https://pahillclimb.org/schedule-results/
Some important items to note about the schedule:
Polish Mountain Hillclimb is cancelled indefinitely
John Felten joined the meeting, and started off by thanking the PHA, all the drivers the crews, family and friends that helped make the 15th running (out of 17 years) of the Polish Mountain Hillclimb a success. He explained that this was a very emotional day for him and that it was with great disappointment that the Polish Mountain Hillclimb will not be continuing.
The reasons were as follows:
- The Flintstone Volunteer Fire Department members held numerous meetings culminating in a unanimous vote to stop the Polish Mountain Hillclimb. They cited an aging membership that can't continue to shoulder the workload involved, and health concerns for some of their members.
- The paddock field is owned by a member of the Flintstone Volunteer Fire Department, who has allowed the use of the property at no charge. He has decided that he no longer wants to allow use of the property, as he uses this field to actively support his farming operation.
- The Western Maryland chapter of DC region SCCA decided to follow the Fire Department stance, with similar aging and health concerns for many of them.
- The permit requires multiple agencies to come together to support the Flintstone Volunteer Fire Department and the community of Flintstone. Without the involvement of the Fire Department, they are without the reason of supporting the event in the community.
In closing, John F thanked everyone for their help and support over the past 17 years, without whom none of this could have been possible. He also said that he was grateful for the friendships created, and that he was leaving with some very fond memories, that will last a lifetime.
The Summit Point events -- Spring Jefferson and Fall Shenandoah -- are tentative
Track costs at Summit Point Motorsports Park have been rising significantly for the past few years. Both BMR (organizer of Spring Jefferson) and Steel Cities Region (organizer of Fall Shenandoah) have taken a loss the last 2 years. We do not know yet what the track fees will be in 2024, and both events are in jeopardy.
For Fall Shenandoah, the Steel Cities Region Board of Directors has unanimously voted not to continue to support the event. In order for this event to be held in 2024, one of our other member regions will need to step up.
We do not want to lose either of these events, and are working on creative solutions for 2024. However, until the track provides the 2024 pricing, we don't know if any of the measures we are considering will be adequate.
More information will be posted when available.