Pioneer Mountains Hill Climb - Northwest Hillclimb Association

PIONEER MOUNTAINS
HILL CLIMB
Sponsored by
Grasshopper Valley Volunteer
Fire Department
Polaris, Montana
Beaverhead Rock Dillon, Montana
Original By Marian Turner
1st Annual
September 11 & 12, 2010
Welcome to the first Pioneer Mountains Hill Climb!
The course is located approximately 8 miles north of the
town of Polaris, Montana. Polaris is about 35 miles west
of Dillon, Montana on the Pioneer Mountains Scenic
Byway (USFS 73). The starting line is at the 7,775-foot
level with the finish line at the 8,525-foot level over a 2.55
mile course.
A special thanks to the Beaverhead County
Commissioners and U.S. Forest Service for use of the
road and pit area. The staging area will be located at the
Grasshopper Inn, Thanks to the generosity of Tom and
Lorie Nelson. Diesel and 93 octane gasoline are available
at the Grasshopper Inn.
Fire and Emergency medical support is being
provided by the Grasshopper Valley Volunteer Fire
Department with low-angle extrication personnel from the
Beaverhead County Search and Rescue. And, Tow Truck
support has been volunteered by Turney Towing and
Repair. Without the support of these volunteers this event
would not happen. Be sure to thank these people and
show your support!
ENTRY & REGISTRATION
Pre-registration closes on August 27, 1010. Entries
postmarked after that date must pay the full late-entry
price. Entries will be accepted after that, up to the day of
the event, space permitting, but at the full late-entry price!
NHA Members will be given priority should we reach the
cut off number of entrants. Please remember to indicate
on the registration form if your vehicle has a permanently
attached or magnetic number.
Cost per driver:
Pre-Registration
2-day entry (Sat&Sun)
Saturday only
Sunday only
$90.00
$50.00
$50.00
Late Entry
$100.00
$ 60.00
$ 60.00
NOTE: The drivers’ 2-day entry fee includes Saturday
night dinner.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday
2:00 pm
6:00 pm
Registration and Technical Inspection open
Registration and Technical Inspection closed
Drivers’ School (video, suggestions, info)
NOVICES MUST ATTEND. School will be held
at the Grasshopper Inn.
Saturday
7:00 am
7:30 am
8:30 am
8:40 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
6:00 pm
Course set up; Hill closed to competitors
Late registration and tech opens
Registration and tech close
MANDATORY Drivers and Workers meeting
Group 1 cars to grid; workers to stations
First run group out
Saturday Dinner & Door Prize Giveaway!
Sunday
7:00 am
7:30 am
8:30 am
8:40 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
Course set up; Hill closed to competitors
Late registration and tech opens
Registration and tech close
MANDATORY Drivers and Workers meeting
Group 1 cars to grid; workers to stations
First run group out
Trophy presentations will follow the last run of the day at the
Grasshopper Inn
Run Groups
Your entry will entitle you to 2 runs per day. You will be
assigned a run group for Saturday and Sunday, and will only
run with that group unless prior arrangements are made. The
run group order will be reversed on Sunday, (ie.-Saturday run
group order 1-2-3-4 will run in reverse order, 4-3-2-1 on
Sunday.)
Workers
It takes a lot of dedicated people to support the drivers on the
hill. Grasshopper Valley Volunteer Fire Department (GVVFD)
tries hard to provide the necessary volunteers; however,
sometimes we need more. Therefore, drivers will be expected
to help (much like auto crossing) and may be assigned to a
workstation during a run group. If you, a crew member. family
or friend would be willing to donate some of your day to working
a corner, helping with tech inspections, or in any other capacity,
we would greatly appreciate your assistance. Please indicate
your interest on your registration form.
Camping and Parking
Camping is allowed in designated USFS campgrounds along
the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway. These campgrounds
provide a paved parking area, picnic tables, fire pits, pit toilets
and water. There is a $8.00 daily fee for their use. Competitor
parking will be provided in the staging area located at the
Grasshopper Inn and at the snowmobile parking area below
Elkhorn Hot Springs.
Dillon KOA
735 West Park
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2749
Approx 39 miles
45 minutes
Campgrounds
Southside RV Park
104 E Poindexter St
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2244
Approx 39miles
45 minutes
Wise River Club
Wise River, MT
59762
(406) 832-3258
Approx 34 miles
45 minutes
H-J Saloon & Café
Dewey Bar
Wise River, MT 59762
Dewey, MT 59727
(406) 832-9292
(406) 832-3300
34 miles
40 miles
45 minutes
50 minutes
Accommodations
Grasshopper Inn
Elkhorn Hot Springs
Polaris, MT 59746 Polaris, MT 59746
(406) 834-6456
(406) 834-3434
6 minutes
3 minutes
Wise River Club
Wise River, MT
(406) 832-3258
34 miles
45 minutes
Jackson Inn
Jackson, Mt 59736
(406) 834-3281
31 miles
45 minutes
Nez Perce Motel
Wisdom, MT 59761
(406) 689-3254
47 miles
50 minutes
Pioneer Mountain Lodge
Best Western
Paradise Inn
650 N Montana
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-4214
39 miles
50 minutes
Comfort Inn
Creston Motel
450 N Interchange
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-6831
37 miles
45 minutes
335 S Atlantic
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2341
36 miles
55 minutes
Guest House Inn
580 Sinclair St
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-3636
37 miles
45 minutes
Sundowner Motel
500 N Montana
Dillon, MT 59725
(800) 524-9746
40 miles
50 minutes
Motel 6
20 Swenson Way
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-5555
38 miles
50 minutes
Bradley Cabin
Polaris, MT
(406) 834-3561
6 minutes
North Camp
Tash Lodge
Single Wide Rental Jen Tash
Up to 5 persons
(406) 834-3405
(406) 834-3516
6 minutes
Wisdom, MT 59761
(406) 689-3229
47 miles
50 minutes
Food
We are planning a Saturday night dinner. The cost of the
dinner is included in the 2-day registration fees. An additional
charge of $15.00 is required for those only registering for
Saturday competition. A no-host bar will be available.
Lunches are also available for those who pre-register for $6.00
per day. For those non-driver volunteers who work, a lunch
will be provided on that day.
There will be no water or food available on the hill. So, be sure
to bring your own water and any other food you may want (like
breakfast or snacks) with you. There are mercantiles and
cafes located nearby to all of the out lying accommodations
listed in this brochure and Dillon offers several fast food and
grocery outlets. Ma Barnes Country Market is located across
the road from the Grasshopper Inn.
Rules & Regulations
1.
Drivers must have a valid driver’s license with them
(driver permits are NOT acceptable) and be 18 years of age.
All novice drivers must attend Drivers’ School at 7:00 pm on
Friday night.
2.
All vehicles must pass a technical inspection prior to
competition.
3.
A maximum of 60 entrants will be permitted to run.
4.
All entrant vehicles must have a shoulder harness as
well as lap belts. Minimum requirement is factory installed
seat belts.
5.
Helmets are required during competition. All helmets
must be Snell 2000 series or newer.
6.
Roll bars are required in all open top cars. Integrated roll bar,
e.g., Corvette, Porsche, etc., are acceptable. Roll bars are highly
recommended in all cars. The roll bar must be higher that the driver’s
head, be adequately braced, and be constructed to GCR
specifications. We may request you to sit in your car at tech with your
helmet on so we can confirm proper clearance. (No scrunching
down!)
7.
All persons on the hill (not just drivers) must sign the liability
release forms. Parents MUST sign for each minor child.
8.
Fire extinguishers (minimum 5BC rating) or fire systems are
MANDATORY in all vehicles, must be of all metal construction
(plastic heads or other parts are not acceptable), current within one
year (exception-Halon), and securely mounted to the car’s structure
with a metal bracket. Fire extinguisher or fire system actuator switch
must be located within easy reach of the driver or safety officials.
9.
Entrants must wear long sleeved shirts and long pants made
of cotton or nomex, while driving. Closed toe shoes are required.
Nomex or similar material driver suits are highly recommended.
10.
Drivers side window must be up, or a window net, or arm
restraint must be used.
11.
Absolutely no alcohol, drug consumption or person
under the influence of any intoxicants will be allowed
anywhere on the hill during competition hours.
12.
Classification will be based on SCCA GCR’S, SOLO II,
and NHA rules.
13.
Drivers will surrender their run card to timing and scoring
personnel when they arrive at the grid. It is the driver’s responsibility
to acquire their card from the designated place and be ready to
surrender it to the “Grid Monster” for the next run. Absolutely no one
will be permitted to tun in an entered vehicle without first surrendering
their run card while in the grid line.
14.
Nitrous oxide will not be allowed in any vehicle.
15.
No racing licenses are required, but prior competition
experience is strongly recommended. For those new to hill
climbing, a novice orientation and driving school will be
furnished and attendance will be MANDATORY.
16.
No 4WD trucks will be allowed to run without prior
approval.
17.
Pets allowed on the hill only on a leash that is six feet or
less.
18.
A maximum or two drivers will be allowed per vehicle.
19.
All vehicles at the hill climb site, including worker’s
vehicles, must have spark arrester type mufflers.
20.
All competition vehicles must display prominently an
approved NHA logo.
21.
At the hill, smoking allowed only in vehicles on paved or
gravel areas and disposed of properly – not thrown out on the
ground.
22.
Drivers will be held responsible for the actions of all of
their crew members, family or friends.
23.
NO FIRES ALLOWED in any hill climb area (pit or
hill). This will be grounds for disqualification and NO refund
given.
24.
No fluid spillage of any kind is allowed (gas, oil,
antifreeze, etc.). Bring drip pans, oil pans, and/or oil blankets
and at least one empty gallon container (with lid) to contain
those fluids.
25.
All fuel storage containers shall be no larger than 5
gallon containers.
26.
No practicing on the hill after the start of course set-up.
This is a safety issue for all. This will be grounds for
disqualification. The road will be open to normal 2-way traffic
before and after the day’s event and normal speed limits will
apply. At speed practice on Friday, Saturday or Sunday
before or after the event, for the same reasons, will not be
tolerated and will also be grounds for disqualification.
Please keep familiarization driving speeds low and safe so we
don’t lose this hill.
27.
Refund requests submitted are at the discretion of the
Event Chairman and are final. Entry fees are non-refundable
as of 1800 Friday, 10 September.
This event is sanctioned by the Northwest Hillclimb
Association. The NHA regulations are in effect for this event
and can be located at: http://www.nhahillclimb.org. A copy
will be posted at registration. Continuation of the event
depends on our holding a safe, well-controlled activity. Please
abide by the rules set forth herein and any others brought up at
the hill. You will be required to show proof of liability Insurance
at check-in.
Directions & Maps
The Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway (USFS 73)
bisects the Beaverhead National Forest in southwest
Montana. It is a paved, two lane county road that is open from
15 May to 1 December. It is an extremely picturesque route
that connects MT Highway 43 in the town of Wise River to
Beaverhead County route 278 approximately 10 miles south
of the town of Polaris. The main arteries to this part of the state
are I-90 to the north and I-15 to the east.
Area Attractions
In addition to the beautiful Pioneer Mountains, there are
numerous other sites well worth your time and attention. Lewis
and Clark passed through this country with their “Voyage
ofDiscovery”. Bannack State Park, the original territorial
capital is located mid-way between Dillon and Polaris about 4
miles south of Route 278. The Big Hole Battlefield is located
approximately 12 miles west of the town of Wisdom on MT 43.
It memorializes a battle between the Nez Perce Indians, under
Chief Joseph, and the U.S. Army regulars and civilians. The
Beaverhead County Museum, located in Dillon, has grown in
recent years to more fully document the pioneer experience in
this part of the country. Butte, Montana, the home of the
“Richest Hill on Earth”, has numerous expositions of mining’s
glory days of yesteryear. Also, the “Lady of the Rockies” is
located on top of the mountains east of the city. Her inception
and construction is a very moving and heart warming story.
Anaconda, Montana is home of the tallest brick smokestack
west of the Mississippi. Those of you traveling east on I-90 will
be able to view this site from the interstate. And, for the anglers
among you, the Big Hole River and Beaverhead Rivers are
recognized internationally as blue-ribbon trout streams.
We wish to thank the following Organizations and
Businesses for their support:
Beaverhead-Deerlodge
National Forest
Beaverhead County
Commissioners & Sheriff
Dillon Ranger
District
Grasshopper Valley
Volunteer Fire Department
Beaverhead County
Search & Rescue
Grasshopper Inn
Jackson Volunteer
Fire Department
Marian Turner
Cover artwork
Turney Towing
& Repair
Elkhorn Hot Springs
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in the Fire Hall!
Thanks
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Badger Pass Septic
for donating the
Porta-Potties!
Thanks
Turney Towing
& Repair
for your services!