Pikes Peak International Hill Climb 2025 a Colorado

Il Pikes Peak International Hill Climb chiamato anche The Race to the Clouds, è una salita annuale di auto e moto al summit di Pikes Peak in Colorado. Si svolge in estate dal 1916. La strada asfaltata è di 12,42 miglia (circa 20 km) ed è molto curva, ha più di 150 giri. Il guadagno di altezza è di 1,440 m. L'ascensione inizia al Mile 7 sulla Pikes Peak Highway e termina ad un'altezza di 4.300 metri sulla cima della 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 gara comprende circa 130 partecipanti: auto, camion, quad e moto. Il primo Pikes Peak International Hill Climb è stato organizzato da Spencer Penrose, e il primo vincitore Rea Lentz ha coperto la pista in circa 20 minuti. Nel 1971 la gara è stata vinta dalla prima vettura non-gasolina, correndo su propano. Le vetture elettriche sono in competizione nella gara dagli anni '80. Gli spettatori devono osservare la gara solo dalle aree di visualizzazione designate. Ricordate che è una corsa pericolosa, e tutti gli spettatori partecipano a loro rischio.