hr-k Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 I would like to invite Sevens to Dragon Hill Climb in Joyce Kilmer National Forest, Robbinsville NC on August 3rd - 4th. This is fifth time that when the event has been organized, and it enjoys great support from local community. The format is like special stage on WRC asphalt rally, race against time on closed 2.2 mile track through beautiful scenery. Standing start with lights cutting the time, no car contact possible, the course is guarded by Armco or stone walls, no real change of serious accident with a tree or head on to some object or even fall. At the top is beautiful viewing area and there are several waterfalls, one just at the starting area. Drivers will get several runs per day and the fastest one counts on Sunday afternoon for trophies. Car and Driver needs to meet SCCA Time Trial Level 4 requirements, for Sevens minimum might be rollbar with two bracing support is usually sufficient, fire extinguisher, 6-point harness and master kill switch are needed. Driver needs to have full gear suits, helmets shoes and gloves and in open cars arm restraints. Licensing can be done there by participating their novice program unless you have SCCA or NASA license eligible for hillclimbs already. NASA competition or Time Trial licenses should be good. Entry and more info http://www.myautoevents.com/pls/mae/frmEventDetail.Show?psevent_id=14221 Event website http://www.dragonhillclimb.com/ I have been there all four times, had a blast every time! Feel free to ask anything about the event. If you are not racing, come and spectate, it is free for spectators and you will see very nice cars participating! Heikki Rinta-Koski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Is this the same course that you just got FTD on (per the Chasing the Dragon thread elsewhere here), or is this a nearby road? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hr-k Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 Thanks, it is the same road, just second event on this road. Mike was doing great times there, now when the car is used to the road he should come back again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klasik-69 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Yeah, Heikki, you're trying to break the 1:14 record. I thought you had the record but then I saw it posted. Not sure what kind of car it was, or maybe a low flying plane ??? I'm pretty sure you can do it but I hope you stay safe trying. Are you getting a bigger turbo on the engine ? This event absolutely trashed my paint job. I've got chips on every surface of the car and some on my helmet as well. I should have wrapped my car in bubble wrap used for shipping, maybe two layers would have been enough. It is a "paved" road but only by the most liberal of all descriptions. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klasik-69 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 One thing I should add, Heikki doesn't just have a fast car, which he does. He is an extremely talented driver who would likely be fast even if driving a school bus up the hill. He is also one of the nicest people you will ever meet and always very humble and gracious. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOTTTCAR Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 He is also a hell of a good engineer. Gale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hr-k Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 What a guy! Dragon 5.0 Hillclimb overall winning run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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