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1912
Hazelwood Hill Climb - 23 rd October
Map Key 18
Here is the press report which shows the turn of events where the new designed 25hp sidevalve
Talbot is starting to overshadow the 20hp Crossley. After considerable weight
reduction over the years Higginson’s great La Buire still has the performance to surpass all
others on occasion.
“Some very good driving was seen at the open hill climb of the Derby and North Staffs AC on
Wednesday last week, Although Hazelwood is only 1490 yards long, with the steepest pitch
of about 1 in 6.7, there are several turns which call for a good deal of skill to negotiate them
at speed.
The Fastest time of the day was 59 2/5 seconds, made by Mr Higginson on his 80-hp La
Buire. But after the event, Mr D.C. Bolton, on a 3 ½hp Rudge expressed himself as being able
to beat this time. He proved successful, going up the hill from a standing start in 58 3/5
seconds, while from a flying start he did it in 52 seconds. In the classes for cars up to 13hp,
Mr C Crawford, on a Turner, made the fastest time, and also won the gold medal on formula.
In the second class for cars up to 20hp two 20hp Vauxhalls tied for fastest time, and on the
run-off, Mr Collings went up in 1 min 15 1/5 seconds, while Mr A Fillingham the other
Vauxhall Driver secured the Gold Medal for the Formula.
In the Class irrespective of hp Mr J. Hedge (London) on the 25hp Talbot was fastest in 1 min
1-3/5 seconds, with Mr G Woods on the Crossley 20hp second with 1min 2-4/5 seconds.
On Formula Mr C Bianchi (12-16) Crossley won the silver cup, Mr A Fillingham 20hp
Vauxhall second.
In the contest for the fastest time Mr Higginson as we have said above was first, while Mr J
Hedge on the 25hp Talbot was second in 60 ½ seconds.
In the Class for club Members driving standard touring cars Mr H Jefferson on a 40hp Berliet
made fastest time, while Mrs Starkey, on a 12-16 Sunbeam which made second best time,
was winner on formula.”
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