Now You KNow posted May 20, 2017 @ 05:55pm by Savannah Bagshaw

Knox Mountain Hill Climb returns for 60th year

The Knox Mountain Hill Climb has returned once again to entertain the masses and take over Knox Mountain Park.

For its 60th year, the event welcomed over 60 drivers, who have spent countless hours in preparation to try and complete the task of not just conquering the hill, but doing it the fastest and safest.

Don't blink #knoxmountainhillclimb #kelowna #maylongweekend #bluebird #handstogetherforacure

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Known for its steep incline, unforgiving twists and turns the narrow road may be beautiful, but it is also challenging. Drivers are to have participated in at least six other races as well as completed video training before they are even allowed to attempt to tackle it.

Quick run up the hill in the mustang #knoxmountainhillclimb #kelowna Time: 2:04.0 . . . #ford #mustang #kingofthehill #onechance #hillclimb #fastandfurious #ls #power #okanagan

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An event the whole family can enjoy, locals flocked to the park to watch the races, take in the car show and enjoy the sunshine.

#knoxmountainhillclimb weekend! And we have the best corner on the hill, corner 5!!! #hillclimb #okanagan #mariostowing #volunteer

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