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The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC), also known as The Race to the Clouds, is an annual automobile hillclimb to the summit of Pikes Peak in the U.S. state of Colorado. The track measures 12.42 miles (19.99 km) and has over 156 turns, climbing 4,720 ft (1,440 m) from the start at mile 7 on Pikes Peak Highway, to the finish at 14,115 ...
The race up Pikes Peak is a 12.42-mile time trial event, where one car at a time climbs the 156-turn paved scenic roadway and finishes at the summit at 14,115 feet above sea level.
His record was broken on 21 July 2007 by Nobuhiro Tajima driving the Suzuki XL7 Hill Climb Special to a time of 10:01.408. [9] [10] However, Tajima's record was set after the Pikes Peak surface was partially paved whereas Millen's record was on dirt. Rod had the fastest overall time at the famous mountain four more times (1996, 1997, 1998, and ...
It won the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in 1988 setting a record-breaking time of 10 minutes and 47 seconds in the hands of Vatanen. [1] Footage from Vatanen's run was used to create the short film Climb Dance. It had four wheel steering, [2] a feature never before seen on a rally or hillclimb car.
The Urus climbed the mountain in 10:32.064, beating the previous production-SUV record by nearly 18 seconds.
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While competing for Unplugged Performance at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, Randy accomplished a remarkable feat by achieving a record-breaking time of 9:54.901. Setting a new record for the fastest EV based on production models, as well as the fastest modified production-based EV.
Pikes Peak International Raceway: Course: Permanent racing facility 1.000 mi / 1.609 km: Distance: 200 laps 200.000 mi / 321.869 km: Weather: Dry with temperatures reaching up to 84.9 °F (29.4 °C); wind speeds reaching up to 20 miles per hour (32 km/h) [1] Pole position; Driver: Scott Sharp (A. J. Foyt Enterprises) Time: 20.441: Fastest lap ...