Eumundi Voice Issue 119

SPORT

Everyone has a Mini story!

The Noosa Hill climb isn’t just an important event on the motor sport calendar, but part of a much wider challenge. The Inter Club Challenge (ICC) is made up of members of several motoring clubs in SEQ who participate in a range of events throughout the year from hill climbs, Motorkhana, Autocross, Show & Shine, to street navigation runs.

Chairman of the ICC Christine Murphy has once again entered in the Noosa Winter Hill Climb. Originally driving a Mini Cooper called Eddie, this year she is driving a later model Mini Cooper S which is supercharged – called Patsy! Followers of the British TV series Absolutely Fabulous will understand the names. The new car is lighter, smaller, supercharged, manual and feels natural on the track. Christine is aiming for some better times up “The Hill”.

Christine and her fellow club members like to compete in the Noosa event because you rub shoulders with invited legends such as Fabian Coultard and other grassroot racers. Christine said, “All levels of experience are welcome, and the sportsmanship shown by all is brilliant. Whether you have finished your run and are waiting at the top of the hill, in the pits preparing for your next run, or tweaking your car there is always someone asking how your day is going and wanting to hear your story and share theirs.”

Everyone has a Mini story – especially the classics – whether it was a beloved family car or a rally-prepared giant slayer. Come along to the Noosa Winter Hill climb and catch up with the Mini crowd in the pits on the weekend of 14-15 June.