ROGER Moran opened up a 26-point lead in the Avon BMTR Hill Climb Championship when he won both rounds at Shelsley Walsh on Sunday.

The Orleton racing driver blasted his 600 bhp Gould-GR37 up the 1,000-yard historic Worcester-shire course in 26.29 seconds to win the morning run-off. Roy Lane followed with 26.48 and Tim Coventry was third on 26.55.

And it was Moran again in the afternoon run-off, stopping the clocks at 26.67 to take the win from Lane on 26.73 and Tim Mason on 26.77.

Luston-based Scott Moran won the 2,000cc Production Sports Class with 32.83 seconds from fellow Caterham 7 driver John Palmer on 32.97.

Avon BMTR Top Ten Challenge, positions after 14 rounds: 1 Roger Moran (Orleton) 124 points, 2 Roy Lane (Warwick) 98, 3 Tim Mason (Inkberrow) 88, 4 Tim Coventry (Falmouth) 68, 5. Simon Durling (Sevenoaks) 67.