The Huntley Hillclimb boasts some big names in motor racing - none other than Peter Brock and Colin Bond have tackled the narrow, bumpy 685-metre road.

The course at the western end of Avondale Road at Huntley Hill, West Dapto, will attract plenty of drivers, both experienced and newcomers, when Wollongong Sporting Car Club holds its first hillclimb for the 2015, on Sunday, February 1.

The club is in its 62nd year and is one of the oldest Confederation of Australian Motor Sport-affiliated clubs in Australia. It holds six hillclimbs a year - five club rounds and a round of the NSW Hillclimb Championship.

For those not familiar with hillclimb racing, Wollongong Sporting Car Club publicity officer Greg Jones explains.

"A hillclimb is basically a time trial, with one car [racing] at a time," he said.

"Huntley is about 685 metres, it's not long, but it's quite technical. At the start-line you get the green light. It's not like a drag race, you don't have to jump straight away.

"You are racing the clock, although there are other competitors in your class. There are six categories for all different types of vehicles, everything from Type 1 and 2 roadgoing cars to full-blown open wheel race cars, like Formula Ones."

Jones said drivers did not need to have "souped up race cars".

"We've had people turn up in their Mazda 6 and compete ... as long as it has a fire extinguisher in it and it meets the scrutineering criteria, you can pretty much race anything."

Type 3 covers modified streetcars, Type 4 includes sports-event class such as V8 Supercars and Type 5 is open-wheel cars. There is also a class for off-road vehicles.

The outright Huntley Hillclimb track record is 18.54sec, held by Sydney driver Tim Edmondson, in a custom-built Gould GR55B.

Jones said they were pushing for juniors (under 21) and women to join the hillclimb. Those who had not competed before got free competition entry for the day and free club membership. All they have to do to race is purchase a Level 2s CAMS one-year licence for $100.

The event ison a public road, and Jones said the club was committed to safety, with 90 per cent of the track lined with tyre barriers. Helmets are mandatory.

Entry is free for spectators and food and drinks will be available. Racing starts at 10am.

Information, entries: www.wscc.org.au or 0408 473 068