Update: Videos and highlights of the 2021 Port Jefferson Hill Climb
It was a wonderful day in Port Jefferson as 60 automobiles participated in a 111-year old Long Island tradition-the Port Jefferson Hill Climb.
These highlights document the great time experienced by all the participants and spectators.
Thanks Jim, Mike and Dee for forwarding the photos.
Enjoy,
Howard Kroplick
Above photo courtesy of Dee O.
Videos- Two different views of the Alco Black Beast meeting the challenge
Video by Dee O.
Video by mechanician Greg O.
Getting ready for the climb
The Black Beast team: Howard Kroplick, Greg O. and Dave Baum. Photo courtesy of Alan Aug.
Courtesy of James Ryan
At the start line
The Alco Black Beast had the honor of being the first participant to challenge the hill with Greg O. as my mechanician. Courtesy of Mike Dwyer.
Courtesy of Mike Dwyer.
The Alco Black Beast easily conquered the hill. Sam Greco was smiling down on us today. Courtesy of Dee O.
Black Beast Smiles & Thumbs-Ups
Courtesy of Mike Dwyer.
Mike Dwyer documenting a smile.
Courtesy of Mike Dwyer.
A Port Jefferson police officer writing up Howard Kroplick for "having excessive fun."
The Port Times Record, August 12, 2021
Comments
999 must be the Baker Torpedo Kid!
Great photos! Port Jefferson is a beautiful village, and it looks like a fun time was had by all.
Great day.
Looks like a great time! Glad the Black Beast performed well thanks to the driver and mechanician.
Enjoyable day for me being there. I was there 6 years ago so I knew what to do this time. Got there an hour earlier, parked close by in the lot, walked over asked some questions about iffy weather, it’s on, got a freebie bagel with cream cheese, walk back to my car, got my folding chair and walk back to a spot across the street from where the announcer was position where the 61 cars left to go up the hill. The weather was not good, very cloudy mid 80s, oppressive humidity and poor Howard getting a little sweaty, but afterward the sky opened up had nice chat with people I know in the back area. Just to let you what to do in 5 years when they have it again?
Brian, the 999 is a Baker Torpedo Kid Replica owned by Ron Laravie the organizer of the event, he’s on Facebook.
“Excessive Fun”, :D. LOVE IT!
My favorite pic is of Howard getting a ticket for having excessive fun….
WAY TO GO, HOWARD!!
Looks like a fun time was had!