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Post by wilmywood8455 on Jul 10, 2022 0:47:05 GMT -8
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 nearly three hours to complete. To get a firsthand perspective on just how much preparation goes into the race, I was able to join professional racer James Clay thanks to his sponsor, OPTIMA Batteries. With twenty four years of experience in the industry and his own BMW performance parts company, BimmerWorld, James was an insightful guide to the effort that goes into making the Hill Climb possible and successful year after year. This year marks BimmerWorld’s 25th anniversary, as well as the 100th running of the climb.
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