About this event
Thank you for your interest in 2027 Shamrock Mounatin Hillclimb!
Event schedule posted is from 2026 and may be altered closer to the event, please check back.
Registration is set to open March 23rd for Priority Members and 25th for general registration (for SCCA members only). Registration for non-SCCA members will begin on March 30th.
Driver cap will be 75, so plan on entering early.
Additional information about the Appalachian Hillclimb Series and dates and registration for upcoming events is posted on website: http://AppalachianHillclimbSeries.com
Hope you can join us!!
2027 Shamrock Hillclimb Entry Fee $350 until May 7th, after that date entry fee will be $425 (SCCA and non- SCCA members).
Non SCCA members are required to purchased a weekend membership for $30.
IF YOU ARE A NOVICE, PLEASE PLAN ON ARRIVING ON THE FRIDAY OF THE EVENT TO GET REGISTERED AND TECHED SO AS NOT TO MISS RUNS.
Welcome to the Shamrock Mountain Hillclimb!!
Event site is Shamrock Road, Manchester KY 40962
Registration and Tech will be from 1 - 6 pm Friday May 21st at
EKU parking lot at 50 University Drive Manchester KY
Competition runs will be held from 8:30 - 5:30 on Saturday and from 8:30 to 4:00 on Sunday
Awards in University Parking Lot at 4:30 pm Sunday
Complete schedule is listed on last page of supps: 2026 Shamrock Mountain Hillclimb.pdf
Please be aware that there is a 75 car limit for this event.
Cars without an A-pillar or a high front hoop in front of the driver will not be allowed at this event.
Questions please direct to Brad Gates at highcountryrallye@gmail.com
Tent Camping is allowed at the top of the hill (portajohns available), RV/Trailer camping is at the EKU campus (restrooms, but no power).
Only current SCCA members may enter between March 23rd and 30th. Individuals who are not members may enter after March 30th. If you are not a current member on the 30th, your entry will be kicked out.
Please pick a number that you can easily put on the car. Numbers are unique for the event (no duplicate numbers ) and must be displayed legibly (NO PAINTERS TAPE) so as to be read by course workers. You will not be able to change your numbers after registration. Your number must be clear and readable. No leading O's.
This event is open to cars prepped to SEDIV Time Trial minimum Safety Standards
Weekend Schedule:
Supplemental Rules and Schedule: 2025ShamrockHillclimb.pdf.
Updated 2027 Schedule will be forthcoming.
Entry fee beforeMay 7th will be $350. After May 7th entry fee will be $425 (Both are for SCCA members)
A weekend membership for SCCA can be purchased for $30.
If you cancel entry by May 7th you will be issued a refund (minus $2 MSR fee), if you do not withdraw by May 7th at midnight, you are considered an
entrant and no refund will be issued.
NO REFUNDS TO EARLY ENTRANTS/ NO EXCEPTIONS AFTER May 7th..
IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON ATTENDING, PLEASE BOOK YOUR LODGING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Competition Classes and Requirements
Appalachian HillClimb Series Competition Rules will be used for vehicle classification, rules and awards
Awards and Records The following Awards will be given for overall performance: •
King or Queen of the Hill- Presented by Haltech (Overall fastest time) •
King or Queen of the Hill- Presented by Haltech (Fastest driver not matching the gender of the overall fastest time award) •
The following Awards will be given for class performance: Top 3 finishers in each AHS class will receive trophies.
Event requirements
Driver Eligibility: (If you do not have an SCCA HillClimb or TT License, we will issue you one as part of the event.)
A. All Drivers
1. Weekend or Full Membership of the SCCA.
2. Valid government-issued driver’s license.
3. Be able to handle the physical and mental demands of competition for the length of a session for each session of the event. Click here to see detailed description.
4. An SCCA HillClimb, Time Trials or Competition License or a competition license from a recognized sanctioning body. (E.g., NASA Road Race, Rally or Time Trials License; Rally USA Comp License, FIA Competition License, SVRA, GridLife, PCA, BMWCCA or other recognized competition organization.) If you do not have one, we will issue one at the event.
B. Minor Drivers (Less than 18-years-old)
In addition to the above, minor drivers:
1. Must contact officials before the event.
2. Must provide a completed SCCA Minor Waiver (Form 1068). If you need help with obtaining minor waiver through SCCA, please email vlanning98@charter.net.
Vehicle Eligibility
The event is open to automobiles (NO motorcycles, karts, ATVs or similar) which meet the following criteria:
1. Automobiles must meet all of the Safety Level 2 Standards at a minimum, and when necessary, the SCCA rules required for special construction (GT, Sports Racers, Formula Cars, Specials etc.).
2. Has at least four (4) wheels, grouped in equal sets of half of the wheels on the vehicle per side.
3. Is properly muffled.
4. Does not have a high center of gravity. Potentially unstable vehicles with a high center of gravity–determined by whether they are wider than they are tall–are excluded from SCCA Time Trials. Width is the average track width of the vehicle, and height is measured from the ground to the highest point. Extra caution should be exercised with non-traditional vehicles (e.g., trucks using racing slicks or tires with less than 200 tread wear rating.)
5. Is a vintage or alternate series racing car that meets safety specifications for their sanctioning body.
6. Cars need not be licensed or licensable for road use, so long as they otherwise comply with these rules.
Vehicle/Driver Safety Requirements
This event requires that all production vehicles meet SCCA HillClimb “Safety Level 2” at a minimum. This includes an approved racing specification helmet, at least a 4-point roll bar constructed to SCCA specifications, an approved racing harness, racing suit, shoes, gloves, and other items like arm restraints or window nets and fire suppression devices/systems. Specials are required to meet GCR safety levels- for questions and clarifications contact seckerich18@charter.net
Factory safety systems (like you might find at a track day or time trial) is not considered appropriate.
The full requirements can be found here:
