General Info & FAQ – Hillclimb

Hillclimb Paddock

The Hillclimb paddock will be on Schenley Drive in front of Phipps Conservatory. Schenley Drive is a public road and the PVGP does not take control to close the road until 10:00 am. Friday morning, July 18. No PVGP security is provided until Friday night. Do not begin unloading before 10:00 am or without PVGP supervision.

Drivers should email Ken Murin if they have any questions about paddock arrangements. We can only fit 75 cars, but it takes careful planning and helps if we know any special needs beforehand.

The paddock is located on Schenley Drive in front of Phipps Conservatory. The area is public, so take appropriate precautions for safety and security.
Layout of the paddock will be carefully managed by PVGP – upon arrival, you will be directed to a spot.
Being a city park, there are no power, water, or sanitation hookups or dumpsites provided.
No open fires are allowed in the paddock at any time.
No overnight camping or sleeping is permitted. There are several hotels within 1-mile.
Parking in the paddock is both limited and tight. The shorter the overall length of your rig, the more room that will be available for you and your fellow competitors to park. Plan for potentially being paddocked without your trailer close by.
Rigs in excess of 40 feet in overall length may be held outside the paddock until approximately 6:00 PM Friday to assess the availability of parking by the Paddock Chief. Parking may be on alternate streets.
Each race car entered in the event is allowed one(1) support vehicle to be driven in and out of the paddock Saturday and Sunday of the event.(NO EXCEPTIONS) All other vehicles must be removed from the paddock area Friday night.
Each driver registering at the event will be given one(1) “Paddock Access Pass” to be permanently attached to the outside of the driver’s side top corner of the windshield of the chosen support vehicle. (NO EXCEPTIONS) Proper placement of this pass will expedite your entry to the paddock.
Parking for additional vehicles outside the paddock is extremely limited and is the responsibility of the owner to obtain appropriate parking.

Refund Policy

Your hillclimb entry will be fully refunded if you notify Event Chairman or Registrar before your tires hit the track on Saturday morning.

Registration

Friday, July 18, 2025
10:00 AM Paddock Opens
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM Driver/Crew Registration at the Paddock entrance
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Roving Technical Inspection in Paddock
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM First-Time Driver Orientation at Paddock entrance
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Walking Tour of Track for all drivers
5:00 PM – 5:25 PM Mandatory Drivers Meeting
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Driver Reception at Frick Fine Arts Building
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Driver/Crew Registration at Start/Finish
Late entries must meet with the Registrar, CASH or CHECK ONLY. NO CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED on site.

Saturday, July 19, 2025
6:30 AM-Noon. Driver/Crew/Worker Registration is located at the PIT OUT.

Sunday, July 20, 2025
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM Crew/Worker Registration is at the PIT OUT tent.

Technical Inspection

Friday noon to 5:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM-Noon

New Driver Orientation

On Friday, July 18, we will conduct a track walkthrough for all drivers
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM First Time Driver Orientation at Paddock entrance

Special Car Requirements

Quiet Hours: 8:00 pm to 8:00 am all weekend.
No antifreeze permitted.
See our Rules & Regulations for a complete list of car requirements.

Crew

Two crew are included, along with the driver with each race entry. The crew must check-in during Registration hours and receive wristbands for access to the HOT PITS.

Meals

A PVGP authorized food vendor will be set up in the on Flagstaff Hill beside the paddock selling breakfast & lunch all weekend. Hours are as follows:
Friday from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Friday Driver Reception

The Driver Reception takes place on Friday night athe Frick Library at the bottom of Schenley Drive.

Saturday Dinner

The PVGP hosts a dinner with cold beer from Helltown Brewing at the volunteer tent on the Schenley Oval course 15 minutes after the last race is completed. We welcome racers and their crews to join us for a $25 donation per person.

Security

There will be volunteers as in the past to provide some security but this will be limited. Schenley Park is a public area that can not be entirely closed to the public. All entrants should take precautions for their own security. Close and lock up if no one will be at your trailer.