MG Motoring 2019 Volume 59 Issue 6 | Page 36

MG Car Club of South Australia COLLINGROVE HILLCLIMB – MULTI CLUB Round 2, June 2 nd . RESULTS O nly two MGCC competitors at this event, with so much other mo- torsport happening. Congratulations to Tim Edmonds & Paul Dallwitz – 1 st in their respective classes. Tim BGTV8 Paul MG TC/TF Special T 40.58 45.12 MG CLUB CHALLENGE JUNE 8-9, 2019 BRYANT PARK HILLCLIMB, HAUNTED HILLS VIC he SA contingent headed off to Moe in Victoria at various times with some leaving earlier to visit relatives, but a few of us made a mad dash on the Friday which was probably not the best option in hindsight. Striking the holiday traffic heading out of Melbourne was a nightmare – how can you be stationary on a freeway?? 12 hours to our destina- tion!! On Friday night, most of the SAs were able to meet up for a quick pub meal next to the motel, and retired early to prepare for the weekend ahead. It was an early morning start on Satur- day but luckily most of the accommoda- tion was less than ten minutes from the track. However the fog was like soup and visibility next to none, consequently the days’ event did not start until around 10am until the fog lifted sufficiently to be able to see the track. Saturday was a run at two different Hillclimb combina- tions, and the weather turned out perfect for the event and everyone had a ball. Up, down, around, cross over, up, tight corners, up, blind crests, and so it goes. 34 Rob Hall was like a Cheshire with a wide grin on his face all day. Some competi- tors coming off exhausted after the work out, but laughing and grinning the whole time. The friendly rivalry was evident and eve- ryone had a ball. Rob Hall was good enough to allow Nick Phillips to drive his car at the event due to his car develop- ing engine problems a few days before leaving for Vic. Fay Edwards offered Bev a drive in the ZR and was very im- pressed with its handling, acceleration, braking etc., and appreciated the oppor- tunity. Wes drove the ZS SUV and per- formed well, and had some competition with Fay and I giving him a run for his money. I believe Murray is the only one in our group that had seen the track before, and he and Karen shared driving the MGA driving in a large class of Classic Cars. Driving exceptionally, Karen was fastest of the ladies from SA. (3 ladies representing SA – whoopee)! Gary Bolt’s car held together and you could certainly hear him where ever he was on the track. Lindsay Hick was driv- ing the only T Type and performed well all day, but son Alexander was there supporting his dad, and can’t wait to get behind the wheel. Jason put on a performance that was watched by everyone – boy does that car handle well. We caught up with Eric Erickson in the x Bazzica MGB Racing car, and it was his first event for about three years. Apart from a few over heating problems, he was excited about being back in the ac- tion. The facilities there are fantastic with a large ‘asphalted’ area for trailing park-