The Latest Breaking News from Pikes Peak

In 1891, engineers built a railway up a Colorado mountain too steep for normal trains; its toothed track still carries passengers to the 14,115-foot summit

Engineers developed a unique cog railway for Pikes Peak's steep inclines. This innovative system allowed trains to climb slopes ordinary railways could not manage. The Pikes Peak Cog Railway began operations in 1891, carrying millions of passengers safely. Technology has modernized the line over the years, with new trains introduced…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

The Corvette ZR1X Is The New King Of Pikes Peak

The ZR1X, driven by JR Hildebrand, set a new fastest time for a production vehicle.

Motor1 · Jun 26

This V8 Racecar Made to Dominate Pikes Peak Uses Welded Together Superbike Motors, and One Big Turbo

Using two M1000RR blocks as a starting point, Robin Shute's 'V8' racecar is designed to dominate the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb in Colorado. It's affectionately called 'SendyCar,' and nearly killed the driver during the event.

RideApart · Jun 24

Evidence from Snowball Earth found in ancient rocks on Colorado’s Pikes Peak – it’s a missing link

Around 700 million years ago, the Earth cooled so much that scientists believe massive ice sheets encased the entire planet like a giant snowball. This global deep freeze, known as Snowball Earth, endured for tens of millions of years.

The Conversation · Nov 11, 2024

This Stripped-Out BMW i4 M50 Cuts Weight To Go On The Attack

Romanian motorsport team Engage Racing has built a one-of-a-kind BMW i4 for hillclimbs. They plan to take it to the Pikes Peak hillclimb next year.

InsideEVs · Aug 29, 2024

Under the skin of Ford’s Pikes Peak pace-setter

When Romain Dumas whistled to the top of the fabled 12.42-mile Pikes Peak hillclimb in a time of 8m53.553s, there were mixed emotions in the Ford camp. His Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck had set the fastest time of the event on one hand, but on the other, the Frenchman’s time…

Autosport · Jul 21, 2024

How Hyundai Took Tesla’s Lunch Money At Pikes Peak

With just six months' development and some pro drivers, an Ioniq 5 N smoked a Tesla-set record at the famous hill climb race.

InsideEVs · Jun 27, 2024

Dumas, Ford win Pikes Peak despite stopping on course

Romain Dumas took his fifth outright victory in the famous Pikes Peak hillclimb aboard Ford's F-150 Lightning SuperTruck electric demonstrator, despite briefly coming to a halt and having to restart.

Motorsport · Jun 24, 2024

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N TA Spec Outperforms Tesla Model S Plaid On Pikes Peak

Driver Randy Pobst says that Hyundai's Ioniq 5 has much better performance than the Model S Plaid he has run previously.

InsideEVs · Jun 23, 2024

Ford's Electric Pikes Peak Race Truck Makes Three Whole Tons of Downforce

This is the most ridiculous pickup we've ever seen.

Motor1 · May 31, 2024