Event Coverage The 60th Anniversary Hot Rod Hill Climb

All the cool kids wear Norwell Equipped shirts and the coolest wear the Hot Rod Hill Climb shirt!!!

 

This looks like a good time. I will be there in my '27 Touring.

 

This thig is getting cooler by the day!

 

Guaranteed! Glad you are coming!

Your Roadster looks awesome! do you have a build thread?

 

We are Thrilled to give you some long awaited updates! We are shooting for EPIC! Bring the whole family, mark September 13-14th on your calendar and don't miss this one!

Big News.....

1. We are working on a HUGE partnership with Georgetown, they are thrilled to have us and offering their full support! That means more perks for the spectators and participants.
2. Historic Georgetown, Inc. is offering to host a beer (Tommy Knocker) and wine garden (Canyon Wind Cellars) for the Hot Rod Hill Climb event in the courtyard of the Hamill House (1879) Read more about HGI here http://www.historicgeorgetown.org/
   
   
   The Hamill House
   
   
   
3. Super 8 Motel in Georgetown has rooms, I met the manager Chet, I looked at a few rooms, its a Super 8. They have extended a 10% room discount to 'Hot Rod Hill Climb' attendees. There were 30+ rooms on Thursday. Be sure and tell them you are coming for the 'Hot Rod Hill Climb'.
4. Georgetown is working to make more parking available in town so we do not have to park at the lake. I foresee this as specialty parking for pre-1965 vehicles that are preregistered (more to follow on preregistering)
5. Canyon Wind Cellars is offering a discount to Hot Rod Hill Climb attendees, they have a super nice storefront off the roundabout when you come into town. Please be sure to stop and visit.
6. We are working with Lucha Cantina at the Red Ram to provide drink specials and a Saturday night Burlesque show. Their Luchita is also awesome dont forget the home made chips and queso!
7. The Georgetown Mountain Inn is the Host Hotel for the event, preference will be given to Hill Climb participants.
8. We are working with a school downtown and with the Recreation center to provide an AWESOME place for the kids to hang out, playgrounds, and bouncy house!
9. The Georgetown Loop Railroad has made a special departure "Beer & Brat" dinner train for us on the evening of September 13th, departs at 6:30 (ride is 2 hour approx). Limited Seats @ 31.95! BOOK NOW with Susan 1-888-456-6777, Tell her you are with the Hot Rod Hill Climb!
10. Tim at Bragg Automotive was totally awesome, he is going to make his tow trucks available for the event (hopefully we do not need them). He also offered his lot for parking the day of the show.
11. The Gateway Visitor Center at the roundabout in Georgetown has our shirts!

For the Locals - We will be at the Season Opener of the Golden Super Cruise this weekend May 4th! We'll be set up with shirts and postcards with event details. We plan to be near the Sonic on one side or the other. Look for a 10x10 white EZ-Up with our black and cream logo.

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Thank you for the support!

 

Room is booked at the Super 8, looking forward to an adventure on all fronts.

 

did you make it to the cruise?? I looked for the popup but I missed it somewhere. Mike Bourg

 

Hey Mike! Sorry we missed you, we were just west of the Sonic entrance. We will be back!




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We have been busy working with so many great supporters!

I went to visit Larry Bell at Bell Plumbing...


He was age 8 at the first Hot Rod Hill Climb, he had this 1955 photo of his families 1932 roadster.


And here is a photo that the current owner sent over (I dont have a current picture of the car yet, but it is BEAUTIFUL!)


The Forney Museum is going to bring the Plymouth PB Roadster, this one is just like the one Del Wilson raced at the 1953 hot Rod Hill Climb!


Del Wilson's ....


Cal Kennedy with his beloved 1935 Chevrolet Roadster.


Cal and his partner Don Scroggs raced a modified 1934 Chevy Roadster up the hill in 1953.


Cal also drove the Kenz & Leslie Roadster to push the 777 Streamliner at Bonneville!
And here it is... The Kenz & Leslie Roadster as it has evolved. She is BEAUTIFUL!


I had a really nice visit with Ron Leslie today, he is excited to come to the 60th Anniversary as he was not there in 1953.


We went to Georgetown last week, more business, here are a couple shots from around town.










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When are we going to see applications? Sent two emails and photos last month to hotrodhillclimb.com. Need more info on fees etc.

 

Hey Denis! Yep, I got them, you are in. I have a couple more meetings this week to finish up the Hill Climb registration forms and Vendor registration forms. I should have them out by June 1st. Can't wait to see the zipper!


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Anyone want to see an Allard in the Hill Climb Field?




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I was very lucky to be invited to the DTA spring picnic today, it was a great time!

Here are a few shots from the day...






















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Yeah, I'm planning to join the fun too! I'm gonna make Vern show up so we have some more stories of the original run.

Here's a couple pix from when we were all yakkin at the LSR:


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LARRY!!!

Are you coming out this weekend to help motivate Vern to find the 8mm film?!

Vern is planning on running his blue 32 5w!

Gonna BE A BLAST!

 

Gonna be fun fun fun!

 

I was enlightened again last week! There was also coverage in HRM of the 1954 Hill Climb! Check this out! This is some really great reading! Doug Cimino had an ARDUN in is coupe for 1954!

Funny note about this article, its a HOW TO run a Hot Rod Hill Climb! Wish I had found this a few months ago! So AWESOME!

 

That is the magazine that fired me up about this event 35 years ago! I thought you had seen it already?

 

I only knew about the March 1954 HRM! This adventure just keeps getting BETTER and BETTER!

 

So that's THE Jim Nielsen driving the 40 Tudor? Rad! Crazy I would meet him in Gatlinberg, TN! Small world.




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Such a wonderful man! He gives my boys quarters to get M&M's from his candy machines! I'm happy you got to meet him!




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Perhaps a little off the hill climb idea, but I've always thought some of the the best cars / drivers in pre-60s America were... wait for it... moonshiners! Up hill, down hill, pavement or gravel, left, right, quick, and brave. I think they'd make a fine addition to any vintage hill climb or road racing event. And perhaps vintage rally cars or "specials" also? Like those that ran in the old Carrera Panamerica? Gary

 

Yes deffo include the Allard, they started off as early Ford stripped down specials (the Original English hot rod) - and as a Brit it will be great to see it go up the hill.

Just picked up another car as well that I might enter with the roadster! 39 sedan that was hot rodded back in 53!


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If you're having trouble finding rooms, i might suggest something in summit county. Dillon, frisco, silverthorne. Its my favorite vacation spot and always plenty to do and beyond cool scenery. Its about 30 minutes west of georgetown on i-70, just past eisenhower tunnel.

 

Here are a list of the closest accommodations, keep an eye on the webpage for updates...

Accommodations:
We are working on RV parking and with other hotels and will have other options soon (5/28/2013)....

Georgetown

• Georgetown Mountain Inn Host Hotel 1100 Rose Street, Georgetown, CO (303) 569-3201 Email
• Alvarado Rancho/Clear Creek Fishing Cabin – 2311 Alvarado Road, Georgetown, CO (303) 841-8338
• Historic St. James Vacation Rental 614 Rose, Georgetown, CO (303) 569-3100 Email
• Horstmann House Bed and Breakfast – 400 9th Street, Georgetown, CO (303) 569-3038
• Hotel Chateau Chamonix – 1414 Argentine Street, Georgetown, CO (303) 569-1109 Toll Free: 1 (888) 569-1109 Email
• Silver Heels Guest Suites – 506 6th Street, Georgetown, CO (303) 569-0941 Toll Free: (888) 510-7628
• Silver Queen Bed & Breakfast – 314 Argentine Street, Georgetown, CO (303) 569-3511 Email
• Super 8 Georgetown – 1600 Argentine Street, Georgetown, CO (303) 569-3211
  

Empire (9 miles east)

• Easter Seals Colorado – 2644 Alvarado Road, Empire, CO (303) 3569-2333 Email
• The Peck House – 83 Sunny Avenue, Empire, CO (303) 569-9870 Email
  

Idaho Springs (19 miles east)

• 6 & 40 Motel – 2920 Colorado Boulevard, Idaho Springs, CO (303) 567-2691
• Argo Inn & Suites – 2622 Colorado Boulevard, Idaho Springs, CO (303) 567-4473
• Blair Motel – 345 Colorado Boulevard, Idaho Springs, CO (303) 567-4661
• Brooklyn Mining Co B & B – 658 Pisgah Lake Road, Idaho Springs, CO (303) 601-2348
• Columbine Inn - 2545 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO (303) 567 0948 Email
• Echo Lake Lodge – 13264 Chicago Creek Rd, Idaho Springs, CO (303) 567-2138
• Great Divide Travel LLC – 924 Hwy 103, Idaho Springs, CO (303) 567-2138 Email
• H & H Motor Lodge – 2445 Colorado Blvd, Idaho Springs, CO (303)567-2838 Email
• Idaho Springs Motel – 2631 Colorado Boulevard, Idaho Springs, CO (303) 567-2242
• Indian Hot Springs – 302 Soda Creek Road, Idaho Springs, CO (303) 989-6666
• J C Suites – 2801 Colorado Boulevard, Idaho Springs, CO (303) 567-9263
• Miner’s Pick Bed & Breakfast – 1639 Colorado Boulevard, Idaho Springs, CO (303) 567-4870 Email
• Top’s Motel – 2725 Colorado Boulevard, Idaho Springs, CO (303) 567-4177

 

A first look at the road after the winter freeze. The finish line is at the 3 minute mark of the video. Turn around area at Silverdale (4:00-4:32). The Coupe has a 327 with a close ratio 4 speed and 3.50 gears, most of the climb is done in first and second gear. Video was taken May 22nd, 2013.

 

Too kool! Can't wait!

 

Nifty road. A surprising number of big-ol rocks close to the road, eh? Would the Sierra Club protest if some were moved? Very nice spot to impound the cars before their return trip, too. Gary

 

Mike, this is going to be a truly amazing event and I wish you all the luck with it.
The event that we just had at Prescott over here (also the first of its kind) was a great success and everybody had a ball. Here's a link if anyone wants to have a look:http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=804991