ROBERT WALKER TOPS EXHIBITION DIVISION IN HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 N
Colorado Springs, CO — Three drivers showcased one-of-a-kind Exhibition entries in the 103rd Running of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, presented by Gran Turismo. Although the 2023 race was limited to the lower section, versus the full course, competitors brought their A-game and put on a show.
The spirit of this division is to promote and demonstrate advancements in the practical application of motor sports technology and automotive engineering. Builders and manufacturers are encouraged to enter unique builds, prototype, or preproduction vehicles.
Five-time competitor, Robert Walker, of San Diego, California, returned to Pikes Peak after a nine year hiatus. He finished in 04:23.858 behind the wheel of an all-electric 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N built by Evasive Motorsports to win the division and claim 15th place overall.
Colorado Springs’ own, Fred Veitch, an eight-time competitor, brought a 1972 Porsche ST tribute build to the mountain, creating a throwback vibe. Veitch, winner of the Time Attack 2 division in 2014, and a PPIHC board member, finished the course in 05:36.012.
In the first-ever hydrogen-powered car to compete on Pikes Peak, Daijiro Yoshihara piloted the specially-built 2025 Honda CR-V to the finish in 05:55.744. Yoshihara, a Formula Drift champion, and winner of the Unlimited division on Pikes in 2020, made his sixth appearance on Pikes Peak.
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Photos by: Larry Chen Photo – Luis Garcia, Charles Zhao, Jason Zindrosky
