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- Atlanta Hill Climb Automobile Race Trophy, 1912 - Hill climbing contests combine steep grades, hairpin turns and dangerous drops for some of the most challenging races in motorsport. Early competitions not only tested the driver's skills but showcased the practical performance of the automobile. Races usually pitted comparable vehicles -- ones with similar engine size, price or weight -- against each other. The host automobile club or product sponsors supplied trophies for the winners.
- May 11, 1912
- Collections - Artifact
Atlanta Hill Climb Automobile Race Trophy, 1912
Hill climbing contests combine steep grades, hairpin turns and dangerous drops for some of the most challenging races in motorsport. Early competitions not only tested the driver's skills but showcased the practical performance of the automobile. Races usually pitted comparable vehicles -- ones with similar engine size, price or weight -- against each other. The host automobile club or product sponsors supplied trophies for the winners.