General Info & FAQ – Hillclimb

General Info & FAQ – MOTUL 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 and close the road until 10:00 a.m. Friday morning, July 18. No PVGP security is provided until Friday night. Do not begin unloading before 10:00 a.m. 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.
PVGP will carefully manage the paddock’s layout. Upon arrival, you will be directed to a spot.
Being a city park, there is 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 limited and tight. The shorter your rig’s overall length, the more room there will be for you and your fellow competitors to park. Plan for potentially being parked without your trailer close by.
Each race car entered in the event is allowed one(1) support vehicle to be driven in and out of the paddock on Saturday and Sunday.(NO EXCEPTIONS) All other vehicles must be removed from Friday night’s paddock area.
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 minimal, and it is the owner’s responsibility to obtain appropriate parking.

Refund Policy

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

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 on the front lawn of the Phipps Conservatory
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 members and the driver are included with each race entry. The crew must check in during Registration hours and receive wristbands to access the HOT PITS.

Meals

A PVGP authorized food vendor will be set up on Flagstaff Hill beside the paddock selling breakfast & lunch all weekend. Hours are as follows:
Friday from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Friday Driver Reception

The Driver Reception takes place on Friday night in the tents on the front lawn of the Phipps Conservatory.

Saturday Dinner

The PVGP hosts a dinner with cold beer from Helltown Brewing in the tents on the front lawn of the Phipps Conservatory. We welcome racers and their crews to join us for a $25 donation per person.

Security

As in the past, volunteers will 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.