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Pikes Peak International Hill Climb The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, known as "The Race to the Clouds", is the worlds highest auto race and the second oldest auto race in the United States. Begun in 1916, this historic auto race now hosts an average of 150 competitors. A variety of automobile, truck, and motorcycle classes compete in a 12.4 mile race to the 14,110 foot summit of Pikes Peak starting at an elevation of approximately 9,400 feet. There are 156 turns on the route along the Pikes Peak Highway. Spectators drive to designated locations before 8:00 a.m. on the day of the race and must stay on the mountain until all the races are completed. A FanFest celebrates this event in downtown Colorado Springs on the evening of July 19 with the Firefighter's National Chili Cook-Off, a beer garden, live bands, and food and race merchandise vendors.
Location: Race at Pikes Peak, Manitou Springs; Fan Fest at Colorado Springs Date: Race: July 21, 2007; Fan Fest: July 19, 2007 Fee: $35, 10 years of age and older Visitor Information: Pikes Peak International Hill Climb: (719)685-4400 Website: |
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