America’s Most Dangerous Race: 100 Years Of Climbing Pikes Peak

Counting a century since its very first run, the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is one of the country’s long-standing extreme automobile races, drawing fans deep into the Rockies to witness the action. Brought to the public by Gran Turismo, the event happens annually and is known as one of the most dangerous racing challenges in the United States. It is also the second oldest auto race in the United States, second to only the Indy 500. In less than fifteen minutes, drivers take on 12.42 miles of narrow highway, switchbacks and unpredictable weather to reach the 14,115 ft. summit finish line, a route that takes regular visitors

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