The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb has earned the nickname “The Race To The Clouds” for a good reason. This historic race takes place on the strikingly beautiful Pikes Peak just outside of Colorado Springs, Colorado where competitors race to its peak which sits at a staggering 14,115 feet in elevation. The trek up to the top of America's Mountain consists of 156 turns and stretches 12.42 miles. Even though the scenery is beautiful, the mountain lays host to tight bends, steep drop offs and unpredictable weather that has claimed the egos, and sometimes the lives, of the brave individuals who choose to race up to its summit. Despite the danger, a courageous group of drivers still flock to the mountain every year. Some hope to just make it to the top and have a donut to celebrate completing the challenge, while some others seek to get to the top as fast as possible and etch their names into the record books. The harsh conditions and unpredictable weather mean that this is truly a massive challenge for both man and machine. After all, one mistake could spell disaster.
A Quick History
The very first running of the Pikes Peak Hill Climb took place during August 1916. The maiden winner of the Pikes Peak Hill Climb was a man named Rea Lentz who posted the winning time
