Hot Rod Hill Climb

08/28/2025

Great photos of how this all started, The Sports Guys did it first, then the Hot Rodders said... Oh yea! We can go faster, and they did!

08/28/2025

We were blessed and honored to know Wayne Kennedy, Cal's son. Wayne was a world class performer recognized by his piers as a role model and great Father figure. .
At our request, Wayne sang the National Anthem at several of our events over the years, with my limited experience I put this clip together to Honor Wayne and our gratitude to him for being a part of our lives. .
We cherish you and your family,
God Speed my friend.

❤️
Amy, Nick, Kids and Crew

08/28/2025

Remembering Wayne Kennedy

Versatile actor was 'the backbone of Colorado theater' for more than 30 years

01/21/2024

I just came across a recent image on a Colorado page from Central City. It looks like they have the Belvidere Theater all torn up (but thankfully not torn down). Rather than sharing that image, I wanted to share one of my favorite art images, with the Belvidere Theater serving as the backdrop.

Wayne Griffin's 1936 Ford Roadster at the Main Street Car Show as part of the 2019 Hot Rod Hill Climb

02/16/2022

Patrons, Vendors, Supporters, & Friends -

No Events for 2022, I’m hanging up the sign, gone fishing! For real, I need a summer of camping, dirt bikes, & fishing with my family.

We are turning our focus to the 70th Anniversary Hot Rod Hill Climb event for 2023 and 2024.

The magic of Hot Rod Dirt Drags still lurks in my mind.

No details to share at this point, when there are, we will publish them on our social media platforms, email list, and on the website.

God Bless you all and I hope to see you somewhere in 2022.

Nick
Mike ‘Nick’ Nicholas

08/18/2021

On the rebound, we have some great news from !!
The new Aviator gauge series is out!! Looking forward to installing a set in the real near future!!
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Posted • Our new Aviator gauge line is sure to transport your ride into the days following WWII when hot rodders scoured military surplus dealers for aircraft parts to retrofit their hot rods for dry lakes racing. Featuring a cream and black pointer with white and tan perimeter lit graphics on a black background, your car or truck's vital information will be clear, concise, and easy to read day or night. Thanks to the for allowing us to show off our gauges with their beautiful B-25 “Rosie’s Reply!"

08/16/2021

September 2021 Hot Rod Hill Climb Cancelled

Many of our supporters, contractors, staff, and locals have contacted us with COVID related concerns and ambivalence about joining large gatherings. I respect the varying positions. However without all of these people the event cannot happen in the magical way you are accustomed to, and I won’t water it down.

Restrictions in Colorado are mounting, and there are more to come. Gilpin County Public Health Order 21-03 has been put in to effect on 8/16/21 for the following reasons, “safety and welfare of Gilpin County Citizens, visitors and businesses as well as those communities beyond our county borders that may be impacted directly or indirectly by those infected in Gilpin County”. While this order does not shut us down, I cannot with good conscious bring us all together this year.

I understand this is a disappointment, I understand it will create hardships for some of you also, and I expect not everyone will appreciate the complexities behind my decision. For me this is the right choice.

I want to thank the staff in Central City that has trudged this road with us again this year, and our sponsors that have supported our decisions through the last 9 years.

Registrations
If you have registered and paid for the event, please allow me 30 days to process refunds, I will not keep your money.

Thank you, Mike ‘Nick’ Nicholas

07/28/2021

Posted • Model A Coupe belonging to Archie Rosenow making a run up the hill, Central City, Colorado during the 2019

07/27/2021

The White Jump Suit Crew of HRHC, the silent team that has made such an impact on our success and the incredible impact on what makes Hot Rod Hill Climb what it is. I’m grateful for all you have given, thank you for your commitment to what we have done as a team!!

-Nick