Photo Credit: PPIHC/Larry Chen
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.
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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.
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Event Organisers: Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC)
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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
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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
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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
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ICE Production TRUCK/VAN
No current records
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Electric Production Car, Blake Fuller, 11:02.802,
2018 Tesla Model 3, 2020
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Electric Production SUV/Crossover, Ron Zaras, 10:49.267
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N, 2024
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Electric Production Truck / Van, Gardner Nichols, 10:53,883
Rivian R1T, 2024
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Electric Modified Car, Randy Pobst 09:54.901
Tesla Model S Plaid, 2023
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Electric Modified SUV/Crossover, Dani Sordo, 09:30.852,
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N TA Spec, 2024
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Electric Modified Truck/Van, Romain Dumas, 08:47.682, Ford Performance SuperVan 4, 2023
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Electric Prototype/Purpose Built, Romain Dumas, 07:57.148, Volkswagen ID R Pikes Peak, 2018
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Alternative Fuel
Diesel Exhibition, Gregoire Blachon, 10:25.071 Radical SR, 2023
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Natural Gas, Open Wheel, Johnnie Rogers, 11:50.090 Wells-Coyote, 1993
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Propane, Exhibition/PP Open, Randy Schranz, 11:11.218, 2012 Shelby Cobra, 2012
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Turbine Open Rally, Steve Bolan, 15:27.180, Bolan-Allison,
1981.
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Hybrid Time Attack 1, James Robinson, 10:01.913, 2019 Acura NSX, 2020
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​DriveTrain
Front Whl Dr, PPC, Nick Robinson 10:48.94 Acura TLX AS, 2018
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Rear Wheel Drive, Unlimited, Simone Faggioli, 08:37.230,
Norma M20 SF PKP, 2018
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All Wheel Drive, Unlimited, Romain Dumas 07:57.148, Volkswagen LD R Pikes Peak, 2018
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Non Eligible Former 4 Wheel Div and Class Records
Electric, Modified, Rhys Millen, 08:57.118, EOPP100, 2016
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Electric, Production, Blake Fuller, 11.48.264, 2016 Tesla SP90D, 2016
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Porsche PP Trophy by Yokohama, Travis Pastrana, 10:33.897, Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport, 2018
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Mini Sprint, Todd Cook, 11:37.629, 2000 TCE/
Wells Coyote, 2009​​​​​​​​
Championship, John Guynn, 12:27,660, Ream Racer Upright Sprint, 2005 ​
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Sports Car, Bobby Unser, 13.19.100, Arciero Bros, Racing Lotus 23, 1964
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Super Stock Car, Clint Vahsholtz, 10:55.603, 2006 Ford Mustang, 2011
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High Performance Showroom Stock 2WD, Rhys Millen, 12:59.410, Toyota Supra, 1997
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High Performance Showroom Stock 4WD, Jeff Zwart, 12:24.970, Porsche Twin Turbo, 1997
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High Performance Showroom Stock, Jeff Zwart, 11:53.000, Porsche, 2002
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Pikes Peak Production, Rod Millen, 12:43.740, Mazda
MX6, 1989
Rally, Mark Lovell, 11:39.630, Subaru
Impreza, 2002.
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Time Attack 1 Pre-2020 rule change, Raphael Astler, 09:23.721, Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Turbo, 2019
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Big Rig, Single Axle, Mike Ryan, 12:43.667, 2005 Freightliner, 2006
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Big Rig, Tandem Axle, Bruce Canepa, 13:59.960, Kenworth T2000, 2001
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Truck 4WD, Scott Marlatt, 14:35.900, Chevrolet Powered Jeep, 1971
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Truck Production, Mike Childress, 13:50.465, 2003 Ford F150, 2007
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Truck Non-Production, Bob Seivert, 13:41.030, Chevrolet Jeepster, 1973
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Truck, Unlimited, Jerry Daugherty, 15:09.270, 1980 Chevy Blazer, 1988
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Truck, Class 7/E/Light, Clive Smith, 12:29.040,
Chevrolet S-10, 1991
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Truck Class 8/F/Heavy, Jack Flannery, 12:52.120, Chevrolet Half Ton, 1991
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Super Stock Truck, Larry Ragland, 11:24.360,
Chevy S-10, 1999
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High Tech Truck & SUV 4WD, Larry Ragland, 11:17.660, GMC Envoy, 2000
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Super Stock Truck & SUV 2WD, Leonard Vahsholtz, 11:41.950, 1996 Ford Bronco, 2001
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Pro Truck, Charles McDowell, 14:32.970, Ford F150,
2006
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Legends, Robert Gayton, 13:56.370, 1940 Ford Coupe.
1998
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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
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Pikes Peak Challenge Vintage Car, Ralf Christensson, 10:46.000, Ford Mustang GT350, 2014
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Rocky Mountain Vintage Racers, Modified, John Groendyke, 12:26.357, Cadillac 62 Coupe, 2012
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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​​​​​​​