Pikes Peak International Hill Climb 2025 en Colorado

The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb también llamado The Race to the Clouds, es un ascenso anual de coches y motocicletas a la cumbre de Pikes Peak en Colorado. Está teniendo lugar en el verano desde 1916. El camino pavimentado es de 12,42 millas (aproximadamente 20 km) y es muy curvado, tiene más de 150 vueltas. El aumento de elevación es de 1,440 m. La subida comienza en la Mile 7 en la autopista Pikes Peak y termina a una elevación de 4.300 metros en la parte superior de Pikes Peak.

The Race features about 130 participants: cars, trucks, quads, and motorcycles. Practice takes place Tuesday–Friday before Race Day from 5 am to 8:30 am. The hillclimb is divided into three sections: from the Start Line to Glen Cove, from Glen Cove to Devils Playground, and from Devils Playground to the Summit. The Race starts at 7:30 am on June 23. Following the Race's conclusion, spectators will have the opportunity to stand outside the fences, albeit at their own risk, to enjoy the Parade of Champions. The "King of the Mountain" title is awarded to the driver who achieves the fastest overall time each year.

Fan Fest, a vibrant street festival, kicks off on the Friday evening before Race Day, drawing over 35,000 enthusiastic attendees across 10 blocks of excitement. At Fan Fest, you'll have the chance to meet and mingle with drivers, engage with top sponsors, and marvel at thrilling stunts during the FMX Show. Mark your calendars for this thrilling event on June 21, 2024, from 5 pm to 9 pm, right in the heart of Downtown Colorado Springs.

Race Day Tickets are sold by spectator area. Singe ticket for viewing the race from Turn 1 Viewing is $90/person. "Family Pack" tickets are based on the total number of attendees in a vehicle and location and start at $170 for a family of two and go up to $300 for a family of eight. The 9 Mile, Halfway Picnic Grounds, ski area, Glen Cove, and Cove Creek viewing point prices are $100 per person and $190-$350 for family packages. Devil Playground Viewing Point's prices are $150 per person and $280–$500 for family packages. Motorcycle tickets are $45–$140 per person. Practice Day Tickets are $85-$115. Camping Permits are $300 per vehicle. Kids under ten don't require a race ticket.

La carrera cuenta con unos 130 participantes: coches, camiones, quads y motocicletas. El primer Pikes Peak International Hill Climb fue organizado por Spencer Penrose, y el primer ganador Rea Lentz cubrió la pista en unos 20 minutos. En 1971 la carrera fue ganada por el primer coche no gasolina, corriendo en propano. Los coches eléctricos han estado compitiendo en la carrera desde la década de 1980. Los espectadores deben observar la carrera sólo desde zonas de observación designadas. Tenga en cuenta que es una carrera peligrosa, y todos los espectadores asisten a su propio riesgo.