MOTORING

Noosa Winter Hill Climb

The weather gods smiled favourably for the 26th Noosa Hill Climb Motorsport event from 9-11 June. Flags fluttered in the gentle breeze, tyre gauges tweaked to optimal racing pressure and engines gently ticked over waiting for the green light, the moment of release and massive acceleration to race against the clock up ‘The Hill’.

Around 130 drivers enjoyed the winter sunshine and multiple runs up the course trying to shave time to record a personal best. A marvellous array of cars lined up and there was something for everyone from the Mini to the Audi, Porsche, Subaru, Caterham, VW, Lotus, Mazda, Alpha Romeo, Westfield, Steinard, Minetti and more!

The category winners took home trophies and tales of glory – the struggle of man over machine. Outright winner with the fastest run of 54.41 seconds was Miles Hoare driving a specialist race car, an OMS 25.

A great weekend was had by all with the two local car clubs Noosa Beach Classic Car Club and Sunshine Coast Motorsport Club collaborating to keep local grassroots motorsport alive. See you at the Summer Hill weekend from 21-22 October! Kate Rider (NBCCC)

Just a bit of butter!

Buns buttered, engines revving and our team of Eumundi Rotary volunteers and supporters were off and racing to the Noosa Hill Climb to provide sustenance and cheer for this year's attendees.

Flipping and sizzling their way through the weekend, Rotary volunteers cooked more than 800 burgers to raise funds for community projects. To join the fun and friendly crew of burger flipping volunteers visit: eumundirotary. org.au or email: secretary.eumundi@rotary9620. org.

National Youth Science Forum 24

Are you in Year 11 and interested in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM)? If so attending the National Youth Science Forum 24 (NYSF 24) from 10-20 January 2024 might be an exciting choice.

NYSF 24 will run as a digital and in-person program designed to give a broad understanding of study and career options in STEM. It will include visits to amazing STEM facilities and laboratories based around the University of Qld.

If you intend to apply, initially contact the Eumundi Rotary Youth Director Greg Molyneux on 0431 222 597. There is a cost to attend however Eumundi Rotary will assist the successful applicant. Applications close on 31 July. Visit: nysf.edu.au/programs/year-12program.