The International Motor Film Awards nominations have been announced for the 2024 season and include three PPIHC-related pieces. Congratulations and best of luck to all three nominees. | |
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2024 Nominee for Best Documentary Short
SuperVan 4.2 Takes on Pikes Peak
In 2023, Romain Dumas set a record for an Electric Modified Truck/Van, winning the Pikes Peak Open division
in the SuperVan 4.2 with a time of 08:47.682.
Dumas is also the overall course record holder with a time of 07:57.148, set in 2018 in the Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak.
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2024 Nominee for Best Promotional Film
BMW Presents: Peak Power
BMW Chief Driving Instructor, Matt Mullins, raced on Pikes Peak in 2023. A crash on the lower section of the course on race day, ruined his chances for a complete run. Undeterred, Mullins and BMW returned to the mountain for a private, closed-course attempt at a certified course time. This film tells how the story unfolded and came full circle.
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2024 Nominee for Best Documentary Feature
To the Top with Rafael Paschoalin
Rafael Paschoalin won the Motorcycle Middleweight division in 2019 aboard his Yamaha MT-07
with a time of 10:43.880.
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Best Creative Film, 2023 WINNER:
HOONIGAN Gymkhana 2022, featuring Travis Pastrana
Travis Pastrana holds the retired record on Pikes Peak in the
Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama division, set in 2018 in his 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport of 10:33.897.
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Best Documentary Feature, 2022 WINNER:
Queen of Speed, featuring Michѐle Mouton
Michѐle Mouton set a course record on Pikes Peak in 1985 in her 1985 Audi Sport Quattro with a time of 11:25.390 in the Rally Open division making her the first and only woman to set the top mark on America's Mountain.
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The date for the 103rd Running of
The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb,
brought to you by Gran Turismo, has been announced!
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Tickets on Sale in December!
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FRAMEABLE MOMENTS WITH
LARRY CHEN
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"I've been so lucky to follow Tom Tang for over 15 years in his time attack efforts all over the US. Watching him progress as a driver to make it all the way to Pikes Peak makes me so happy. It's awesome to see our generation of enthusiasts getting to participate in one of the oldest motorsports events in the world. Looking forward to seeing a lot more as the culture continues to grow."
Larry Chen
Pictured: PPIHC rookie, Tom Tang, challenged the 12.42 mile course in 2024, finishing 7th in the Unlimited division in his #178 2002 BMW M3 in 10:31.372.
Photo by Larry Chen
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Louis Unser to be Inducted to
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
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Louis Unser's racing career on Pikes Peak began in 1926, behind the wheel of a Studebaker. Despite a DNF in his rookie attempt, Unser was undeterred. He would go on to claim nine King of the Mountain titles, surpassed only by his nephew Bobby Unser, who notched ten overall championships on Pikes Peak.
The 37th annual Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Induction Ceremony will take place on March 10-11, 2025 at Daytona.
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8/6 Kathryn Mead
5-Time PPIHC Competitor, 2020 Rookie of the Year, 2nd in TA1 in 2024
8/9 Chris Johnson
2024 PPIHC Rookie in Unlimited division in 1991 Nissan Skyline GTR
8/15 Leonard Vahsholtz
PPIHC Hall of Famer, 33-Time Competitor with 18 division wins;
two of those in 1993, both were division records!
8/17 Brett Dickie
3-Time Unlimited division competitor in his Honda S2000
8/26 Kash Singh
14-Time PPIHC Competitor; always behind the wheel of a Ford! Look for his racecar to be displayed at Penrose Heritage Museum soon!
8/28 Satoshi Yagi
2-Time PPIHC Competitor in Pikes Peak Open in a 1990 Toyota Starlet
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We are proud of our PPIHC competitors, car owners, officials, media and fans who attended Rocky Mountain Vintage Racers "Race Against Kids Cancer" to benefit the Morgan Adams Foundation in early August.
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Randy Pobst offered ride-alongs in a Porsche GT2. Robb Holland, Jack Penley, Dave Petitti and Keith Davidson also competed. Sterling Chase had his PPIHC car "Gertie" on display. Rupert Berrington, PPIHC photographer captured all the action.
| PPIHC License Plates Available in Colorado | |
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Rewarding the 2024 PPIHC division winners, podium finishers, and King of the Mountain, was a highlight of the event. Thank you to these sponsors for bringing the bling! | |
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Jostens created the one-of-a-kind
2024 Unser Legacy King of the Mountain Ring which was awarded to King of the Mountain, Romain Dumas, for his 5th overall win.
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B.R.M North America created a custom timepiece incorporating flags from every country represented by this year's competitors. A watch was awarded to each division winner. Frederic Gasser has all the details on how you can purchase a PPIHC timepiece similar to this one.
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Colorado Springs-based Glassical Designs unveiled trophies with a new look for 2024 featuring an image of the iconic mountain backed by clouds.
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Meet Roger Lovell
PPIHC Board of Directors
Roger Lovell is a father and professional engineer, native to Colorado Springs. He proudly serves as the Building Official for the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department.
Just as the Pikes Peak Hill Climb is part of Colorado Springs, it was part of growing up for Roger. Fond memories of watching a dusty, cold race from Devils Playground with his father and brother, Brad, would continue to shape his future.
In 2003, Roger and his brother chose to enter the world of motorsports and start competing in rockcrawling. In 2010 and 2011 these brothers each made an attempt to conquer the mountain. Over the course of 20 years, Roger and Brad have been very successful in off-road motorsports including numerous wins at the Baja 1000, King of the Hammers, and the Finke Desert Race in Australia.
As a previous Pikes Peak competitor and crew chief, Roger knows the challenges, pitfalls, highs and lows that Pikes Peak can present on any given day.
He shared, "It is an extraordinary honor for me to continue to serve the Pikes Peak Hill Climb as a member of the Board of Directors."
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The Colorado Hill Climb Association ran the first Monarch Hill Climb of the 2024 season on July 14.
The next CHCA scheduled race is Temple Canyon in Canon City on August 31 and September 1.
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Spencer Steele raced in two divisions at the Monarch event, Open Wheel and Unlimited.
Steele finished first in both, setting a new division record in Unlimited.
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Travis Newbold, former PPIHC motorcycle champion, took first at Monarch in the Motorcycle Class.
Newbold raced for 10 years on Pikes Peak, setting a 450cc record in 2012. His best time was 10:18.514 in 2015 in the Pikes Peak Heavyweight division aboard a 2014 Ronin Pikes Peak Special. His Pikes Peak record includes two first place finishes, three second place runs, and three third place trophies.
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SUMMER RACING AND OUTDOOR FUN | |
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Calling all photographers!
Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services accepting submissions for
annual calendar photo contest
This annual calendar shows off the natural beauty of Colorado Springs parks, trails and open spaces. The 2025 Discover COS Calendar will celebrate “Places less traveled: spotlighting the power of recreation in Colorado Springs.” PRCS is seeking pictures that highlight community recreation and hidden gems across the city including rarely-featured parks, less-traveled trails, and powerful recreation areas.
All submissions must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6. Photos can be submitted by emailing calendar@coloradosprings.gov.
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Check out Downtown Colorado Springs with exciting events, things to do and see, walking tours, and dozens of dining options!
And don't forget to visit Axe and the Oak at the Ivywild School for the one and only Pikes Peak Hill Shine, created and bottled for the PPIHC!
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Interested in submitting your story for consideration? Or have ideas for what you'd like to see or know more about? Submit content ideas or stories HERE. | |
Photo credits: Larry Chen Photo, Charles Zhao, Trackside Photos, Andy Kingsley, City of Colorado Springs, Mash Mechanix, Axe and the Oak, PPIHC Archives, Colorado Motorsports Hall of Fame | | | | |
