About this event
Wilbraham Hill Climb
Saturday, May 9, 2026
The Wilbraham Hill Climb is a re-enactment of the 1908 historic climb up Wilbraham Mountain, an unofficial proving ground for many of the early automobile and motorcycle manufacturers of the Brass Era. The 1908 event was put on by the Automobile Club of Springfield and sanctioned by the racing board of the American Automobile Association. The cars were timed over a measured mile by the Timing Club of New York City.
This event is a town wide celebration that includes a car show, craft show, food vendors and a DJ.
Event Entry
- $199 Hill Climb Registration Fee
- $50 Friday Welcome Dinner
- Please Note - All entries will be brought before the selection committee and accepted racers will be notified a month before the event.
Hotels
- Holiday Inn Express, 321 Center Street, Ludlow, MA, 413-589-9300
- Special Rate Code: GCS
- Wilbraham Inn, 2009 Boston Road, Springfield, MA, 413-543-3787
- Hampton Inn Sturbridge, 328 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA, 508-347-6466
- Publick House Historic Inn, 277 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA, 508-347-3313
Event Chair
For more information on the Wilbraham Hill Climb please contact Jeff DeMarey at jeff@springfieldtoboston.com or 413.531.3991 or Stacy Taylor at stacy@stonewallinsurancegroup.com 313.655.5797.
Event requirements
- Pre 1970 vehicles
- All cars must pass tech inspection prior to the event.
- Nomex driving suit reccommended but not required.
- Fire Extinguisher recommended but not required.
- Contemporary helmets required, Snell 2010 or newer. No leather "period" helmets.
- Technical Inspection Required: Please print a copy of the Technical Inspection Sheet completed to the event. Tech_Sheet -_2025.pdf