Queenstown Gold Rush Hill climb

My brother Scott and I headed up the Cardrona Valley to see the Queenstown Gold Rush hill climb. Monster Tajima (Suzuki Vitara) ended up winning, followed by Rod Millen (Toyota Celica) and Possum Bourne (Subaru Impreze WRX).

There is a steep climb to the top of the hill

There is a steep climb to the top of the hill

Rod Millens awesome looking Toyota Celica

Rod Millens awesome looking Toyota Celica

Possum Bourne heading back down the hill. This is the exact spot where he died five years later. RIP Possum.

Possum Bourne heading back down the hill. This is the exact spot where he died five years later. RIP Possum.

Rod Millen at full speed on the fastest section of the track.

Rod Millen at full speed on the fastest section of the track.

This car was dropped from a helicopter. It shook the hell out of the ground when it landed! Apparently it was shot as part of a movie, I'm not sure what movie it was though. If you know what movie it was used in please let me know in the comments thanks :)

This car was dropped from a helicopter. It shook the hell out of the ground when it landed! Apparently it was shot as part of a movie, I'm not sure what movie it was though. If you know what movie it was used in please let me know in the comments thanks 🙂

One thought on “Queenstown Gold Rush Hill climb

  1. James says:

    Great article! I loved learning about the Queenstown Gold Rush Hill climb and the exciting event it has become.

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