hill climb

American  

noun

1. 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.

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hill climb British  

noun

1. a competition in which motor vehicles attempt singly to ascend a steep slope as fast as possible

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Etymology

Origin of hill climb

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

"We understand from the police that it was a very hot day, and mum fell ill on the hill climb," she said.

From BBC

"We understand from the police that it was a very hot day, and mum fell ill on the hill climb," Katherine said.

From BBC

Ostrea would begin about 1.3 miles east of the High Top site, closer to the restaurant and the steep hill used for the Northwest Nitro Nationals Pro Hill Climb.

From Seattle Times

In the 15 years the company has worked with SDOT, the goats have sampled vegetation across the Emerald City including the Pine Street Hill Climb stairs, the Jose Rizal Bridge and the Alaskan Way Viaduct.

From Seattle Times

It’ll be juxtaposed with its design inspiration: the 1985 Audi Sport Quattro S1 that rally driver Walter Röhrl set a Pikes Peak International Hill Climb record with in 1987.

From The Verge