THE LODGES AT EAGLES NEST ANNOUNCE THE AWARDS FOR THE ROCK-N-ROAD HILL CLIMB - The historic Hill Climb Race has thrived in North Carolina for more than 50 years, and last weekend The Lodges at Eagles Nest presented the first ever Rock-n-Road Hill Climb in the picturesque mountains of Banner Elk! On Saturday and Sunday, drivers and spectators alike came out to The Lodges at Eagles Nest to participate in this exciting event of auto racing, live music from Donna the Buffalo, King Bees, Hurricane Bob, Tater, Robin Rogers and South 85, great food catered by The Blackboard Restaurant and an impressive car show. The Rock-n-Road Hill Climb, held as a sanctioned Sports Car Club of America race, also raised money for the local Volunteer Fire Departments. An awards ceremony was held in the early evening on Saturday, after a full-day of racing and announced the winners of the Car Show. The winners of the fastest Hill Climb were announced on Sunday along with the prestigious King of the Hill award. The winners received an engraved, glass goblet created by the world-renowned glass blower and artist-in-residence Ryan Blythe.