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WHAT IS THE PPIHC?

The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC), brought to you by Gran Turismo, also known as The Race to the Clouds, is an invitational automobile hill climb to the summit of Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain in Colorado, USA. Founded in 1916 by Spencer Penrose (also the founder of The Broadmoor Hotel, Pikes Peak Highway and El Pomar Foundation), The Broadmoor PPIHC takes place on a 12.42 mile (19.99 km) public toll-road boasting 156 turns, while competitors climb 4,720 ft. (1,440 m.) from the 9,390 ft. (2,862 m.) Start Line at Mile 7 marker on the Pikes Peak Highway to the 14,115 ft. (4,300 m) Finish Line at the mountain’s summit

As the drivers climb toward the summit, the thin air slows reflexes and saps competitor’s mental and muscle strength in addition to robbing internal combustion engines of up to 30% of the power they are capable of at the Start Line. Competitors and vehicles must be in top shape and condition simply to finish, let alone win. The race is self-sanctioned and is the most diverse one day motorsports event in the world.

WHY

Pikes Peak

The view from Pikes Peak inspired Katharine Lee Bates to write “America the Beautiful” after visiting the summit in 1893.

Since its completion in 1916, the 12.42 miles of Pikes Peak Highway leading to the 14,115 ft. summit of Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain has enjoyed a reputation as a terrifying and merciless route through Pike National Forest.

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RECORDS

WINNING TIMES

1916

20:55.6 – Rea Lentz, Romano Special

2023

8:40.080 – Robin Shute, 2018 Wolf TSC-FS

AUTOMOBILE

7:57.148 – Romain Dumas, 2018 Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak (2018)

MOTORCYCLE

9:44.963 – Rennie Scaysbrook, 2018 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 (2019)

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For @tomchutang, racing provides an avenue to impr For @tomchutang, racing provides an avenue to improve himself with each and every challenge, lap time and car build.
During his second year on the hill, Tang has already seen progress, big or small, that puts him in a better situation to achieve his goal of sub-10.
Read more in this week’s #BehindTheWheel, presented by @cosairport! Link in bio
•
📸 @larry_chen_foto / @spicyluis.jpg / @naboycharles
•
#PPIHC #PikesPeak #PikesPeakHillClimb #TomTang #BMW #M3E46 #Motivation
Why do YOU race? 🏁 Catch the full video with @Why do YOU race? 🏁
Catch the full video with @tomchutang live now on our YouTube! Link in bio
•
#PPIHC #PikesPeak #PikesPeakHillClimb #BMW #M3E46
Come on out to the Penrose Heritage Museum for the Come on out to the Penrose Heritage Museum for the @cscoolscience Festival, this Saturday, Oct, 11!
Meet PPIHC Competitors, check out their racecars and complete the STEM Scavenger Hunt for a prize! Swipe for more details 🔬
•
📸 @highrevphoto
•
#PPIHC #PikesPeak #PikesPeakHillClimb #RaceToTheClouds #Science #Racecar
Cog Cut - the second to last corner from the finis Cog Cut - the second to last corner from the finish line - and the bumps leading up to it caught @tyspeed by surprise as he was pushing the car during Friday’s practice session.
To everyone’s surprise, the M2 arrived at Fan Fest later that evening looking like a brand new car.
Get the full story of this amazing comeback in this week’s #BehindTheWheel presented by @cosairport! Link in bio
•
📸 @highrevphoto / @larry_chen_foto / @spicyluis.jpg
•
#PPIHC #PikesPeak #PikesPeakHillClimb #BMW #M2

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