There was plenty of burnt rubber and gasoline at Knox Mountain as participants and spectators gathered for the annual hill climb on Saturday.
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The May long weekend tradition celebrated the start of its 65th edition and even took a step forward technology-wise.
This year, the event is boasting a large LED screen at the start of the course at the base of the mountain.
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With cameras placed along the route, spectators in the main gathering area can not only see the cars take off but also their journey up the mountain.
Along with the large LED screen, the hill climb is being streamed online for those who can't make it out.
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At the main viewing point of the course, there were various food trucks, vendors, a beer garden and numerous cars on display.
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The Knox Mountain Hill Climb is a 3.5-kilometre course with an elevation increase of approximately 800 feet at an average grade of 6.7%.
The competition is the longest annual running hill climb in North America and attracts drivers from all over the Pacific Northwest.
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Last year, Aran Cook set a new hill record, ripping up the mountain in a time of one minute and 34 seconds, surpassing the previous benchmark that stood for 16 years.
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The event sees all sorts of drivers and their unique vehicles compete in various classes.
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The first day of racing is expected to end around 5:30 pm tonight, with live music and food trucks entertaining the crowd until 7 pm.
The gates will reopen for the second and final day of the hill climb at 9 am on Sunday.
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