11/08/2026
On the weekend, Round 7 of the NSW State Hillclimb Championships were held by MG Car Club Newcastle.
The weather was cold with the scattered shower throughout the day, causing everyone some traction issues with a 68 car field entered.
Outright positions were taken out by Dave Morrow in his Krygger Suzuki followed by Miles H***e in his OMS 25 with our very own Tim Blake rounding out the podium with 3rd in his Subaru WRX.
Class positions went to;
Kevin Akers - 2C Clubman 0-1600cc who may need to do some maintenance before the next round with a damaged gearbox after an excursion into the paddock (as seen in the pics below),
Greg Jones - 2A Open Sports,
James Graham - 3J Impra 0-1600cc and a new class record, Cameron Brown - 3J Impra 1600-2000cc,
Rick Yates - 3J Impra 2000-3000cc,
Riley Macqueen - 3J Impra 3000-6000cc,
David Hussey - 3J Impra AWD,
Simon Quayle - RR AWD,
Garry Christopherson - RR Over 2500cc,
Nathan Apps - RR Under 2500cc, who has also secured the class title already with one round still remaining,
Denis Russell - Formula Libre 0-750cc,
Dave Morrow - Formula Libre 751-1300cc,
Miles H***e - Formula Libre over 2000cc,
Tim Blake 3D Sports Sedan 3000-6000cc,
Martin Gallard - 3D SS 0-1300cc,
Chris Bolton - 3D SS 1300-2000cc,
Bree Till - Time Attack 4WD, whom also took out fastest lady and put on a spectacular show with her rally cross driving style.
Austin Carter took out fastest Junior and Tim Blake fastest Tin Top.
The finale round is just over 4 weeks away in Gunnedah with only 1 point separating 1st and 2nd outright.
Thanks to the Don J Graham and Msport Images for the pics!