• Dragon Slayer Media Days

    Calling all drivers, riders...and content creators! Backroads of Appalachia is hosting two Media Days at the Dragon Slayer Welcome Center on May 19–20, and we’re inviting the community to be part of it. Bring your cool rigs, bikes, and sports cars and spend the afternoon running the legendary Hwy 160 Dragon Slayer while content creators…

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  • West Virginia Speedfest

    West Virginia Speedfest, July 24-26, 2026. The Hillclimb event of the summer in West Virginia. Set against the stunning backdrop of Snowshoe Resort, WV, our annual Speedfest is a celebration of car culture, speed, skill, and sheer thrill racing up one of West Virginia’s most iconic mountain roads. Participants will find everything that makes for…

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  • Climb to the Clouds

    2026 CLIMB TO THE CLOUDS — AUGUST 7, 8 & 9 The Mt. Washington Hillclimb is known as the Climb to the Clouds — a thrilling car race from the base of the Mt. Washington Auto Road to the 6,288’ summit. The Sports Car Club of New Hampshire is the sanctioning body of this event. The 2026 Climb to the…

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