Monthly Archives: November 2015

Knappstein brings flair and flavour to new Eden Valley Hillclimb

Knappstein brings flair and flavour to new Eden Valley Hillclimb
Fresh from a podium finish at the recent Classic Adelaide, highly acclaimed Adelaide Hills winemaker, Tim Knappstein, is gearing up for his next major motorsport outing – this year’s inaugural Eden Valley Hillclimb on Sunday 13 December. The award-winning vigneron and owner of Riposte Wines will share his early classic 1969 Datsun 240Z with his…
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7 things you may not know about Poatina, Tasmania

7 things you may not know about Poatina, Tasmania
With the 2015 Poatina Hillclimb fast approaching, we thought we’d share with you some things you may not know about this quaint and picturesque town, nestled at the foothills of the Great Western Tiers, about 45 minutes south west of Launceston. 1. Poatina is home to Hydro Tasmania’s second largest hydroelectric power station, which still…
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O’Keefe eyeing category win at Poatina Hillclimb

O’Keefe eyeing category win at Poatina Hillclimb
Still on a high from finishing second at the 2015 Tasmanian Sports GT Championship circuit series, Hobart’s Peter O’Keefe has turned his attention to his next motorsport outing - this year’s second annual running of the Poatina Hillclimb on Sunday 6 December. The 53-year-old, who manages the automotive Derwent Park Trade Clearance Centre in Hobart,…
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Lamborghini safety car for Eden Valley Hillclimb

Lamborghini safety car for Eden Valley Hillclimb
A stunning Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera LP570-4, valued at over $300,000 will act as the official safety 'Zero' car for the inaugural Eden Valley Hillclimb on Sunday 13 December 2015. The Lamborghini safety car will be crewed by 2015 Classic Adelaide runner-up and 2013 Targa Tasmania winner Dennis Sims, who will be joined by accomplished driver…
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