End of an era at Chateau Impney

Last week’s unexpected announcement that the sixth Chateau Impney Hillclimb, scheduled for 18-19 July, had been cancelled sent a ripple of shock throughout attendees at Autosport International in Birmingham’s NEC.

I heard the news, from numerous people, with a pang of sadness but joy at having been involved as commentator for its first four editions, the Historic Sports Car Club’s Anglesey debut having taken me to North Wales last year. Of course, as is the way of the world, the