We have an ultimate limit of 475 climbs that can be squeezed into the day, assuming all goes well with no red flags and a constant flow of cars at the start line. As of this morning, 391 climbs have been allocated. When we hit 400, which will certainly happen in the next day or two, we will be limiting the number of pre-bookable climbs to TWO (plus the free one that every pre-booking is allocated). So if you want a couple of climbs in the morning and a couple more in the afternoon, NOW is the time to get your booking in. And when we get to 425, we will be limiting pre-bookable entries to ONE, and when we get to 450, entrants will just receive their single free climb, with no opportunity to book any more. That leaves 25 – if we are lucky – to be available on the day.
You are invited to the Shutters at Gotherington on friday evening
Every year, on the Friday evening before Pre-War Prescott, we hold an informal reception at a local hostelry to welcome early arrivers. These usually include a number of entrants from overseas, adding an international flavour to the gathering. The Friday night meet is also popular with those who arrive on Friday afternoon and set up camp in the Prescott Orchard. This year, we will be gathering at the Shutters in Gotherington, just along the lane from Prescott and the Landlord will be prepared for us with plenty of great food and fine local ales. So if you are planning to arrive in the area on Friday, do come along and kick the weekend off in fine style and among good company. Personally, I will be arriving from Seattle around noon on Friday and driving to Prescott in the afternoon where I will be making final preparations for the next day and welcoming the campers as they arrive, then heading to the Shutters around 6 pm, by which time I will be ready for that first pint of English ale since last year!
more illustrious entries
Peter Gregory’s low chassis 1936 Invicta S Type is the latest entry for Pre-War Prescott. Seen here on the 2015 Alpine Trial Rally, the car is no stranger to Prescott. The entry list now includes examples of Darracq, Dodge, Salmson, Frazer Nash, Lancia, Bentley, Talbot, GN, BSA, Singer as well as multiple examples of the more familiar marques, including 30 MMM MG’s, 10 Austin 7’s 11 Morris Minors, 6 Wolsley Hornets specials, 7 Frazer Nash-BMW’s, 11 Alvises, 5 Rileys (plus 10 spectating Riley RM Roadsters) and many more. Illustrious or everyday transport – what do all these cars have in common? Every single one of them survived the War, and many provided vital transport to our soldiers, sailors and airmen, thus playing their vital part in securing our victory. And that is what Pre-War Prescott is all about.
entries pouring in
A dozen entries have been received in the last 48 hours as Pre-War Prescott approaches fast. These include three Alvises, three Morrises, an Austin 7 Mulliner saloon, a Wolseley Hornet (bringing their number to 7 with at east three more in the pipeline), a 1918 Essex Sports and this gorgeous 1938 Citroën Traction Avant, entered by Roderik Izaks. Roderik lives in The Hague, Netherlands and is racing to complete his restoration in time for Prescott. This will certainly be another very welcome first for Pre-War Prescott. We have also received two more Riley Roadsters entries, bringing their number to ten. These fine early post-war cars will be gathered on display in the Orchard as the Register celebrates the 70th Anniversary of the marque this year. All post-war Rileys are invited, as spectators, to join the Roadsters in the Prescott Orchard, in prime position right by the startline. The entry list currently stands at 135 pre-war, vintage and Edwardian entries and we are expecting around 200 on the day, making this the biggest and best Pre-War Prescott as we celebrate our tenth event at Prescott.
You can book your place at Pre-War Prescott by simply entering here.
We have had a number of e-mails from owners who have forgotten if they have entered or not! It’s easy to know – simply check out the Entry List – which is updated daily. Click on the link on that page to open the current Entry List spreadsheet. We would strongly encourage ALL entrants to check out this online Entry List as it details every ticket booked – Prescott entry, Saturday evening BBQ, Sunday runs and cream teas, and even whether you have volunteered on your entry form to marshal. If you spot anything incorrect in your entry, do let us know immediately in order to avoid complications when the tickets are posted to everyone in early July.
Climbs are running out!
Latest entry is this dashing and stylish 1918 Essex Sports entered by Geoff Moore. The Essex will join the lineup of Centenarians in the Paddock. Of course, Geoff will look much more Edwardian on the day, with no need for the helmet, flameproof overalls or plastic racing number! ALL Centenarian cars are being offered completely FREE entry this year, as we mark the twin Centenaries of the Armistice and the founding of the Royal Air Force.
As of today, with six weeks to go to the day, we have allocated 375 climbs for Pre-War Prescott 2018, which means we have just 100 left out of the best-scenario 475 climbs that might be available – assuming no red flags and a steady flow of cars at the start line. As each pre-booked entry receives a free climb, and about 60 or 70 more entries are expected, we are in danger of running out of climbs some time before the day. In order to mitigate this risk, we will soon have to reduce the limit of the number of climbs that can be pre-booked, from three to two or even one. So if you have not yet entered and wish to book the current limit of three climbs plus a free one, may I suggest you enter without delay. If you post your entry to John Hicks (as opposed to entering online), do contact me with your entry details if you want to beat the climb reduction which will almost certainly take effect by next Friday, 15th June. You have been warned!
Of course, there is no limit to the number of spectators that we can accommodate on the day and spectator entries can also be pre-booked. We already have a good number of spectators booked in, and at just twenty five Pounds per car, to include all occupants, this is the best deal of the summer. Among the spectator bookings, we already have a fantastic ten Riley Roadsters who will be gathering to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of these fine motorcars. All RM Rileys, be they roadsters or not are warmly invited to join in this celebration.
The oldest entry so far – a 1903 Napoleon
The oldest entry so far for Pre-War Prescott 2018 is this 1903 London to Brighton veteran Napoleon, captured here by the camera of Dave Gothard and conducted by owner Julian Clarke. The machine was aided up the hill by its gusty 6 h.p. and the power of prayer! Once again, Julian has booked four climbs. The Napoleon is a French Lacoste et Battmann of Levallois , Seine , 6 h.p. single-cylinder car sold in the UK under the Napoleon name by Bernard Neave of Richmond Surrey only in 1903. The Lacoste et Battmann cars were licensed to other UK companies as Gamage and Speedwell and Jackson. De Dion 6 h.p. or Aster 7 h.p. engines were used. The Napoleon will be joined by a fascinating lineup of other Centenarian cars as we celebrate the twin Centenaries of the Armistice and the founding of the Royal Air Force.
The GWR to display at Pre-War Prescott
Not the latest Pre-War Prescott entry, but the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway, which passes within steam whistling distance of Prescott has announced that they will be bringing their display stand to Pre-War Prescott. The GWR is one of the most active branch lines in the UK and they have restored and reopened around 14 miles of track operating between Cheltenham Racecourse and Broadway and have recently raised £1.38 million to extend the line northwards to Broadway. Do stop by on the day and say hello to the crew.
Pre-War Prescott is next month!
D Types as far as the eye can see at Pre-War Prescott 2017. (Phil Jones)
It is June already and Pre-War Prescott 2018 is just over six weeks away! We’re looking at a fabulous day at Prescott on Saturday 21st July, followed by a fascinating Sunday exploring a variety of true hidden gems across Gloucestershire and the glorious Cotswolds, with a pub lunch at a highly quirky and secret location and concluding with home-made cream teas At the incomparable Stanway House, courtesy of Lord Wemyss where the unique 300-foot gravity fountain will be launched for us. The weekend will be ‘bookended’ by a Friday evening informal gathering on Friday evening at Ye Olde Hobnails Inn at Little Washbourne for early arrivers and a farewell run along the lane from Prescott to The Shutters Inn at Gotherington on Sunday evening. You may enter any or all of these activities.
As of this morning, we have already received 122 entries and are expecting around 200 cars in the Paddock on Saturday and around 60 Sunday entrants for the Navigation Rally and parallel Scenic Tour (42 have entered so far). Saturday climbs are going fast! 350 have already been booked out of an absolute maximum, if we are lucky, of 475. So if you have not yet entered but are intending to do so, now would be a very suitable time to click here and enter!
FREE entry for all Centenarian cars this year!
Steve Loveridge has just entered his incredible ‘time warp’ 1910 DFP. Other Centenarian entries so far are a 1912 Rollo cyclecar, a 1911 White GA, a 1919 AC Sociable, a 1903 Napoleon 6 h.p., a 1911 Maxwell and a 1915 Model T Ford. All of these cars will be lined up on display at the foot of the Paddock.
This year, we will be marking two significant Centenaries – the Centenary of the Armistice and the founding of the Royal Air Force. We are delighted to remind everyone that ALL veteran Edwardian cars manufactured before 1919 are being offered FREE entry on Saturday. All you have to do is include the details of your car on the online Entry Form and simply omit to check the ‘Pre-War Prescott Entry Ticket’ checkbox. You will receive your free entry plus one free climb. Of course you will also be able to purchase additional climbs, evening BBQ tickets and enter either of the Sunday runs Sunday if you wish. All Centenarian cars will be parked together in pride of place at the foot of the paddock.
Spectators welcome at Pre-War Prescott!
Spectating at Pre-War Prescott is one of the best deals of the summer. For just 25 Pounds per vehicle, you can bring as many spectators as you can cram in to your vehicle! Spectators have full and free pedestrian access to the Paddock, the trade stands, full all-day catering and licensed bar, the lunchtime auction, the hill path and more. There will also be spare seats to be had and we will also be raffling once-in-a-lifetime runs up the hill in a mouthwatering selection of modern supercars and historic vintage sports cars, with all proceeds going to the RAF Charitable Trust. Gates open at 9 a.m. and the hill opens for climbs at 10. Book online on this website or simply turn up on the day!
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