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Simone Faggioli claims King of the Mountain title in shortened Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race
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Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb eventgoers provide perspectives on changes to 103rd event
At Pikes Peak’s summit at 2 a.m., wind rocked vehicles for hours. Attempting to exit a car resulted in doors opening faster than expected and material inside flying outside and decorating the mountain’s landscape as wind at the summit reached 80-100 miles per hour Sunday. The gusts never relented as the sun rose. To those…
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Simone Faggioli claims King of the Mountain title in shortened Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race
Simone Faggioli doesn’t speak a word of English. Yet the Italian driver sent a message Sunday to all 72 competitors that everyone understood: There’s a new King of the Mountain. Faggioli’s speed spoke for him as he clocked in at 3 minutes, 37.196 seconds for The 103rd Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, presented by…
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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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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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WATCH: Practice underway for 2024 Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Practice sessions for the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb are underway in Colorado Springs, Colo. Teams will be practicing on the course through Friday morning. Fan Fest is set for Friday evening from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Colorado Springs. The 102nd Race to the Clouds will commence on Sunday, June 23,…
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VIDEO | Scenes from the Summit
Scenes from the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb finish line at the top of Pikes Peak.