Category: Race News

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July 13, 2023

BEHIND THE WHEEL

PRILIKA RETURNS TO AMERICA’S MOUNTAIN

WITH TEAM SHELBY AMERICAN FOR

2023 RACE TO THE CLOUDS

Colorado Springs, CO – The 101st Running of The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb – brought to you by Gran Turismo saw many familiar faces back on America’s Mountain to challenge the 12.42 mile course. Along with familiar faces were iconic brands, including a Ford Shelby Super Snake Sport. Robert Prilika of Larkspur, Colorado climbed behind the wheel of this beast, racing for Shelby American, in the Exhibition division. It was Prilika’s seventh race on this famous mountain course. He crossed the finish line in 13:03.579.

Prilika first experienced the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in 2013 when he competed as a rookie in the Pikes Peak Open division, claiming third place. He returned in 2014, but didn’t take a green flag. In 2016, Prilika was back for the 100th Anniversary, again, finishing third.

The Time Attack division ran in two classes in 2017 – Time Attack 1, and Time Attack 2 Production. Prilika, driving a 2009 Chevrolet Corvette, finished the course in 12:17.282 for a TA2 Production win.

A crash in practice prevented him from competing in 2018. By 2020 he was back in the Unlimited division in another Porsche, taking fourth. “It is the people and the cars that have brought me back,” he shared. “Racing the 101^st Pikes Peak International Hill Climb was an honor and coming back this year to celebrate the 100^th birthday of Carroll Shelby is special. Last year I was chosen to drive for the 60^th anniversary of Shelby American in a Shelby GT500SE,” stated Prilika. “This year I raced a Shelby F150 Super Snake Sport truck, based on the Ford F150. The roots of this F150 are traced back to the famous Shelby Cobra muscle cars. Shelby American worked closely with partners FOX, Ford Performance and Borla to transform the F150 Super Snake Sport into a muscle truck. Driving this truck up Pikes Peak was a great way to expose fans to the ultimate street truck available at local Ford dealers.”

Prilika’s Porsches

Get to Know Robert Prilika

Three Things for Fans to Know – “I’ve won 20 championships and 370 races in various series formats including Open Wheel, Stock Cars, road courses and circle tracks.”

“I was inducted to the Colorado Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2019.”

“I graduated from the University of Colorado with degrees in Biology, Law, and Engineering.”

Pikes Peak Heroes – “Bobby Unser, Paul Dallenbach and David Donner”

Favorite Section of Pikes Peak – “The bottom section. I like how it flows, and I find it more challenging than the other sections.”

Favorite Track – “Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Texas”

Photo credits: Larry Chen, Louis Yio, Scott Payne, Luis Garcia, Danyella Prilika

ABOUT THE PIKES PEAK INTERNATIONAL HILL CLIMB

First staged in 1916, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is the second oldest race in America. The invitation-only event, often referred to as The Race to the Clouds is held annually on the last Sunday of June on Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain, near Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA. The famous 12.42-mile (20 km) course consists of 156 turns, boasts an elevation gain of 4,725 feet (1,440 m), and reaches a finish line at 14,115 feet (4,302 m) above sea level. The PPIHC’s six race divisions feature a wide variety of vehicles – from production-based Time Attack challengers to purpose-built Open Wheel racers and state-of-the-art Unlimited vehicles. The current race record was set in 2018 by Romain Dumas and Volkswagen in the all-electric I.D. R Pikes Peak – 07:57.148.

Contact:

Lisa Haight

Communications Manager / Historian

lisa@ppihc.org

(719) 685-4400

www.ppihc.org

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

BEHIND THE WHEEL

PPIHC ROOKIE OF THE YEAR SYLAS MONTGOMERY

Colorado Springs, CO – The 101st Running of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo, welcomed 66 drivers from around the world and across the USA on June 25. A strong field of seventeen first-time competitors arrived to challenge the 12.42 mile course, but it was Sylas Montgomery (Sonoma, CA) competing in the Open Wheel division who laid down the fastest time of the day, clinching the top rookie honor on Race Day.

Drawing a Crowd
Kicking off the race week with an impressive qualifying time of 4:05.374, Montgomery locked in his place in the 101st Running Fast 15 qualifiers. His car was proudly displayed in the Fast 15 Alley in downtown Colorado Springs at the annual Fan Fest.

Hard Work Pays Off
Montgomery and his homage to the early sprint car days on Pikes Peak enjoyed an autograph session with race fans in the Fast 15 Alley.

Montgomery embraced the Race to the Clouds like a veteran taking advantage of each practice session on the mountain, eagerly meeting fans at every opportunity, and explaining the #44 build to curious reporters. As first-timers on Pikes Peak, the MFG Motorsports team included pro driver Tim Barber as well as members of Montgomery’s close knit family.

Rookie of the Year
Montgomery accepted his Rookie of the Year award along with a second place trophy in the Open Wheel division for his finish time of 09:55.993.

Quick, Quick, Quick
With a sub-10-minute time, Montgomery’s expectations for the day were more than satisfied by his rookie run.

While practice day weather proved unpredictable, clear skies welcomed Montgomery to the Start Line on Race Day as he launched toward the summit. Montgomery piloted his 2007 MFG Road Course Sprint Car to the checkered flag exclaiming, “When I approached the checkered flag at the summit, I was relieved to have done it for the team. It was emotional coming to a stop, seeing all the other competitors happy that you made it. Also, having David Donohue greet me and help me out of the car, how cool is that!?”

GET TO KNOW SYLAS MONTGOMERY

Three Things For Fans To Know:

I got into racing taking a highway survival course.

I am from Sonoma, CA where MFG is based.

My favorite color is pink but MFG gold is a close second!

Pikes Peak Hero:

Bobby Unser

What does racing Pikes Peak this year mean to you?

“Racing Pikes Peak is a dream I never knew I would have the opportunity to fulfill. Watching the onboards of Bobby Unser is a vision that has stuck in my mind.”

ABOUT MFG RACING
Founded in 2021 with the goal to shake the motorsport community with the most unconventional speed machines, MFG is a fabrication shop that specializes in the obscure and fast. MFG stands for Montgomery Fabrication Group and is a family owned race shop located at Sonoma Raceway in Northern California.

Photos by:
Larry Chen Photo – Larry Chen, Luis Garcia, Charles Zhao; Sylas Montgomery

ABOUT THE PIKES PEAK INTERNATIONAL HILL CLIMB
First staged in 1916, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is the second oldest race in America. The invitation-only event, often referred to as The Race to the Clouds is held annually on the last Sunday of June on Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain, near Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA. The famous 12.42-mile (20 km) course consists of 156 turns, boasts an elevation gain of 4,725 feet (1,440 m), and reaches a finish line at 14,115 feet (4,302 m) above sea level. The PPIHC’s six race divisions feature a wide variety of vehicles – from production-based Time Attack challengers to purpose-built Open Wheel racers and state-of-the-art Unlimited vehicles. The current race record was set in 2018 by Romain Dumas and Volkswagen in the all-electric I.D. R Pikes Peak – 07:57.148.

Contact:
Lisa Haight
Communications Manager / Historian
lisa@ppihc.org
(719) 685-4400

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 28, 2023

SUNNY SKIES AND FALLING RECORDS DOMINATE 2023 RACE TO THE CLOUDS

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 records were toppled.

Unlimited Division
The UK’s Robin Shute, now residing in Long Beach, CA, sent his 2018 Wolf TSC-FS to the summit in a sizzling 08:40.080, claiming first in the Unlimited division and earning his fourth King of the Mountain crown.

Dan Novembre of Colorado Springs, made his 15th run to the summit to claim a division second place in his 2013 Wolf GB08S TC Special in 09:27.611.

Duncan Cowper, also representing Great Britain, and a talented PPIHC rookie, captured third in the 2009 Cowper Dax Rush Pikes Peak Special with an impressive sub-10-minute run of 09:57.072.

Pikes Peak Open Division

Romain Dumas of Azier, Switzerland, four-time King of the Mountain and overall course record holder, grabbed top honors in the Pikes Peak Open division in the purpose-built 2023 Ford Performance SuperVan 4.2 with a sub-eight run of 08:47.682. His time beat the 2019 record set by Peter Cunningham, setting a new mark in the Pikes Peak Open division. The PPIHC overall course record set by Dumas in 2018 in the Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak, a blistering 07:57.148, still reigns.

France’s Raphael Astier joined Dumas on the podium claiming second place in the sleek 2018 Alpine A110 GT4 Evo in 09:17.412.

James Clay of Dublin, VA took third in the #36 1995 BMW M3 just three seconds behind Astier with a 09:20.433.

Time Attack 1 Division

David Donohue of West Chester, PA returned to Pikes Peak in his 2019 Porsche GT2 RS Clubsport. He not only won the division, but bested the former record set in 2020 by David Donner. Donohue would step to the top of the podium with his record time of 09:18.053 – a prestigious win for Brumos. As the fastest Porsche on the mountain, Donohue also received the Bergmeister Award, given by Porsche of Colorado Springs and Fred Veitch. The award also allowed the winner to designate a cause or charity of their choice to direct the $1,000 cash award. Donohue graciously awarded the funds to the newly established 43 Institute Foundation in honor of the late Ken Block.

Racer, film maker, driver coach, and PPIHC Hall of Famer, Jeff Zwart of Aspen, CO drove his 2019 Porsche 935/19 to second place in 09:46.131.

Acura’s James Robinson of Raymond, OH captured third in his 2022 NSX in 10:11.950.

Open Wheel Division

Codie Vahsholtz of Woodland Park, CO piloting the 2013 Ford Open Vahsholtz Custom, clocked a new Open Wheel division record, besting his father Clint’s record set in 2020 – in the same racecar. Codie’s time was 09:19.192.

Sylas Montgomery, a PPIHC newcomer, grabbed second place in the throwback 2007 MFG Road Course Sprint Car – a build harkening back to the early sprint car designs on Pikes Peak. His time was 09:55.993. As the fastest rookie, overall, Montgomery was also awarded 2023 PPIHC Rookie of the Year.

Back on the mountain for the first time since 2015, “Texas Dave” Carapetyan of Dale, Texas proved he hadn’t forgotten one of those 156 turns, taking third place in the 2023 Sierra Alpha in 10:04.665.

Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama Division

In a tight race, the spec-Porsche division welcomed three PPIHC rookies to the podium. The difference in their finish times spanned only seven seconds. Hayden Bradley, an eighteen year old up-and-coming driver from St. Petersburg, FL took the win with a time of 10:48.387 in the 2020 Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport.

Nuno Caetano traveled from Lisbon, Portugal to the summit of Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain to claim a division second place finish in his 2020 Porsche Cayman Clubsport in 10:50.741.

Third place went to Hutton McKenna of Norwalk, CA for his clocking of 10:55.746 behind the wheel of his 2023 Porsche GT4.

Exhibition Division

Tanner Foust of Newport Beach, CA was tapped by Radford to take their Ant Anstead/Jenson Button build to the summit for the 101st running. Foust’s division win in the 2023 Radford Type 62-2 put him in first in the eclectic Exhibition division with a time of 09:37.326.

Randy Pobst, racing out of Atlanta, GA took second in the 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid bringing a loyal fan base to cheer him on to a finish time of 09:54.901. Pobst’s clocking was a new Electric Modified Car record.

Rhys Millen of Huntington Beach, CA, racing the bright yellow, Pennzoil-liveried 2023 BMW M8 claimed third while setting a new Production Car record of 10:12.024. This topped his former production record set in 2019 in the equally impressive Bentley Continental GT.

Notable Highlights
In his diesel-fueled Exhibition division entry, the #20 Radical SR Diesel, Frenchman, Gregoire Blachon, racing out of Nashville, TN, roared to the summit in 10:25.071, smashing Scott Birdsall’s 2020 record of 11:24.065.

Kathryn Mead of Austin, TX edged the time set by Vanina Ickx in 2018 – 10:54.901 – with her 4th place finish in the Time Attack 1 division, marking her as the fastest woman to race a car on Pikes Peak. Mead’s time of 10:53.074 gave her the distinction. Only Germany’s Lucy Glockner aboard her BMW motorcycle in 2019, notching a sub-10-minute run of 09:58.878, has been faster. Notably, Mead also earned Rookie of the Year honors in 2020.

Gardner Nichols, a PPIHC Rookie from Basalt, CO set the initial record for the Electric Production Truck/Van entry, racing his 2022 Rivian R1T in the Exhibition division to a finish time of 11:23.983.

All photos by Larry Chen Photography: Larry Chen, Luis Garcia, Charles Zhao, Jason Zindroski

ABOUT THE PIKES PEAK INTERNATIONAL HILL CLIMB
First staged in 1916, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is the second oldest race in America. The invitation-only event, often referred to as The Race to the Clouds is held annually on the last Sunday of June on Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain, near Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA. The famous 12.42-mile (20 km) course consists of 156 turns, boasts an elevation gain of 4,725 feet (1,440 m), and reaches a finish line at 14,115 feet (4,302 m) above sea level. The PPIHC’s six race divisions feature a wide variety of vehicles – from production-based Time Attack challengers to purpose-built Open Wheel racers and state-of-the-art Unlimited vehicles. The current race record was set in 2018 by Romain Dumas and Volkswagen in the all-electric I.D. R Pikes Peak – 07:57.148.

Contact:
Lisa Haight
Communications Manager / Historian
lisa@ppihc.org
(719) 685-4400

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 26, 2023

2023 PPIHC RACE RESULTS ROBIN SHUTE IS STILL THE KING

Colorado Springs, Colorado — 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 his fourth King of the Mountain crown.

ABOUT THE PIKES PEAK INTERNATIONAL HILL CLIMB
First staged in 1916, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is the second oldest race in America. The invitation-only event, often referred to as The Race to the Clouds is held annually on the last Sunday of June on Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain, near Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA. The famous 12.42-mile (20 km) course consists of 156 turns, boasts an elevation gain of 4,725 feet (1,440 m), and reaches a finish line at 14,115 feet (4,302 m) above sea level. The PPIHC’s six race divisions feature a wide variety of vehicles – from production-based Time Attack challengers to purpose-built Open Wheel racers and state-of-the-art Unlimited vehicles. The current race record was set in 2018 by Romain Dumas and Volkswagen in the all-electric I.D. R Pikes Peak – 07:57.148.

Contact:
Lisa Haight
Communications Manager / Historian
lisa@ppihc.org
(719) 685-4400

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, June 22, 2023

PPIHC QUALIFYING & PRACTICE SESSION POSTPONED

Colorado Springs, Colorado – On what was slated to be the final day of qualifying runs for the 101st Running of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo, the mountain had other plans. Unpredictable conditions and a fog shrouded course led race officials to reschedule today’s session to Friday, June 23.

Ticketholders with either Thursday or Friday tickets will be admitted. Parking areas for spectators are Start Line, Halfway Picnic Grounds and Devils Playground.

As a reminder, tickets are sold out. Gates open for spectators at 4:00am.

PRACTICE/QUALIFYING SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, JUNE 23

Upper Section: Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama / Time Attack 1 Middle Section: Unlimited / Pikes Peak Open

Lower Section (Qualifying): Exhibition / Open Wheel

ABOUT THE PIKES PEAK INTERNATIONAL HILL CLIMB
First staged in 1916, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is the second oldest race in America. The invitation-only event, often referred to as The Race to the Clouds is held annually on the last Sunday of June on Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain, near Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA. The famous 12.42-mile (20 km) course consists of 156 turns, boasts an elevation gain of 4,725 feet (1,440 m), and reaches a finish line at 14,115 feet (4,302 m) above sea level. The PPIHC’s six race divisions feature a wide variety of vehicles – from production-based Time Attack challengers to purpose-built Open Wheel racers and state-of-the-art Unlimited vehicles. The current race record was set in 2018 by Romain Dumas and Volkswagen in the all-electric I.D. R Pikes Peak – 07:57.148.

Contact:
Lisa Haight
Communications Manager / Historian
lisa@ppihc.org
(719) 685-4400

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, June 21, 2023

QUALIFYING & PRACTICE NEWS
SHUTE SETS TOP UNLIMITED TIME, DUMAS LEADS PIKES PEAK OPEN

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 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 to their one shot at the Summit on Sunday.

LOWER SECTION – Two of the most dominant names in recent PPIHC history posted the fastest times in qualifying, with three-time and defending King of the Mountain Robin Shute and his venerable 2018 Wolf TSC-FS atop the Unlimited division and overall standings. Shute’s third and final run clocked in at 3:24.711, more than 15 seconds ahead of any other driver in qualifying and more than 30 seconds faster than second in division Dan Novembre.

Reigning course record holder Romain Dumas and the all-electric 2023 Ford Performance SuperVan 4 posted the top time in the Pikes Peak Open division – a 3:39.939 in his third and final run, besting the 2022 qualifying record set by Rhys Millen in the 2016 E-Motion Porsche GT3R TT by nine seconds. James Clay (1995 BMW M3, 3:47.089) and Raphael Astier (2018 Alpine A110 GT4 Evo, 3:51.872) rounded out the top three division qualifiers.

Mirl Swan was the fastest rookie qualifier, posting a 4:01.501 to place third in the Unlimited division and sixth overall. Duncan Cowper, qualified sixth in division with a 4:21.370 in the Cowper Dax Rush Pikes Peak Special, while Lucy Block was 12th in the all-electric #430 Sierra Echo.

MIDDLE SECTION – The Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama division and Time Attack 1 lined up to see what the middle section had in store. After qualifying 1-2 on Tuesday, David Donohue and Jeff Zwart were again the fastest two drivers in Time Attack 1 as they worked their way up the mountain. Donohue’s 2019 Porsche GT2 RS Clubsport posted a 2:27.273 in his fourth of five passes, while Zwart’s 2019 Porsche 935/19 put up a 2:32.989 in his final run.

The Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama was incredibly close, with five of the six drivers posting top times within a three second span. Hayden Bradley, an event rookie and the youngest competitor in this year’s race, set the benchmark with a 2:54.729, with George Hess III just over half of a second behind. It marked the second day in a row that Bradley topped the division after he led the field in qualifying yesterday.

UPPER SECTION – After Randy Pobst topped the Exhibition division in the middle section on Tuesday, Tanner Foust led the group in the upper section on Wednesday with a 2:40.89 in his 2023 Radford Type 62-2. Pobst’s 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid was second in the division at 2:46.20, but top Open Wheel racer Codie Vahsholtz split the two with a time of 2:41.71.

Once again, Matt Mullins was the fastest rookie across the two groups, placing sixth overall and fourth in the Exhibition division with a 2:52.15 in the impressive 2023 BMW XM Label Red. Top Open Wheel rookie Sylas Montgomery was third in his division – exactly one second behind Mullins.

The Exhibition and Open Wheel classes will wrap up qualifying on Thursday in the lower section, while Unlimited and Pikes Peak Open will take on the middle section and Time Attack 1 and Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama will head to the top.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, June 20, 2023

QUALIFYING & PRACTICE NEWS
DAVID DONOHUE SETS TIME ATTACK 1 QUALIFYING RECORD

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 SECTION – Qualifying took place on the lower section for the Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama division and the Time Attack 1 competitors.

Brumos Racing was out in front in the Time Attack 1 division with West Chester, Pennsylvania’s David Donohue behind the wheel of the iconic #59 2019 Porsche GT2 RS Clubsport. Donohue clocked a new TA1 qualifying record of 03:53.618, besting his 2022 record of 03:55.750.

Two PPIHC rookies laid down the fastest times in the Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama division. Hayden Bradley, racing out of St. Petersburg, Florida, and the youngest competitor in the field at 18 years old, was the division’s top qualifier with a time of 04:27.091 in his #727 2020 Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport. Nuno Caetano of Lisbon, Portugal clocked a qualifying time just seconds behind Bradley in his #77 2020 Porsche Cayman Clubsport in 04:31.519. The division qualifying record was set by Tanner Foust in 2021 in 04:21.277.

MIDDLE SECTION – The Exhibition and Open Wheel divisions made their practice runs on the middle section. Randy Pobst ran fastest in the Exhibition division, just one second ahead of Tanner Foust and the Radford entry. Former Parade of Champions driver, Matt Mullins, was the fastest rookie in the same group.

Woodland Park’s Codie Vahsholtz outpaced the other Open Wheel competitors, with PPIHC rookie Sylas Montgomery bringing his former Silver Crown racer, a MFG Road Course Sprint Car to the same division.

UPPER SECTION – The wind in the upper section, along with plenty of snow, reminded drivers it isn’t quite springtime at 14,115 feet. Competitors in the Pikes Peak Open and Unlimited divisions braced for the chill as they warmed their tires in anticipation of their runs. Reigning course record holder, Romain Dumas, returned to the mountain in the 2023 Ford Performance SuperVan 4 and clocked the fastest time in the upper section in 02:24.73 – fourteen seconds ahead of fellow Frenchman, Raphael Astier, in the A110 Alpine GT4 Evo. The division’s only PPIHC Rookie, Satoshi Yagi of Japan had his first taste of the mountain, completing three practice runs.

Robin Shute, three-time King of the Mountain, proved he still has what it takes to send his 2018 Wolf TSC-FS through the upper section turns. Shute’s fast time on the upper section topped the Unlimited division, with Dan Novembre, also in a Wolf, running only five seconds off Shute’s pace. PPIHC Rookie, Duncan Cowper, from Great Britain in the Alcon Brake entry, a 2018 Cowper Dax Rush Pikes Peak Special, was the fastest rookie among the Unlimited competitors.

Competitors will rotate sections on Wednesday. Pikes Peak Open and Unlimited will qualify on the lower section. Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama and Time Attack 1 move to the middle, and Exhibition and Open Wheel drivers challenge the upper section.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 16, 2023

THINGS TO DO DURING RACE WEEK

Colorado Springs, Colorado — The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo welcomes you to Colorado Springs and invites you to experience not only the Race to the Clouds, but the best offerings in the Pikes Peak Region.

PPIHC TICKETS
SOLD OUTWhile tickets to the mountain are sold out, catch the action live from the Mobil 1 YouTube page!

June 25, 2023

LISTEN LIVE ON RACE DAY

Can’t watch the race or attend in person? Listen to the Official Live Radio Broadcast on KRDO 105.5FM, 1240AM, 92.5FM or KRDO.com

Technical Inspection

Monday June 19, 2023
8:30 am MST
2023 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Tech Inspection
The Broadmoor World Arena

Fan Fest

Friday June 23, 2023
5:00 pm MST
2023 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Fan Fest
Downtown Colorado Springs

PORSCHE DRIVER MEET & GREET

Save the date for the annual Porsche Colorado Springs Pikes Peak International Hill Climb driver meet & greet presented by Yokohama! Q&A hosted by Jeff Zwart. Meet Tanner Foust, Romain Dumas, Hurley Haywood, David Donohue, and more.

June 21, 2023
5pm-8pm MST

917 Motor City Drive

CONCERT AT WEIDNER FIELD

Attend Weidner Field, home of the Switchbacks, and enjoy country music artist Cody Johnson with special guests
Riley Green & Ned LeDoux

June 22, 2023
BOOK HERE

LONI UNSER AUTOGRAPH SIGNING AT O’REILLY AUTO PARTS

O’Reilly Auto Parts is hosting an autograph session with Loni Unser along with Mobil 1 giveaways!

June 24, 2023
11am-1pm MST

403 South 26th Street
Colorado Springs

BMW PRE-RACE EVENT FOR FANS & DRIVERS

Winslow BMW of Colorado Springs opens its doors to fans and drivers to attend their pre-race event.

June 24, 2023
9am-1pm MST

5845 N. Nevada Avenue

VISIT THE PENROSE HERITAGE MUSEUM

Check out the Pikes Peak Hill Climb experience! Penrose Heritage Museum showcases the history and heritage of the Pikes Peak region through the personal collections of Colorado Springs’ philanthropists Spencer and Julie Penrose.

11 Lake Circle

RIDE THE COG RAILWAY

Enjoy the breathtaking views, but make no mistake, this is an adventure and an experience that you make your own. Options abound if you prefer to forgo the round-trip experience on the train: hike up, ride the train down. Take the Cog up, bike down. Whatever suits your mood…and energy level.

VISIT MASH MECHANIX BREWING CO.

Celebrate Pikes Peak’s 101st Running and enjoy Mash Mechanix Hill Climb Hero International Pale Ale.

429 E. Pikes Peak Avenue

DRIVE THE COURSE

Take the opportunity to drive the course (at posted speeds of course!) that this year’s Pikes Peak competitors will race. Reservations required to drive to the Summit.
BOOK HERE

SEE THE PIKES PEAK REGION

From driving America’s Mountain to local breweries, the Pikes Peak region offers over 55 attractions. Visitors will have no shortage of things to do in COS!

VISIT THE U.S. OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC MUSEUM

The Museum is dedicated to capturing and sharing the history of Team USA in the Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as the hopes and dreams of future generations.

IMBIBE AT AXE AND THE OAK DISTILLERY

Try Axe and the Oak Distillery Pikes Peak Hill Shine or the
2023 Pikes Peak Bourbon Whiskey.

ABOUT THE PIKES PEAK INTERNATIONAL HILL CLIMB
First staged in 1916, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is the second oldest race in America. The invitation-only event, often referred to as The Race to the Clouds is held annually on the last Sunday of June on Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain, near Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA. The famous 12.42-mile (20 km) course consists of 156 turns, boasts an elevation gain of 4,725 feet (1,440 m), and reaches a finish line at 14,115 feet (4,302 m) above sea level. The PPIHC’s six race divisions feature a wide variety of vehicles – from production-based Time Attack challengers to purpose-built Open Wheel racers and state-of-the-art Unlimited vehicles. The current race record was set in 2018 by Romain Dumas and Volkswagen in the all-electric I.D. R Pikes Peak – 07:57.148.

Contact:
Lisa Haight
Communications Manager / Historian
lisa@ppihc.org
(719) 685-4400

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, June 15, 2023

BEHIND THE WHEEL

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON

AWEIDAS RETURN FOR

101^st RUNNING OF THE PPIHC

Colorado Springs, CO – The 101st Running of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo, presents 70 drivers from around the world and across the USA on June 25. The Boulder, Colorado-based father and son duo, Dan and Trevor, are gearing up to take on the Race to the Clouds.

Photo by Larry Chen

Dan Aweida was drawn to compete on the mountain for the first time in 2014. By 2021, his son, Trevor, was compelled to enter and a father-son duo was born. “It means a ton to me to be able to be racing up the hill with my dad. He got me into racing at a very young age, and I would not be where I am today without his unconditional support,” explained Trevor Aweida. “To be able to race alongside him in this incredible event is an honor and a privilege to experience.”

Several of the most notable father and son teams include Al and Al Unser, Jr., Bobby, Bobby Jr., and Robby Unser (and don’t forget daughter, Jeri); Leonard and Clint Vahsholtz, and more recently Rod and Rhys Millen; along with Clint and Codie Vahsholtz, just to name a few.

Following the loss of not only their home but both of their race cars in Colorado’s 2021 Marshall Fire, the Aweidas stand on the mountain in 2022 with new builds ready to take part in the milestone 100th Running.

From the Marshall fire to securing a last-minute car, Dan pushes his 2012 Ford BOSS 302S Mustang and prepares for the 100th running of Pikes Peak.

Get to Know Dan Aweida:

Three Things For Fans To Know:

I love racing with my son Trevor here at Pikes Peak and World Racing League.

I love my wife and daughter who support us in doing this “silly” racing stuff.

I love Mexican food with good tequila!

Pikes Peak Mentor – Bobby Unser

Favorite Part of the Course – Middle Section

What makes racing on Pikes Peak different from racing anywhere else?

“It’s a public road on a mountain, that is a National Park, which goes from 9,000ft to 14,000ft in elevation. Like no other racetrack on the planet!”

Get to Know Trevor Aweida:

Three Things For Fans To Know:

I have been skiing nearly my whole life.

I love playing bass guitar.

I graduated from the University of Boulder with a Computer Science Degree.

Pikes Peak Mentor – My dad (Dan Aweida)

Favorite Part of the Course – Ragged Edge

What makes racing on Pikes Peak different from racing anywhere else?

“It’s unlike anything else in the world. It’s hard to explain from a driver’s perspective, but simply put, it is incomparable to any other kind of racing available that I know of.”

ABOUT THE PIKES PEAK INTERNATIONAL HILL CLIMB
First staged in 1916, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is the second oldest race in America. The invitation-only event, often referred to as The Race to the Clouds is held annually on the last Sunday of June on Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain, near Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA. The famous 12.42-mile (20 km) course consists of 156 turns, boasts an elevation gain of 4,725 feet (1,440 m), and reaches a finish line at 14,115 feet (4,302 m) above sea level. The PPIHC’s six race divisions feature a wide variety of vehicles – from production-based Time Attack challengers to purpose-built Open Wheel racers and state-of-the-art Unlimited vehicles. The current race record was set in 2018 by Romain Dumas and Volkswagen in the all-electric I.D. R Pikes Peak – 07:57.148.

Contact:
Lisa Haight
Communications Manager / Historian
lisa@ppihc.org
(719) 685-4400

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, June 13, 2023

HOW TO CATCH THE ACTION

SUNDAY, JUNE 25

101ST RUNNING OF THE RACE TO THE CLOUDS

Colorado Springs, CO – The 101st running of the iconic Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo takes place on Sunday, June 25. Teams from 12 countries are prepping to challenge the 12.42 mile course while fans with tickets are ready to cheer them on.

If you can’t join us on the mountain, check out all the ways you can catch the action!

ABOUT THE PIKES PEAK INTERNATIONAL HILL CLIMB
First staged in 1916, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is the second oldest race in America. The invitation-only event, often referred to as The Race to the Clouds is held annually on the last Sunday of June on Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain, near Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA. The famous 12.42-mile (20 km) course consists of 156 turns, boasts an elevation gain of 4,725 feet (1,440 m), and reaches a finish line at 14,115 feet (4,302 m) above sea level. The PPIHC’s six race divisions feature a wide variety of vehicles – from production-based Time Attack challengers to purpose-built Open Wheel racers and state-of-the-art Unlimited vehicles. The current race record was set in 2018 by Romain Dumas and Volkswagen in the all-electric I.D. R Pikes Peak – 07:57.148.

Contact:
Lisa Haight
Communications Manager / Historian
lisa@ppihc.org
(719) 685-4400