Date clash hits hillclimb entry

A DISAPPOINTING field of just 13 cars contested this year's Admiral Road hillclimb, run by the Wairarapa Car Club.
In its heyday "the Admiral" would attract fields of 30 or more, which often meant drivers had to wait for up to an hour for a run.
On Sunday, with the field depleted by the annual Whittakers MG Car Club classics day at Manfeild, the drivers at least had plenty of action, including an extra, unoffical, run.
Conditions were excellent.
Late-model Mitsubishi Lancers took the first three places overall, with winner Scott Kreyl, from the Manawatu club, fastest at 53.32s in his Evo 8. Kapiti driver Brian Sheridan, in an Evo 9, was not far behind in 53.65s, while another Kapiti man, Adam Bligh, was third.
Fastest of the locals was Spike Taylor, driving his 1100cc Star touring car.
Results (Wairarapa unless stated) ?
1300 - 1600cc: Shane McKay, Levin, 1600 Starlet, 57.36s, 1; Nick Tollemache, Harbour Capital, 1587 Toyota Sprinter, 58.29s, 58.29s, 2; Michael Mortensen, 1587 Corolla, 60.66s, 3; Norm Anthony, 1600 Starlet, 63.57s, 4; Mark Crundwell, Kapiti, 1598 Escort, 64.66s, 5.
1601 - 2500cc: Bruce Kempson, 1992 MR2, 66.94s, 1.
2501cc and over: Scott Krey, Manawatu, 3400 Evo 8, 53.32s, 1; Brian Sheridan, Kapiti, 3400 Evo 9, 53.65s, 2; Adam Bligh, 3397 Lancer, 56.48s, 3; Chris Wood, Wellington, 3400 Pulsar, 60.34s, 4; Reece Jones, 3400 Starion, 64.42s, 5; Alan Field, 4300 E49 Charger, 64.47s, 6.
Racing: Spike Taylor, 1100 Star car, 59.66, 1.