Trucks to challenge Keyes Peak

FLORENCE – Keyes Peak in Florence is hosting the fourth annual uphill truck drag racing event on Saturday, March 11. Starting at 10:30 a.m. trucks from five states will be racing side by side up the snowy slopes to the finish line at the top of the ski hill.

Watch as all types of modified trucks, some with jacked up fuels, step on the gas and race to the top. Spectator admission is $10 (kids 12 and under admitted free). Gates will open at 8 a.m. Food and beverages will be sold onsite (no carry-ins). Go to Keyes Peak Up Hill Truck Drags on Facebook for any event changes.

Among the changes made last summer was a new PA system and announcer deck. There are now six truck classes, and more bigtruck races will be held earlier in the day so fans can see the nitro excitement. A new groomer/tiller will keep the hill more consistent for each driver. The parking area at the hill was also expanded. Online preregistration is now required, which will shorten the check-in process Saturday morning so the races will start on time.

Spectators can park in the expanded lot north of the Ski Lodge. When that lot is full, spectators must park at the following locations and catch a free shuttle bus to the event: Great North Bank, Florence High School, Florence Visitor Center, Northern Lites, Annie’s Trading Post, Leff’s Sports Bar. Four shuttle buses will be running every 15 minutes. For safety reasons, there will be no parking along Hwy. 101.