Cascade Lakes Hillclimb
June 12 & 13, 2010
Conde Creek Road, Ashland, Oregon
Presented by Siskiyou Sports Car Club
Sanctioned by Northwest Hillclimb Association
Results for 2009.
This page will be updated with information for 2010 soon. Below is the information for 2009 for reference.
Siskiyou Sports Car Club will hold the Cascade Lakes Hillclimb June 12 & 13 following up on its successful relaunch last year. The road is located on the crest of the Cascades approximately 14 miles east of Ashland, Or. The pavement is in good shape and the course offers a mix of tight challenges and fast straights. The climb is two miles long, starting at 4,400 feet and ending at 4,900 feet. There are 12 turns, two cone chicanes, and a 1/3rd mile straight. For photos and more info visit www.ssccmedford.org and click on the hillclimb link.
We would like to sincerely thank the Medford District of the Bureau of Land Management for granting us a permit to use the road for the climb.
We will start having hill climb meetings in March. The meetings will be held to discuss the various needs to manage the event. If you are interested in helping prepare for the even or just have questions/suggestions feel free to attend a meeting. The meeting schedule is 3/25, 4/22, 5/27. The meetings on 4/22 and 5/27 will be at Medford Fabrication, but the location for the 3/25 meeting is TBD. The meetings will be held at 7pm.
Gary Savage drives his 510 to a class win and top "Door Slammer" trophy at this hillclimb in Ashland, Oregon! Updates on other events can be found
www.myspace.com/garysavage.
Come race with us!
2009 Hillclimb
The club’s Cascade Lakes Hillclimb takes place this year on June 13 & 14. The event was reborn last year after a six year absence. Thirty seven racers from throughout the Northwest and California enjoyed a great weekend of competition. The event is part of the Northwest Hillcimb Associations’s series.
The course is located on the crest of the Cascade Mountains 14 miles east of Ashland, Oregon. The pavement is in good shape and the course offers a mix of tight challenges and fast straights. The climb is two miles long, starting at 4,400 feet and ending at 4,900 feet. There are 12 turns, two cone chicanes, and a 1/3rd mile straight.
Camping is available at the climb site and nearby Howard Prairie Lake Resort. There are motels in Ashland and other Rogue Valley towns. We’ll be repeating the great Saturday night dinner at the resort on the lake that so many folks enjoyed last year.
Prior competition experience (a minimum of three auto-x races) or high speed driver school instruction is required for entry due to the nature of the event. For competition rules and class information check the NHA website at
www.nhahillclimb.org.
Entry booklets and forms will be out at the beginning of May and will also be posted on this site. For more information call Tony Boom, 541 482-8929; Jim Puehl, 541 582-3682; or email
tboom8929@charter.net. We’re looking forward to another great climb this year.
SCHEDULE
Friday:
5 to 8 p.m. Registration and tech at the top of the hill. Drivers school to follow.
Saturday:
7 to 8 a.m - Late registration and tech at the top of the hill. Closes at 8 a.m.
8 a.m. Mandatory drivers/workers meeting.
8:30 a.m. - Parade Lap, followed by workers to stations
9 a.m. - First runs begin.
6:30 p.m. Barbeque dinner at Howard Prairie Lake Resort
Sunday:
7 to 8 a.m - Late registration and tech at the top of the hill. Closes at 8 a.m.
8 a.m. Mandatory drivers/workers meeting.
8:30 a.m. - Workers to their stations
9 a.m. - First runs begin.
Afternoon - Trophies awarded after track cleared
NEW THIS YEAR:
– Salvioli’s Italian Kitchen at the hill Friday evening for dinner; breakfast & lunch Saturday & Sunday
CHECK WWW.SSCCMEDFORD.ORG FOR UPDATES
T-shirts
T shirts will be available if ordered with entry by June 2.. A limited number of additional shirts will be available at the hill.
Food and Water
Salvioli’s Italian Kitchen will be on the hill with their food trailer with breakfast and lunch items available both Saturday and Sunday. Friday evening they will have dinners available including lasagna, stuffed shells, eggplant parm, and ravioli. Dinners include garlic bread and salad.
Dinner will be a barbeque at Howard Prairie Resort Salvioli’s will prepare either steak or chicken for $20. Dinners need to be ordered by June 2. Dinner will include salads, beans, bread, drink and desserts. A kids meal of salad, hot dog, drink and dessert is available for $10.
All entrants and crew members are encouraged to bring supplies of water or drinks as it could be hot.
Where to Stay
Camping on a lake in a beautifully maintained camp ground with hookups is available at Howard Prairie Resort just 7 miles from the climb site. Call the resort at 541 482-1979 for more information. All camping is on a first come, first served basis, but the area is big. More primitive camping is available at the county-run Grizzly Campground on the lake 5.5 miles from the climb site. Camping will be allowed at the climb site under the direction of officials. No outdoor fires/barbeques are allowed on site.
Motels – There are a number of motels in Ashland, 14 miles from the climb site. Check out www. ashlandchamber.org. There are also motels in Medford, another 12 miles from Ashland. They can be viewed at www/visitmedford.org/lodging.
Directions:
From I-5, take exit 14 (Ashland), head east on Highway 66 toward Klammath Falls for approx. 7/10ths of a mile. Turn left onto Dead Indian Memorial Road (To Mountain Lakes). Travel approximately 13.8 miles. A little ways past the summit turn left on Conde Creek Road. The pits and race central are about one-half mile up the road.
Contacts:
Tony Boom, Co-Chairman: 541 482-8929; tboom8929@ charter.net or Jim Puehl, Co-Chairman: 541 582-3682; jpuehl@q.com.
Thank Yous:
Medford District Bureau of Land Management - Dennis Byrd, Recreation Manager
Fire District 5 - EMTS and fire truck Salvioli’s Italian Kitchen
Northwest Hillclimb Association Siskiyou Sports Car Club members
Running Y Ranch - sweeper Dick’s Towing - Wrecker Service
Hillclimb Regulations:
The event will be run under Northwest Hillclimb Association regulations. They can be viewed at www/nhahillclimb.org. Entrants must display NHA stickers on both sides of car. They will be available for purchase for $5 or with NHA membership.
Driver & Event Conduct
A maximum of 60 entries will be accepted. Cars are limited to two drivers. Each driver will get two runs per day. Pit assignmennts will be made in the order of receipt.
No alcohol or drugs consumption allowed at the hillclimb site. Alcohol may be consumed after the course is cleaned up each day. Violation may bring disqualification and ejection.
No fluid spillage of any kind is allowed (gas, oil, antifreeze). Bring drip pans, oil pans, and/or oil blankets and a one-gallon container for fluid spills. All fueling must be conducted on a paved surface with containment device positioned below.
5 mph speed limit in the pits. No excessive speed on the hill before or after the event. Speeding will be grounds for disqualification. Hill will be closed to competitors at 6:30 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday to allow for crew safety during setup.
Pets must be on leashes.
Due to fire danger, no smoking, except in vehicles that are on paved surfaces. No open fires allowed at the hill.
Drivers meetings are mandatory. First runs may be forfeited if the meeting is missed. Drivers must run in assigned groups unless given permission to change. Drivers must surrender run cards to grid monster.
Each driver or a representative may be required to work a corner station while others compete.
Competitors will shut down immediately after the finish line and proceed slowly to the stop box at the top of the hill. Anyone not stopping in the stop box will be disqualified.
Drivers must have valid street license. First time hillclimbers must mail in proof of prior experience. Minimum of three auto crosses will be required. Proof of high speed driving schools, racing licences, etc. is also accepted.
Everyone on the hill must sign a release form and get a wrist band. Drivers will be asked to sign a waiver at the hill where it can be witnessed. The waiver can be viewed at the website.
During p;arade lap, drivers must stay in their lane due to two-way traffic. They may not hang back, then speed up.
Race Vehicles & Safety Equipment
Fire extinguishers with 5BC rating or a fire system required. Extinguishers must be attached with a metal bracket and, except for halon, current within 13 months. . Extinguishers must be within reach of the driver when belted in the car.
All cars must have DOT or better seat belts and shoulder harnesses or straps.
All helmets must be Snell 95 or newer and be shown at tech inspection.
Driver’s side windows must be up during runs or safety nets in place. Arm restraints recommended in open cars.
Roll bars are required in all open top cars. Integrated roll bars are acceptable if they are above the driver’s head. Bars in cars such as Porsche Boxsters are not acceptable, nor are inflatable bars.. Rollbars are required in any car running in a class where non-DOT (i.e., racing slicks) tires are allowed.
Drivers must wear long sleeve cotton shirts and pants during runs, or fire suits. Shoes are required during runs.
All cars must have spark arrester mufflers.
There will be a noise limit of 99dba to comply with government regulations.
Special notes:
Please read all regulations. Failure to follow these could result in revocation of the event permit.
Due to high concerns about spillage of liquid chemicals and fuels, all replenishment must be done in the area immediately adjacent to race central, not in pit areas. Procedures noted in the regulations must be followed.
We will have a parade lap on Saturday morning. Two way traffic will be in effect during the parade lap. No hanging back and speeding up to “practice lines” during the parade lap.
Please check the hilllclimb link at www.ssccmedford.org for event updates.