Bentley to take the hill at Shelsley Walsh, the 600bhp SUV will demolish the course.

Bentley’s 600 bhp luxury Bentayga SUV will be tackling the Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb on the 3rd and 4th June in a bid to recreate history, by setting a new women’s record.

In September 1926 and 1927 Miss May Cunliffe set new ladies records in a 3 litre Bentley and to mark the 80th anniversary of her achievements, Vicky Parrott, Drivetribe.com’s road test editor, will be piloting the Bentayga up the course, in a bid to set a new women’s record for 2017.

The Midland Automobile Club recently opened up new classes to encourage manufacturers and current cars to compete at British Racing Green with classes for, Electric, Autonomous, SUV, Estate and Hypercars.

Mark Constanduros, Commercial Manager for Shelsley Walsh commented “Great to see a Bentley back at Shelsley Walsh and taking part in our new SUV class with the aim to set a new Ladies Record in the Bentayga. I hope they will set a record for the history books.”

“This aspect of the event is new for us and one we hope to build upon over the coming few years, giving the manufacturers a home to promote their products in a live environment in front of potential customers.”

“Having the Bentayga in our new SUV class and challenging for a new record, marks another moment in Shelsley Walsh’s history.”

British Racing Green takes place on the 3rd and 4th June to celebrate all things British, Racing and Green or evokes the spirit of British Racing Green, with electric power being the greenest and fastest developing form of power.

For more information visit www.shelsleywalsh.com or to see the cars in action as part of the Midland Hill Climb Championship weekend visit the website for discounted advanced tickets.

Audi UK launched its all-new RS 3 Sportback at the Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb.

Audi UK launched its all-new RS 3 Sportback at the Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb where 79 years ago Hans Stuck competed in the 16-cylinder Auto Union Type C and Hannu Mikkola took Best Time Of Day in the Sport quattro in June 1986.

Audi's history with the Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb made the venue the ideal place to launch their 367 PS RS 3 Sportback which focuses on pure sports positioning and dynamics.

Held over two days, the RS 3 tackled the famous hill climb, the oldest motor sport venue in the world still on its original course, with journalists getting a rare opportunity to test the most powerful production 5-cylinder engine in Audi RS history.

With over 20 cars available in different specs and colours, the hill climb allowed drivers to experience the car to its full potential including the faster shifting gearbox and faster reacting quattro drive.

Drivers were also able to follow a road route from the Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb, giving further opportunity to test the car on the open road.

Mark Constanduros, Commercial Manager for the Midland Automobile Club said: "This was a wonderful opportunity to welcome Audi back to the Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb. With their history it made the venue a very fitting place to launch the RS 3.

"It was great to see their heritage cars on display and other RS models available for test."

Also available were other models from the RS range including the 560PS RS 7 Sportback and RS 6 Avant, the 450PS RS 4 Avant and the 340PS RS Q3.

Capable of 174mph, the five-door RS 3 Sportback is open now for ordering, with first UK deliveries from July at an OTR price of £39,955.