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Four Pikes Peak Legends to Earn Hall of Fame Status

Ari Vatanen, Beck Bechtelheimer, Clint Vahsholtz and Ted Foltz will be inducted into the Pikes Peak Hill Climb Museum Hall of Fame on June 20th in Colorado Springs.

Competitors Revealed for ’24 Pikes Peak Hill Climb

The 2024 Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo, has announced this year’s elite field of 74 competitors. Since it was first contested in 1916, the PPIHC has welcomed world class drivers and cutting edge racing technology, while maintaining its grassroots feel. This year, 21 drivers based in Colorado will

Entries Open for the 2024 Pikes Peak Hill Climb

The 2024 Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo is accepting applications for the June race. Interested competitors have until Thursday, January 11 to apply for one of seventy spots to race to the clouds. “We are excited not only to see the number of entries, but the quality of

2023 PPIHC Race to the Clouds Summary

Colorado Springs, Colorado — The 101st Running of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo has wrapped up for 2023, but the stories of feats and achievements on Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain continue to be told. Drivers in six divisions stepped up to podium finishes while seven race

2023 PPIHC: Robin Shute is Still the King

The 101st Running of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo is officially in the rearview mirror. The weather was perfect and records toppled. King of the Mountain  Robin Shute sent his Wolf TSC-FS to the summit in a sizzling 08:40.080, claiming first in the Unlimited division and earning

Qualifying and Practice News Shute Sets Top Unlimited Time, Dumas Leads Pikes Peak Open

It’s Race Week and the 101st Running of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo saw drivers shift to the next section of the mountain to test their skills and their machines in new territory. After a second morning of practice and qualifying sessions, drivers are one step closer

Evasive Motorsports / ENEOS Oil Honda S2000RS Headed to 2023 Pikes Peak

Always excited to test its products at the highest level, ENEOS will again join brand ambassadors Dai Yoshihara and Evasive Motorsports at the annual Race To The Clouds. The legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) takes the team to the 14,115ft summit, tackling 156 challenging turns over the 12.42-mile course. Previous attempts saw the team claim

David Donohue Sets Time Attack 1 Qualifying Record at Pikes Peak 

Colorado Springs, Colorado – It’s Race Week and the 101st Running of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo is gearing up. The first day of practice and qualifying took place early this morning as 66 drivers got their first look at the mountain in one of three sections. LOWER

Unser Legacy King of the Mountain Ring Created for ’23 PPIHC

The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo is pleased to announce the first ever Unser Legacy King of the Mountain Ring crafted by Jostens.  The Unser family has and continues to build a legacy at PPIHC. Since the mid-1920s, the Unser’s have set out to tame the beast that

Twin-Charged 3.0L EcoDiesel Engine

The 3.0L EcoDiesel is known for its incredible fuel economy and low-end torque, not necessarily for its high-horsepower capabilities. But that won’t stop some from building a formidable Pike’s Peak race engine with both turbocharging and supercharging. Check it out!

PPIHC Partners with USAC

The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo is pleased to welcome our racing colleagues at the United States Auto Club (USAC) back to Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain as we move into our second century of auto racing. While the PPIHC remains a self-sanctioned motorsports event, USAC will provide

Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Accepts Driver Applications

Applications for the 101st Running of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo, open today. Competitors, race teams and manufacturers may submit applications for consideration through January 12, 2023. Drivers will vie for slots in six divisions – Open Wheel, Unlimited, Time Attack 1, Pikes Peak Open, Porsche Pikes Peak