About this event
VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
2023 Empire Hill Climb Revival
Empire, Michigan
presented by Leelanau Performance
sanctioned by Detroit Region, SCCA
Sanction #22-HC-nnnnn
Saturday, September 16, 2023
The race was first run from 1964 to 1980 and is back to stay! The course for this year is about 3/4 mile with 8 turns. All this is just a short walk from the shores of Lake Michigan and the famous sand dunes.
During its original running some of the best cars of their time made their way up the hill such as Austin Healey’s, Jaguar E-Type’s, AMC Gremlin’s, Formula Ford and V’s, Triumph’s, Corvette’s, Porsche’s and even a Ferrari or two.
At the first revival the HillClimb saw an entry list ranging from a Formula Ford to a Modified Circle Track car - which actually won! This is the seventh year of its revival and looks to be bigger and better.
The hillside offers fantastic spectating as the cars wind their way up the hill where spectators can sit nearly above the race cars – close, but safe from the action.
Parc Expose will be in downtown Empire allowing spectators get up close and personal with the race cars before they make their way up the hill.
We look forward to many years of vintage cars, modifieds, rally cars, sports cars, open wheel cars, you name it, all making their way up the hill.
As a reminder, there is NO camping (RV or tent) at the Lion’s Field in Empire over the weekend. If you want a place to stay, check out Indigo Bluffs at https://www.indigobluffs.com. They are giving preferential rates to competitors and volunteers. Check them out soon as spaces are filling up. Their rates are very favorable…and they are an event sponsor.
There will be six competition classes as follows:
- Class 1 – NA 2.0 litre and less, FI up to 1.0 litre
- Class 2 – NA 2.1 - 3.9 litre, FI 1.1 - 1.9 litre
- Class 3 – NA 4.0 litre and up, FI 2.0 and up.
- Vintage – (trophies only, not for prizes, may dual enter in appropriate class)
- Drift - Prize awarded by judge appointed by the EHC
- Exhibition – (Will not qualify for prizes)
We need workers in the following categories:
- Course
- Event Support
- Grid/Pit
- Registration
- Tech
- Timing/Scoring
- Radio
- Steward
Please continue for more information.
If you want to compete in this year's hill climb, please go to: http://msreg.com/EmpireHillClimb-2023
Event requirements
2023 Empire Hill Climb Revival
Supplementary Regulations
September 17, 2023 - Empire Michigan
EVENT SCHEDULE
Please note: The 2023 Empire Hill Climb Revival event schedule below may change slightly prior to the actual event. Please be sure to check our web site (https://empirehillclimb.racing) prior to the event for the most current schedule to alleviate any confusion.
Friday, September 15, 2023
Course set up |
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Lions Club Pavilion, corner of |
Registration |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Lions Club Pavilion |
Tech |
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
Lions Club Pavilion |
Bonfire! |
6:00 PM - till whenever |
Lions Club (weather |
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Competitor Registration | 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM |
Lions Club Pavilion |
Volunteer Registration | 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM |
Lions Club Pavilion |
Volunteer Meeting |
8:00 AM |
Lions Club Pavilion |
Parc Expose |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Front St. (Service Area) |
Volunteers to assignments |
9:00 AM |
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Mandatory Drivers |
9:00: AM |
Empire Town Hall |
Group 1 lines up | 9:45 AM |
Start Finish Line |
Car 1 First run up the hill |
10:00 AM |
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End Timed runs |
6:00 PM |
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Awards |
7:00 PM |
Lions Club Pavilion |
II. ORGANIZATION
This event is governed by the SCCA® HILLCLIMB RULES, SCCA® DRIVER ELIGIBILITY and SCCA® HILLCLIMB SAFETY RULES (Level 2), as amended for 2023 per “FasTrack”. These may be found at: https://timetrials.scca.com/pages/hillclimb. Any deviation from these rules is noted by a black bar to the left of the paragraph. The 2023 Empire Hill Climb Organizing Committee will work together with Detroit Region, SCCA to organize and conduct this event in accordance with the above rules, bulletins and the Supplementary Regulations as published here and on the official event web site: https://empirehillclimb.racing.
Committee and Officials
Chairman |
Paul Skinner |
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Chief of Tech |
Grant Hoxie |
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Local Liaison/Advisor |
Soni Alysworth |
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Tech/Advisor |
Ryan Thompson |
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Paddock Chief |
Clint Allis |
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Marketing/Promotions |
Scott Drabik |
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Volunteers |
David Stone |
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Chief Steward |
Jerry Shiloff |
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Registrar |
Mary Shiloff |
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Timing/Equipment Manager |
Ken Wiedbusch |
Local Conveniences:
• Empire Chamber of commerce web page: http://www.empirechamber.com/
• Fuel: Empire EZ mart, 9968 W Front St, Empire, MI 49630 (currently being rebuilt and should have premium fuel along with regular)
• Lodging: Empire Lakeshore Inn: https://www.empirelakeshoreinn.net/
• https://empirechamber.com/where-to-stay/
A full copy of the supplemental regulations may be downloaded at: 2023 Sup Regs - Empire Hill Climb.pdf
Continue on to register.