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PHOTOS: Practice Day for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

By June 19, 2025 | updated 1 year ago

Rick Lind, from Aiken, South Carolina, drives his 1967 Chevrolet C-10 through the first few curves of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb during a practice/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)

Highlights from the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb practice and qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

Rick Lind, from Aiken, South Carolina, drives his 1967 Chevrolet C-10 through the first few curves of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb during a practice/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Rick Lind, from Aiken, South Carolina, drives his 1967 Chevrolet C-10 through the first few curves of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb during a practice/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Trevor Aweida, from Boulder, drives his 1984 Audi 4000 through the first few curves of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb during a practice/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Trevor Aweida, from Boulder, drives his 1984 Audi 4000 through the first few curves of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb during a practice/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Alex Kim, from Salt Lake City, drives his 1985 Audi S1E2 Tribute through the first few curves of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb during a practice/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Alex Kim, from Salt Lake City, drives his 1985 Audi S1E2 Tribute through the first few curves of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb during a practice/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Alex Kim, from Salt Lake City, drives his 1985 Audi S1E2 Tribute through the first few curves of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb during a practice/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Alex Kim, from Salt Lake City, drives his 1985 Audi S1E2 Tribute through the first few curves of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb during a practice/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Jonathan Shoop, a member of the pit crew for Jimmy Ford, prepares a 2017 ford Mustang in the pit before the start of a Pikes Peak International Hill Climb practince/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025 (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Jonathan Shoop, a member of the pit crew for Jimmy Ford, prepares a 2017 ford Mustang in the pit before the start of a Pikes Peak International Hill Climb practince/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025 (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
JR Hildebrand, from Boulder, sits in his NASCAR 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix in the pit before the start of a Pikes Peak International Hill Climb practince/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025 (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
JR Hildebrand, from Boulder, sits in his NASCAR 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix in the pit before the start of a Pikes Peak International Hill Climb practince/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025 (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Maor Primo, representing Israel, waits in his 1967 Alpha Romeo GTA-m for his turn through the starting line at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb during a practice/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Maor Primo, representing Israel, waits in his 1967 Alpha Romeo GTA-m for his turn through the starting line at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb during a practice/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
The pit crew for Ethan Hunter’s 2016 Port City Camaro prepare his car before the start of a Pikes Peak International Hill Climb practince/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025 (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
The pit crew for Ethan Hunter’s 2016 Port City Camaro prepare his car before the start of a Pikes Peak International Hill Climb practince/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025 (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Tracy Gaudu, from Johnson City Tennessee, sits in her 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 in the pit before the start of a Pikes Peak International Hill Climb practince/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025 (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Tracy Gaudu, from Johnson City Tennessee, sits in her 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 in the pit before the start of a Pikes Peak International Hill Climb practince/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025 (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Jonathan Shoop, a member of the pit crew for Jimmy Ford, prepares a 2017 ford Mustang in the pit before the start of a Pikes Peak International Hill Climb practince/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025 (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Jonathan Shoop, a member of the pit crew for Jimmy Ford, prepares a 2017 ford Mustang in the pit before the start of a Pikes Peak International Hill Climb practince/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025 (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Maor Primo, representing Israel, drives his 1967 Alpha Romeo GTA-m through the first few curves of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb during a practice/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Maor Primo, representing Israel, drives his 1967 Alpha Romeo GTA-m through the first few curves of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb during a practice/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Jonathan Shoop, a member of the pit crew for Jimmy Ford, prepares a 2017 ford Mustang in the pit before the start of a Pikes Peak International Hill Climb practince/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025 (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Jonathan Shoop, a member of the pit crew for Jimmy Ford, prepares a 2017 ford Mustang in the pit before the start of a Pikes Peak International Hill Climb practince/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025 (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Robert Dahm, from Ontario, Canada, prepares in his race trailer before the start of a Pikes Peak International Hill Climb practice/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025 (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Robert Dahm, from Ontario, Canada, prepares in his race trailer before the start of a Pikes Peak International Hill Climb practice/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025 (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Jeff Zwart, from Ashcroft, drives his 1997 Porsche Carrera through the first few curves of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb during a practice/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Jeff Zwart, from Ashcroft, drives his 1997 Porsche Carrera through the first few curves of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb during a practice/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
An official helps push Maor Primo in his 1967 Alpha Romeo GTA-m as he returns to the starting line after a run during a Pikes Peak International Hill Climb practice/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025 (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
An official helps push Maor Primo in his 1967 Alpha Romeo GTA-m as he returns to the starting line after a run during a Pikes Peak International Hill Climb practice/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025 (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
David Hackl, from Grand Lake, drives his 1983 Audi Quattro through the first few curves of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb during a practice/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
David Hackl, from Grand Lake, drives his 1983 Audi Quattro through the first few curves of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb during a practice/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
JR Hildebrand, from Boulder, drives his NASCAR 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix through the first few curves of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb during a practice/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
JR Hildebrand, from Boulder, drives his NASCAR 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix through the first few curves of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb during a practice/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Pit crews for Emmanuel Cecchet and Alex Kim prepare their cars before the start of a Pikes Peak International Hill Climb practice/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Pit crews for Emmanuel Cecchet and Alex Kim prepare their cars before the start of a Pikes Peak International Hill Climb practice/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Pit crews prepare their cars as dawn breaks over the horizon before the start of a Pikes Peak International Hill Climb practice/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025 (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Pit crews prepare their cars as dawn breaks over the horizon before the start of a Pikes Peak International Hill Climb practice/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025 (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Racing gloves and helmet rest on top of a car in the pit before the start of a Pikes Peak International Hill Climb practice/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Racing gloves and helmet rest on top of a car in the pit before the start of a Pikes Peak International Hill Climb practice/qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (StephenSwoffordPhotographerstephen.swofford@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ddcaf11c5d70eaa58546ddc4e038687?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
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