Good entry for Drumhorc Hill Climb

DRUMHORC Hill Climb on Saturday May 15 enjoyed a good entry of sixty cars with last year's winner, Graham Thompson, in his self built GTR Turbo car as fastest up the one mile hill with a time 51.29 seconds beating Seamus Morris in his newly acquired Philbeam MP62 by 2.56 seconds.
By The Newsroom
Published 19th May 2010, 13:15 BST
Updated 24th May 2010, 14:19 BST

The best in sports car class and 3rd overall was Rudi Gage in ultra light Maguire Mini on 57.02 seconds. The Ford Escort brigade was won by Wesley Patterson in 57.55 seconds from Michael Colon and John Waring, all in 16 valve engine cars.

The fastest two-litre eight-valve engined cars was Andrew McGaffin in his immaculately prepared MK1 Escort on 60.16 seconds from Rory McPolin in a MK2 Escort on 61.58 seconds followed by his father Gerard on 62.32 seconds.

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This event is not only a benefit to car enthusiasts but also to the following charities: The National Kidney Research Fund, Newry Hospice and Imperial Cancer Research Fund.

Newry and District Motor would like to thank all who assisted at the event especially residents & land owners who welcome the event annually.

CLASS WINNERS - Class 2: Adrain Mulholland, Bellaghy, Ford Escort - 63.83 seconds; Class 6: Gordon Buckley, Newtownards, MG Midget - 63.38 seconds;

Class 7: Geoffrey Kidd, Lurgan, Tiger Catt - 61.32 seconds; Class 9:Rudi Gage, Ballymoney, Maguire Mini - 57.02 seconds; Class 10: Alan Cassells, Lurgan, Peugeot 106 - 63.83 seconds; Class 11: Wesley Patterson, Lisburn, Ford Escort - 57.05 seconds; Class 12: Alan Woods, Banbridge, Mazda RX7 - 63.85 seconds; Class 14: Chris McKimm, Gilford, Jedi 750 - 63.14 seconds; Class 15: Graham Thompon, Antim, GTR Turbo - 59.29 seconds; Class 17: Roger Corry, Hollywood, Riley 12-4SP - 77.84 seconds.