Hill Climb organized by
VSCCA
Sat, May 13, 2023

VSCCA Wilbraham Hill Climb

Wilbraham Hillclimb

About this event

Wilbraham Hill Climb for Pre-War Cars

Event Fully Subscribed!  If you have a Pre-War you would like to enter please contact George Holman at GHolmanJR@FMKeefe.com

Saturday, May 13, Wilbraham, MA

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. The 2017 event was featured on an episode of "Chasing Classic Cars" with Wayne Carini.

  • Open to Pre-War cars.
  • This event is a town wide celebration in the spirit of the good old days and as such with an additional brass era auto show on town green, food vendors, band and much more.
  • Several car clubs will be exhibiting cars at there own sites along Main St Saturday. We expect a significant contingent of Bugattis, Bentleys, Ferraris and Early Brass, just to name a few.
  • The VSCCA festivities begin Friday at 5pm with a Kick off barbecue under the VSCCA tent at George Holman’s home.
  • If you are not running the hill you can exhibit your car in the paddock or along Main St.
Membership & Qualification
  • VSCCA members and non-members are welcome.
  • Competition License not required but if you do not have any hill climb or track experience please contact the Event Chair George Holman.
  • Current medical not required.
Event Entry
  • $195
  • $30/person for VSCCA Kick-off barbecue Friday night
  • For payment by check, please make your check out to VSCCA, Inc. The remittance address will be found by clicking on the “Event Chair Contact Info” for this event on vscca.org
Area Hotels:
  • Wilbraham Inn (Motel), 200 Boston Rd., Springfield, MA, 413-543-3787
  • Howard Johnson Express, 1356 Boston Rd., Springfield, MA, 413-783-2111
  • Comfort Inn & Suites, 321 Center St., Ludlow, MA, 413-589-930
Event Chair

For more information on the Wilbraham Hill Climb please contact Event Chair George Holman at gholmanjr@fmkeefe.com or call 413-781-0530

Help

Event requirements

  • Competition License not required but if you do not have any hill climb or track experience please contact the Event Chair George Holman.
  • Current medical not required.
  • Cars do not have to be have a VSCCA log book but the Event Chair will approve non-logbook cars on a case by case basis. 
  • All cars must pass tech inspection prior to the event
  • Nomex driving suit reccommended but not required
  • Fire Extinguisher reccomended but not required
  • Contemporary helmets require, Snell 2010 or newer.  No leather "period" helmets.
  • If you have any questions regarding your or your car’s eligibility please contact George Holman at gholmanjr@fmkeefe.com

Entries (25)

JW
Jack Welch
PT
Paul Tacy
SF
Scott Fenley
DB
Dirk Burrowes
NG
Nick Grewal
ET
Earle Tucker
bB
ben Bragg IV
KL
Kyle Landers

Wilbraham Hillclimb

Wilbraham, MA

Organizer

Hill Climb organized by

VSCCA

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