Mount Washington Hillclimb Auto Race, Motor racing competition at Mount Washington, New Hampshire, United States.
The Mount Washington Hillclimb Auto Race spans 7.6 miles of steep mountain road, starting at 1,604 feet and reaching the summit at 6,288 feet elevation.
First established in 1904, this automotive competition preceded both the Indianapolis 500 and the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, making it North America's oldest hillclimb race.
The race serves as a primary fundraising event for the Tin Mountain Conservation Center, supporting environmental education programs and nature conservation research.
Competitors make two complete runs up the mountain during race day, departing at one-minute intervals to navigate the technical, steep, and winding road.
Travis Pastrana set the current record in 2021, completing the challenging course in 5 minutes and 28.67 seconds with speeds reaching 130 miles per hour.
Location: New Hampshire
GPS coordinates: 44.28806,-71.27917
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:19
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