MONTHLY SHAKEDOWN

GRAB YOUR FAN GEAR FOR RACE DAY!

Dress like a fan in the latest gear and the coolest styles for men and women!

Puffer Jackets, Carhartt Ts and jackets, flannels, beanies, caps, decals, tote bags, water bottles, keychains and more!

Look for Official PPIHC Merch during Race Week at Tech Inspection, Fan Fest and on the Mountain!

Shop early for the best selection! Get your favorites before they're gone!

POSTER ART CONTEST - 2024 WINNER

POSTER ART CONTEST - 2024 WINNER

The winning design titled, "14,000' Closer to Mars" was submitted by Rachel Aweida who collected a $1000 prize for her poster as part of the Tom Osborne Community Connections program. The Aweida name is likely familiar to PPIHC fans, as her father, Dan, and brother, Trevor, are both competitors.

Read more about the inspiration behind Rachel's out-of-this-world entry.

POSTER ART - PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD



Madison Henggeler, a PPIHC course official received the People's Choice Award in the 2024 PPIHC Poster Art Contest. She was awarded $250. “I’ve lived in Colorado most of my life, explained Henggeler. "I love the scenery of the Pikes Peak region and I love living at the base of our mountain. I’m excited to share my artwork with the community this year. I chose Jeremy Foley’s Evo 8 because I know Evo Corner is iconic to the PPIHC. During race week I drive past it every morning and know how easy it could be to miss. That being said, I knew it would be perfect for the theme: Often Challenged. Rarely Conquered.”

AUTOMOBILE CLUB DE L'OUEST

INVITES PPIHC FANS

TO SHARE THE EXCITEMENT OF

24 HOURS OF LE MANS BY JOINING THE OFFICIAL FAN CLUB OF LE MANS

As we expand our outreach to Fans around the globe, we’re partnered with the Official Le Mans Fan Club to capitalize on the energy and excitement surrounding both iconic June races.

Race fans throughout Europe have embraced the PPIHC since the 1980s when European Rally champions began making their mark on America's Mountain. Many Le Mans competitors have raced on Pikes Peak, creating a unique shared history between these two premier racing events.

If you are a fan of the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, we welcome you to join the Automobile Club de l'Ouest USA. ACO USA members receive advance access to purchase discounted tickets to the race ahead of the general public. For members who aren't able to attend the race, you will receive access to a livestream of the race to watch. As an ACO USA member, you can participate in Evening With A Legend Zoom meetings where you can meet & ask questions to former Le Mans racers such as Mario Andretti. We also host in-person meet-ups at many races such as the Rolex Daytona 24, Petit Le Mans & exclusive events like Blown Away II where you can join Le Mans Legends on a private cruise of the San Diego Bay along with an elegant dinner afterwards. Come join our vibrant & engaged community!

JOIN TODAY

ACO USA Membership Discount!

Enjoy a €15 discount on ACO USA membership - Use Promo Code: 2AFEEAC

Catch the 24 Hours of Le Mans ACO USA’s First Official Watch Party sponsored by M1 Concourse, located in Pontiac, Michigan.

Members will receive access to this exclusive watch party!

REGISTER HERE!

LAST CHANCE FOR RACE TICKETS

Practice Day Tickets (Qualifying Sessions slated for June 18, 19 and 20)

June 18, 19, 20 and 21

Camping Permits at 9-Mile still available!

9 Mile tent/car camping only - no RVs / no additional race day entry

Halfway Picnic Grounds (SOLD OUT)

Ski Area (SOLD OUT)

Glen Cove (SOLD OUT)

Race Day Tickets!

Turn 1 Viewing

Halfway Picnic Grounds

Glen Cove (Shuttle Tickets Only)

Cove Creek

Devils Playground

NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE GATEWAY ON RACE DAY

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY AT PPIHC.ORG

NEW FOR 2024 - GLEN COVE SHUTTLE

Don't feel like driving your own car to the mountain? Book a ticket for the Glen Cove Shuttle picking up 26 passengers at Marcroft Hall in Chipita Park at 5:00am before driving to Glen Cove where it will remain for the entirety of the race before returning to Marcroft Hall post-event. As this will be a 36 passenger motorcoach carrying only 26 passengers, there will be room to bring a small cooler and/or camp chairs to help you enjoy the race. Passengers will have access to the motorcoach throughout the race should they wish to escape the elements, or take a quick nap.

NORTH DRINKWARE - 2024 GIVEAWAY

We’re pleased to announce North Drinkware as a returning partner for 2024. Their handblown glasses feature accurate 3D data of iconic mountains molded into the base of every glass, including Pikes Peak! Made in the USA, these unique glasses capture the essence of Pikes Peak - America's Mountain and also feature the iconic highway.

New this year, their Pikes Peak glasses and coasters are available with a custom-etched 2024 PPIHC logo. Be sure to check out this limited edition collection available now!

ENTER HERE for a chance to win a custom 2024 PPIHC Edition Box Set, plus a Family 5-Pack of race tickets! Enter by Friday, 5/24 @ 12:00 PM MT.

FRAMEABLE MOMENTS WITH

LARRY CHEN

"It makes me so happy to see a new generation of tuners building cars to run the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Robert owns and runs Studio RSR, a roll cage and tuning shop in Southern California. His dream was to run his car up the hill and, as a rookie, he was able to do a ten minute run despite losing power halfway up the hill. There is so much more time left in that Toyota Supra so hopefully we get to see him again soon."

Pictured: 2023 PPIHC Rookie, Robert Robles, in his 2020 Toyota Supra. Robles finished 6th in the Time Attack 1 division in 10:59.725.

Photo by Larry Chen

Q: Louie Unser raced on Pikes Peak from 1926 to 1967 winning the King of the Mountain title nine times. What was his nickname?

A. The Old Man of the Mountain

B. Mr. Pikes Peak

C. Uncle Louie

D. The Original King of the Mountain



Keep reading to find the answer.

SHARED RACING HISTORY - PIKES PEAK AND LE MANS

Through the years, record-setting drivers on Pikes Peak have also competed at Le Mans, proving their ability to conquer a 14,115' mountain, and a 24 hour endurance race. These drivers are among the best of the best.

Michele Mouton, 1985 Winner, set a course record in her Audi Quattro of 11:25.390.

Sebastien Loeb, 2013 Winner, set a course record in the Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak of 08:13.878.



Walter Rohrl, 1987 Winner, set a course record in the Audi Sport Quattro in 10:47.850.

Romain Dumas, 2018 Winner, set the current course record in the Volkswagen I.D. R of 07:57.148.

Drivers at Le Mans and Pikes Peak Through the Years

MAY BIRTHDAYS

5/6 - Robin Shute - 4-Time King of the Mountain

5/10 - Jonny Lieberman - 2022 Competitor

5/11 - Levi Shirley - 2022 Competitor, (defining the word: Unstoppable)

5/13 - Henry Hill - 2022 PPIHC Rookie of the Year

5/16 - Carlin Dunne - Competitor, Mentor, PPIHC Hall of Fame

5/16 - Ron Zaras - 2024 PPIHC Rookie

5/16 - Don Wickstrum - 4th year on Pikes Peak

5/16 - Randy Ruyle - PPIHC Race Director

5/22 - Ralph Murdock, Oldest Competitor on Pikes Peak at 82, in 2022

5/24 - Jeff Zwart - 19-year competitor; PPIHC Hall of Fame

5/26 - Derek Jordan, PPIHC Finish Line Flagman

5/27 - Beck Bechtelheimer, 2024 Hall of Fame, Broadcast Announcer

5/29 - Duncan Cowper - 2023 Competitor, 3rd Place Open Wheel

5/29 - Al Unser, 2-Time King of the Mountain, Hall of Fame, racing legend

5/31 - Eduardo Vertiz - 2024 PPIHC Rookie

BIDDING FAREWELL

Wally Dallenbach

A true friend of the PPIHC, Wally Dallenbach is remembered for his winning ways on the track, his philanthropy through the Colorado 500, his passion for improving safety in auto racing, and his devotion to his family and friends.

He was inducted into a variety of Halls of Fame for his racing record, his ingenuity, and his advocacy of auto racing safety efforts, including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Colorado Motorsports, American Motorcycle Association, Canadian Motorsports, Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, and the Pikes Peak Hill Climb Hall of Fame in 2022.



SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

A huge thank you to our Official Safety Truck Supplier, Perkins Motors. The twelve trucks were outfitted with safety lights with help from our Race Safety Team and our friends at Monster Motors, a veteran-owned shop proudly supporting and serving first responders and area service members.

Mash Mechanix Brewing Company will debut their Hill Climb Hero, the Official Craft Beer of the PPIHC on June 2nd. The International Lager will be served at Gold Hill Mesa's Music on the Mesa community concert from 1:00-4:00.

PPIHC competitors, Codie Vahsholtz and Kash Singh displayed their race cars at a car show held at Mash Mechanix to benefit Monster Motors.

MEET NEW PPIHC BOARD MEMBER

Meet Matt Angelidis, MD

PPIHC Medical Director

Dr. Matthew Angelidis, a board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician completed his medical school training at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences before completing residency training at Madigan Army Medical Center and the University of Washington in 2010. He served a total of 14 years active duty including stints in the Middle East. He has worked as a pre-hospital Physician Medical Director for Fire and EMS services throughout his career. Following the completion of his Army service in 2017, Angelidis joined UCHealth as the Physician Medical Director for the EMS Center of Excellence. He serves as the Physician Medical Director for approximately 30 EMS agencies across the Plains to Peaks RETAC including as Co-Chief Medical Director for Colorado Springs Fire Department and AMR.

Angelidis was intrigued by the challenge of bringing UCHealth Memorial's world class Level I Trauma Care to America's Mountain. The allure of pitting man and machine against the elements of Pikes Peak - America's Mountain is one of the purest forms of motorsports, and the inherent risk of this competition motivated him to get involved. "It is an honor to be a member of the PPIHC Race Safety Team and the Board of Directors, and I look forward to spending June on the mountain with this extraordinary team of professionals. I'm here to optimize safety and empower our competitors to attack the 156 turn, 12.42 mile mountain course!"

Growing up on the East Coast, outside of Richmond, he has been a racing fan and motorsport enthusiast throughout his life. He has fond memories of racing BMWs with his Dad and riding sport bikes. 

JUNE FUN IN THE PIKES PEAK REGION

Head to Downtown Colorado Springs for loads of fun things to do, see and experience during the month of June!

Check out racing action at Pikes Peak International Raceway

including this weekend's SLUSH Motorsports Festival!

PPIHC TRIVIA ANSWER:

A. and C.

Louie was known fondly as "The Old Man of the Mountain" since he reportedly paid his entry fee one year with his Social Security check!

His nephews, Bobby, Al, Louis J, and Jerry, who each raced on Pikes Peak, referred to him as "Uncle Louie," a term adopted by friends and fans. It was easy to consider him a member of the family with his welcoming smile and warm personality.

Watch 4-Time King of the Mountain, Robin Shute,

in his Winning 2023 Race to the Clouds

Sign up for the Kroger/King Soopers/City Market Community Rewards Program! As a non-profit organization, the PPIHC can now benefit from program donation. Through the program, King Soopers donates millions of dollars each year to non-profits. It does not cost you any extra money – all you have to do is link your rewards card to PPIHC and use it when you shop. If you’re a King Soopers or City Market shopper with a rewards card, and wish to participate, here are step-by-step instructions on how to join:

Log in to your King Soopers or City Market account, or create an account, by following these links:

King Soopers Shoppers - Enroll HERE

City Market Shoppers - Enroll HERE

Go to your account page and click on “Community Rewards”

Enter “Pikes Peak International Hill Climb” or “CF586” and ENROLL.

After enrolling, you will help earn a donation for PPIHC when you shop with your King Soopers card. Thank you!

Photo credits: PPIHC Archives, Larry Chen, Everly Hinkle, Dave Jones, Gray Line