylinder Ballot) and Archie Frazer Nash (KimII).
The fastest time recorded for a car was in 1922 when Count Zborowski's GP Ballot (an aero-engined monster) achieved 26.8 secs. The motorcycles were faster; in 1925 Freddie Dixon had a time of 22.8 seconds on his 736cc Douglas (an average of 81mph!).
The first speed event up this fairly straight, loose macadam 1 in 5 gradient, was held in 1910. The last event in this early period was on 28th March 1925 and when, as a result of a mild accident to a spectator, the RAC decided to ban all motor sport on public roads.
In 1999, as part of the Risborough Festival, the Town Council, in association with the Bean Car Club, held a commemorative run up this famous hill. The current revival began in 2009 and was a fantastic success, only trumped by the Centenary in 2010. In the Centenary 350 vehicles ran the hill, additionally, there were 300 vehicles on display in the paddock. 8000 spectators came to view the hill climb and we raised a substantial sum for our local charities.
First time I have ever tried panning, not to easy as I was very close to the cars and a lot of which were moving fast. Mostly shot at 28mm and pretty restricted view due to the crowds:
And MANY more on my website.
www.satori-photo.co.uk
Kop Hill, Princes Risborough is one of the oldest Hill Climb venues in England, it was one of several hill climbs in the Chilterns and the first recorded races were in 1910. It became a major event on the motor sports car and motorcycle calendar and many famous names had runs up the hill; such as Malcolm Campbell in his 12hp Talbot 'Blue Bird', Raymond Mays (Bugatti), Henry Segrave (2 litre Grand Prix Sunbeam), Count Zborowski (8 cylinder Ballot) and Archie Frazer Nash (KimII).
The fastest time recorded for a car was in 1922 when Count Zborowski's GP Ballot (an aero-engined monster) achieved 26.8 secs. The motorcycles were faster; in 1925 Freddie Dixon had a time of 22.8 seconds on his 736cc Douglas (an average of 81mph!).
The first speed event up this fairly straight, loose macadam 1 in 5 gradient, was held in 1910. The last event in this early period was on 28th March 1925 and when, as a result of a mild accident to a spectator, the RAC decided to ban all motor sport on public roads.
In 1999, as part of the Risborough Festival, the Town Council, in association with the Bean Car Club, held a commemorative run up this famous hill. The current revival began in 2009 and was a fantastic success, only trumped by the Centenary in 2010. In the Centenary 350 vehicles ran the hill, additionally, there were 300 vehicles on display in the paddock. 8000 spectators came to view the hill climb and we raised a substantial sum for our local charities.
First time I have ever tried panning, not to easy as I was very close to the cars and a lot of which were moving fast. Mostly shot at 28mm and pretty restricted view due to the crowds:
And MANY more on my website.
www.satori-photo.co.uk
