2026 Shamrock Mountain Hillclimb
- When
- Where
- Shamrock Mountain, Manchester, KY
- Event type
- race
The 2026 Shamrock Mountain Hillclimb takes place at Shamrock Road, Manchester, KY 40962, with competition runs on Saturday, September 26, from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Sunday, September 27, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Awards will be presented at 4:30 PM on Sunday at the EKU parking lot. Registration for the Shamrock Hillclimb opens on August 4th at 6 PM for Priority Members only. General registration for all SCCA members opens at 6 PM on August 6th, after a pause at 5 PM for updates. Non-SCCA member registration opens at 6 PM on August 11th. Entry is limited to 75 drivers. Cars without an A-pillar or a high front hoop in front of the driver will not be allowed. Only current SCCA members may enter between August 4 and August 11; entries from non-members during this period will be removed. The event is open to cars prepped to SEDIV Time Trial minimum Safety Standards, and Appalachian HillClimb Series Competition Rules will be used for vehicle classification, rules, and awards. King or Queen of the Hill awards will be presented by Haltech for overall fastest times, along with trophies for the top three finishers in each AHS class. The entry fee is $350 until September 11th, increasing to $425 after that date for both SCCA and non-SCCA members. Non-SCCA members are required to purchase a weekend membership for $30. Registration and tech inspection will be held from 1 PM to 6 PM on Friday, September 25th, at the EKU parking lot at 50 University Drive, Manchester, KY. Novices should plan to arrive on Friday for registration and tech to avoid missing runs. Credit cards will be charged the early bird entry fee on September 11, 2026. If you cancel your entry by September 11th, a refund (minus a $2 MSR fee) will be issued. No refunds will be issued for withdrawals after midnight on September 11th. Tent camping is allowed at the top of the hill with portajohns available. RV/trailer camping is available at the EKU campus, offering restrooms but no power. Please select a unique, legible car number for display; numbers cannot be changed after registration and leading zeroes are not permitted. A complete schedule is listed in the supplemental rules. Please direct any questions to Brad Gates at highcountryrallye@gmail.com.