Octagon November, 2016

Competition Corner
QUEENSLAND HILLCLIMB
CHAMPIONSHIPS 4/5 JUNE
On track photos are by Steve Johns;
presentation of trophies are by Brad Stratton
CARRIC ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS
2016 EUREKA LANDSCAPES
SERVICES/TIGHE CAMS HILLCLIMB
QUEENSLAND HILLCLIMB
SERIES ROUNDS 4 and 5
CHAMPIONSHIPS
by Ace Reporter Photos of Rd 4 by Peter
by Ace Reporter
Buchanan
The weather gods were kind on Saturday
Weather played a role on Friday with rain
even though there was a likelihood of a
resulting in very few taking up the offer
heavy downpour in mid-afternoon as the
of additional practice. Rain on Saturday
skies darkened. No rain fell during the
saw only the adventurous come out to
afternoon but it did during the evening.
try the conditions. This rain washed any
Sunday was brilliant and this would give us
rubber from the track surface and even
conditions for two new class records which
though Sunday gave a brilliant winter day
were both set on the final climb of the 10-11
the track surface was a dry yet cold track
September weekend.
surface so the possibility of record times
looked uncertain. The entry attracted
The first group competing were those in
Malcolm Oastler current Australian, New
the Regularity class where drivers estimate
South Wales and Queensland champion
the time they will record for each lap of
in his OMS 28 again with the Hayabusa
the circuit. They then lose points for being
turbocharged engine.
either quicker or slower than their estimated
time. Therefore the class winner will be the
DA and BJ COTTON SPONSORED
driver with the lowest loss of points and,
CLASSES
again at this event, the path to an eventual
winner would prove close. After the first
First class of each run was for the Holden
run Andrew Willesden (MGB) and David
HQ group which was won by Anthony Toft
Dumolo (Triumph TR3A) were both without
with a best run of 56.01 seconds. Barry
loss, then Gregory Tebble (Locost Clubman
Smith (Ford V8 Special) took the Group K
Roadster on minus 5 points), Shaun Rankin
(Post Vintage Thoroughbred cars 1931 to
(MGB GT, less 6) with Flavio (MGBGT
1940) with a 61.64 run from John Anderson
V8 down, 11). The second climb had the
(Woltri, 63.87). Production Touring Cars
order Andrew (down 4), Greg (5), Shaun
(1958 to 1972) Group N up to 2000 cc
(8), David (10) and Flavio (16). This order
went to Ken Freeburn (again down from
remained after the third run as Andrew was
Cairns for the championships) with a 53.70
on minus 6 points ahead of Greg (7), Shaun
time from Paul Shergold (54.35) both
(10), David (11), and Flavio (23). Then there
driving Ford Cortina models. Noel Wicks
was a change of leader after the fourth run
won the over 2 litre class in his Holden
with Greg ahead on minus 9, David (still on
Torana GTR XU1 (50.91 sec). Fred Sayers
minus 11), Andrew and Shaun both down 14
took the Group O for Sports Sedans
points then Flavio (26). Positions after climb
(Historic Racing and Sports Racing cars
5 saw Greg (13) followed by David (14),
1966 to 1969) in the ex Don Holland
Andrew (15), Shaun (20) and Flavio (26)
lightweight Morris Cooper S in 52.03 sec
with the final run giving the class to Andrew
whilst Steve Purdy Group S (Production
(15) with David (17), Greg (19), Shaun (22)
Sports Cars 1941 to 1977) MG Midget
and Flavio (32).
49.87 sec. Roy Davis took the Group T
52 54 The Octagon - July November 2016 2016
(Production SEDAN CARS Sports Cars with a Competition
History Production 1941 and to 1981) Invited in Cars his Triumph category GT6 saw
running Daniel Zeimer a 49.13 take time the with up the to 1600 Group cc U engine class
(Sport capacity Sedans class in up his to Toyota 1985) going Corolla to with Chris a
Johns 54.24 second in his Ford time Escort as the with 1601 a best to 2000 run cc of
47.54 class went seconds. to Don Milner (Triumph Dolomite
Sprint, 51.04 secs) from Jan Bucifal in his
CARRIC Hyundai Coupe ACCOUNTING with a 60.97 AND second BUSINESS time.
SYSTEMS Martin Eggesfield SPONSORED was quickest CLASSES in the over
2 litre class with a 49.53 second time in
The his Ford All Wheel Fiesta Drive ST turbo Forced from Induction Cameron
class Bolt (Nissan went to Skyline the multiple 350GT, Queensland 51.03), Chris
Motorkhana Balhatchet (BMW Champion, 325i, 53.00), Noel Caplet, Daniel in
the Barker Subaru (Triumph Liberty 2500 turbo PI, with 54.52), a best David run
of Jackson 48.21 seconds (Mazda RX7, and Derek 54.80), Grant Aaron in his
Subaru Langford Liberty (Hyundai turbo Accent GT with turbo, a 57.79 55.56), time.
Mark Chris Pryor Balhatchet was quickest as relief of driver the Hyundai for Nissan
Excel Skyline X3 turbo Series 55.73, cars Ray with Balhatchet a 51.85 run relief which
was driver only in the 0.08 BMW325i sec outside (57.56) the class some record 0.34
with of a second Bradley ahead Smith of (53.68) his time and in Tony the Nissan Walsh
(55.35). Skyline turbo in 57.90 seconds.
BRAD Dave Sidery KIMBERLEY took the CARS up to 2 SPONSORED
litre capacity
CLASSES class in the Modified Production Road
Registered class with a 50.94 seconds run
The in his smaller VW Beetle engine from capacity Karl Reinke class in (Hyundai
Improved Excel, 59.90) Production and Joanne cars Reinke was won (Hyundai by
Grant Excel, Liddell 60.67). (Datsun The Reinke 1200 Hyundai Coupe, was 52.74)
from once Karl an abandoned Reinke (Hyundai vehicle Excel, (yes another 61.28) left
slightly at the side ahead of the of Jo road) Reinke and was (Hyundai acquired
Excel, through 61.63 the public seconds). auction Dave process Sidery thus (VW
Beetle, saving it 50.61) from the finished wrecker’s ahead yard of Karlie for a new
Buccini life. You (Proton can compete Satria, at 50.76) grass in level the motor 1601
to sport 2000 such cc class hillclimbing whilst the in 2001 any vehicle to 3000 cc
class long saw as a the tussle car passes between the Ken scrutiny Graham
(Datsun inspection 1600 for SSS,45.93) safety and really and Pauline enjoy
Graham yourself. (Datsun The first 1600 record SSS, of the 46.33) weekend with
Troy was in McGrogan the over 2 (Mitsubishi litre class Lancer, as Paul 48.45) Buccini
and (BMW Martin 135i) Egglesfield lowered the (Ford record Fiesta set by ST
turbo, David 49.41) Homer completing 2009 from the 46.48 class. to Ken 46.47 was
quickest seconds. over Paul the was first within 2 runs the until record Pauline on his
grabbed seventh run the with lead a with 46.73 a 46.33 time, run 46.51 to hold on run
this number position nine until then the on fifth the final and final climb climb 46.47
with to win Ken the recorded class from the Harry winning Doling run (Toyota with a
45.93 Soarer, time. 47.91), Paul David Buccini Jones took (Suzuki the over Swift 3 litre
capacity GTi, 50.04) class just with ahead a run of of Brendan 47.13 secs Merrick in
his (Datsun BMW 120Y, 135i from 50.41) the and Holden Paul Commodore
Milevskiy in
of his Noel Ford Preston Falcon (51.27 in a time seconds). of 52.72 seconds.