PORSCHE AFICIONADO CAM INGRAM TO CHALLENGE PIKES PEAK IN FORD GT4
Colorado Springs, CO – The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, presented by Gran Turismo, welcomes five drivers to the emerging Pikes Peak GT4 Trophy by Yokohama division. Among them is Cam Ingram of Mooresville, NC, behind the wheel of a 2024 Ford S650 Mustang GT4 in his first departure from the Porsche marque.
“It’s a drastic change from my Porsche experience, and I look forward to maximizing the torque of the Ford Coyote V8 motor on the mountain.”
Cam Ingram
A seasoned competitor in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, Ingram brings a unique blend of passion and expertise to the Race to the Clouds. As the owner of Road Scholars, Ingram’s background lies in restoring and showcasing investment-grade Porsches. This knowledge translates into a deep understanding of high-performance vehicles and what makes a race car perfectly suited for the grueling demands of Pikes Peak.
PORSCHE PERFORMANCE
Ingram’s Pikes Peak journey began in 2021 as a rookie entered in the Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama division. He finished second on the daunting, weather-shortened course in his 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport.
Competing in the same division in 2022, Ingram again faced unpredictable weather. Despite the foggy conditions, he claimed first place in his proven Clubsport.
Ingram shared, “I drove into a wall of fog at the dangerous EVO corner in 2022. It was a moment of faith with the timing sequence of that turn. That was the year where the whole mountain was covered in fog and rain. It’s so important to learn the course and always know what corner is next!”
Ingram’s experience in the Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy division proved invaluable as he learned the complexities and unique characteristics of each section, and every turn.
In 2023, Ingram moved to the Pikes Peak Open division, achieving a personal best finish time of 10:43.476 and placing sixth in the more powerful Porsche GT3R.
AMERICAN MUSCLE ON AMERICA’S MOUNTAIN
Ingram’s association with Porsche is a given, so when the Ford entry was announced, he was asked to describe how that came about. “I reached out to Scott Barlett, the Global Sports Car Marketing Manager at Ford Performance to congratulate him after the win at Daytona this year. I was intrigued with the idea of racing in the GT4 division, but with a new personal challenge of adapting to a front engine race car with this Mustang.”
“It’s great to see so many different manufacturers racing the GT4 platform, and it’s a difficult division to compete in. In many ways, everyone is competing in similar cars, so it comes down to the driver’s performance on race day.”
EAGERLY AWAITING RACE WEEK
Things may look different in the cockpit this year, but one thing won’t change, the view.
According to Ingram, “I’m looking forward to seeing the sunrise at Devils Playground. It’s such a unique experience during practice on the mountain.
“I’m excited to see what happens in my fourth year of competing, and I’m looking forward to reconnecting with all my Colorado friends during the month of June.”
GET TO KNOW CAM INGRAM
Instagram: @roadscholars1
True Story:
“The first car I ever drove was a 1976 Lincoln Continental MK IV Cartier Edition, when I was three years old. My parents left me alone in the car and I pulled down on the column shifter and ran into the closed garage door of our home. From a young age, I wanted to drive.”
Three Must-Haves in the Race Trailer: “Water, a good flashlight, and a superior jacket for all weather conditions.”
What’s a bucket list racing event for you: “Nürburgring 24 hours“
CAM INGRAM’S ROOKIE RUN ON PIKES PEAK
Photos by: Larry Chen Photo; Larry Chen, Luis Garcia; Louis Yio, Charles Zhou, Jason Zindroski. PPIHC Archives
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