I haven't watched the hillclimb. I was told folks camp out overnight for the really good spots?! I found an interesting posting here:
http://hillclimbracing.yuku.com/repl...to-video-spots by WRXedUSA:
1. Move around. There is often enough "down time" between classes and cars where you can move up and down a area to get a different angle.
2. Pack light, and bring enough food and water for breakfast, lunch and maybe dinner. There are no concessions. Bring a small AM/FM radio so you know what's coming up. Sunscreen, a poncho, light jacket, light gloves, trash bag for your trash and sunglasses are a must. There are enough rocks to sit on, so forget about a chair.
3. I've been at Glen Cove, Georges Corner, Gilly's Corner, Brown Bush, Halfway, Gayler's Straights, Horseshoe in the past. We are liking Ski Area because of ease of parking.
4. Look at a full length video
http://youtu.be/G2y3OFf0ArU and compare it with the map to see what works best.
http://director.usacracing.com/ppihc/files/pdfs/map.pdf
5. Like Mike says, Engineers Corner. Lots of vehicles get catapulted into the trees there. If you want to see "action", you'll find it.
6. Keep in mind, the higher you go up, the less cars you will see because of breakdowns.
7. I would say you could get some real breathtaking shots if you park at Glen Cove and hike from George's Corner to the Tree Line at Elk Park. (Around 6:15 in the Tajima vid)
8. I don't believe they allow anyone north of Bottomless Pit.