The first Friday in November is iconic for those of us that remember the F1 Grand Prix’s that ran at the Adelaide Parklands Circuit. While it was a fantastic motorsport event, there were many extra events that helped make the Grand Prix a week long party!

The Climb to the Eagle was one of those events. John Blanden organised a run from Hutt Street to the Eagle on the Hill hotel for special interest and historic racing cars to drive on the city streets up the “old” road to the Eagle on the Hill for a morning tea.

This event has continued since the Grand Prix left our state and has become a great motoring morning.

This years event started at the Victoria Park Historic grandstand (due to the COVID testing station on the old Grand Prix Main Straight) with approx. 250 cars. The entrants headed via Hutt Street, Glen Osmond road to the South Eastern Freeway, turning off at Devils elbow for the old road , past the Eagle on the Hill hotel, and headed to Hahndorf for Morning Tea.

The second part of the day includes a run and lunch at Victor Harbour in respect of the previous Grand Prix held at the Victor Harbour circuit.

This year Sprite Club and Clubbies SA members joined in with a range of Classic and Special Interest Vehicles.

Thanks to Robin Dunk and Chris Brine for the photos of the event