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PPIHC COMPETITORS TALK ENGINEERING
AT COOL SCIENCE
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Students and families enjoyed a science-themed morning at Penrose Heritage Museum on October 12 as part of the Cool Science Festival and PPIHC's Tom Osborne Community Outreach program. Three PPIHC competitors, also engineers, offered interesting exhibits and answered questions. Dan Novembre and his crew chief, Patrick, offered a chance to learn more about his 013 Wolf GB08S TC Special; Tim Eckert created a display of electric power and showcased his battery-powered race car which is on permanent display. Don Sanborn created a small course for students to race with remote-controlled cars and calculate their elapsed time over two practice runs, and a 'race' run. Photos courtesy of El Pomar Foundation | |
RENNSPORT, PORSCHE AND PIKES PEAK | | |
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PPIHC was well-represented at Rennsport Reunion 7 at WeatherTech Raceway in Laguna Seca, California.
Current and past competitors spotted at the event included David Donner in the 000 Porsche, and Jeff Zwart in his 914-6GT, both PPIHC Hall of Famers; Cam Ingram with El Tigre, his 906-158; David Donohue of Brumos fame; John Johnson, Rick Knoop, and promising 2023 PPIHC rookie, Hayden Bradley.
Rennsport is a one-of-a-kind Porsche gathering for all collectors, owners and enthusiasts to mingle with racing professionals. From competition to meet and greet events and new model reveals, Rennsport Reunion is the place to be for anyone who wants to bask in all things Porsche.
| Fred Veitch, PPIHC Chairman of the Board and competitor, brought a bit of Pikes Peak to Rennsport racing his his Porsche tractor, and hauling hay around the famous track. | |
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CHCA SEASON WRAP UP
PPIHC SPONSORS TWO DIVISION TROPHIES
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To congratulate Colorado Hill Climb Association on another successful racing season, the PPIHC will be the trophy sponsor for two divisions this year. These divisions were chosen since they were the first divisions to compete on Pikes Peak in 1916 - Open Wheel and Motorcycles.
Join us to celebrate grassroots racing in Colorado!
The Colorado Springs Shrine Club
November 11, 2023
Tickets are $40 – deadline to purchase is November 3
Email Katie Kingsley to reserve your seat! – RESERVATIONS
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ROBIN SHUTE CHAMPIONS GRIDLIFE EVENT | | |
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Robin Shute, 4-Time King of the Mountain, turned his PPIHC Wolf loose at Gridlife's Streets of Willow event in early October at California's historic Willow Springs International Raceway. Shute set a new track record of 059.331 seconds, shaving 10 seconds of the previous mark.
Congratulations Robin!
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FRAMEABLE MOMENTS
WITH LARRY CHEN
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“I love shooting this exact photo because of the way all four roads appear in a single frame. I've shot so many race tracks all over the world, but there's no place that looks like this. I also really like the fact that the scene itself changes throughout the day. In this case it was a bit overcast which allowed for all four roads to be evenly lit.”
Larry Chen
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Pictured: In 2022, Paul Dallenbach, 3-Time King of the Mountain, switched from his Dallenbach Special to race a 2020 Sierra Alpha in the Open Wheel division, claiming 2nd place in 11:06.387. He finished in 10th place overall in his well-known #98. | |
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Q: Which motorcycle competitor has the most division wins?
A. Steve Scott
B. Davey Durelle
C. Brian Anderson
D. Chuck Lee
Keep reading to find the answer.
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Interested in partnering with the PPIHC for the 102nd Running? Check out the PPIHC at a glance and join us for the 2024 Race to the Clouds! | |
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Dick Heikes Inducted to Colorado Motorsports Hall of Fame
On October 13, 2023, family and friends of Dick Heikes celebrated his racing career at his induction to the Colorado Motorsports Hall of Fame. He raced for nine years on Pikes Peak in two divisions, Open Wheel and Stock Car. His best Open Wheel time was his rookie year, 1968, in the #11 Chevrolet Special with a time of 14:03.97. This earned him 13th place in the division. His best Stock Car time was in 1975 when he clocked a 14:23.30 finishing 5th in this division. His last competition on Pikes Peak was in 1976. Dick Heikes passed away on December 28, 2021.
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PIKES PEAK HILL CLIMB HALL OF FAME | |
The Pikes Peak Hill Climb Museum Hall of Fame is committed to honoring and preserving the achievements of individuals and/or organizations who have left an indelible mark on the Race to the Clouds – whether they are competitors, organizers, officials, members of the press or volunteers. Anyone who shares a passion for speed and competition, in addition to a great respect for Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain, and plays a role as an ambassador for this famous race is eligible for a Hall of Fame nomination. A new group of inductees is welcomed every other year. The next induction takes place in 2024. | |
Mirl Swan's Journey to Pikes Peak, 2023 - 9 episodes | | |
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PPIHC TRIVIA ANSWER: B
Davey Durelle, PPIHC Hall of Famer, garnered more motorcycle victories than any other rider - 17. Eleven of those were captured consecutively from 2001 to 2011. Durelle set a motorcycle course record in 2007. His best time on the mountain was 10:25.354 in 2009.
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PPIHC Colorado License Plates Available | Live in Colorado? Show your love of the PPIHC year-round by purchasing a special license plate at the DMV. Personalize yours today! | |
Photo credits: El Pomar Foundation, David Donner, Jeff Zwart, Cam Ingram, William Wagenblatt (Rennsport on-track), Porsche Motorsports, Fred Veitch, Charles Zhao, Larry Chen, PPIHC Archives | | | | |
