Tag: pikes peak international hill climb
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PIKES PICK: Artists, create the poster for Race to the Clouds
Yours could be the poster for the June 21 104th Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with art for the 250-150 anniversary year of the country and state: “The World’s Race America’s Mountain – A Colorado Legacy.” Winning submissions from artists will be featured. ppihc.org – Linda Navarro
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Racers gear up for 103rd Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
In the annual “Race to the Clouds,” just one will lay claim to the King of the Mountain title. The 103rd Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb begins Sunday at 7:30 a.m. as 73 competitors aim to reach the summit of Pikes Peak. France’s Romain Dumas won the 102nd event and clocked in at 8…
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PHOTOS: Practice Day for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Highlights from the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb practice and qualifying day on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
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Young at heart: 103rd Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb drivers over 60 not slowing down
The 103rd Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is evidence that racing has no limits when it comes to age. The competitors taking on the mountain this year include nine drivers between 62 and 77 years old. And while age brings its usual challenges, it has not been a limiting factor for several. “The benefit…
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Katherine Legge plans to finish business at 103rd Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Katherine Legge is quite a jester. As Legge spoke about the upcoming 103rd Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, presented by Gran Turismo, after Wednesday’s practices, she detailed her foray into the event. Legge learned about the race 20 years ago from a friend who spoke about the delight of the Pikes Peak International Hill…
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Pikes Peak International Hill Climb rookie Dani Sordo shines in first Colorado race
Leading up to The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, Dani Sordo had little experience with the race. In fact, Sordo had just one practice run with his race car to learn the road and acclimate himself to the course. The rookie managed well. In Sordo’s first Hill Climb, he placed first in the exhibition…
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Gardner Nichols crushes production truck record in Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Gardner Nichols kept a secret from the field in fear of jinxing himself. Nichols hoped to break 11 minutes during his run at The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on Sunday. During last year’s race, Nichols set the record in the electric production truck division at 11:23.983 in his 2022 Rivian R1T. This year,…
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Colorado Springs brothers Rodney, Earl O’Maley cherish road to Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
The O’Maleys garage symbolizes the phrase “organized chaos.” Numerous engine parts neatly assorted on shelves, fresh oil stains on various areas of the floor from recent repairs, a plethora of tools including wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, and bolts wait to be rehomed in a nearby toolbox. Also among the objects and half dozen people in the…
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Fan Fest ahead of Pikes Peak Hill Climb to promote local breweries, celebrate the race
While you might not be able to catch “The Race to the Clouds” on the mountain, there is a chance to celebrate a bit closer to home. The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Fan Fest is set for Friday night, right before race day Sunday. More than 35,000 people are expected to attend the…
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Locals shine in behind-the-scenes preparation for Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
“Where can I get racing fuel?” “Our tire warmers don’t work — does anybody have a generator?” “I’m looking for two bolts for a Mustang transmission …” In the final days leading up to Sunday’s 102nd running of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb by Gran Turismo, requests from drivers and teams are coming…