Dashboards and Saddlebags the Destination Magazine™ Issue 027 June 2013 | Page 26

Chasing the
Dragon
T

he fourth SCCA Chasing the
Dragon Hillclimb is being held
June 22-23 in Robbinsville, NC
on a closed course road in the Joyce Kilmer National Park. More than 70
cars will be competing for trophies, cash prizes and championship points
as part of the Sports Car Club of America - Southeast Division Time Trial
Series. This event allows competition licensed drivers in prepared sports
cars to race one at a time up a 2.4 mile mountain road for fastest time in
class competition. The course is located just off Santeetlah Road at the
Maple Gap Observation Deck near beautiful Robbinsville, NC in Graham
County. There is no admission for spectators and shuttle buses carry racing
fans from the parking lot to each of the family friendly viewing areas. Food,
souvenirs, grandstand seating and restrooms are all available on site. Cars
will be racing on Saturday and Sunday from 9AM to 3PM but course will be
closed on Sunday at 11:00AM for a quiet hour and church service. Trophies
and cash prizes will be awards Sunday at 4:00PM. Kids will receive prizes
and many will get cowbells to ring to make the drivers go faster on course.
Ted Theodore, Dragon Hillclimb manager stated : “The road we race is
on the edge of the Nantahala Forest where our course workers and drivers
enjoy some of North Carolina’s most beautiful mountain scenery! We invite
you to join us as a driver, a worker or as a spectator for a true SOUTHERN
tradition that began in the 50’s...HILLCLIMB! There is nothing like it !
Bring your family and a camera. We will see you at the Dragon Hillclimb!”
For more information go to www.dragonhillclimb.com
– Ted Theodore

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