Kurt Aikenberg, center, was credited with the fastest time for the September 2017 edition of the Weatherly Hill Climb. Now in its 56th year, the twice-a-year event attracts racers from across the country to try their luck on the milelong uphill race. Aikenberg’s time was 50.823 seconds. The next closest competitor was Bryan Fritzler with a time of 51.796, with Ray Kochin coming in third at 52.350 seconds. Pictured with the winner are Joe Cyburt, president of the Weatherly Hill Climb Association, left, and Carbon County Commissioner Thomas J. Gerhard. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO