PPIHC Poster Art Winner Announced

PPIHC
May 6, 2025

PPIHC REVEALS WINNING POSTER ART SUBMISSION

Colorado Springs, CO — The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, presented by Gran Turismo, is pleased to announce the winning entry for the 2025 Poster Art Contest. The theme “156 Turns to Glory” gave artists a direction as they sought to portray their vision in unique ways and styles.

“This is our third annual art contest that was started as part of our Tom Osborne Community Outreach efforts,” shared PPIHC CEO Melissa Eickhoff. “It’s one of the many activations we do to honor his contribution to the community. The theme proved popular with local artists, as we received nearly two dozen submissions, so choosing one overall winner was no easy task. We’re pleased to offer free copies of the winning poster at Fan Fest, as well as the $1,000 cash prize to the artist.”

THE WINNER – “MOUTON CLIMBER”

Tim Cribbs of Colorado Springs and his digital piece entitled “Mouton Climber”was selected as the 2025 winner. He shared, “To address this year’s theme, “156 Turns to Glory,” I put the twisting course in the foreground—weaving the course throughout the elements of the artwork, the same way drivers must weave through the track in turn.”

“My goal was to capture the raw aggression and determination of the drivers as they battle for control of both the track and their cars. No place is this more apparent than in the tight corners of Pikes Peak, where the momentum of the car comes into direct conflict with the will of the driver.

“The poster draws its color palette from the Colorado flag, drawing from its shades of blue, red, and white. I took inspiration from the action-packed ‘90s Monte Carlo Rally posters and the art of Initial D, embracing stylized motion and effects to convey movement and speed. The piece was created using a blend of cell-shaded 3D modeling but mostly hours upon hours of traditional stylus and tablet drawing.

“I chose Michèle Mouton and her Audi Quattro as my subjects, probably the most iconic car and driver combination in Pikes Peak’s long history. Her historic victory in ‘85 marked a turning point, raising the stakes and transforming the event into a truly international battle for glory.

“I was drawn to cars from an early age. There was nothing better than the emergence of an iconic combination of a car and its driver – a machine being imbued with the personality of and becoming inseparable from the legacy of its driver; Schumacher and his Ferraris, Dale’s Monte Carlo, McRae’s Impreza, and of course, Michèle’s Quattro.

“To me, the design of a car is as much an art as it’s a conduit for performance. This poster was my way of celebrating that they can be both; elegantly beautiful and able to handle the brutal competition of the climb.

“A Colorado Springs resident, I have the pleasure of seeing the majesty of Pikes Peak nearly every day. Whether it’s on the commute home or after hiking to my favorite overlook at Palmer Park, the view never gets old. Having moved to the Springs last year to work for a local Springs company, this will be my first time being able to see the Hill Climb in person after years of only ever being able to tune in online.

“Entering this contest has made the impending, long-awaited experience all the more meaningful. Allowing me to also partake in the thrill of the chase, racing against time, and testing my limits.”

You can get your own free copy of the winning poster signed by Tim Cribbs at Fan Fest on June 20 in downtown Colorado Springs. Limited quantities will be available, so stop by the PPIHC info booth early!