Hillclimb

Hillclimb is a motorsport competition where drivers race individually against the clock to achieve the fastest time on an uphill course.

Dating back to the late 19th century, hillclimbing is one of the oldest forms of motorsport. Competitors tackle challenging roads that ascend hills or mountains, navigating tight corners and changing gradients. Unlike circuit racing, each driver competes alone on the course, making it a time trial event rather than wheel-to-wheel racing.

Famous hillclimb events include the historic Shelsley Walsh in England (running since 1905) and the extreme Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado, nicknamed "The Race to the Clouds." Vehicles range from modified road cars to purpose-built hillclimb specials designed specifically for conquering these uphill challenges.