Pikes Peak Hill Climb Museum Hall of Fame Class of 2018 Will Be Inducted On June 21 at Penrose House

PPIHC
June 15, 2018

Colorado Springs——A galaxy of racing legends will be inducted into the Pikes Peak Hill Climb Museum Hall of Fame on June 21 in Colorado Springs.

The enshrinement ceremony at Penrose House (4:00 pm) will help set the stage for the 96^th running of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb three days later on America’s Mountain.

Hill Climb headliners Leonard and Barb Vahsholtz, Jeff Zwart, Randy Schranz, Davey Durelle and the late Glen Shultz make up the Class of 2018 set to take its place amidst the event’s rich history and tradition.

The Class of 2018

Pikes Peak Hill Climb Museum Hall of Fame

Glen W. Shultz (1892–1936)

Glen Shultz (sometimes listed as “Schultz,”) dominated the Open Wheel division, winning six times in a Stutz and once each in a Ford Special and a Hudson Essex. He also won the 1929 Stock Car title in a Studebaker B. Glen Shultz was a dominant force throughout the first two decades of competition on Pikes Peak, earning seven King of the Mountain titles, setting three overall course records, capturing eight division wins (four of those division records), and 11 podium finishes. Nicknamed “The Old Master of Pikes Peak” by a Colorado Springs Gazette writer in 1932, Shultz set his fastest time in 1932 in his Open Wheel Stutz DV-32, 16:47.200. He was the first competitor to capture three course records. Shultz, an auto parts store owner, died on February 8, 1936 in his home in Colorado Springs.

Leonard and Barb Vahsholtz

With 18 wins in 33 years on America’s Mountain, Leonard Vahsholtz’s success as a driver is matched only by his leadership in building a local racing dynasty, his legendary engine-building skill and his “I race to win” attitude. He captured his most unique win on Pikes Peak in 1993 when he set a record in the Stock Car Division, was helicoptered back to the Start Line, and raced again in the Super Stock Truck Division, capturing his second record-setting run of the day. One day, two record-setting runs, an unprecedented event in PPIHC history. Leonard’s fastest time of 11:30.536 was set in 2007 in the Pikes Peak Open Class in a 2005 Ford Explorer.

Barb’s involvement with Vahsholtz Racing has been vital to their success. She went beyond supporting her team and helped develop a back-up timing system that benefits the entire field and is still in use today. Competitors and officials praise the accuracy of her hand-calculated times when they are compared to the electronic computer timing systems. Asked about her many years of back-up timing and scoring on Pikes Peak, she explained, “I got started in 1984 when Aaron Danis was the Timing Director. I was curious and he clued me in on how they did it. I worked with Ken Rounds and we just started learning and practicing. In the beginning, we rented ham radios and bought clocks and stop watches. We just paid for it out of our own pocket because we needed it. I think at the time a few drivers pitched on the radio rentals.” Barb and her crew have been providing accurate timing and scoring for 35 years.

The Vahsholtz legacy on Pikes Peak lives on with son Clint’s incredible racing success, grandson Cody’s motorcycle racing victories, and Shelly Vahsholtz’s dedication to continuing excellence in timing and scoring.

“We would like to thank the PPIHC Educational Museum for recognizing our efforts. We have been a part of the Pikes Peak Hill Climb since 1977, when we first raced in it. I can’t think of another racing venue that has the spectacular views and sunrises (which of course you have to see because you are on the mountain at 4 a.m.) We are proud to share this honor that recognizes both Leonard’s racing ability and Barb’s timing efforts.” – Barb & Leonard Vahsholtz

Jeff Zwart

Porsche enthusiast Jeff Zwart has worn many hats on Pikes Peak, first as a photographer for Road and Track magazine, then as a competitor and champion, and for 2018 a mentor and rookie driving coach. Zwart’s Hill Climb experience covers competition in at least six classes, with all eight Class Championships captured behind the wheel of a Porsche. He dominated the High-Performance Showroom Stock Classes in the mid and late 1990s with four wins, including three division records. His induction to the 9 Minute Club took place in 2015 when he set his fastest time of 9:46.243 in the Time Attack 1 Class in a 2013 Porsche 911. A visionary filmmaker, Jeff has directed multiple films and commercials on Pikes Peak, including Ken Block’s latest film “ClimbKhana” which was released in 2017 and has over 14 million views to date.

“I have been fortunate to race and rally all over the world so to be honored by an international event like the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, which has really become my main focus of competition and passion over nearly 25 years, is quite an honor. My success with Porsche and this great event has run parallel in so many ways in 5 different classes, both through the dirt era and into the fully paved era. In addition to competing here at Pikes Peak I have had the opportunity to translate my first hand experiences of racing with filmmaking by directing multiple television commercials and films up on the mountain, most recently directing Ken Block’s latest film that was released late last year. All of this adds up to the Hill Climb being a very special place for me.” – Jeff Zwart

Randy Schranz

As a competitor, Randy Schranz captured ten class wins and 17 additional top 10 finishes during his Pikes Peak racing career, setting his fastest time of 10:35.225 in 2013 in the Pikes Peak Open Class, driving a 1966 Shelby Cobra. Randy greatly advanced the use of propane as a racing fuel, quickly adapting the latest technology to modify his racing machine. He owns the propane record on Pikes Peak, set in 2012. Randy inspired and supported his son, Layne, as a fellow competitor on Pikes Peak. As the long-time owner of Randy’s High Country Towing, he provided towing and vehicle recovery for the race for nearly 15 years. Randy’s 40-year competition history on Pikes Peak is a testament to his love of the mountain, his competitive spirit and his generosity.

“I am very honored to be selected to join many of my heroes and several of my long-time competitors in the Hall of Fame! I never dreamed this would be in my future. I am thankful for 40 years of support from my family, friends, crew members, sponsors and race organizers and officials. Without them this wouldn’t be possible.” – Randy Schranz

Davey Durelle

Davey Durrell got his first motorcycle at age ten, rode in his first race at age eleven, and won his first short-track race in 1978. The fan favorite has garnered more victories on a motorcycle (currently 17) than any other rider in the history of Pikes Peak competition, with six King of the Mountain titles, eight motorcycle division/class records and one motorcycle course record to his name. He’s still racing on America’s Mountain, set to compete for another title in the Pikes Peak Middleweight field in the 96^th running of the PPIHC. His fastest time on America’s Mountain was set in 2017 when he won the Lightweight Division with a time of 10:35.354. With multiple course records and division records, Durelle has earned his victories and the respect of fans and competitors and was inducted into the Colorado Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2016. Despite his focus on winning, Durelle is always willing to support other riders with parts and expertise. Known as a mentor, he is eager to share knowledge of the course with fellow competitors. Long-time friend and fellow competitor, Brian Anderson, said, “Riding with Davey, I became driven and a better racer as he pursued me, pushed me and passed me. A tough competitor became a respected and cherished friend.”

“The Pikes Peak Hill Climb has been such a big part of my life. It is truly a great honor to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.” – Davey Durelle

The Pikes Peak Hill Climb Museum Hall of Fame is committed to honoring and preserving the achievements of individuals who have left an indelible mark on the Race to the Clouds; whether they are competitors, organizers, officials, members of the press or volunteers. Anyone who shares a passion for speed and competition in addition to a great respect for Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain is eligible to be nominated for the Hall of Fame as a tribute to their passion, competitive spirit and support for this world-famous motorsport competition.

The Hall of Fame is located in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb Experience at The Penrose Heritage Museum (formerly known as the El Pomar Carriage House Museum), across the street from The Broadmoor Hotel.

The Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held on June 21^st at 4:00 pm at Penrose House, located at 1661 Mesa Avenue in Colorado Springs.

Members of The Pikes Peak Hill Climb Museum Hall of Fame

Alfred C. “Al” Rogers (1909-1954) – Inducted 1997
Robert W. “Bobby” Unser (1934-Present) – Inducted 1997
Charles L. “Charley” Tutt, IV (1939-Present) – Inducted 2016
The Donner Family – Inducted 2016
Robert Donner, Sr. (1891-1964)
Robert “Bob” Donner, Jr. (1930-2010)
Robert “Bobby” Donner, III (1959-1989)
David Donner (1964-Present)
Frank J. (1938-Present) & Judith K. “Kaye” Peterson (1939-Present) – Inducted 2014
Joshua J. “JC” Agajanian (1913-1984) – Inducted 2016
James J. “Jim” Reilly (1925-2010) – Inducted 1997
Louis “Uncle Louie” Unser, Jr. (1896-1979) – Inducted 1997
Nicholas J. “Nick” Sanborn, Jr. (1935-1999) – Inducted 2000
Nobuhiro “Monster” Tajima (1950-Present) – Inducted 2016
Rodney K. “Rod” Millen (1951-Present) – Inducted 2016
Sonny Anderson (1941-Present) & Bill Brokaw (1932-Present) – Inducted 2016
Spencer “Speck” Penrose (1865-1939) – Inducted 1997
William Thayer Tutt (1912-1989) – Inducted 1997