BCA/NHA Cope-Myers Memorial Hillclimb at Maryhill
Event Requirements
Registration closed May 28, 2024 11:59 PM at 2024-05-28T23:59:00-0700 Registration ends May 28, 2024 11:59 PM at 2024-05-28T23:59:00-0700 Registration opens February 28, 2023 12:00 AM at 2023-02-28T00:00:00-0800 Registration runs from February 28, 2023 12:00 AM to May 28, 2024 11:59 PM
Your first hillclimb can be a bit intimidating if you don't know what to expect. Most people use SCCA Solo (autocross) classing for these events, but we also offer SCCA GCR (road race) classes, SOVREN (vintage) classes, and a handful of NHA-only classes. Feel free to contact the registrar for help with classing, but more information can be found in the rules at nhahillclimb.org
The other rules to note are safety related. Fire extinguisher mounted within reach of the driver, a HANS device for anyone in a class that allows DOT/Non-DOT slicks (even if they aren't used on the car), a rollbar at minimum for those using HANS devices (except HANS Hybrid). Open top cars require a cage. Basic stuff you'll find partway down the rules on the NHA page.
For Maryhill events, because of the popularity, only a two day registration option is offered. If an attendee can only do one day that is okay, but the cost is the same.
Run numbers depends on incidents. When someone goes off it can take a bit to recover them and that can cut out a run (read: "don't go off please.")
We shoot for four or five runs per day. It doesn't seem like much, but after four, some people are done. It's amazing the difference between this and say autocross where people want as many runs as they can!
- Check-in will be Friday from 3:30pm-7:30pm, have your vehicle off the trailer and ready for tech inspection after checking in at registration.
- Novice instruction will be from 5pm-7pm Friday.
- Saturday morning late registration and tech inspection at 7-7:30am at the hill.
- Last minute Novice instruction around 7:30am (required for new drivers Friday or Saturday)
- Mandatory driver's meeting is at 8:00am
***New rule revision - Starting in 2022, HANS-type device users will be require to have a harness and rollbar meeting SCCA Solo Appendix C guidelines (unless class specifically calls for more). The only exception to this rule is a driver using a device designed specifically for use with a factory 3-point seatbelt (Simpson Hybrid). A HANS device with a harness specifically keeps you upright in case of an incident, and if your roof collapses due to no rollbar/cage, then you are unable to move out of the way - therefore, the safest way to use a HANS requires having these extra precautions in place.
- The use of a 5+ point harness is only permitted in vehicles with at minimum a rollbar meetings SCCA Solo Appendix C Guidelines.
- CAM, XA, XB, and XS, and any other "unlimited" street tire classes as designated by the BOD each year will also require a HANS-type device. A built car on street tires is not safer than a built car on stickies.
- K and M helmets are not accepted for these events, as they are not fire rated. Specifically, see SCCA GCR approved helmets, and add 5 years to the helmet-age cutoff. The most common acceptable helmets are Snell SA rated.
RULES AND REGULATIONS YOU NEED TO KNOW This event is sanctioned by the Northwest Hillclimb Association (NHA). Please read their most up-to-date rules at www.nhahillclimb.org. A copy of these rules will be available at the tech location. You are expected to know the rules applicable to your vehicle.
NOTE: Please bring oil/fluid absorbent and sealed containers to remove any fuel or oil spills. All refueling MUST be done on the pavement. Take precautions and REMOVE ALL SPILLS from the site.
REGISTRATION: You must be a current member of NHA to register for an NHA sanctioned event. Please renew/purchase your membership at http://msreg.com/nhamembership23 before attempting to enter our event. NHA membership is $20 annually, or a Lifetime membership can be purchased for $100.
