Racers back Reservoir hill climb

THE introduction of a new hill climb at the Reservoir this summer has been met with support from a number of the island's leading motor racers.

Yesterday, it was confirmed that a 600-yard stretch would be used for an initial one-off meeting on Saturday 15 June, with the fastest times expected to be in the low 20sec. region.

That is an assessment that Nick Saunders, a regular challenger for the fastest time of the day accolade up Le Val des Terres, agrees with.

'I am expecting it to be a very, very fast course along there,' he said.

'Having another different event is always great to see and although they will not be as quick on the corners, I reckon the bikes will also do well on the straights.'