VSCCA Mount Equinox Hillclimb

Drive in the tracks of the greats - John Fitch, Bill Milliken, Cunningham, Shelby and Dreyfus to name just a few. 

A five-mile, adult roller coaster that climbs 3200 feet. Experience cresting “the saddle” full throttle as your car hurtles seemingly into a cloud while testing the true meaning of the “pucker effect”. 

The success of the Mt. Equinox Hill Climb can be judged not only by the number of returning racers each year but also by the fact that it is marked as the event with the greatest attendance by family and friends. No wonder subscription fills fast early on.

• There will be a worthy entourage of eager course marshals choosing the winner of the Dreyfus Cup. 
• Don't forget to join us for the 2nd annual Jump-off Tour on Friday! Full details and registration here.
• All this and a great dinner at the Arlington Inn on Saturday night (Note: dinner not included in entry fee.)
• Equinox Driver's Club car badges will be awarded to first-timers.
• Entrants will receive a complete information package in advance of the event.

Event Dates

• Friday, August 7, 2026
• Saturday, August 8, 2026
• Sunday, August 9, 2026

• All registrations are initially wait-listed. Once accepted, the Event Chair will notify you accordingly.
   
• VSCCA Members
  • Two-days: $500
  • Sunday only: $250
  • Saturday Night Dinner (Not included with the above entry fee): $100 per person.
     
• Non-VSCCA Members
  Non-VSCCA member entry rates are $50 higher, however you get a credit of $100 towards your first year of VSCCA membership by entering two VSCCA track events in the same year.
  • Two-days: $550
  • Sunday only: $275
  • Saturday Night Dinner (Not included with the above entry fee): $100 per person.
     
• Credit cards will be charged & checks cashed 1 week prior to the event.
• If you DO NOT pay by Credit Card, your payment MUST BE RECEIVED by the Event Chair no later than 10 days prior to the event. For payment by check, please indicate so during registration by entering the discount code VSCCACHECK at payment, make your check out to VSCCA, Inc. and contact the Event Chair for a mailing address. Please also note our cancellation policy.

Scott Fenley, at fenleyts@gmail.com or on cell at 215 901-4324.

Organized by the Vintage Sports Car Club of America. Visit us here VSCCA.org

• VSCCA Membership: Not required - VSCCA members and members of a VMC member organization (e.g. VRG, VARAC,  etc.) are welcome. Spectators are also welcome and encouraged to join us!
• Racing Experience: Not required - but if you do not have any hill climb or track experience please contact the Event Chair.
• Current Medical: Not required
• Personal Safety Equipment: Required - Full details here (PDF)
• Car Requirements
  • General: Open to VSCCA logbook cars but the Event Chair will approve non-logbook cars on a case by case basis and may accept appropriate cars through 1973. (1973 is used as a cutoff as the SCCA sanctioned the event through 1973.)
  • Muffled? No.
  • Technical Inspection: Required. Please remember to print a copy of the tech sheet, fill it in and bring it to the event - Download Tech Sheet here (PDF)
  • Car Safety Equipment: Required - Full details here (PDF)
  • If you have any questions regarding your or your car’s eligibility please contact the Event Chair.

Friday, August 7, 2025:

• 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Jump-off Tour Full details and registration here
• 4:00-5:45 PM Tech inspection and registration
• 4:30 PM Mandatory First Time Participant Orientation
• 5:00-6:00 PM Skyline drive will be open to all participants and guests
• 6:00-7:30 PM Reception at the control tent at the base of the mountain

Saturday, August 8, 2025:

• 7:30-9:00 AM Tech inspection and registration
• 8:30 AM Mandatory Drivers' Meeting
• 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Run sessions (with 1 hour break for lunch)
• 6:00-7:00 PM Cocktail at the Arlington Inn
• 7:00 PM Dinner at the Arlington Inn
  • Presentation of the Mal Donaldson Award
  • Presentation of the Rene Dreyfus Cup
  • Presentation of Mt. Equinox Driver's Club badges

Sunday, August 9, 2025

• 9:00 AM Mandatory Drivers' Meeting
• 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM Run sessions
• 2:30 PM Celebration party for Mt. Equinox volunteers

There is a wide variety of accommodations in this very popular tourist area. Demand can be very high, so please book your rooms early.

• The Arlington Inn and Spa: This is where Saturday night's dinner is. The inn is owned and managed by VSCCA members Buzz Kanter and Tabetha Hammer.  VSCCA members receive a 10% discount! www.arlingtoninn.com
• The Arcady at Sunderland: This is the closest inn to the event and only a half mile or so away.
• There are several inns to the North on Rt 7A that attendees use: Northshire Lodge, Brittany Inn, Weathervane Motel, The Manchester Inn and the really high end, Equinox.

• There is plenty of trailer parking directly across the road from the paddock but it is only accessible for small trailers, i.e. typical single car open or closed trailers.
• There is NO CAMPING in the trailer parking area.
• Space for motorhomes or large, multicar trailers is very limited.
• Please check with the Event Chair if you intend to bring a motorhome or larger trailer.

Friday night reception (drinks and hors d'oeuvres) and lunch on Saturday are included.  You are on your own for Friday night dinner and Sunday lunch. Saturday dinner at the Arlington is a separate entry and not included in the entry fee.

Very important: THERE IS NO RACE FUEL! You must bring your own.

• Registration is subject to approval. We’ll review registrations and contact you if we have questions.
• If you decide to bring a different car from the one registered, you must notify us of this change or you may not be allowed to participate in this event.
• For all questions regarding car eligibility, please contact the Event Chair.

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• If you need to update/change your registration (vehicle, group, etc.) please see these instructions: How to change registration
• If you need to cancel your registration please see these instructions: How to cancel registration
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• If you still need help, please contact the Event Chair.