In 2016 Oliver's Mount was the summit for the final classified climb on the third stage of the Tour de Yorkshire cycle race.

This name was in use by 1804; previously the hill was known as Weaponness, which now refers to the area of the town around Oliver's Mount and Filey Road, and one of the wards of the borough.

[2][3][4] The Oliver's Mount track is a street circuit composed of twisty public roads and has played host to domestic motorcycling and rallying events for many years.

[6] In April 2019 GrantRoberts Ltd was renamed Oliver’s Mount Racing Ltd.[7] With support from Scarborough Borough Council, the venue hosted two events in 2019.

[8] [9] Oliver's Mount broadcasts television and radio services to Scarborough and Filey with signals that can be received as far as Malton.