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The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hillclimb Colarado, USA
Hillclimb Details
The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) presented by Gran Turismo is a hill climb to the summit of Pikes Peak - America's Mountain in Colorado, USA. The race was founded back in 1916 by entrepreneur and philanthropist, Spencer Penrose who improved the existing carriage road and built his ‘highway’.
It was only a gravel road up until 1999 whereupon sections began being paved. It was finally completed after the race in 2012. It is affectionately known as the "Race to the Clouds" such is the change in altitude during the climb. 2025 will be the 103rd running of the event making it America's second oldest automobile race and one that has grown into an international event that now attracts the very best drivers in the world.
The race is by invitation only and features 12.42 miles and 156 turns. Notably, the start line is at 9,390 feet and the finish is at 14,115 feet.
Other than race days, the highway is a working toll road for the rest of the year so visitors can drive the same road to experience the climb albeit at posted speeds of 20 mph.
The organisers maintain regular updates on all their social media channels @pikespeakhillclimb and as the event draws closer, they will releasing details of their live stream so that audiences across the world can follow the race.
Event Organisers: Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC)
Website: https://ppihc.org
Overall Record, Unlimited, Romain Dumas 07:57.148 2018 Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak, 2018
Current 4 wheel division
Unltd, Romain Dumas 07:57.148 Volkswagen IDR PP, 2018
Time Attack, David Donohue, 09:18.053 2019 Porsche
GT2 RS Clubsport, 2023
Open Wheel, Codie Vahsholtz 09:19.192 2013 Ford Open Vahsholtz Custom, 2023
Pikes Peak Open, Romain Dumas 08:47.682 2023 Ford Performance Super Van 4, 2023
Pikes Peak GT4 Trophy by Yokohama - Turbo class, Laura Hayes 10:20.487 Toyota Supra GT4, 2024
PP GT4 Trophy by Yokohama, Normally Aspirated, Nuno Caetano, 10.23.034 Porsche 718 GT4RS Clubsport, 2024
Eligible Non Division Records
ICE Production Car, Rhys Millen, 10:12.024 BMW M8, 2023
ICE Production SUV / Crossover, Rhys Millen, 10:49.902 Bentley Bentayga, 2018
ICE Production TRUCK/VAN
No current records
Electric Production Car, Blake Fuller, 11:02.802,
2018 Tesla Model 3, 2020
Electric Production SUV/Crossover, Ron Zaras, 10:49.267
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N, 2024
Electric Production Truck / Van, Gardner Nichols, 10:53,883
Rivian R1T, 2024
Electric Modified Car, Randy Pobst 09:54.901
Tesla Model S Plaid, 2023
Electric Modified SUV/Crossover, Dani Sordo, 09:30.852,
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N TA Spec, 2024
Electric Modified Truck/Van, Romain Dumas, 08:47.682, Ford Performance SuperVan 4, 2023
Electric Prototype/Purpose Built, Romain Dumas, 07:57.148, Volkswagen ID R Pikes Peak, 2018
Alternative Fuel
Diesel Exhibition, Gregoire Blachon, 10:25.071 Radical SR, 2023
Natural Gas, Open Wheel, Johnnie Rogers, 11:50.090 Wells-Coyote, 1993
Propane, Exhibition/PP Open, Randy Schranz, 11:11.218, 2012 Shelby Cobra, 2012
Turbine Open Rally, Steve Bolan, 15:27.180, Bolan-Allison,
1981.
Hybrid Time Attack 1, James Robinson, 10:01.913, 2019 Acura NSX, 2020
DriveTrain
Front Whl Dr, PPC, Nick Robinson 10:48.94 Acura TLX AS, 2018
Rear Wheel Drive, Unlimited, Simone Faggioli, 08:37.230,
Norma M20 SF PKP, 2018
All Wheel Drive, Unlimited, Romain Dumas 07:57.148, Volkswagen LD R Pikes Peak, 2018
Non Eligible Former 4 Wheel Div and Class Records
Electric, Modified, Rhys Millen, 08:57.118, EOPP100, 2016
Electric, Production, Blake Fuller, 11.48.264, 2016 Tesla SP90D, 2016
Porsche PP Trophy by Yokohama, Travis Pastrana, 10:33.897, Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport, 2018
Mini Sprint, Todd Cook, 11:37.629, 2000 TCE/
Wells Coyote, 2009
Championship, John Guynn, 12:27,660, Ream Racer Upright Sprint, 2005
Sports Car, Bobby Unser, 13.19.100, Arciero Bros, Racing Lotus 23, 1964
Super Stock Car, Clint Vahsholtz, 10:55.603, 2006 Ford Mustang, 2011
High Performance Showroom Stock 2WD, Rhys Millen, 12:59.410, Toyota Supra, 1997
High Performance Showroom Stock 4WD, Jeff Zwart, 12:24.970, Porsche Twin Turbo, 1997
High Performance Showroom Stock, Jeff Zwart, 11:53.000, Porsche, 2002
Pikes Peak Production, Rod Millen, 12:43.740, Mazda
MX6, 1989
Rally, Mark Lovell, 11:39.630, Subaru
Impreza, 2002.
Time Attack 1 Pre-2020 rule change, Raphael Astler, 09:23.721, Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Turbo, 2019
Big Rig, Single Axle, Mike Ryan, 12:43.667, 2005 Freightliner, 2006
Big Rig, Tandem Axle, Bruce Canepa, 13:59.960, Kenworth T2000, 2001
Truck 4WD, Scott Marlatt, 14:35.900, Chevrolet Powered Jeep, 1971
Truck Production, Mike Childress, 13:50.465, 2003 Ford F150, 2007
Truck Non-Production, Bob Seivert, 13:41.030, Chevrolet Jeepster, 1973
Truck, Unlimited, Jerry Daugherty, 15:09.270, 1980 Chevy Blazer, 1988
Truck, Class 7/E/Light, Clive Smith, 12:29.040,
Chevrolet S-10, 1991
Truck Class 8/F/Heavy, Jack Flannery, 12:52.120, Chevrolet Half Ton, 1991
Super Stock Truck, Larry Ragland, 11:24.360,
Chevy S-10, 1999
High Tech Truck & SUV 4WD, Larry Ragland, 11:17.660, GMC Envoy, 2000
Super Stock Truck & SUV 2WD, Leonard Vahsholtz, 11:41.950, 1996 Ford Bronco, 2001
Pro Truck, Charles McDowell, 14:32.970, Ford F150,
2006
Legends, Robert Gayton, 13:56.370, 1940 Ford Coupe.
1998
Time Attack 2WD, Rod Millen, 11.04.912, Hyundai Genesis,
2011
Time Attack 4WD, David Kern/Allison Kern, 11:48.434, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2008
Vintage Car* Former PPIHC entry, Spencer Steele, 10:25.989, 1995 PVA2, 2017
Pikes Peak Challenge Vintage Car, Ralf Christensson, 10:46.000, Ford Mustang GT350, 2014
Rocky Mountain Vintage Racers, Modified, John Groendyke, 12:26.357, Cadillac 62 Coupe, 2012
Rocky Mountain Vintage Racers, over 4.0L, Jess Neal, 12:17.858, Plymouth Cuda, 2012
Rocky Mountain Vintage Racers, John Heavey, 12:53.367, Porsche Targa, 2012