The weather gods were smiling favourably for the 26th running of the Noosa Hill Climb Motorsport event over the weekend.
Flags fluttered in the gentle breeze, tyre gauges tweaked optimal racing pressure, engines gently ticked over, waiting for the green light to activate race mode.
In all, 130 competition drivers revelled in the spring sunshine enjoying multiple runs up the course, each effort trying to shave time to record a personal best.
There were plenty of thrills and spills to entertain the spectator crowds in the grandstands. A wide array of cars lined up, something for everyone, from the Mini to the Audi, Porsche, Subaru, Caterham, VW’s, Lotus, Mazda, Alpha Romeo, Westfield, Steinard, Minetti, and Austin 7.
The category winners took home trophies and tales of glory, the struggle of man over machine.
It was all about the PB time, nothing else mattered.
Outright winner, with the fastest run of 54.76 secs was Michael Ciccotelli, driving a specialist race car, a Stohr F 1000.
Winner of the Regularity category with an outstanding performance was Stephen Callaghan.
Clear winner of the AWD Street category was Adrian Reed.
Winner of the 5001cc+Open category was Peter Lawrence driving a BMW M3 with Bruce Simpson hot on his tail in second place.
Full race results on natsoft.com.au/results.
Main sponsor for the event, Coastline BMW presented the trophies.
A great weekend was enjoyed by all and it was a clear celebration for two local car clubs, Noosa Beach Classic Car Club and Sunshine Coast Motorsport Club working in close collaboration to keep local grassroots motorsport alive.
