It's Pikes Peak time: Why you should watch mad hillclimb this weekend

Pikes Peak stands as motorsport's most iconic and demanding hillclimb, unmatched in its history. This weekend marks the 104th running on a 12.42-mile course with 156 hairpins up to Colorado's 14,115-foot summit. Even with the road fully paved, the high altitude and variable conditions keep each run unique. The event blends factory entries with privateers who tailor machines to their own dreams. Legends like Vatanen, Millen, Tajima, and Loeb helped shape its lore, while Dumas’ ID R showcased the electric era. Spectators ascend before dawn and cannot descend until the run ends, highlighting the community spirit and peril of Pikes Peak.