Martin Groves became the most successful driver in the 63-year history of the British Hillclimb Championship at the weekend.
The three-time champion’s win in round 6 at Harewood Hill in Leeds was his 91st victory in the category, taking him to the top of the all-time list of winners.
With Saturday’s double-header at Barbon Manor cancelled after the recently repaired surface was deemed unfit for the two run offs the event the competitors moved to Harewood on Sunday where Groves and championship leader Scott Moran shared the wins.
Roger Moran picked up a pair of third place finishes while Deryk Young scored his first points of the season with strong runs to fourth and fifth.
Richard Spedding was the fastest of the bike-engined cars, while Will Hall made his return to action after fitting a new engine in his car after a tough opening round at Prescott.
British Hillclimb Championship results – Rounds 5 & 6, Harewood
Round 5 (Top 12 Runoff)
1 Scott Moran, 49.31
2 Martin Groves, 49.60
3 Roger Moran, 50.69
4 Trevor Willis, 51.08
5 Deryk Young, 51.14
6 Chris Merrick, 51.50
7 Richard Spedding, 51.57
8 Eynon Price, 51.76
9 Tom New, 51.81
10 Steve Owen, 52.72
11 John Bradburn, 53.16
12 Will Hall, Fail
Round 6 (Top 12 Runoff)
1 Martin Groves, 49.52
2 Scott Moran, 49.54
3 Roger Moran, 50.06
4 Deryk Young, 50.77
5 Tom New, 50.96
6 Trevor Willis, 51.14
7 Chris Merrick, 51.19
8 Paul Ranson, 51.56
9 Richard Spedding, 51.58
10 Will Hall, 51.90
11 Wallace Menzies, 52.13
12 Rob Turnbull, 52.26
Championship Standings
1 Scott Moran, 39pts
2 Martin Groves, 35
3 Roger Moran, 30
= Trevor Willis, 30
5 Chris Merrick, 17
6 Tom New, 15
7 Deryk Young, 13
8 Eynon Price, 9
= Paul Ranson, 9
10 Richard Spedding, 7
Next round: 30 May, Gurston Down
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Andy Wilkinson
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