How hard you try is entirely up to you - there are no
other cars on the track to obstruct or to be obstructive (or for
you to blame!).All you need is a CAMS level 2 license, a roadworthy vehicle, an
approved helmet and “neck to knee” non flammable clothing. Your
car will need to be scrutineered for safety and class compliance,
and headlight protectors and blue battery indicator triangles
attached. You're then ready for a unique motor sport experience!
A friendly, family atmosphere prevails at Mt Cotton - an ideal day
out for your family and friends. Between each run you can chat with
other drivers, perhaps solicit some advice - or just spend time with
family and friends. Light refreshments are available from the
canteen, or you are welcome to bring your own picnic lunch.
Newcomers are encouraged to be “adopted” by an experienced
competitor, who will be only too pleased to offer advice on car
preparation and just how to best approach the special challenges
that Mt cotton offers. Come along.
The entry fee is very affordable.
Join like minded enthusiasts for a
safe, yet challenging day of motor sport. Both novice drivers and
“old hands” have much to learn from just one day at Mt Cotton hill
climb.
MGCC (Qld) owns and operates one of Australia's most interesting
Hill Climb Circuits at Mt. Cotton. Built by enthusiastic club
members, the first meeting was conducted in March, 1968. Since then, events
have been conducted on a regular basis, offering an exciting day for
both spectators and competitors.
Competitors vie for both class and
outright honours, as well as the challenge of the hill itself.
The track is bitumen sealed, 946m
long, and unique in that it includes downhill, as well as uphill
gradients. We see Mt. Cotton as a very
important aspect of our club, providing the opportunity to foster
motor sport for beginners, as well as more experienced competitors,
and feel this to be very much in the spirit of MG.
HELPERS WANTED
Most of us seem to be unaware, and
take for granted, the presence of the numerous officials who
make our Hillclimbs possible.
In order to lessen the load on
these regular volunteers, it is vital that additional people come
forward to be trained for these tasks. It's lots of fun, you have a great view of the action, and we
serve a great lunch!!
See us at Mt Cotton or phone John Davies on 3341 6798.
WORKING BEES
Working Bees are
vital activities to ensure that Mt Cotton Hill Climb remains
viable. Without good numbers of workers, the Club could not
afford to maintain this facility.
PLEASE NOTE:
TRESPASSING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED and ALL TRESPASSERS WILL BE REPORTED TO THE POLICE - NO EXCEPTIONS! |
NEXT HILLCLIMB
30th
May - 1st June, 2008
Queensland Hillclimb
Championships.
14th - 15th June, 2008
MG/Tighe Hillclimb at Noosa (Not a round of the
Tighe Cams Series)
6th July, 2008
Tighe Cams Series Round 3
General information on the
Tighe Series available
here.
NEED ACCOMODATION FOR
THE HILLCLIMB? Try
Mt Cotton Guesthouse.
We thank the following firms
who have offered to sponsor classes at the Queensland Hillclimb Championships.
Accurate Suspension (2 classes)
Carselling.com.au (4
classes)
Brad Kimberley Cars (3 classes)
Thunderbox Toolboxes (2 classes)
ERS Suspension Works (1 class)
Extreme Motor Sports (1 class)
Shergold Homes (1 class)
Wagstaff Piling (1 class)
GP Cars (1 class)
Complete Car Sound (1 class)
Some photos of Working Bees
below:
The Mouse House
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Club member, Greg Voltz, organised a day at the hillclimb so that vision
impaired people could experience the pleasure of being driven in
interesting machinery around an interesting track. A number of
people, both
Club members and others, gave their time for this occasion
allowing the
guests to experience rides in machinery such as a Ferrari, a
Porsche, Toyoto MR2, a race-prepared Subaru WRX, an open sports
racing car and, of course, a variety of MGs.
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Greg's wife, Karen, organised a BBQ for all and the day had a happy picnic atmosphere to it. All participants
came back from their runs with huge smiles on their faces and, as one of
them declared, 'that was awesome'. The Club thanks Greg for the
initiative to hold the day and all others who contributed to its success.
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