About this event
Relive the glory days of sports car racing in Ohio at the annual Bellefontaine Hill Climb Revival, the Longest running public road competition in Ohio, 1953-1974. Drive the original historic Hill Climb course in your vintage sports car. Open to cars manufactured prior to 1985 and select others by approval; no specialized preparation required, much like an autocross competition. Each Car Must display a number 8" high, 6"wide with a 1" stroke to pass safety inspection and get on course. We recommend the commemorative Roundels in the inventory section.
Experience in competition including Autocross, Rally or Racing required to enter the event. Please list experience on entry form.
Cars classified as "Production" (stock), "Modified;" or "Full Race" broken into sub classes by engine displacement. .
Vintage Hill Climb Entry Limited to 60 vehicles, first to enter, first to be confirmed!
Touring laps have no restrictions on driver experience nor vehicle.
Sportsmanship demands safe driving!
Event requirements
This is a Vintage Sports Car Driving Exhibition. To keep within the spirit of celebrating the history cars must be manufactured prior to 1985 with these and other selected exceptions, including all Porsche 928 and 944 model years. Others accepted at the organizer's discretion for the Vintage Classes.
Newer Cars can petition for entry into the EXHIBITION class. Limited space is available for later model cars. These cars are examples of what would run today if the Bellefontaine Hill Climb had continued through the decades unabated.
Competition Driving experience is expected, Road Racing, Time Trials, Rally, Autocross history is accepted. Valid state driver's license required
Snell SA 2015 or newer helmet, long sleeves and pants, closed toe shoes.
Cars should be prepared to similar to an autocross competition. Fire Extinguisher-5 lb. hand held, sufficient seat belts, throttle return spring, brakes, tires less than 6 years old, securely tied down battery with covered terminals, no loose equipment in the cockpit. Safety inspection performed prior to the start of the Driving Exhibition, .