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The event was abandoned in 1911 - it was to have taken place in June. The Indianapolis Star said that it “fell through because the Wikes Barre Automobile Club no longer cared to shoulder the expense of the annual event. Being less spectacular than road or track races, there is less public interest in hill climbs than in the former mentioned style of contest. This is because the events are simply a series of time trials and lack the sporting element of the neck and neck finishes.” In addition, in a separate article the newspaper also said that “hill climbs are on the decline, and it is largely because the promoters have to provide too much free fun for the spectators without getting anything back. Since the promoters make no money themselves they are naturally cautious in their expenditures for prizes. Famous drivers do not like to risk their necks for ribbons. They want cash. Consequently, promoters or clubs are not eager to give hill climbs, and when they do give them, professional drivers are not anxious to enter.”
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