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HILLHO · 07-13-2012, 05:32 AM

This weekend! FREE to spectate!
Giants Despair Hill Climb is held just outside of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, in Laurel Run Borough on East Northampton Street. This community has been host to this event since it was first held in 1906. It is one of the oldest continuing motor racing events in the world. Giants is rich in tradition. In its early years, all of the world’s major manufacturers sent their top cars and drivers to capture honors at the event. Early notables included Ralph DePalma (Fiat Team) and Louis Chevrolet driving for Buick. Rejuvenated in 1951, the list of Who’s Who in the driving world included Carroll Shelby (first driver to brake the magic minute), Roger Penske and Oscar Koveleski. The Hill starts out with a long gently rising straight about one quarter mile in length that leads into a fast left hander that tests both nerves and skill. Then on to a short chute and “Devils Elbow,” a sharply rising hairpin that goes off camber at its crest. Next is a series of ninety-degree turns connected by short straights. Then comes “The Incline,” a meandering quarter-mile stretch that rises at twenty-two degrees to the finish.

Current King of the Hill...

DrewSER · 07-23-2012, 03:09 PM

I'm not originally from the area and had never heard of this event prior to stumbling upon the hill when I was out looking for fun roads. It sucks but I was out of the area this year but I'm hoping I'll get to check it out next year. In the meanwhile it's a really fun road to drive.

Sawko · 07-23-2012, 06:59 PM

It's a great road but for some of us with naturally aspirated 4 cylinders it is a bit of a buzz kill. I put together a bunch of roads for when my friends come up to visit and i always include this in the route.

DrewSER · 07-24-2012, 06:51 PM

I could see that. I always prefer going up but it sounds like you'd have more fun going the other way.

07-13-2012, 05:32 AM	#1
HILLHO Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Reading, PA Member #16794 My Ride: TURBO MR2's iTrader: (0)	Giants Despair Hillclimb-July 14-15, 2012 This weekend! FREE to spectate! Giants Despair Hill Climb is held just outside of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, in Laurel Run Borough on East Northampton Street. This community has been host to this event since it was first held in 1906. It is one of the oldest continuing motor racing events in the world. Giants is rich in tradition. In its early years, all of the world’s major manufacturers sent their top cars and drivers to capture honors at the event. Early notables included Ralph DePalma (Fiat Team) and Louis Chevrolet driving for Buick. Rejuvenated in 1951, the list of Who’s Who in the driving world included Carroll Shelby (first driver to brake the magic minute), Roger Penske and Oscar Koveleski. The Hill starts out with a long gently rising straight about one quarter mile in length that leads into a fast left hander that tests both nerves and skill. Then on to a short chute and “Devils Elbow,” a sharply rising hairpin that goes off camber at its crest. Next is a series of ninety-degree turns connected by short straights. Then comes “The Incline,” a meandering quarter-mile stretch that rises at twenty-two degrees to the finish. Current King of the Hill... __________________ HILLHO.COM Hillclimb Videos 91 MR2T Yellow 93 MR2T White Last edited by HILLHO; 07-13-2012 at 01:24 PM. Reason: added photos

07-23-2012, 03:09 PM	#2
DrewSER Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NEPA Member #23337 My Ride: 2006 Nissan Altima SER iTrader: (0)	I'm not originally from the area and had never heard of this event prior to stumbling upon the hill when I was out looking for fun roads. It sucks but I was out of the area this year but I'm hoping I'll get to check it out next year. In the meanwhile it's a really fun road to drive. __________________ 2006 Nissan Altima SER

07-24-2012, 06:51 PM	#4
DrewSER Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NEPA Member #23337 My Ride: 2006 Nissan Altima SER iTrader: (0)	I could see that. I always prefer going up but it sounds like you'd have more fun going the other way. __________________ 2006 Nissan Altima SER

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07-23-2012, 06:59 PM	#3
Sawko Noob-Jersey Join Date: Jul 2012 Member #23460 My Ride: Mazda 3i iTrader: (0)	It's a great road but for some of us with naturally aspirated 4 cylinders it is a bit of a buzz kill. I put together a bunch of roads for when my friends come up to visit and i always include this in the route.