Eumundi Voice Issue 120, 26 June 2025

SPORT

Hutchinson triumphs at Winter Hill Climb

Warwick Hutchinson made a triumphant return to Noosa Classic Car Club’s Winter Hill Climb – “The Hill” – in his own construction, an open wheeler RPV03, powered by a rotary engine. Warwick clinched the title of outright champion with a time of 55.11 seconds. As a former record holder of the event, he was keen to make a comeback after a brief absence.

The year’s event saw nearly 100 cars entering the event, showcasing an impressive range of vehicles. Cees Valstar secured second place in a Radical SR3, while Blaise Paris took third in a GT3 Porsche.

Noosa provided perfect weather conditions, with chilly mornings at 8°C and clear blue skies reaching a high of 22°C. The event featured 4 practice runs on Friday, followed by 6 runs each on Saturday and Sunday. The large crowd enjoyed non-stop action, with drivers maintaining good behaviour, resulting in no crashes and only a few breakdowns. The record 16 runs for the event was a highlight, with the track in excellent condition. Several drivers

achieved personal best times, and the top 13 cars all completed the course in under a minute, which is impressive by any standard. The Hill Climb is not just about the fastest times – the joy on the faces of some of the older drivers in their vintage cars made it all worthwhile.

During the presentation trophies were awarded in 25 categories, with first-place winners receiving unique handmade trophies sponsored by Toucan Removals. The next event – the Summer Hill Climb – is scheduled for 14-16 November.

Hobby Horse State Championships

The Hobby Horse Qld State Championships are set to return to the Morayfield Sport and Events Centre on 13 July. Following the success of last year's event and the sport's growing popularity, this year's championships promise to be even more exciting.

Highlights include Freestyle Dressage, Pas de Deux dressage, show jumping, gymkhana events, and the highly anticipated High Jump competition. Audience participation is encouraged with the Multi Event Challenge, featuring bounce pony, bending race, and barrel race. Tickets: t.ly/vSZvh. To access the full program visit: hobbyhorseriders.com.

Hobby Horse State Championships