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I believe that the Giant's Despair Hillclimb in Pa. is older, also it's a must

see. The last time I went the top car was a Bobby Rahal Indy car with

a turbo Buick in it putting out close to 900 hp.

 

Some fine vinage iron in that one.

 

Those were great! Love a good hill climb.

 

Shelsey Walsh in Britain likes to claim it is the oldest continuously-used motorsport venue in the world (108 years), older than Indianapolis, Le Mans or Monza, though the Swiss might reasonably call it a 'gentle bump climb' compared to their real hill climbs. But it does get used by Minis:

[ame=http://youtu.be/sOnZzVeBXS4]Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb Mini Cooper July 2012 - YouTube[/ame]

 

Giants Despair Hillclimb was established in 1906. However it was not run from 1911 - 1915 and again was not from 1917 - 1950. 1972 was an off year. There was no event from 1981 - 1985 either.

Shelsey Walsh was established in 1905. However, it was not run from 1914 - 1919 during WWI and again stopped from 1940 - 1946 during WWII

The Brighton Speed Trials were also started in 1905 with gaps for wars, fuel crisis and poor road conditions.

 

Thanks Nathan I didn't know that but it's a great event to go to for the cars

and all the crazies (remember the bog?).

 

I have done that Giant Disappointment in PA in my MINI and it was not that great. Take a run up the Dragon and you will see why I feel that way.

 

Can't compare the two Dave.

 

Why its a hill and I climbed them both.