Reading Hillclimbs

After a hot and sunny day of competition our top 2 from yesterday were unable to improve on their times, but after mechanical issue on Saturday, Ron Morec was able to borrow a car to make some some runs and sneak his way into 3rd overall today.

Here are you unofficial top times for the weekend:
#19, Michael S Robinson, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro, 110.101s
#110, Colin Bombara, 2000 Subaru Impreza RSTi, 110.698s
#99, Ronald Moreck, 2008 Stohr F1000, 113.247s

Yeah, we got that 3 wheel motion. Who did it better, Wil Sakella in the Civic, or Emily Oswald in the Rabbit?

We are back running after an early stoppage. If you’re wondering if you’re seeing fog on the hill, you’re not. It’s just some folks sending it a little harder than they should. Thank you Michael Thomas for some early morning entertainment at turn 7!

After Saturday's competition these are your top three overall:
#19, Michael S Robinson, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro, 110.101s
#110, Colin Bombara, 2000 Subaru Impreza RSTi, 110.698s
#331, Dillon Broyles, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette, 113.326s

We are done racing for the day. Things will resume around 9am Sunday morning.

Crews will be out on Clymer St as well as Duryea and Skyline drive today setting up for this weekends event. If you driving in the area please be cautious!

Racers from 13 states set to compete in Duryea Hillclimb August 16-17 High-speed action will return to Reading later this month as racers from 13 states, spanning from New Hampshire to Florida, compete in the annual Duryea Hillclimb on August 16-17. First run in 1951, the Duryea Hillclimb is part of the Pennsylvania Hillclimb Association (PHA) Championship Series. The...

Racers from 13 states from New Hampshire to Florida will be coming to Reading, PA for the Duryea Hillclimb, August 16-17.

The annual Duryea Hillclimb, first run in 1951, is part of the Pennsylvania Hillclimb Association (PHA) Championship Series. It's sanctioned by the Sports Car Club of America(SCCA) and hosted by the local chapter, Blue Mountain Region SCCA.

Current course record holder, Ron Moreck of Kingston, PA will be returning to defend his title. He'll be up against stiff competition from several previous winners looking to reclaim "King of the Hill" status.

The Start Line of the 2.2-mile course is at the bottom of Duryea Drive at the intersection with 13th Street Extension, and the Finish Line is on Skyline Dive at the William Penn Memorial Fire Tower.

Competition begins Saturday about 9:15am and continues until approximately 4:30pm. On Sunday the event gets underway about 9am and ends around 4pm.

Admission is by voluntary donation and benefits Pagoda-Skyline, Inc. A shuttle bus will be in service both days taking riders to the Fire Tower and various spectating areas. Ridership is by voluntary donation and benefits the Third and Spruce Reading Rec Center.

More information on

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Crews will be out on Duryea Drive, Skyline Drive, and parts of Clymer Street today to prepare for next weekends event. If you’re in the area please be cautious and drive appropriately. Thanks!

We are only 1 week away from the Duryea Hillclimb. Would you like to have an upfront and reserved seat to the action? We can always use workers. If you are interested in helping us keep this event running by volunteering to work, contact Corey Michael at [email protected]

Workers need to be available from 7am-5pm Saturday, and/or 8am to 5pm Sunday. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Working a radio to call in cars as they pass and listen for incidents on the hill.
- Holding and waiving a flag incase we need to stop a car on the course.
- Pushing a broom to sweep the road clear of debris including in the even there is an incident.
- Crowd Control keeping people and vehicles off the road or opening and closing traffic barriers.

If interested in volunteering contact Corey Michael at [email protected]

Here are your top 3 finishers from the weekend:
First Place - Ronald Moreck - 2002 Norma M20 - 75.708s
Second Place - Leon Jordan - 2025 Speedcar Wonder - 77.450s
Third Place - Michael S Robinson - 1999 Chevrolet Camaro - 78.108s

Current view from on top of the William Penn Memorial Fire Tower as competitors are arriving for tomorrow’s Pagoda Hillclimb.