Stu Robertson competing in the Ararata Hillclimb. Photo/ Nigel Swan
Stu Robertson competing in the Ararata Hillclimb. Photo/ Nigel Swan
After having to cancel the 2020 event due to the Covid-19 lockdown, South Taranaki Car Club were delighted to host the Tiromoana and Ararata Hillclimbs on May 15 to 16.
Both days had brilliant weather with fierce competition between the classes. Tiromoana Hillclimb was held on the Saturday andhad 22 competitors from Northland through to Wellington.
Stu Robertson from Whanganui driving his Kermit Green Toyota Corolla won the day with a time of 1.04.95. He was ahead of Taranaki Car Club member Steven Milham driving his Subaru Legacy RS in a time of 1.06.78. Third went to Shay Burkhart, also from the club, in his Mazda RX7, with a time of 1.07.58.
After heavy rain on Saturday night, clear skies greeted the 20 competitors who tackled the 3km, 35 corner steep incline of Ararata Rd on the Sunday.