Anybody know anything about this hillclimb?

I'd like to do one of these someday (not to win, just to go)

http://www.dragonhillclimb.com/

Does the car need a cage?

I'd check with the central carolina region of the scca.

Curmudgeon did it this year and posted some vids. Judging by the 2nd video of cars starting, apparently a roll bar is all a Miata needs, which I find more than a little surprising:

Curmudgeon wrote: Vid of my last run before it got pranged: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5kiuQIEDyA&feature=youtu.be Yeah, it was fun. At approx 1:48 in, the launch from the above vid from an outsider perspective: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRrXgYOQs5g

It's a great event, lots of fun. It's possible to run a HC with a roll bar only (did a couple with the Abomination) but having a cage gives me a case of the warm fuzzies. If there is a bar or cage it has to meet the TT standards in the GCR. There's guardrails almost all the way up which helps too.

Bah, none of my cars have cages or roll bars. Looks like I'd have to mess up a street car or get a dedicated car for this.

it has to adhere to SCCA TT Level 4 rule set ... off the top of my head ... 4 pt roll bar or better (inspection required), SCCA log book, fire extinguisher, comp.seat, all the personal safety gear ... probably/possibly more ... I realize the SCCA rule book is a PITA to wade through, but that's where info is

ermahgerd

In reply to Curmudgeon:

Looking good!!! Is that the rotary you picked up from my friend?

The NEHA has a breakout rule for street cars. Stay under it and no cage.

iceracer wrote: The NEHA has a breakout rule for street cars. Stay under it and no cage.

True, but he is in Carolina, that is a long haul to Vermont. We'd be glad to have you though.

The break out time is such that a stock wrx is likely able to break out with a competent driver. Plenty fast to get your rocks off. More fun in a less powerful car if the break out is a concern. Convertibles have some additional considerations in our rules. www.hillclimb.org if you are curious. About $160-$180 for a weekend of hillclimbing. Usually cheaping camping options on site.

In reply to Strike_Zero:

Thanks! The engine I got from your bud is waiting patiently to go under the knife for soft seals etc. It makes good power etc but it smokes.

sachilles wrote:

iceracer wrote: The NEHA has a breakout rule for street cars. Stay under it and no cage.

True, but he is in Carolina, that is a long haul to Vermont. We'd be glad to have you though. The break out time is such that a stock wrx is likely able to break out with a competent driver. Plenty fast to get your rocks off. More fun in a less powerful car if the break out is a concern. Convertibles have some additional considerations in our rules. www.hillclimb.org if you are curious. About $160-$180 for a weekend of hillclimbing. Usually cheaping camping options on site.

This is relevant to my interests. I don't think a Volvo will be anywhere near these times

BobOfTheFuture wrote:

sachilles wrote:

iceracer wrote: The NEHA has a breakout rule for street cars. Stay under it and no cage.

True, but he is in Carolina, that is a long haul to Vermont. We'd be glad to have you though. The break out time is such that a stock wrx is likely able to break out with a competent driver. Plenty fast to get your rocks off. More fun in a less powerful car if the break out is a concern. Convertibles have some additional considerations in our rules. www.hillclimb.org if you are curious. About $160-$180 for a weekend of hillclimbing. Usually cheaping camping options on site.

This is relevant to my interests. I don't think a Volvo will be anywhere near these times

Depends on the Volvo and the driver. Stock, non turbo Volvo is likely not to breakout. Turbo'd, race modified could get there. We've had several volvos in the past. Come try it. Ping me if you have questions.

I don't have to worry about breakout with my Fiesta

Consider it the spiritual successor to the Chimney Rock Hillclimb. Its a great event put on by Central Carolinas Region SCCA. All cars (and drivers) must meet SCCA Level 4 Time Trial rules. They do allow all SCCA stock, street prep, and street mod autox classes but the cars and drivers must follow TT rules for safety equipment. Fortunately this hillclimb is approved for novice drivers and you are given a mentor for the weekend. The hill is located just a couple of miles from the Tail of the Dragon (hence the name), on a dead end road with no side streets, near the entrance to the Joyce Kilmer National Forest. The host town, Robbinsville, is a wonderful town that has really embraced this event. Many local businesses are willing to sponsor drivers for the weekend too (food, gas, maybe a free hotel, parts, etc). I've been as a spectator and as a worker and they treat both extremely well. My next goal is to compete, but that's a couple of years away. They do it twice a year and the next one is in August.