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Hill Climb Thrills
The quiet which usually prevails in Pig Valley was rudely broken by the scream of engines when the Nelson Car Club held its hill climb event. Fastest time for the climb was gained by Ross Hore in his Farina-Ford. However, the most exciting spectacle of the day was provided by Graham Anderson, in his Fowog, who hit a bank and overturned. The car was damaged but Graham scrambled uninjured from the vehicle.
This excellent photograph was taken by Brett Longley who was in an ideal position to record Anderson's prang. Here the Fowog crashes onto its side before rolling back onto its wheels. Dust still flies from the spinning front wheels
Here Anderson approaches the final corner before the end of the run
This was when it all started. Anderson hits the bank. Our top picture was the result
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Ross Hore in his Farina-Ford slides through a bend on his way to the fastest time of 38.7 secs, which was 2.1 secs faster than anyone else
The Viva driven by Murray Ching, hurtles out of a corner
Into a short straight before the final corner goes Laurie Wilson in a Ford Anglia
A burnt wire prevented Sheldon Douglas from finishing this run. Bevan Bennett and Brian Lucas (second from right) were on hand to assist
Greg Chisnall in the MGC recorded 42.1 secs