04/09/2026
🏁SDMA - 2026 TRI SERIES ROUND REPORT🏁
We enjoyed 2 massive days of racing for Round 2 of the Tri-Series Hillclimb at SDMA last weekend.
The Tri-Series event held between the Canberra, Cooma and Wollongong Hillclimbs is always a big day on the calendar – and this year did not disappoint!
It was great to see the clubs set up together, enjoying our wonderful facility and mingling with members from the other clubs. The vibe around the pits was friendly and smiley, with everyone having a great time and enjoying the beautiful weather.
Saturday kicked off with a practice session for the Tri-Series competitors. We saw some very impressive times on the board, giving an indication of what to expect on race day – we were all excited!
As the competition heated up on Sunday, so did the sunshine, which made for a much grippier track than we’ve seen in quite a while. We saw 3 new class records, with Zac Le Lievre (Cooma) taking home a class record and the fastest time of the day in the head-turning Force PC, with a time of 38.85! Absolutely incredible.
It was great to see everything from unique race car builds, street cars and beloved dailies take on the track together. The variety of cars made for some incredible spectating and stunning photo opportunities.
Thank you again to all our wonderful officials and volunteers – it is easy to forget just how much effort goes into putting on an event like this over 2 days, so you all deserve a shout out! And thank you to our wonderful Pit-Stop Café volunteers, who keep us fed and hydrated at each event without skipping a beat.
Before we start getting excited for the Wollongong (Huntley Hillclimb) round coming up in November, let’s see the results from Round 2, including the current points score…
Class winners – Tri-Series Round 2
Tri-Series 2WD – Under 2500cc
Robert Withers (SDMA) – Yacar Cross Kart – 43.77 (Record)
Tri-Series 2WD – Over 2500cc
Jason Perkins (CMHAC) – Lotus Exige – 44.49 (Record)
Tri-Series 4WD – Under 2500cc
Zac Le Lievre (CMHAC) – Force PC – 38.85 (Record, Fastest time of the day)
Tri-Series 4WD – Over 2500cc
Brett Jorgensen (SDMA) – Volkswagen Golf R – 44.89
Non Tri-Series
Richard Allan – Volkswagen Golf R – 46.26
Tri-Series points after Round 2
After Round 2 at SDMA on Sunday 30 August, this is how the points are looking:
SDMA (Canberra) – 91 points
WSCC (Wollongong) – 71 points
CMHAC (Cooma) – 37 points.
Stay tuned to see who takes home the crown for 2026!
Full results (including top speeds!) are published on the 2026 results page of our website.
Next event (2-lap hillclimb) – Sunday 27 September, 9am onwards
Put this date in your diaries and please note it kicks off at our regular time of 9am, as the sun has kindly rejoined the chat!
The Pit-Stop Café will have the hot food and drinks ready as always.
Round 3 – Tri-Series competition
There is one round left for the 2026 Tri-Series, which will be at Wollongong (Huntley Hillclimb) on Saturday 7 November (practice) and Sunday 8 November (race day). You can visit the Tri-Series page for more details, and we’ll remind you closer to the date.
See you at the hill,
SDMA Committee – Carly Summerell
Photographer:
