Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb
Registration is now open!! http://myautoevents.com/pls/
The Central Carolinas Region of SCCA is proud to announce a new hillclimb site and a new hillclimb event to be run June 11th and 12th this year.
Take a DEEP BREATH and hold it before you read this…
INTRODUCING…..
Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb – Robbinsville, NC
· 2.2 Miles long course near the famous the Tail of the Dragon TM with over 1000 feet of elevation
· a great mix of blind sweepers and straights in some of North Carolina’s most beautiful forests
· waterfalls next to start line and a scenic overlook deck at top
· “formula car” friendly but grippy asphalt with no potholes or uneven surfaces
· guard rails and earth walls from start to finish
· likely the largest group of spectators at a hillclimb in years!
Drivers – Registration will open soon. Records available but only one per class
Courseworkers – Free accommodations and food. Sign up soon!
Spectators – welcome at no charge
Why did we ask you to hold your breath?
Because if you held your breath as long as you can, you’re not even half way up THIS course!
Come grab the dragon by the tail!
Please visit the CCR Time Trail Forum for further discussion of the event.
April 28th, 2011 at 9:13 am
I’m there….
April 28th, 2011 at 9:16 am
I’ve howled at the Wolf, and soared with the Eagle, now I’m ready to slay a Dragon!
April 28th, 2011 at 9:48 am
Great job, Ted and the entire BoD…I can’t wait…
April 28th, 2011 at 9:54 am
Y’all come, and bring a friend!
April 28th, 2011 at 10:58 am
Tapoco Lodge welcomes the SCCA to the area. We are currently undergoing major renovations, but hopefully we can be open by the time you all get here. Thanks for choosing Graham County.
April 28th, 2011 at 11:39 am
1000 (yes, ONE THOUSAND) feet of elevation change over 2.2 miles. That’s 455 vertical feet per mile!!
I’ll be there in some capacity (hopefully behind the wheel, but I’ll be where I’m needed)
April 28th, 2011 at 2:37 pm
I’m SO there! Thanks to all responsible for planning this event! Can’t imagine anything less than a fantastic turnout!
April 28th, 2011 at 8:17 pm
Hats off to the Team of Dreamers that made this happen! You are true believers. Looking forward to seeing all of my once and future friends at this event!
May 1st, 2011 at 8:55 pm
What is the pit area like, can we leave
our Trailers in a secured area..
How far is it from the Fontana Lodge?
May 2nd, 2011 at 10:19 am
What stretch of road is this exactly?
May 2nd, 2011 at 12:28 pm
I’ll see y’all at the Finish Line!
May 2nd, 2011 at 4:01 pm
I believe we are using the last 4.2 miles of County Rd. 1127: Santeetlah Rd. Spectators and paddock on the bottom half.
My understanding is the plan is to paddock on the road itself, but I’d prefer someone better informed speak on that.
May 5th, 2011 at 11:50 am
Paddock will be on the right side of the course road covering the last quarter mile before start. There will be a secured trailer lot at the campground area.
May 9th, 2011 at 8:04 am
where is info on who’s who and signing up for workers, drivers?
May 11th, 2011 at 9:14 am
Does anyone know what the rules concerning spectators will be? As in, are spectators allowed along the course WRC style?
May 11th, 2011 at 9:15 am
I don’t mean jumping in front of the cars like those crazies in Europe, but standing somewhere safe behind a guardrail, etc to take photographs would be awesome.
May 11th, 2011 at 11:26 am
Lance: Wondered if anybody had gotten in touch with you-check w/ Ted Theodore.
HPIguy: Spectators will be allowed in designated areas. There will also be concessions on-site.
May 11th, 2011 at 1:03 pm
Awesome, thank you Mr. Drennon
May 12th, 2011 at 11:12 am
Now I have to get another race car!
May 15th, 2011 at 1:01 pm
I will be there at start.
May 17th, 2011 at 1:31 pm
don i will be glad to work a corner for you as will my son and david melton. contact me @ quattrosouth@belsouth.net
May 17th, 2011 at 9:46 pm
Sounds awesome, will try and be there
May 18th, 2011 at 4:47 pm
Volunteer info in the forums.
May 23rd, 2011 at 1:48 pm
Whats needed to compete?
May 23rd, 2011 at 7:48 pm
what kind of cars can we spectators expect to see here? Powerful stuff like GTR’s and porsches or more on the weaker end of the power spectrum? FWD, RWD, AWD?
Please let us know, thanks!
May 24th, 2011 at 7:34 am
Check out the photo galleries from previous events - http://www.ccrscca.com/photo-galleries/
Everything from Miata’s to Camaros, hillclimb specials… all kinds of cars.
May 26th, 2011 at 9:34 am
One more question; I’m hearing that spectators are only going to be allowed in areas at the start and finish, and not along the race course. Can anyone confirm this, or can anyone more clearly define where the designated spectator areas will be? Thank you
May 31st, 2011 at 7:05 am
HPIguy: Your information is not accurate: Spectators will be permitted on the course. However, the number of places on the course where spectators can stand is severely limited by terrain.
May 31st, 2011 at 7:05 am
Schedule: Getting a number of questions about the schedule-please look here. http://myautoevents.com/pls/mae/frmEventDetail.ShowFlyer?psevent_id=12413
June 2nd, 2011 at 7:51 pm
I haven’t been to a hillclimb since the Chimney Rock days, will this event be on par with that as far as spectator numbers and variety of vehicle classes goes? Is Boland still around with his snowmobile powered mini formula car? I plan on making this day a birthday gift to my son who used to love Chimney Rock and am hoping it’ll be the same.
June 3rd, 2011 at 2:45 pm
Does anyone know if and how many rally cars will attend? I heard from another site that at least two will be there, can anyone confirm?
And this is an all-asphalt track right? Can anyone tell me if there will be any dirt-track/true-rally events anytime soon reasonably close to NC?
just some random questions but would be great if they were answered, Thanks
June 3rd, 2011 at 11:01 pm
Please let us know how we can be of assistance. I am posting the event on our FB chamber page and encouraging our local businesses to post something if they can help with lodging, eats, treats, etc…
June 5th, 2011 at 12:42 pm
Last I heard two rally cars entered: Possibly more depending on outcome of an event this weekend. Course is all-asphalt. Only rally event I am familiar with is Sandblast in Feb. Near Patrick, SC.
June 6th, 2011 at 5:00 pm
Amazing. I really wish I still had my hill car.. I’d love to just drive this road, but actually RACE it? wow.. Good luck to the ones that do!
June 6th, 2011 at 5:01 pm
@Goose, Boland still runs with the PaHillClimb series. PAHillclimb.org
June 7th, 2011 at 3:54 pm
Thanks to ALL for your interest in this event. Chimney Rock ran from 1956 to 1995. We miss it dearly and hope to return there one day. This is a new site and the first time we have run it. It’s the longest hillclimb in SE US at 2.2 miles. You will see a wide range of cars as mentioned and George Bowland sent his apologies but he is traveling out west. Otherwise, he would be here. You can also enjoy watching John Finger run his Reynard Special at this event in a specials class of three this year. You can bet George will be here next year! Three ladies will be competing for the Queen of the Hill DRAGONSLAYER sword.
Free admission, food, fun and a great weekend with racing friends. Come on up!
June 7th, 2011 at 5:29 pm
Thanks Ted, my son and I are planning to come.
June 8th, 2011 at 4:44 pm
I ran the Chimney Rock Hillclimb in 84,85,86 & Grandfather Mountain 85 & 86 and I am really looking forward to being at the first Robbinsville Hillclimb but unfortunately as a spectator. Hope to see some old friends.
June 10th, 2011 at 4:40 pm
im going to be the dragon!!!!
June 12th, 2011 at 4:39 pm
Thank you all for hosting this event! Our family had such a great time watching all the cars. We hope you can do this more often in our area. We also really appreciate the economy boost it brought to our town this weekend.
June 13th, 2011 at 12:53 pm
Not spectator friendly.Fire and Rescue and their friends had the best view.
June 13th, 2011 at 6:28 pm
Glad you all pulled off a great event. Hope it will continue so I can plan to go next year and get all my old whitewater buddies to check it out.My friends at Autometrics loved it !
June 14th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
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April 13th, 2012 at 10:52 pm
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May 1st, 2012 at 8:37 pm
Good luck to all the drivers, and have a great time while you are in the area!
September 6th, 2012 at 6:06 pm
This Yankee is coming south to drive the “Dragon”.
REMEMBER, IT’S THEM OR USGUYS!!!