Hillclimbing (also known as hill climbing, speed hillclimbing or speed hill climbing) is a branch of motors port in which drivers compete against the clock to complete an uphill course.It is one of the oldest forms of motorsport, since the first known hillclimb (at La Turbine near Nice, France) took place as long ago as 31 January 1897.
The hillclimb held at Shelsley Walsh, in Worcestershire, England is the world's oldest continuously staged motorsport event still staged on its original course, having been first run in 1905.Hillclimbing usually provides good spectator access and viewing of the action. While the sport is very competitive, it is also has a friendly atmosphere and attracts men and women competitors of all ages.
A very different kind of hillclimbing is done with offroad motorcycles going straight up extremely steep hills. The winner is the one which could climb the highest, or in the case more than one made it to the top, the fastest. This kind of motorsport, which requires skill as well as bravery, has a long tradition in the USA and has been popular in France and Austria since the 1980s.
Hillclimbs in continental Europe are usually held on courses which are several kilometres long, taking advantage of the available hills and mountains including the Alps, except in Germany, and off course in those countries which have no share of this region. The most prestigious competition is the FIA European Hill Climb Championship.
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