| a racing event for motorcycles or automobiles in which competitors drive up a hilly course one at a time, the winner having the fastest time. |
hill climb
short distance race for automobiles or motorcycles up mountain roads, with the finish at least 350 metres (383 yards) above the start in automobile events. In most cases the required minimum course length is 5 km (3.1 miles), and each competitor must cover a total minimum distance of 10 km (6.2 miles).
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