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PHOTOS: Pikes Peak International Hill Climb – Practice Day 2

Drives take advantage of the open roads and early morning light on the second day of practice for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. The race, which is celebrating its hundredth year, will kick off this Sunday on June 26, 2022. (John Stember/The Gazette)
Drives take advantage of the open roads and early morning light on the second day of practice for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. The race, which is celebrating its hundredth year, will kick off this Sunday on June 26, 2022. (John Stember/The Gazette)
Drives take advantage of the open roads on the second day of practice for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. The race, which is celebrating its hundredth year, will kick off this Sunday on June 26, 2022. (John Stember/The Gazette)
Drives take advantage of the open roads on the second day of practice for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. The race, which is celebrating its hundredth year, will kick off this Sunday on June 26, 2022. (John Stember/The Gazette)
Drives take advantage of the open roads and early morning light on the second day of practice for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. The race, which is celebrating its hundredth year, will kick off this Sunday on June 26, 2022. (John Stember/The Gazette)
Drives take advantage of the open roads and early morning light on the second day of practice for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. The race, which is celebrating its hundredth year, will kick off this Sunday on June 26, 2022. (John Stember/The Gazette)
Simon and Magnus Widen work on their car on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. The father and son duo, along with their driver Ralf Christensson, traveled from Stockholm, Sweden, to compete in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb as
Simon and Magnus Widen work on their car on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. The father and son duo, along with their driver Ralf Christensson, traveled from Stockholm, Sweden, to compete in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb as “Los Vikingos.” (John Stember/The Gazette)
Drivers take a moment to talk strategy and slow down before a practice run for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on Wednesday.
Drivers take a moment to talk strategy and slow down before a practice run for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on Wednesday.
Early morning light hits the course on the second day of practice for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on Wednesday. The race, which is celebrating its 100th year, will kick off this Sunday. (John Stember, The Gazette)
Early morning light hits the course on the second day of practice for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on Wednesday. The race, which is celebrating its 100th year, will kick off this Sunday. (John Stember, The Gazette)
Codie Vahsholtz from Woodland Park takes off from Devil’s Playground on the second day of practice Wednesday for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado Springs. (Photos by John Stember, The Gazette)
Codie Vahsholtz from Woodland Park takes off from Devil’s Playground on the second day of practice Wednesday for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado Springs. (Photos by John Stember, The Gazette)
Driver and crew enjoy a quiet moment in between practice runs Wednesday for the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. (John Stember, The Gazette)
Driver and crew enjoy a quiet moment in between practice runs Wednesday for the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. (John Stember, The Gazette)
A pit crew refuels their car between practice runs for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. (John Stember/The Gazette)
A pit crew refuels their car between practice runs for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. (John Stember/The Gazette)
Racer Rhys Millen and his team from southern California go over the fine details during practice day for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. (John Stember/The Gazette)
Racer Rhys Millen and his team from southern California go over the fine details during practice day for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. (John Stember/The Gazette)
Spectators perch atop a rock to get a better view of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb course on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. (John Stember/The Gazette)
Spectators perch atop a rock to get a better view of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb course on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. (John Stember/The Gazette)


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