Record #:

24542

Author(s):

Carter, Ted

Abstract:

The author describes the Chimney Rock Hill Climb, a modern sporting event in which people participate in a car race on a route that covers part of Chimney Rock's twisting paths.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 43 Issue 11, April 1976, p14-16, il

Subject(s):

Chimney Rock Hillclimb; Chimney Rock Mountain; Chimney Rock; Chimney Rock--Rutherford County; Racing--North Carolina

Record #:

2223

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

During the weekend of April 28-30, Chimney Rock Park will host the 50th and final Chimney Rock Hillclimb, a grueling event wherein sports car drivers negotiate the meandering mountain road. Planned park landscape changes forced the event's cancellation.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 62 Issue 11, Apr 1995, p22-23, il

Subject(s):

Automobile racing; Chimney Rock Hillclimb

Record #:

23761

Author(s):

Seeger, Eric

Abstract:

In the mid-1950's, hill climb races, in which cars race to the top of a mountain, have taken place at Chimney Rock in North Carolina. The author discusses the history and rules of these races.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 3 Issue 2, March/April 2009, p38-41, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Automobile racing; Chimney Rock Hillclimb