MILITARY APPRECIATION AT
TECH INSPECTION
First 101 active-duty service members with a military ID will receive a FREE Challenge Coin commemorating the 101st Running of the Race to the Clouds! Coins will be available for purchase for $10.
June 19, 2023
8:30AM to 4:30PM
Broadmoor World Arena
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BUY YOUR PIKES PEAK
MERCHANDISE!
Shop the Official 2023 merchandise for the 101st runnning of Pikes Peak! Gear up for your arrival to the mountain with shirts, jackets, bags and more!
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PIKES PEAK HILL SHINE
Crafted by Axe and the Oak Distillery, the Official Distillery Sponsor of PPIHC, this Hill Shine pays homage to the iconic Race to the Clouds.
Beyond that first sip, the package represents the history of Pikes Peak and the stories that follow. The label was created with Rea Lentz in mind, showcasing the first victory in 1916.
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Did you know Downtown Colorado Springs boasts the largest concentration of independent restaurants in southern Colorado? You can drink, dine and WIN with Downtown’s Patio Passport, running all summer long! Check-in at each participating patio location to be entered into a weekly raffle for a chance to win gift cards from Homa Café + Bar, The Well, Vine & Wheel, Trainwreck and more! Plus, one Patio Passport holder will win the grand prize – one night at Kinship Landing! To learn more and start using your passport at some of Downtown’s best patios, READ HERE.
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PPIHC Planter Scavenger Hunt! |
One of the delights of Downtown Colorado Springs is a series of large flower pots with seasonal flowers combined with small art installations. As you're shopping and dining downtown, see if you can spot the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb-sponsored planter. Revealing the exact location would be too easy! Here are some hints to help you track it down. |
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Hint 1: You're on the wrong side of the street if you fall down a Rabbit Hole!
Hint 2: Looking to Spice up your race week, you're getting hotter!
Hint 3: Gaze up at Daniel's Loft!
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FRAMEABLE MOMENTS WITH LARRY CHEN |
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"Part of what we like to do as official photographers is capture the beauty of the mountain itself. While the cars are incredible, for me the ultimate goal is to show off both the scenery and background as well as the racing vehicle. Sometimes this means I need to shoot the photos vertically. This particular location is one of my favorites in the W's because you can see some nice foreground as well as Double Cut in the distance." Larry Chen
Pictured:. Rhys Millen taking a turn in the W's during a 2022 morning practice session. Millen captured the Pikes Peak Open win behind the wheel of this 2016 E-Motion Porsche GT3R TT in 10:52.664.
Photo by Larry Chen
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In 1916 the first car division to run on Pikes Peak was the Open Wheel division, and it’s still going strong today!
The “Romano Special” driven by Rae Lentz was the winner of the inaugural three-day event. His finish time was 20 minutes, 55.60 seconds. Roll forward to 2022 when Codie Vahsholtz won the division in his 2013 Ford Open in 10:38.259. Interestingly, Codie’s father, Clint, holds the Open Wheel division record, set in the same car in 2020 when he captured the overall King of the Mountain win in 09:35.490. More than 100 years, 12.42 miles in half the time!
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Q: How many turns must be navigated over the 12.42 mile course?
A. 167 B. 178 C. 156 D. 145
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Answer: C. The course has a grand total of one-hundred and fifty-six turns!
Map: PPIHC
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Mobil 1 is the Official Motor Oil for the PPIHC with a presence on
Pikes Peak dating back to the 1930s.
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The Official Course Map of PPIHC and division sponsor of the Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy Division |
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June 9: Trevor Aweida - Built 2022 race car in a span of three months before race day
June 13 - Tanner Foust - Winner Pikes Peak Porsche Trophy by Yokohama division, 2021
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June 23: Michele Mouton - First woman to set an overall course record in 1985 (Audi, 11:25.39)
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The history of Porsche at the Pikes Peak Hill Climb is undoubtedly impressive. The first one to tackle the 12.42 mile course was a slightly modified Porsche 356A in 1958 driven by Bill Paine. Congratulations to Porsche on your 75th Anniversary!
Photos courtesy: PPIHC Archives
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PPIHC Board Member
FM Radio Board Executive
Colorado Springs Advocate
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Hoonipigasus returns to Pikes Peak!
Lia Block will make a tribute run up the mountain to honor her late father, Ken Block.
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BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY
THUNDER ON THE MOUNTAIN
PRESENTED BY NAPA AUTO PARTS
With 65 years of racing, Bandimere Speedway revs up for Thunder on The Mountain once again!
June 15-17, 2023
3051 S Rooney Rd, Morrison, CO 80465
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COLORADO HILL CLIMB ASSOCIATION'S
MONARCH HILL CLIMB
Check out this classic dirt course hill climb. See drivers from the PPIHC race in the series all summer.
Volunteers are always welcome!
June 17-18, 2023
Forest Rd 228, Salida, CO 81201
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COLORADO SPRINGS
WESTERN STREET BREAKFAST
Pancakes for You & Me in '23! One of Colorado Springs' most iconic celebrations that supports our
local military and families!
June 21, 2023
Downtown Colorado Springs- Pikes Peak & Tejon
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ASCEND MUSIC AND MOTORSPORTS FESTIVAL
Powered by XRP Ledger, ASCEND is an event beyond a Time Attack Competition spotlighting drag racing, a Hot Imports Night car show, a Saturday night concert and so much more!
July 1-2, 2023
PPIR - 16650 Midway Ranch Rd Fountain, CO 80817
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BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY'S
JET CAR NATIONALS
FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND
Looking to kick off your Independence Day weekend? Join Jet Car Nationals fans watching dragsters gaining speeds up to 290 MPH.
July 1, 2023
3051 S Rooney Rd, Morrison, CO 80465
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STAR SPANGLED SYMPHONY & FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS
With nearly 50 years of tradition, the Colorado Springs Philharmonic and public fireworks display offers the whole family a free Independence Day celebration activity!
July 4, 2023
Find best viewing locations HERE.
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PPIHC Colorado License Plates Available Now |
Live in Colorado? Show your love of the PPIHC year-round by purchasing a special license plate at the DMV. |
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