![]() Although full course runs were possible, the extremely limited visibility and slick surface would extinguish all hope for a record-setting pace. With mixed road conditions but no ice on the course all competitors now had the opportunity to race toward the checkered flag at the 14,115-foot summit. Renée Brinkerhoff of Valkyrie Racing piloted the 2022 Official Pace Car, a bright yellow 2022 Acura NSX Type S that was visible to fans along the course despite the foggy setting. Wisconsin’s Don Wickstrum, “Fastest Pastor,” a competitor and a pastor, offered the invocation and the 100 th Running of the Race to the Clouds was about to begin. Drivers were briefed on course conditions and given final reminders from race officials. Pre-race activities began with a breathtaking rendition of “America the Beautiful”, originally penned by Katharine Lee Bates to commemorate her visit to the now-famous mountain in 1895, followed by the National Anthem, performed by Carly Simpson. ![]() Gates opened at 2:30am for the sold-out event to thousands of fans undeterred by cold, wet conditions. ROBIN SHUTE NOW 3-TIME KING OF THE MOUNTAINĬolorado Springs, CO – The summit of Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain was covered in snow and shrouded in clouds for the 100 th Running of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo. ROLLOVER AT ENGINEERS DOES NOT STOP LEVI SHIRLEY WET WEATHER DIDN’T STOP THE RACE OR DAMPEN SPECTATOR ENTHUSIASM 100 TH RUNNING OF THE PIKES PEAK INTERNATIONAL HILL CLIMB
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