Cars roared up iconic Wilco Road in Empire on Saturday, with nearly 50 cars racing in the time trial event. Thousands roaming the streets for the biggest event of the year along the forest shores of Lake Michigan. “The Hill Climb went well; we saw beautiful weather, and the crowd was as good as ever,” Empire Hill event coordinator Paul Skinner said.
This year’s race tallied roughly 500 cars and an estimated 1,200 to 1,300 people.
“It was a good turnout, and everybodywenthomeunscathed except for one or two slightly bent motors,” Skinner said. Skinner mentioned they will start talks for next year’s race in October. There was a diverse entry of beefed-up sports cars and vintage classics. The Empire Hill Climb represents one of the last races for many participants in 2024.
