Empire Hill Climb | Competitor Registration

Run
The Hill.

Get your car ready. Get your entry in. Then come to Empire and race the clock on Wilco Road.

Event Sept. 19, 2026
Location Empire, Michigan
Entry $160
Field 50 Cars
Competitor Registration

Your Shot
At Wilco.

Empire is a timed hill climb on a closed section of Wilco Road in Empire, Michigan. One car at a time, start line to finish line, against the clock.

Competitor registration is handled through MotorsportReg. The field is limited, so get your entry in and make sure both you and your car are ready before race weekend.

Entry Details

The
Basics.

The 2026 field is limited to 50 cars. Here's how the entry list is built.

01

Entry Fee

$160
02

Field Size

50 Cars
03

First 40

The first 40 positions are filled based on entry order.

04

Final 10

The remaining 10 positions are selected by the Empire Hill Climb Committee.

05

One Driver

One driver is permitted per competition vehicle.

06

No Passengers

Passengers are not permitted during competition.

Before You Enter

Read.
Prepare.
Register.

01

Know Your Class

Review the Empire competition classes and determine where your car belongs before completing your entry.

02

Know The Rules

Review the applicable SCCA HillClimb requirements and the Empire Rules + Tech information.

03

Prepare The Car

Have the vehicle and required driver safety equipment ready before arriving for technical inspection.

2026 Safety Requirement

Head + Neck
Restraint.

Required For All Drivers

Approved Head & Neck Restraint Required

All drivers must use an approved Head & Neck Restraint device for the 2026 Empire Hill Climb.

Full vehicle, driver equipment and technical requirements are covered on the Rules + Tech page.

Rules + Tech
Required Reading

Read
The Supps.

Supplemental Regulations

The Event-Specific Rules For Empire.

The Supplemental Regulations contain the information specific to this running of the Empire Hill Climb and should be read before race weekend.

  • Event schedule and procedures
  • Driver and vehicle eligibility
  • Technical and safety requirements
  • Competition procedures
  • Event-specific instructions
2026 Supplemental Regulations
Race Weekend

A Few
Details.

Waiver SpeedWaiver is not being used. A paper waiver will be signed at registration.
Camping RV and tent camping are not permitted at Lion's Field during the event weekend.
Technical Inspection Arrive with your vehicle and driver equipment prepared for inspection.
Competitor Entry

Get On
The List.

MotorsportReg

Ready To Race Wilco Road?

Complete your competitor entry through MotorsportReg.

$160 2026 Competitor Entry
Register On MotorsportReg
Empire Hill Climb | Wilco Road

Your Car.
Your Run.
Your Time.

See you at the start line.