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(Updated June 25, 2021) Shawn Bassett (pronounced “Bass’-et”) Division: Exhibition Vehicle: 1974 Datsun 240Z  Race Number: 269  Age: 36  Residence: Mount Dora, Florida - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o Professionally engineered and built over four years, the 240Z has passed technical inspections in accordance with SCCA/NASA regulations. o Rear Wheel Drive o 90.7-inch wheelbase o Chassis: o Custom full tube chassis o 1.75” 0.120 DOM steel tube o Professionally welded and gusseted o 360 welds o Air jacks o Body: o Full carbon fiber body o Polycarbonate windows o Suspension: o 240SX based suspension (all aftermarket) o BC Racing: 3-way adjustable coil-overs o Wheels/Tires: o BC Forged wheels: 18X10 / 18X12 (3 sets) o Toyo Tires slicks: 285 front, 335 rear6 o Aero: o Dual element wing o Full flat bottom o Rear diffuser o Complete aero package o Power Plant/Drivetrain:

o 600HP LSX Engine o Motor GM o 323 ci displacement o Gasoline powered o Garrett Turbo charger o Sequential transmission o Built differential o Carbon fiber driveshaft o Built CV axles o Brakes: o Full race StopTech package o Dual master cylinder pedal box o Weight: o 2900 lbs with fuel and driver o 50/50 balanced weight  PIKES PEAK HISTORY: o Best Finish: 7th in Exhibition in 2020 o Best Time: 13:08.904 in 2020, his rookie year o Acted as Scott Birdsall’s Crew Chief at the 2019 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb  RACING EDUCATION: • 2015 - Moto Anatomy Flat Track School • 2014 - Johnny Lewis 10 Supermoto School3  RACING HISTORY: o Holley LS Fest at NCM Road Course – 9/6/2019 • Class: Time Attack • Track: Tarmac • Vehicle: 1972 Datsun 240Z, LS Powered • Results: 6th Place Finish o GridLife 2019 Series – Round: Road Atlanta – 8/23/2019 • Class: Super Unlimited Pro / Time Attack • Track: Tarmac • Vehicle: 1972 Datsun 240Z, LS Powered • Results: 4th Place Finish o Global Time Attack 2019 – Round: Road Atlanta – 5/10/2019 • Class: Pro Comp / Time Attack • Track: Tarmac • Vehicle: 1972 Datsun 240Z, LS Powered • Results: 3rd Place Finish  MOTORCYCLE RACING HISTORY: o Florida Supermoto Series – 2008-2015 Seasons – Highlights Class: Supermoto Pro Street

o Track: Pavement o Motorcycle Model: KTM 450SMR o 2 Pro National Wins Class: Supermoto Pro o Track: Pavement/Dirt o Motorcycle Model: KTM 450SMR o 1 National Win Class: Supermini Pro 2013 o Track: Pavement/Dirt o Motorcycle Make/Model: KTM 85SX o Series Champion o AMA USA Pro Supermoto Series – 2014-2015 Seasons Class: Supermoto Pro Street o Track: Pavement o Motorcycle Make/Model: KTM 450SMR o 1 Pro National Win Class: Supermoto Pro o Track: Pavement/Dirt o Motorcycle Make/Model: KTM 450SMR o 1 Pro National Win, Numerous Podium Finishes o WERA/CCS Series – 2004-2006 Seasons Class: Super Sport o Track: Pavement o Motorcycle Make/Model: Yamaha R6 o Amateur competitor  SOCIAL MEDIA: o Facebook: Attacking the Clock Racing o Instagram: @shawnb26 o YouTube: Attacking the Clock Racing o Team Website: attackingtheclockracing.com  SPONSORS: BC Racing, BC Forged, Fueled By AI, Garrett Motion, CSF Radiators, Sabelt, CARMA Performance, Kuhnhausen Metal Concepts, Antigravity Batteries, Level 7 Motorsports, SPL Parts Inc, OBP Motorsport, HEL Performance, Mother’s, Vibrant Performance, Demon Speed Motorsports  Q&A WITH SHAWN BASSETT: How did you first learn about Years ago when I was racing USA Pro Supermoto, Pikes Peak was the Pikes Peak? place you wanted to race when there was dirt. So it’s always been on my bucket list.

What drew you to race on I always felt like Pikes was the ultimate test for man and machine. I had Pikes Peak? to be part of it!

Some info about your car – It's what’s left of a 1972 Datsun 240Z with a custom all carbon fiber hp, motor, livery, anything body and tube chassis. New for 2021, In need of more power, the interesting: engine is now capable of 1000hp with the help of a huge Garrett turbo. All that power runs through a BMW dual clutch transmission operated by paddle shift. The car has shown off its exposed carbon fiber body for the past few years, but we're sporting an all new livery for the 99th running.

Any significance behind your I always ran the number 26 when racing motorcycles. After the passing race number? of 2-wheel racing legend Nicky Haden, I added the 9 to my number to incorporate his famous 69. He is a huge inspiration for me.

Any Pikes Peak heroes? Carlin Dunne, Chris Fillmore, and Jeff Zwart to name a few.

Any Pikes Peak mentors? Scott Birdsall

Favorite memories of racing Taking the checkered flag on my rookie run last year! It's so difficult to on Pikes Peak? accomplish and I was so proud of all the hard work we put in.

If the mountain allows, what Finish! But I'd really like to improve on our respectable 13:06 rookie is your ultimate goal on Race run. With more confidence, power, and drivability, I'm feeling great Day? about our run this year.

Best advice you received For my rookie year, most of the advice I received was how important it about racing on Pikes Peak? is to finish. Pikes Peak is a process. The fast times will come over the years with experience.

What advice would you give to a rookie about racing on I'd give them the same advice I received. Pikes Peak?

How are you preparing for I'm a big believer that you have to win in the shop for Pikes Peak. You race day on Pikes Peak? get one shot and it has to count. The car, crew, driver all have to be overly prepared. If the Mountain allows, you just might get a good run in. The goal is to have the car bullet proof for the green flag.

What makes the Pikes Peak No other race can compare to the challenges Pikes Peak throws at you. International Hill Climb The elevation, all types of weather conditions, a single run, insane cars, the fans, and the history! It’s a true honor.

4 different than racing anywhere else?

What is your favorite part of The checkered flag! But if I had to pick a part of the course I’d say the course? climbing into the “W’s”.

Is there one part of the The upper section where the heaves are very challenging. You course that really challenges definitely just need to survive them. you?

Talk about your sponsors and Our title sponsor, BC Racing / BC Forged has been a huge part of my their importance – who are race program since day one. they, what do they do for you, how long have they Toyo Tires is our official tire sponsor and they bring a lot of confidence been supporting you? to our set up.

Our Haltech engine management has been a game changer this year.

Garrett Motion is making sure we put down serious power with their all new G42 turbo.

Rymax Lubricants Is a new partner for 2021. Their lubricants are made in Holland we're excited to have them on our program.

I have to thank all of my supporting sponsors as well.

Carma Performance Tial Sport Sabelt America CSF Radiators HEL Performance Vibrant Performance Fueled By AI America Jag Ten Tools OBP Motorsport Antigravity Batteries Kuhnhausen Metal Concepts Chillout Systems Melee Design Firm Demon Speed Motorsports Domiworks Engineering HTG Tunjng PTP Turbo Blankets

Nicetime Racing Grid Engineering

Other than Pikes Peak, what It’s my home track the FIRM in Florida. is your favorite track to race?

Anything else of interest to I'm probably one of the only drivers in the field that has build their car fans/the media? from the ground up and races it. I'd also be more comfortable racing Pikes Peak on 2 wheels.

Johan Schwartz (ROOKIE) Division: Exhibition Vehicle: 2021 American X Kart CrossKart  Race Number: 83  Age: 54  Residence: Huntersville, North Carolina - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o Rear Wheel Drive o Wheel Base 84” o Wet Weight = 750 pounds o Suzuki 750cc Gasoline Powered Overhead Cam o Custom Frame  SOCIAL MEDIA: o Facebook: American X Kart o Instagram: @americanxkart o Twitter: @AmericanXKart o Team Website: americanxkart.com  Q&A WITH JOHAN SCHWARTZ:

How did you first learn When I was a kid in Denmark and some of the famous about Pikes Peak? European rally drivers and manufactures took on the challenge of the famous climb.

What drew you to race The history, the challenge and the team I am going on Pikes Peak? with. Great people!

Some info about your Purpose American made XKart powered by a high car – hp, motor, livery, revving 750cc motorcycle engine. anything interesting:

Any Pikes Peak Ari Vatanen heroes?

If the mountain allows, To complete the run in a competitive time for the team what is your ultimate that has put this all together. goal on Race Day?

Best advice you received about racing Build up the speed and don't go off the edge ;-) on Pikes Peak?

How are you preparing Mentally driving the track on race day and being for race day on Pikes physically fit for the run up the hill. Peak?

Talk about your sponsors and their importance – who are American XKart. They put the whole program they, what do they do together. Without them this would not have been for you, how long have possible!! they been supporting you?

A couple of fun facts I hold three Guinness World Records. One is the (non-race related): Guinness World Record for the longest drift. Kept a car sideways for 8 hours for 232.5 miles doing five mid drift fuel fills.

Two-time SRO World Challenge Champion.

Anything else of Raised on a farm in Denmark where I learned to drive, interest to fans/the drift and race on the harvested fields and frozen media? pond. Who knew that living at the end of a dead end road and driving on the fields and dirt road would lead to a run up Pikes Peak.

FROM A JUNE 2021 article: HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — A driver from Huntersville, North Carolina is among 60 from around the world who will take part in the Race to the Clouds on June 27th. Bahakel Sports, a division of our parent company, will stream the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb live.

Johan Schwartz says racing has always been in his blood, even as a child growing up in Denmark.

“I would get old cars that I would drive on the harvested field and I would set up a little course out there with tires, and a friend of mine, we would be timing ourselves,” says Schwartz.

He’s come a long way from his makeshift course on the family farm…from rallycross to open wheel to endurance racing, the 2-time SRO champion even teamed up with BMW to set three Guinness World Records for drifting.

“Back when I was a child, I got the Guinness Book of World Records at Christmas, right. And I was like, how can I ever get in this thing?”

Now, the Huntersville resident is ready to check something else off of his bucket list.

“How would you like to drive for us at Pikes Peak? And I’m like, sure, absolutely, I would love to! It is the most famous hill climb in the world,” says Schwartz.

Johan has teamed up with American X Kart to compete in the 99th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado Springs. The historic race, which runs 12.42 miles up the mountain and includes 156 dangerous turns.

“The air is going to be fairly thin up there so I’m going to have oxygen, we have decided that we’re not going to chance it. Obviously the concentration needs to be there,” says Schwartz.

“My goal in this race is to go up at a good speed and finish. Make it from the bottom all the way up and make it a successful event and put American X Kart on the map. It’s very much a dream come true. When you get an opportunity like that, it’s really, really cool.”

Jordan Guitar: (pronounced like the instrument) Division: Exhibition Vehicle: 2021 Acura TLX  Race Number: 735  Age: 34  Residence: Ostrander, Ohio - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o All Wheel Drive o 113” Wheel Base o Wet Weight = 4100 lbs. o Honda 3000cc Gasoline Powered Overhead Cam Turbo Charged o Stock Frame o This year, Guitar’s 2021 Acura TLX Type S has been modified with a race-tuned active suspension that includes a 1-inch ride height drop, lightweight HRE 19 x 9- inch race wheels and Pirelli race slicks. Approximately 300 pounds have been stripped from the car, the sedan’s engine management system has been re- tuned for race duty and a rear wing helps optimize its aerodynamics.  PIKES PEAK HISTORY o This is his 4th year on Pikes Peak o Best Finish: 5th place in Exhibition in 2020 o Best Time: 11:37.219 in 2020 o Jordan Guitar is a member of the company’s Chassis Development Group, and made his Pikes Peak debut in 2018 driving a third-generation Acura RDX, and returned in 2019 piloting an Acura RDX A-Spec. Unfortunately, foul weather hampered Guitar’s runs both years, limiting him to just the lower two thirds of the mountain.  OTHER CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: o 2018 – L2WD National Champion Rally America  SPONSORS: o OMP Racing, AVL Racing

Joshua Allan (pronounced like Allen or Alan) (ROOKIE) NOTE ON ROOKIE STATUS: Josh Allan entered the 2020 Race to the Clouds, driving a Tesla, but crashed on the first day of qualifying. He was hospitalized after his crash and spent months in rehabilitation. The final step of his recovery is to challenge himself and the mountain with a comeback in 2021. Since he did not take a green flag on Race Day last year, he is still classified as a Pikes Peak Rookie. Division: Exhibition Vehicle: 2021 Tesla Model 3  Race Number: 88  Age: 44  Residence: Grass Valley, California - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  RECORD ATTEMPT: Allen is attempting a new ELECTRIC PRODUCTION record. o The current electric production record is 11:02.802 and was set in 2020 by Blake Fuller in a 2018 Tesla Model 3.  VEHICLE STATS: o All wheel drive o 113-inch wheelbase o Wet Weight = 4250 o Stock drivetrain o Stock frame o Tesla motor o @ 480 horsepower o This power will decrease as the battery charge runs down but not as much as a combustion engine. o Altitude will have less effect on this car.  RACING BACKGROUND: o 2012-2018 National Auto Sport Association Southern California o 2018 US Touring Car Championship o 2013 - National Championship runner-up: Performance Touring D o 2012 - National Champion: NASA Performance Touring D o Regional Champion: Super Touring 4 (2017-2018), PTC (2015), PTD (2012-2013) o 2015 - Western States Champion: Super Touring 4, Performance Touring C o 2010-2012 – Yokohama-sponsored EV Class Power Electronics Engineer at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb o 2004 - 2007 Maserati S.p.A, Vehicle Development Test Driver; Italy o 2003 - Italian Formula Ford 1600 National Championship – 4th place; Italy o 2003 Micro Cup – Winner - Elaborare magazine driver shoot-out; Italy

 DRIVER COACHING EXPERIENCE o 2011 NASA Instructor of the Year o 2013 – 2017 Simraceway/Audi/Jim Russell Sonoma Raceway, CA . Performance Driving School, Audi Driving Experience & Highway Survival Courses o 2012 – 2015 Danny McKeever's Fast Lane Willow Springs, CA . Group and private instruction for race school and Defensive Driving Academy o 2012 – 2015 Allen Berg Racing School Auto Club Speedway, CA o 2008 – 2018 NASA HPDE Southern California Region o 2011 Instructor of the Year o 2009 – 2011 Speed Trials USA Streets of Willow, CA . Coaching track driving and racecraft. o 2011 ProTrackRacing Willow Springs, CA . Teaching private and corporate groups about track driving and vehicle dynamics. o 2003 – 2004 Driving Camp di Carlo Rossi Various tracks; Italy . Teaching accident avoidance, track driving, competition courses and snow and ice driving for Volvo and Nissan.  FUN FACTS: o Speaks fluent Italian o Lead Test Driver for the Gran Turismo product line  SOCIAL MEDIA: o Facebook: Joshua Allan @quickshoe o Instagram: @quickshoe o Twitter: @QuickshoeRacing o YouTube: Quickshoe Racing o Team Website: quickshoeracing.com  Q&A WITH JOSH ALLAN: How did you first learn It was so long ago, I can't remember. Most likely from a magazine about Pikes Peak? (Motor Trend or Road & Track) or from a video game (Gran Turismo).

What drew you to race on I was an engineer for the Yokohama team in 2010-2012. I have Pikes Peak? been interested in participating in the race ever since I first read about it. My fascination has only grown over the years.

Any significance behind I had an unfortunate accident during practice at Pikes Peak in your race number? 2020. 88 was chosen as a number that represents good fortune. I'll take all the help I can get in my 2021 effort.

Any Pikes Peak heroes? So many: the Millens, Bobby Unser, Romain Dumas, Sebastien Loeb, Bill Milliken...

If the mountain allows, Primary goal: Make it to the top in the 10 minute bracket. what is your ultimate goal Secondary goal: Podium in the Exhibition Class. on Race Day? Stretch goal: win Rookie of the Year.

Best advice you received about racing on Pikes Don't try to win on your first attempt! Peak?

How are you preparing for Oxygen is critical so having an on-board supply is important as is race day on Pikes Peak? acclimating to the altitude prior to the event. Fitness, nutrition and sleep are critical to a successful run.

Talk about your Yokohama has been a longtime supporter of electric vehicle SPONSORS and their racing. I'm proud of my partnership with the tire manufacturer importance – who are and grateful for their continued support since 2010. they, what do they do for XPO Sales is a shuttle fleet management company that got me to you, how long have they Pikes Peak in 2020 and continues their support this year. They been supporting you? have a long history of promoting alternative fueled vehicles to the hotels, parking lots and rental companies in Southern California. Unplugged Performance is an aftermarket producer of performance components for Tesla's product range. We both survived a rough 2020 Pikes Peak effort and are back, together and stronger and wiser from the experience.

A couple of fun facts (non- I have been an Engineer in the automotive industry since I race related): graduated from UCLA in 1998. My career includes stints as a Computer Aided Design Engineer with Ferrari's Formula 1 team and as a Vehicle Development Test Driver with Maserati; both in Italy's "Terra di cibo e motori" (Land of food and motors).

Anything else of interest to The fan community on the mountain is like no other that I've fans/the media? seen at any motorsports event. I have been the enthusiast standing on the side of the mountain watching these amazing machines go by at blistering speeds. Now I'm excited to see the mountain from inside one of those machines.

Gregoire Blachon (pronounced “Greg-wahr’ Blah-shōn’) Division: Exhibition Vehicle: 2021 VW Bug Proto TRI-TDI Diesel  Race Number: 20  Age: 36  Residence: Nashville, Tennessee - USA  Country Representing: FRANCE  RECORD ATTEMPT: o Blachon is attempting the diesel fuel record. o Current Diesel Record on Pikes Peak: . Time: 11:24.065 . Set in Year: 2020 . Division: Exhibition . Vehicle: 1949 Ford F1 . Driver: Scott Birdsall  VEHICLE STATS: o VW Turbocharged diesel engine o Rear wheel drive o 95-inch wheelbase o Custom Frame o Wet Weight = 1,650 pounds

 PIKES PEAK HISTORY: o This is his 3rd year challenging Pikes Peak. o Best Finish: 4th place in Exhibition in 2020 o Best Time: 11:25.107 in 2020 o Last year, Gregoire replaced driver Manfred Stohl who couldn’t attend due to the pandemic. o Gregoire first competed on Pikes Peak in 2013 in the Pikes Peak Open division, finishing 9th with a time of 14:50.304 in a 1996 Subaru Impreza Boxeer Diesel – The car drew attention because of its slightly unconventional diesel power plant.  FUN FACTS: o Occupation: Mechanical engineer. Owns and operates Boxeer Diesel Motorsports in Nashville, TN. His shop specializes in common rail diesel engine swaps. They have adapted diesel engines for cars, boats, airplanes, military equipment, and more.

o Aside from motorsport fabrication, Gregoire’s company builds interesting overland vehicles. His diesel-swapped Volkswagen Syncro completed a journey from Nashville

to the southern tip of South America and back. The van made its way across extremely harsh terrain reaching elevations of 18,000 feet.  SPONSORS: BRAID Wheels USA, Plextuning, Fuelab, Antigravity Batteries, Hoonigan  SOCIAL MEDIA: o Facebook: Boxeer - Diesel Motorsports and overlanding o Instagram: @boxeer_ o YouTube: Gregoire S. Blachon

Nick Robinson Division: Exhibition Vehicle: 2017 Acura NSX  Race Number: 173  Age: 48  Residence: Delaware, Ohio - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o All Wheel Drive o Wheel Base = 103.5” o Wet Weight = 3500 pounds o Honda 3500cc Hybrid Electric/Gasoline Overhead Cam  PIKES PEAK HISTORY: o Best Finish: 3-time champion – once on a motorcycle o Best Time: 10:25.556 in 2019 o Set Front Wheel Drive record in 2018 - 10:48.094 o 2021 – Member of inaugural Fast 15 qualifiers Year Division Race # Vehicle Time Finished Motorcycle Classes 2013 and 2015 2013 Pikes Peak 250 Motorcycle 173 2005 Honda CRF250R 12:45.895 4 Pikes Peak Challenge - Pikes 2015 Peak 250 73 2011 Honda CRF250R 12:37.000 1 Car Divisions since 2016 2016 Time Attack 2 173 2017 Acura NSX 10:28.820 1 Pikes Peak Challenge - 2017 Exhibition 173 2017 Acura TLX 11:03.655 1 Pikes Peak Challenge - Pikes 2018 Peak Open 173 2018 Acura TLX A-Spec 10:48.094 7 2019 Time Attack 1 173 2017 Acura NSX 10:25.556 5 2020 PACE CAR DRIVER

SPONSORS: Acura, OMP, Hoosier

Daijiro “Dai” Yoshihara (pronounced: Die-jeer’-o Yo-shi-harr'-uh; aka “Die”) Division: Exhibition Vehicle: 2018 Tesla Model 3  Race Number: 90  Age: 42  Residence: Cerritos, California - USA  Country Representing: JAPAN  VEHICLE STATS: o All Wheel Drive o Wheel Base 113.2” o Wet Weight = 4036 lbs. o Tesla Electric Motor o Stock Frame  PIKES PEAK HISTORY: o Best Time: 10:05.006 - 2020 o Best Finish: 2020 – Unlimited division champion o RECORD ATTEMPT: o Electric Production Record – Currently held by Blake Fuller – 11:02.802 – set in 2020 o This is Dai’s third run on Pikes Peak. o His first year on the mountain was 2019, when he scored a disappointing DNF. o Mechanical problems plagued him during practice and qualifying sessions in 2020, forcing him to start at the back of the field. As the last car of the day, Yoshihara left the start line in questionable weather, spun out on his way to the Summit and still won the Unlimited crown. o 2021 – Member of inaugural Fast 15 qualifiers  CAREER AND RACING HIGHLIGHTS: O Professional driver with over 10 years of competition driving experience with championships in Drifting and Road Racing. Driving skills and vehicle knowledge also expand into non-competition driving that includes stunt driving, tire/suspension testing and vehicle evaluation.

O FORMULA DRIFT CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES: 2018 Championship Points 10th Place Overall 2017 Championship Points 6th Place Overall 2016 Championship Points 6th Place Overall

2015 Championship Points 22nd Place Overall 2014 Championship Points 18th Place Overall 2013 Championship Points 11th Place Overall 2012 Championship Points, 7th Place Overall 2011 Tires.com Triple Crown Champion 2011 Championship Points, 1st Place Overall, Season Champion 2010 Championship Points, 4th Place Overall 2009 Championship Points 11th Place Overall 2008 Championship Points, 4th Place Overall 2007 Championship Points, 3rd Place Overall 2006 Championship Points, 5th Place Overall 2005 Championship Points, 5th Place Overall 2004 Championship Points, 2nd Place Overall

Pro Drift Ireland 2012 2nd place in round 5.

ROAD RACING Lamborghini Super Trofeo 2018 World Final 2nd Place in Race 2 5th place overall LB cup 25 Hours of Thunderhill 2013 3rd Place E3 class Super Taikyu 2015 Rd.3 ST4 class Competitor MotoIQ Pacific Tuner Car Championship 2011 Champion TU class 2011 – 1st Place at Willow Springs International, California Speedway, Las Vegas Motor Speedway Super Lap Battle 2015 – 1st Place Unlimited FWD Class (New FWD Course Record) 2014 – 1st Place Unlimited FWD Class 2010 – 1st Place Street RWD Class 2006 – 1st Place Drift Class

Gymkhana Grid Innovational 2010 – 1st Place

Professional Drift Series Judge Formula Drift Asia: Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, Australia 2009 – 2015 Goodyear International Drift Series: Thailand 2010 – 2011 RedBull CPDrift Finals judge: UAE, Oman 2013 – 2016 GT Channel 2011 – 2016 Lead character for Behind the Smoke webisodes

Drifting Instruction International Drifting Academy 2011 – 2013 Driving Instructor / Coach Dream Racing 2014 – present Lamborghini Squadra Corse (Pilota) 2016 Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles 2016 – present Stunt Driving Lexus - UX TV commercial 2018 Top Gear - Online Content 2018 Samsung - Myemoji online content 2018 Subaru - 60th Anniversary video 2018 Need For Speed China - NFS commercial 2017 BMW - M4CS commercial 2017 Acura - NSX online content 2016 LEXUS - RC F commercial 2016 TOYOTA - Prius commercial 2016 Bigbang - Music Video 2015 BMW – 235M commercial 2014 Cadillac China 0 ATS-L commercial 2014 Motortrend - VW online content 2014 Nikon – D810 online content 2014 Mini/BMW USA - MINI commercial 2014 Falken Tire Corporation – Azenis commercial 2013 Mini/BMW USA - MINI commercial 2011 Falken Tire Corporation – Azenis commercial 2011 Nissan North America - Juke commercial 2011 Road & Track Magazine – Vehicle Test Driver 2010

Spike TV – 1000 Ways to Die TV series 2009 EA Games – Need for Speed commercial 2007

 SOCIAL MEDIA: o Facebook: EvasiveMotorsports, Dai Yoshihara, Turn 14 Distribution, TOYO TIRES o Instagram: @evasivemotorsports, @daiyoshihara, @turn14, @toyotires o Twitter: @DaiYoshihara, @T14Distribution, @ToyoTires o YouTube: evasivemotorsports, Dai Yoshihara, Turn14, Toyo Tires o Team Website: evasivemotorsports.com  Q&A WITH DAI YOSHIHARA:

How did you first learn I watched it on TV back in 90s in Japan. about Pikes Peak?

What drew you to race on Ever since I watched it on TV when I was kid, I wanted to race. Pikes Peak?

Some info about your car – It will be stock power but it will be less weight, a lot more cooling hp, motor, livery, anything for batteries, and more aero with good suspension. interesting:

Any significance behind Not sure... it was picked by the team. your race number?

Any Pikes Peak heroes? Monster Tajima, Rod Millen

Any Pikes Peak mentors? Rhys Millen

Favorite memories of First time made it to the top back 2020. racing on Pikes Peak?

If the mountain allows, what is your ultimate goal Beat the production EV record time. on Race Day?

Best advice you received about racing on Pikes The mountain decides Peak?

What advice would you Usually the air temp is a lot lower on the practice time compare give to a rookie about to the race time. It will affect the course condition, the car racing on Pikes Peak? condition, and maybe driver's condition.

How are you preparing for Watch a lot of in-car footage and play the simulator. race day on Pikes Peak?

What makes the Pikes You only have one chance / year to attack. You can't even Peak International Hill practice the whole run. And the track condition is always Climb different than racing different and it effect the run a lot. anywhere else? You can't predict many things at the PPIHC that you can at the race tracks.

What is your favorite part Bottom section of the course?

Is there one part of the course that really Top section with the bumps challenges you?

Talk about your sponsors Out title sponsor is Turn 14 distribution and they have been the and their importance – biggest supporter for my other racing / drifting program last 5 who are they, what do years. We wouldn't be able to race without their support. they do for you, how long Toyo Tire will be supporting us again this year. Anything wouldn't have they been supporting matter without good tires so Toyo Tire has been very important you? partner for our Pikes Peak program. And all the other sponsors(KW Suspension, Titan7 Wheels, Artisan Spirits, CSF Radiators) have been willing to produce some custom parts for us so that we are able to build the car as the Pikes Peak special spec!

Other than Pikes Peak, what is your favorite track Irwindale Speedway to race?

Does your experience in drifting help you with running Pikes Peak? Yes it does. Of course, I try not to get sideways at Pikes Peak, but it helps with overall car control skill especially since the road is unlike the race tracks. The grip levels, elevation changes, bumps, etc. So, I think my mountain road experience in Japan back in the day helps as well.

Randy Pobst (Pronounced: “Pōbst”)

Division: Exhibition Vehicle: 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid  Race Number: 42  Age: 64  Residence: Gainesville, Georgia - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o All Wheel Drive o 116.5 inch wheelbase o Electric-powered Tesla motor o Stock Frame  PIKES PEAK HISTORY:  7th year on Pikes Peak: (Randy has been on Pikes Peak 7 times, but this will be his 6th competition year, since he had a crash in 2012 and was unable to start on Race Day.)  Best Finish: 2nd in Exhibition in 2020 in the 2020 Unplugged Performance Tesla Model 3 Ascension-R and 2nd in 2019.  Best Time: 10:02.410 in 2018 in the Ford Mustang GT where he finished 3rd  Last year, 2020, Randy also ran in a Tesla and set the fastest qualifying time ever in the Exhibition division. After suffering a spectacular crash just past the end of the Bottomless Wall during a practice session on Wednesday, his crew worked day and night to rebuild the car in time for the race on Sunday. He finished a well-respected second place behind Blake Fuller who captured first place in his version of a racing Tesla.  2021 – Member of inaugural Fast 15 qualifiers  2021 – Bested his former qualifying record in the Exhibition division: . New Record – 4:10.342 Year Division Race # Vehicle Time Finished 1995 IMSA 2 BMW 10:17.10 4 2012 did not compete 66 2001 Audi A4 2015 Time Attack 2 4 2009 Nissan GTR DNF 8 2016 did not compete 2017 did not compete Pikes Peak Challenge 2018 - Pikes Peak Open 87 2018 Ford Mustang GT 10:02.410 3 2019 Exhibition 202 2019 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat 11:57.874 2 2020 Unplugged Performance 2020 Exhibition 42 Tesla Model 3 Ascension-R 11:04.131 2

 Notable: o A career highly respected GT racing driver, with more than 80 pro road racing wins. o He earned two IMSA and four World Challenge driver championships o Captured two wins at the Rolex 24 at Daytona o Driving instructor o Factory driver for Porsche, Audi, Mazda, and Volvo o For eleven years, he has been a video host, writer and track tester for Motor Trend magazine, setting many production car lap records in the process. o Says Pikes Peak is the “Greatest thrill I’ve ever had in motorsports” Quote from Randy (March 2021): “2021 marks my seventh time climbing the Pikes Peak Highway to adventure, and my second assault in the Unplugged Performance Tesla Model 3. We're back to achieve the unfulfilled potential of last year's drama-filled climb, from the fantastic pole position in qualifying to a heartbreaking crash in practice at Bottomless Pit. Unplugged Performance co-owner Ben Schaffer told me, "This world needs to hear a better story than that," and led our team through a miraculous 48-hour Tesla-Resurrection. The UP team was able to present the car on Race Day at the starting line, but a lingering issue cut power most of the run. Remarkably, we finished second by just a hair. We're back this year aiming to reach the promise of performance we saw last year, break the ten-minute barrier, win the Exhibition division, and be the fastest production-based electric car ever!”

 SOCIAL MEDIA: o Facebook: Unplugged Performance o Instagram: @randypobst, @unpluggedperformance o Twitter: @RandyPobst, @unpluggledtesla o YouTube: Randy Pobst o Team Website: unpluggedperformance.com

 SPONSORS: Unplugged Performance, Alpinestars, Arai, Necksgen, Braille Battery  Q&A WITH RANDY POBST: How did you first learn about Read about it in car magazines, and saw it on TV, back in the 80's. Pikes Peak?

What drew you to race on My road race series, Bridgestone Supercar Series, made it one of our Pikes Peak? races in the 1995 season! Crazy, but amazing.

Some info about your car – My car is the brand new fastest-accelerating street car ever, the Tesla hp, motor, livery, anything Model S Plaid, and our livery is just that, Unplugged Performance interesting: racing plaid. 1020 smooth and quiet electric horsepower, available at nearly all motor speeds, including off the line. It is also all-wheel drive, perfect for those steep uphill switchbacks. The Unplugged team has only had the car a couple weeks (!), and we have very little testing with our partners Bilstein Shocks, Yokohama Tire, Braille Batteries, and even Tesla itself!

Any significance behind your Yes, team owner Ben Schaffer has chosen 42, from the book race number? "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Universe", where a supercomputer states that 42 is the answer to "the ultimate question of life, the Universe, and everything,"

Any Pikes Peak heroes? Oh yes, so many heroes from Pikes Peak: Michele Mouton, Bobby Unser, Monster Tajima; but my favorite is my old friend and competitor Rod Millen!

Any Pikes Peak mentors? Fred Veitch, David Donner, Rob Brooks (Pikes Peak Harley Davidson), but they do not suspect...

Favorite memories of racing Haven't made the favorite yet. but hopefully this year in Plaid. But, up on Pikes Peak? to today, qualifying first last year day one in the Unplugged Model 3, then making the summit in the race after the world's greatest comeback rebuild after my practice crash day two.

If the mountain allows, what Winning Exhibition class with an ambitious 9:40, and setting a new is your ultimate goal on Race electric production car record in the process. Day?

Best advice you received "Make it to the summit on race day", many-time David Donner about racing on Pikes Peak?

What advice would you give Be able to run the course in your mind before you leave the line, and to a rookie about racing on be careful enough that you make the summit on race day. Pikes Peak?

How are you preparing for Sleep, oxygen, watching in-car videos of my and other's runs, keeping a race day on Pikes Peak? calm mind, and running the hill climb in my head in quiet moments of concentration.

What makes the Pikes Peak The challenge of racing on the open road, exactly like to Speed Racer International Hill Climb cartoon, only real. There's more adrenaline flowing here than

24 different than racing anywhere else I've found, and I'm addicted. I enjoy dealing with the anywhere else? many unknowns that result from the constant changes and lack of practice on this sinuous mountain road.

What is your favorite part of That mid-speed left-hand sweeper over the hill going by Devil's the course? playground.

Is there one part of the Those two fast blind 100 mph sweepers in the top section that lead to course that really challenges Bottomless Pit and then to Boulder Park. Blue Sky outside! you?

Talk about your sponsors and Unplugged Performance and its leader Ben Schaffer, who has brought their importance – who are me back to drive their latest amazing electric Tesla, even after the they, what do they do for trouble last year. Support like family. It is a great honor to partner you, how long have they with Tesla itself, and be connected with the incredible Elon been supporting you? Musk. Bilstein Shocks, who also supported the SRT Hellcat Charger I drove in 2019, whom I'm counting on for handling the huge bumps in the upper section. Yokohama Tire, supplying the racing slicks we will run, tires being the only thing touching the road, of critical importance. And Braille Batteries, for the amped-up support of the Unplugged Team.

Other than Pikes Peak, what I'm a road racing driver, and I love the Nurburgring, Watkins Glen, is your favorite track to race? WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and Mont Tremblant in Quebec.

A couple of fun facts (non- I've been vegetarian 30 plus years. I love motorcycles, and have a race related): garage full, many vintage Japanese like my Honda CBX cafe racer and my KTM 690 Duke. My college degree was in accounting, but I went racing and made it my career. I was lead singer in my brother's garage rock band "Conflict" in junior college days in Florida. I have been the track-tester and a video host for Motor Trend magazine for more than ten years, also now working with Jason Cammisa and Hagerty; look for the car vids online!

Anything else of interest to Check out my Randy Pobst YouTube page, Instagram @RandyPobst, fans/the media? and Facebook Randy Pobst public figure page! This is my eighth entry, still looking for a win, even after more than 90 pro road racing wins. My birthday is the day before the race, June 26, so I'm ready for a nice gift from the mountain; but one thing is for sure, you never know what might happen.

Charles “Chas” (pronounced: Chaz) Wirken (pronounced: Work’-in) PREFERS CHAZ Division: Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama Vehicle: 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport

 Race Number: 903  Age: 69  Residence: Mesa, Arizona - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o Rear Wheel Drive o Wheel Base 97” o Wet Weight = 2860 lbs. o Porsche 3800cc Overhead Cam Gasoline Powered o Stock Frame  PIKES PEAK HISTORY: o This is his 2nd attempt at Pikes Peak. o Best Finish: 4th – 2020 Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama division o Best Time: 11:55.228 o Chas is the oldest (or…‘most seasoned’ competitor on the mountain this year.)  OTHER RACING HIGHLIGHTS: o Chas started racing at the age of 50, since then he has become a well-known Porsche driver. o Chas was the PCA Club Racing West Coast Series GTD Class Champion in 2017- 2019. o Chas holds various track class records around the country in cars like the 944 Spec, Cayman Spec and GTD.  NOTEWORTHY: o Occupation: Attorney – (Note: Chas has argued cases before the United States Supreme Court.)  Q&A WITH CHAS WIRKEN:

What are you doing to prepare for the race – mentally/physically? I purchased a racing simulator. And I've been watching race videos.

What makes the Porsche you’re racing well-suited for Pikes Peak? The Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport is a superb road car. As a mid-engine car, it is very well balanced. And it carves the curves with surgical precision.

Best advice you’ve received?

Look out for the Disneyland Matterhorn Yeti when rounding a certain hairpin corner in the upper section of the mountain.

Fun Fact: (non-racing) Before I started racing in 2002, I was a competitive shooter; twice a national champion in cowboy action shooting and once a state champion in skeet shooting. And I was a light- heavyweight boxer during my college/law school years. I might have a competitive personality.

 Name Chas Wirken

How did you first President of Porsche Motorsports North learn about Pikes America spoke to me about it at an awards Peak? banquet when Porsche was contemplating entry of a group of its then new Cayman GT4 Clubsport racecars. I recall it was January 2017, the then President of Porsche Motorsports North America and I were talking at an awards banquet and he told me that Porsche was creating a class for the Cayman GT4 Clubsport and asked if I was interested in participating. Unfortunately, my court calendar and other professional commitments kept me away until 2020.

What drew you to A completely different challenge than any race race on Pikes Peak? track.

Some info about 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport with 385 HP, your car – hp, motor, unfortunately 40 HP less than my competitors in livery, anything the 2019 and newer versions. My American flag interesting: livery is a tribute to our great country.

Any significance 903 was the project number for Porsche's first behind your race attempt to develop its PDK dual clutch automatic number? transmission for racing.

Any Pikes Peak Any driver of an open-wheeled car on the old heroes? gravel road. One hero would be Bobby Unser. I

grew up watching Indy car racing on TV and attended one race where Bobby competed. Any Pikes Peak Jeff Zwart mentors?

Favorite memories of racing on Pikes The exhilaration of crossing the finish line. Peak?

If the mountain allows, what is your Better than last year's time, which was less than 12 ultimate goal on minutes. Race Day?

Best advice you received about "Be calm when you leave the start line." - Jeff racing on Pikes Zwart Peak?

What advice would you give to a rookie Know which corners you tend to overslow. about racing on Pikes Peak?

How are you preparing for race Keeping myself and my car in shape. day on Pikes Peak?

What makes the Pikes Peak International Hill 12.42 miles, 156 turns, nearly 5,000 feet of Climb different than elevation gain; and you only get one shot at it. racing anywhere else?

What is your favorite The Lower Section part of the course?

Is there one part of The Ws. the course that

28 really challenges you?

Talk about your sponsors and their Patrick Motorsports and Race Technik, both in importance – who Phoenix, Arizona, are owned by long-time friends are they, what do who have assisted me in maintaining and they do for you, how preparing my car. long have they been supporting you?

Other than Pikes Peak, what is your Laguna Seca favorite track to race?

A couple of fun facts As a lawyer, I have argued in the United States (non-race related): Supreme Court. As a hunter, I have been successful in hunting all ten of Arizona's big game animals - what is called the Big 10. As a fisherman, I have flyfished from Alaska to Cabo San Lucas.

Anything else of I started racing at the same age Paul Newman did interest to fans/the (50), but with a smaller budget. media?

Cameron Ingram (ROOKIE) Division: Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama Vehicle: 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport  Race Number: 9  Age: 45  Residence: Durham, North Carolina - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE INFORMATION: o Rear Wheel Drive o 97.5” Wheel Base o Wet Weight = 2910 lbs. o Porsche 3800 cc Gasoline Powered o Stock Frame  ABOUT CAM INGRAM:  Cam Ingram is a co-owner of Road Scholars, a shop that restores and services the most exclusive Porsches and return them to precise historical authenticity. o Modern and Vintage Porsches o Sometimes other makes and models o Known for having their cars at the top 1% of the market o Ingram restores a 1950 Porsche Gmund coupe in 2011 for a Pebble Beach showing. Car wins best in class in its category because of such a professional restoration job. After this, business double and Road Scholars surged in popularity. o Currently have facilities for Road Scholars on the East and West coasts  Cam Ingram started racing in Concours, or grass races. His participation has evolved into more driving and enjoying the Porsches, not necessarily racing them.  His favorite driving experience is driving the 1960 Porsche Carrera Abarth in the 2019 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. He drove 72 miles up the coast in the show car with his mother.  He stated with his partner Ray that Porsches are, “tools that are meant to do a job and should be driven.”  Cam Ingram’s parents own the Ingram Collection, a coveted grouping of Porsches under one roof. His dad is more interested in the collection and the Porsches, but his mom is better behind the wheel, “She taught me how to drive!” o Parents: Robert “Bob” and Jeanie Ingram; Brother: Rory (manages the collection today)

o Rory also created the Ingram Driving Experience, which is a group of motorsport enthusiasts who meet for racing events. o Whole family is very proud of their Porsche collection, and they bond over it to a great extent. Other Porsche fanatics are also astonished by the Ingram family collection. • Cars in the collection:  911 Carrera Cabriolet (gen 964)  911 Carrera Coupe (gen 993)  911 Turbo S Coupe (gen 993)  Graduated with degrees in art and business; began getting involved in Porsche collecting and investment market to unite his passion with his profession.  Cam Ingram has published a book about Porsche titled Porsche Unexpected; Discoveries in Collecting  Bob: Grew up in Charleston, IL and always loved cars, racing, and Porsches. He became the CEO of a pharmaceutical sales company and the family moved around more than 15 times while Cam was young. Bob is currently still a partner in an investment firm in the pharmaceutical sales sector  In 2019, there was a gas pipe explosion at a site where part of the Porsche collection was stored (several injuries, 2 deaths). The whole Ingram family came together to help clean up the remains of the explosion. They all worked heavily on a project that had a deadline a few months away, getting a car prepared for the Concours d’Elegance in Pebble Beach. They got the car prepped in time and the car won best in class at Pebble Beach.  SPONSORS: o Sponsors: • Chopard • Peter Millar  SOCIAL MEDIA o Facebook Page: “Road Scholars” o Instagram Handle: “roadscholars1” o YouTube Channel: “RoadScholars” o Team Website: “roadscholars.com”  Q&A WITH CAM INGRAM:

How did you first Fred Veitch invited me to the race in 2011 and my learn about Pikes company (Road Scholars) has been sponsoring Peak? Porsche entrants ever since.

What drew you to I love the history of Hill Climb events in Europe and race on Pikes Peak? Porsche's success story with those events. Pikes Peak is one of the last and truly grueling Hill Climb events left in the world. It's a challenge in every way.

Some info about your car – hp, motor, I'll be racing the new Porsche 718 Porsche GT4 livery, anything Clubsport. interesting:

Any significance I grew up in a baseball family and always wore behind your race number #9 in team sports. I was influenced by Ted number? Williams and the way he conducted himself on and off the field.

Any Pikes Peak Fred Veitch and Jeff Zwart heroes?

Any Pikes Peak Fred Veitch and Jeff Zwart mentors?

If the mountain allows, what is your To be on pace and have a competitive time to the ultimate goal on top. Race Day?

Best advice you Develop a methodical training program and work received about on a suspension set up for the frost heaves on the racing on Pikes top section. Break down the mountain in sections Peak? and be aware of the dangerous parts.

How are you As much seat time as possible in the Porsche 718 preparing for race GT4 Clubsport and focused tire/suspension testing. day on Pikes Peak? Also, training to be in my best physical shape of my life.

Talk about your We are honored to have Peter Millar the luxury sponsors and their clothing company as our title sponsor. Peter Millar importance – who was started in our home state of North Carolina

32 are they, what do and they make incredible clothing and celebrate all they do for you, how types of artisans of craft. long have they been supporting you?

A couple of fun facts Road Scholars has won over 74 Concours awards (non-race related): and will be competing at both the Amelia Island Concours and Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance this year with rare Porsche models.

Anything else of Road Scholars was the title sponsor for the Jeff interest to fans/the Zwart 935 that raced in time attack one last year. media? This is a life's dream and ambition to compete at the Race to the Clouds. It's also the hardest thing I've attempted to do combined with running a business.

Kathryn “Kathy” Mead Division: Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama Vehicle: 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport o Race Number: 50 o Age: 61 o Residence: Austin, Texas - USA o Country Representing: United States of America o Representing: USA o VEHICLE STATS: o Rear Wheel Drive o 97.5” Wheel Base o Wet Weight = 3100 lbs. o Porsche 3800 cc Gasoline Powered o Stock Frame o PIKES PEAK HISTORY: o Best Finish: 2020 - 3rd place – Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama division o Best Time: 2020 - 11:36.345 o Kathryn was Rookie of the Year in 2020 at Pikes Peak. o She is one of two women competing this year. o This is Mead’s second year on Pikes Peak. o OTHER RACING HIGHLIGHTS: o Kathryn raced in the 2017 PCA Trophy East East Series in the Cayman GT4 Clubsport and took 9th overall in the series. o She has also raced in PCA Trophy West, International GT and World Racing League. o Profession: Kathy is a retired astrophysics professor. o Start in Racing: The 61-year-old Texan only started racing only a few years ago. She views her late entry into motorsport neither as unusual nor a disadvantage, stating, “If you don’t get into racing when you’re six, then you have to wait until you have the resources to go do it. In my case my first track event was when I was 51. And frankly, I needed some judgement before I put myself in a fast car!” o Why Porsche: “I’ve definitely not been a car person all my life,” she says. “I always liked sports cars, but even now I’m still not a ‘car girl’. I did always want a Porsche 911 though.” Mead fulfilled this ambition in 2010, buying a 997 generation Carrera with PDK transmission, a car she still has to this day and has twice driven coast-to-coast. “I bought a 911 and learned to drive it properly because I like driving. Driving is a skill. And a Porsche is an engineering marvel. I don’t want to just park it in my garage and admire it. I admire it by honing my craft so that I can experience its potential.”

o Honing Skills: Mead enrolled on numerous driver education days put on by her region of the Porsche Club of America (PCA). At this time, however, she had no desire to go racing, and these were events that enabled her to explore the 911’s dynamic abilities in a non-competitive environment. “When I first went to the track,” Mead recalls with an infectious laugh, “there were all these people who do everything from changing their own brake pads to modifying their engine and suspension. Well that wasn’t me. I just wanted to steer the car!”

And steer she did, rapidly growing both her confidence and skill set while modifying her 911 to suit with more track-oriented suspension, race seats and a roll bar.

Eventually, however, the ambitious and dedicated Mead grew impatient with the limitations of track events where her natural pace was pegged back and passing was prohibited. “So I had a conversation with myself,” she recalls. “I said you have to either be chill about this, or you have to go racing. I decided to go racing.”

o A Step Up: The next step was a big one, with Mead buying a 981 Cayman GT4 Clubsport – a car that would enable her to compete in a variety of different race series, most of which were hosted by PCA. She hired a driver coach to improve her race craft and soon after set up a customer team to maintain the car.

“It was very challenging, but it was awesome. The standard of driving was really good and at last I could pass people at any point! I became really studious about driving. I watched video and studied my data, spending a lot of time on this during and between events. These days I talk to driving coaches, learn about car set up and study everything that goes wrong with my car, from software to components. I now know how it feels, when, for example, my PDK needs to be recalibrated. Any time something goes wrong with one of my cars, I talk to the mechanic about it to understand the relationship between the failure I felt in the car and what actually happened.” o SOCIAL MEDIA: o @mc2_autosport on Instagram o Q&A WITH KATHRYN MEAD:

How did you first learn First heard about the running race. Later heard about about Pikes Peak? the road race - not sure where. First seriously considered racing when a class for my car was created.

What drew you to race Driving my Porsche race car up a closed mountain road? on Pikes Peak? yea I want to do that.

Some info about your My 718 Porsche GT4 Cayman Clubsport has a mouthful car – hp, motor, livery, of a name. This is the factory build Cayman race car. anything interesting: There are many factory-build 911 race cars, and this is the Cayman version. Also in the race are several GT2 "Clubsports." These are 911's with vastly more horsepower than my car. The 718 is "version 2." Mine is a 2019 model. Approximately 420 HP. My division, Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama, requires street legal tires - the Advan 052. We do not use slicks or tire warmers. My car is completely as delivered from the factory. I designed the livery - the pattern and colors. A wrap company printed it and installed it.

Any significance When I bought the 981 version from an individual, that behind your race was the number it came with. It's a nice round number number? so I just kept it. No interesting history.

Any Pikes Peak Zwart and all the experienced staff who gave me advice mentors? last year. This includes race staff and office staff.

Favorite memories of Making it to the summit on race day. We had no racing on Pikes Peak? mishaps on practice days and we treated each one as a race victory. I did wind up with less O2 than I would have liked on the upper section the first time we did it. I live at sea level, so the onboard O2 is important. Also memorable was meeting several famous drivers (Zwart, Donner, Donohue mostly, because they were in my practice group.) And getting to know the other drivers in my division. Also, the magnitude of the effort to get to the practice sessions and complete them. This is the hardest athletic thing I have ever done. Physiologically, logistically, cognitively. Everything.

If the mountain allows, what is your ultimate To reach the summit. goal on Race Day?

Best advice you 1. Just get to the summit. Many experienced received about racing people said that was what a rookie should on Pikes Peak? concentrate on. That confirmed my plan which was only ever to summit, and with some luck, do it in a respectable time. (Like - faster than the speed limit.)

2. On each practice run go slow enough that I am learning. Ideally, each practice run should be faster than the previous run. To do that, I have to leave some time on the table.

What advice would Especially for upper sections, bring at least 3 bottles of you give to a rookie oxygen. I cannot overstate the seriousness of the about racing on Pikes altitude, especially when practicing the upper section. Peak? Follow the advice above about leaving time on the table each run.

I do not think of this race as ''conquering the mountain." I think of it as seeking ... I don't know... something like Zen, or permission of the mountain to appreciate and revel in its magnificence by driving up the road. I have heard many times that "the mountain decides who wins." So, I just tried to be "one" with it.

How are you preparing Wow, a lot of ways. My focus is on testing the Advan for race day on Pikes 052s. Since they are street tires (less grip than slicks, Peak? and they have tread) they are a lot different than slicks, which is what I normally race on. Here in Texas, there is no way to practice on any track that simulates PP __ at all __. So, we work on procedures and process. For example, we practice changing the car set up. What we find here won't be the set up on the mountain, but we have a process to use when we get there. With the experience of having been there once, we have a lot better idea of what to do at home to prepare for the test days at PP.

Also, we now know things such as the radio works between Glen Cove and the pits, but not from the summit to anywhere. So, we are more prepared for how to communicate between practice runs. We have a better idea of how to monitor tire temps and pressures. Last year we had no clue what would be important or what the comms constraints would be. Or... how much O2 I would consume. I didn't even grasp how the practice sessions worked. I was clueless. So, for example, we have a better idea of how much time we really have to "turn around" between runs. This is

important for planning and executing changes between practice runs.

What makes the Pikes I am sure many people have answered this extensively. Peak International Hill Climb different than On race day, there is no warm up session. No formation racing anywhere else? lap. I start on cold tires and have no idea of the condition of the racing surface. There is no pit stop, no do over, no second chance. You get one lap and that is your race. If you make a mistake, you sit on the side of the road, watching everyone go up and everyone come down.

Practice is entirely different and I think this is the thing that is impossible to truly explain. The challenge of NOT driving around and around, but instead, doing 1/3 of the course and stopping. Then drive down and do that section again... is just completely different from the normal routine. As a rookie, 156 turns was too much to memorize. For a circuit course, one typically gets at least 5 laps, but typically much more to learn the course. So, if you think about the turns/lap it is a really big number compared to a typical circuit course.

And there are not a lot of people out there who have done it and can coach you on "the line."

And then there is the altitude. And getting up at 2 am to get to the gateway at your scheduled time. Then driving up the road in the pitch dark to your starting point. This is a Big Deal when starting at Devil's playground.

I could go on and on. It's really not in the same universe as a typical circuit course.

What is your favorite Lower part because it's not visually intimidating. part of the course? Upper section because it is.

Is there one part of All of it above the treeline because of the dearth of the course that really visual references. challenges you?

Talk about your sponsors and their importance – who are I am blessed to be self-funded. I don't think anyone they, what do they do would have been interested in sponsoring me when I for you, how long have was a rookie. they been supporting you?

Other than Pikes Peak, what is your favorite Sebring track to race?

A couple of fun facts these are all race related.... (non-race related): I designed my livery. I looked at a lot of wraps on other Cayman Clubsports and thought about what would flatter the beautiful shape. I wound up drawing the design in Adobe Illustrator. I think my car looks happy. So much in racing is beyond our control, but at least I can feel good about how beautiful my car is every time I look at it.

My crew once tried 103 fuel in my utility cart that I use at regular races. It had no effect. Too bad - it could really use more throttle response. But it is still cool. I has the wrap on the front.

I have pictures from the 2020 PPIHC hanging in my garage. One is a picture of Derek Jordan waving the double checker on race day. A very young neighbor noticed today and thought it was super cool. I think it's super cool too. PPIHC is the coolest thing I have ever done.

I don't like heights. When other drivers are out of their cars, standing on the edge of the cliff at DP on a practice day, I am in my car trying not to look down. The summit is really cool though.

o NOTE: Fastest Time by a female driver on Pikes Peak: o Vanina Ickx from Belgium, a rookie at Pikes Peak

o 2018 o 10:54.901 o Time Attack 1 o Finished 6th in the division o Daughter of famed F1 racer, Jacky Ickx o Fastest female racer ever on Pikes Peak was motorcycle racer Lucy Glöckner, from Germany, who claimed that title in 2019 aboard a BMW S1000R. o Time of 9:58.878 o Lucy was also the first woman to break the 10-minute barrier on Pikes Peak.

Tanner Foust (pronounced “Fowst” rhyme with ‘house’) Division: Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama Vehicle: 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport  Race Number: 34  Age: 48  Residence: Newport Beach, California - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o Supported by Yokohama and running on the A052® tires o Rear Wheel Drive o 97.5” Wheel Base o Wet Weight 3025 pounds o Porsche Engine o 3.8 Liter o Turbo Charged o Stock Frame  PIKES PEAK HISTORY: o This will be Tanner’s 4th appearance on Pikes Peak. o Best Time: 2002 – 12:01.40. This was his rookie attempt on Pikes Peak. He drove a 1982 Wells Coyote in the Open Wheel division to a third place finish. o Foust returned in the Rally Group X class in 2004 in a Subaru WRX, finishing fourth. In 2005 he was back on the mountain in the WRX in the Production GT class with a winning time of 13:05.43. o An interesting note - PPIHC competitor, Scott Crouch, also of Boulder, Colorado was Foust’s co-driver in his 2004 and 2005 efforts on Pikes Peak. o New qualifying record in the Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama division of 4:22.736, beating the qualifying record previously set by Travis Pastrana. o 2021 – Member of inaugural Fast 15 qualifiers  ABOUT TANNER FOUST: - Raised in Denver, Colorado and attended the University of Colorado in Boulder - Successful TV show host and media personality o Began officially hosting Top Gear USA in 2010, did 5-6 seasons as a co-host - Ice racer - Time attack racer - Began stunt driving in Hollywood films in 2003 o Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift, Iron Man, Need for Speed, Dukes of Hazzard - Winner of 2007-08 Formula Drift championships - Winner of X Games Rally Cross Racing in 2007, 2010 x2, 2013

- Foust also has experience as a pilot - Racing heroes are Colin McRae and Rod Millen - Favorite movie to work on was Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift  NOTEWORTHY: o BBi is joining The Little Warrior Foundation to help raise awareness, funding and finding cures for childhood cancers, with a specific focus on Ewing’s Sarcoma. The organization funds projects and research that have high potential for saving kids’ lives. Lucy Spada is one of many kids affected by this cancer and BBi is dedicating “Lucy” the OPTIMA GT3 TurboCup and the other two race cars in the lineup driven by Tanner Foust and David Donohue to putting a spotlight on the cause. For more information, view: http://www.little-warrior.org o Additional funding will be provided to non-profit Drive Toward a Cure, a 501(c)3 organization that raises funds and awareness for Parkinson’s Disease research AND patient care. Inspired by the camaraderie found within the automotive culture, the Foundation’s mission benefits equally from both enthusiast communities and industry professionals and since 2016 has raised more than a half million dollars including contributions that benefit various Parkinson’s Foundation Centers of Excellence on local, regional, and national levels through Drive Toward a Cure’s “Access to Care” program. 100% of BBI’s contributions to Drive Toward a Cure will benefit the University of Colorado Movement Disorders Center located in Aurora, located on the campus of the largest health center in the Rocky Mountain Region. For more information view: www.drivetowardacure.org  SPONSORS: Optima Batteries, Porsche North America, Yokohama  SOCIAL MEDIA: o Facebook: Tannerfoust o Instagram: @Tannerfoust o Twitter: @Tannerfoust o YouTube: Tfoustracing o Team Website: Tannerfoust.com

Paul Dallenbach (pronounced Dall’-en-back): Division: Open Wheel Vehicle: 2006 PVA-003 Dallenbach Special  Race Number: 98  Age: 54  Residence: Basalt, Colorado - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o Methanol-powered overhead cam Buick 225 ci motor o Turbo charged o Rear Wheel Drive o Custom Frame o 99-inch wheel base o Wet Weight = 1,950  PIKES PEAK HISTORY: o This will be Paul’s 27th appearance on Pikes Peak o Paul is a Colorado native and lives near Aspen, Colorado. o Best Finish: Has claimed “King of the Mountain” 3 times – awarded to the racer who records the fastest time on the mountain each year. He has 9 Open Wheel wins, and 1 Time Attack win. o Best Time: 9:36.041 in 2016 in the Unlimited division. o First time racing at PPIHC was in 1991, he placed 5th in Open Wheel out of 25 o 2021 Fast Qualifier o New Open Wheel division qualifying record: 3:52.497 o 2021 – Member of inaugural Fast 15 qualifiers  OTHER RACING AND CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: o 3 time Alcan 5000 Winter Rally winner o 2nd place at the 24 hours of Daytona o Has been driving in commercials and feature films since 1992 o Instructor at ESI anti-terrorism school for 5 years teaching Navy Seals, bodyguards and law enforcement personnel defensive driving o Driving Instructor at Mid-Ohio School of High Performance for 12 years o Paul’s father, Wally Dallenbach was an IndyCar star of the 1970s, and his brother, Wally Jr., was a NASCAR driver for 8 years. Paul says: It’s crazy to think I have done over 1/4 of the races on Pikes Peak. Every year I say this will probably be my last. Then, as winter comes, the ideas of how to improve get me motivated to come back. I love coming back year after year and seeing my friends and helping out the new drivers. There are special friendships made up on Pikes Peak. We all

want to win but I will help my most fierce competitors, if needed, and I know they’ll do the same. It’s unique compared to any other racing that I’ve been involved with.

 FUN FACT: o What do David Donohue and Paul Dallenbach have in common? They’re both racing on Pikes Peak, and their father’s both raced in the Indy 500 in the 1970s!  Q&A WITH PAUL DALLENBACH: How did you first learn In 1983 I attended and watched from Devils Playground. about Pikes Peak?

What drew you to race on After watching…I was hooked. Pikes Peak?

Some info about your car – Started out as a Wells Coyote, but we turned it to a pavement car hp, motor, livery, anything by adding an Indy car gear box, tunnels and wings. Also using a interesting: V6 Buick Indy engine used by Tony Stewart in 1996 at Indy.

Any significance behind It's been our family team number since 1984. My brother, Wally your race number? Jr raced for Gurney in 1983 and when we did our own Trans-Am team in 1984 we used it. I race #98 anytime I have a choice.

Any Pikes Peak heroes? Everyone who races and gives it their all

Any Pikes Peak mentors? Gay Smith helped me out when I first started

Favorite memories of 1993 Winning overall and breaking the overall record. racing on Pikes Peak?

If the mountain allows, what is your ultimate goal 9:10 would be good for my open wheeler on Race Day?

Best advice you received about racing on Pikes Know the road. Peak?

What advice would you give to a rookie about Know the road and try not to win practice. racing on Pikes Peak?

How are you preparing for Lots of testing, being prepared. race day on Pikes Peak?

What makes the Pikes Peak International Hill You can build a car and race against big money and still have a Climb different than racing chance. Like Indy was in the 1950's and 1960's. anywhere else?

What is your favorite part The finish. of the course?

Is there one part of the Up top now…with the bumps. And, you never know what you course that really will get until race day. challenges you?

Talk about your sponsors Can't do the race without them. It's not cheap to do this, even and their importance – on a budget, because of the testing and the fact that race week is who are they, what do long. I’ve had most of my sponsors for 10 plus years. If you win, they do for you, how long they have a year to use it, unlike winning a series race and going have they been supporting to the next one the following week. you?

Other than Pikes Peak, what is your favorite track Mid-Ohio and Lands End Hill Climb (Grand Junction, Colorado) to race?

A couple of fun facts (non- I have been a stunt driver for commercials and movies for 27 race related): years.

Codie Vahsholtz (ROOKIE IN A CAR) (pronounced: “Vah’ Sholtz”) Division: Open Wheel Vehicle: 2013 Ford Open  Race Number: 18  Age: 30  Residence: Woodland Park, Colorado - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o This car set the record last year when it was driven by Codie’s father, winningest Pikes Peak division/class champion, and 2020 King of the Mountain, Clint Vahsholtz. o Rear Wheel Drive o Wheel Base 103” o Wet Weight 2000 lbs. o Ford 417 Methanol Powered Two Cycle o Custom Frame  PIKES PEAK MOTORCYCLE HISTORY: o 9 years racing motorcycles on Pikes Peak o 3 wins – 3 records o 8 podium finishes o 2021 – Member of inaugural Fast 15 qualifiers

Year Motorcycle Division Race # Vehicle Time Finished 2011 250cc - 1996 Kawasaki KX250 12:51.183 3 2012 250cc - 1996 Kawasaki KX 11:52.529 3 2013 Pikes Peak 250 285 1996 Kawasaki KX 250 11:24.792 1 2014 Pikes Peak Lightweight - 2005 KTM SMR 11:02.054 2 2015 Pikes Peak Lightweight 285 2006 KTM SMR 10:50.421 1 Pikes Peak 2016 Middleweight 285m 2016 Haqvarna 701 Supermoto 11:07.154 4 Pikes Peak 2017 Middleweight 285m 2016 Husqvarna Supermoto 10:34.967 1 Pikes Peak 2018 Heavyweight 285m 2018 Ducati MTS-1260 Pikes Peak 10:12.703 3 Pikes Peak 2018 Ducati Multistrada MTS- 2019 Heavyweight 285m 1200 10:03.908 2  OTHER RACING EXPERIENCE: o Harrys Roamers Ice Racing o CORCS

o WEBE Circuit o WORCS  ABOUT CODIE VAHSHOLTZ o Graduated Woodland Park High School o Attended Pikes Peak Community for Applied Science-Welding Program o Codie Vahsholtz has a long racing history. He has competed in the Pikes Peak Hillclimb, endurance racing and flat track. o He comes from a long line of Pikes Peak racers. Codie’s grandfather, Leonard Vahsholtz, has won 19 times and his father, Clint Vahsholtz has 24 wins – a record number. The Vahsholtz family currently holds the title of the family with the most division and class wins on Pikes Peak. o He works at Vahsholtz Automotive. o He has participated in welding competitions and placed 1st in the state of Colorado and 10th in the national competition in 2011.

Raphael Astier – (pronounced Raw-fī-ell’ Ass’-tee-āy) Division: Pikes Peak Open Vehicle: 2015 Porsche BBI Turbo Cup  Race Number: 991  Age: 30  Residence: Cruas, France  Country Representing: FRANCE  VEHICLE STATS o Car is named “Lucy” o The OPTIMA Batteries Porsche GT3 “TurboCup” set the former TA1 record in 2019 (prior to a rule change in 2020) o BBI has improved the OPTIMA “TurboCup” from the 2019 configuration to remain competitive in the new division. o Rear Wheel Drive o 94-inch wheelbase o Wet Weight = 2,770 o Motor BBi GT3 Turbo o Displacement 3800 o E-85 Fuel o Stock frame o Overhead cam o Supported by Yokohama - equipped with the ADVAN A005™ slicks o BBi will be the first to demonstrate the new proactive damper technology from Suspension Research Innovations and JRZ. o Airtech, industry leader in composites manufacturing, is supporting BBi with 3D printed molds for carbon fiber components and supplying the brand new NEXX carbon fiber material. o Aerosim-Research along with Verus Engineering have been key in finding downforce and reducing drag though aerodynamic studies and part development. The team at Oilstain Lab led the creative on livery development.  PIKES PEAK HIGHLIGHTS: o Couldn’t travel in 2020 due to COVID o 4th attempt on Pikes Peak o Has always competed in a Porsche o Raphael’s first year on Pikes Peak was in 2016, the 100th anniversary of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. He ran in the Time Attack 1 division in a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car, finishing 2nd with a time of 10:06.006. He was awarded 2016 Rookie of the Year. o 2018 – Finished 2nd in Pikes Peak Open

o 2019 – This was his best time and his best finish. Astier was the winner in the Time Attack 1 division and finished second overall. He set a Time Attack 1 division record with a time of 9:23.721. (NOTE: This record was retired due a PPIHC rule change in 2020.) o 2021 – Astier was the fast qualifier in this division. o 2021 – Member of inaugural Fast 15 qualifiers  OTHER RACING HIGHLIGHTS: o 2014 : Class wins & podiums in GT class, French Rally Cup (BMW Z3M) o 2015 : French Rally Champion in GT10 class (Porsche 911 GT3 RS) o 2016 : French Rally Cup Overall Champion (Porsche 911 GT3 RS) o 2017: Class wins & podiums in WRC3, World Rally Championship (Peugeot 208) o 2018 : FIA R-GT Champion with Fiat Abarth o ORECA FIA R4 Official Test Driver

 Q&A WITH ASTIER: How did you first learn I first learned of Pikes Peak from the Climb Dance film with Ari about Pikes Peak? Vatanen. Then, ROMAIN DUMAS and his team brought me for my first participation. I thank them for that!

What drew you to race on I love the United States and love Colorado and Pikes Peak. It is Pikes Peak? beautiful.

Any significance behind The number speaks for itself – (The Porsche 991 is the internal your race number? designation for the seventh generation of the Porsche 911 sports car, which was unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show on 15 September as the replacement for the 997.)

Any Pikes Peak heroes? Romain Dumas

Any Pikes Peak mentors? Ari Vatanen and Sebastien Loeb

Favorite memories of My first participation was in 2016 with the TEAM RD LIMITED and racing on Pikes Peak? my participation in 2019 with BBI AUTOSPORT and the Porsche TURBO. It has all been just so nice.

If the mountain allows, what is your ultimate goal I dream to be the winner one day. on Race Day?

What advice would you give to a rookie about Go fast! Work to keep learning the road as much as possible. racing on Pikes Peak?

How are you preparing for I go to walk in the forest to help eliminate the pressure before race day on Pikes Peak? my start and then, I’m ready to go.

What makes the Pikes Peak International Hill Being alone on the track – and the environment is just beautiful. Climb different than racing anywhere else?

What is your favorite part The Lower Section of the course?

Is there one part of the course that really The Lower and Middle Sections are both a challenge. challenges you?

Talk about your My sponsor for PIKES PEAK this year are: RESTAU CHEZ SYLVIE / SPONSORS and their ALTITUDE 26 / importance – who are DUMAS TP / GROUPE MAZET / ORECA / ORA7 . they, what do they do for With their support I can come back to race PIKES, it's just great, I you, how long have they want to thank them a lot. been supporting you?

Other than Pikes Peak, what is your favorite track The Rally MONTE CARLO to race?

 NOTEWORTHY: o BBi is joining The Little Warrior Foundation to help raise awareness, funding and finding cures for childhood cancers, with a specific focus on Ewing’s Sarcoma. The organization funds projects and research that have high potential for saving kids’ lives. Lucy Spada is one of many kids affected by this cancer and BBi is dedicating “Lucy” the OPTIMA GT3 TurboCup and the other two race cars in the lineup driven by Tanner Foust and David Donohue to putting a spotlight on the cause. For more information, view: http://www.little-warrior.org

50 o Additional funding will be provided to non-profit Drive Toward a Cure, a 501(c)3 organization that raises funds and awareness for Parkinson’s Disease research AND patient care. Inspired by the camaraderie found within the automotive culture, the Foundation’s mission benefits equally from both enthusiast communities and industry professionals and since 2016 has raised more than a half million dollars including contributions that benefit various Parkinson’s Foundation Centers of Excellence on local, regional, and national levels through Drive Toward a Cure’s “Access to Care” program. 100% of BBI’s contributions to Drive Toward a Cure will benefit the University of Colorado Movement Disorders Center located in Aurora, located on the campus of the largest health center in the Rocky Mountain Region. For more information view: www.drivetowardacure.org

Robin Shute Division: Unlimited Vehicle: 2018 Wolf GB08 TSC-LT  Race Number: 49  Age: 33  Residence: Old Buckenham, Norfolk - United Kingdom  Country Representing: UNITED KINGDOM  VEHICLE STATS: o Rear Wheel Drive o Wheel Base 105” o Wet Weight = 1450 lbs. o Honda 2045 E85 Turbo Charged o Custom Frame o The TSC Motorsport team is returning Shute with an updated version of their Wolf Sports Prototype. o GB08 TSC-LT, with LT referring to a “Long Tail” that is more aerodynamic. o TSC produced in Italy. o Produces a downforce increase of approx. 50% from their 2019 challenger. o 1250 pounds + driver o Brand new cooling system from PWR North America, improves cooling performance o Engine Partner: Mountune USA • I4 Honda K20, 2.1litre • 550 hp • Top Speeds = 158/mph o Turbocharger solution from Borg Warner Performance, dealing with high altitude performance in a small capacity engine. Running the EFR 8370. o Black Art Customs created a full car CFD sim to develop the new package on the vehicle. Full system will launch at PPIHC 2022. o Pirelli tires o VP Racing: official fuel, coolant, detailer, and additives partner. o Motul: lubricant partner. o Motorsports Electronics supports the electronic systems and tuning on the car. Clever control strategies make for a drivable package. o Drivetrain is a 6-speed sequential, paddle shift, rear wheel drive o OMNI 41 Creative Design conceived signature brands “The Sendy Club” and “TSC Motorsport” which create visual and livery design for 2021 car, including 3D rendered images.

o The Berry is documenting the 2021 TSC effort for a motion picture documentary, specializing in CGI and 3D graphics.

 PIKES PEAK HISTORY:  Best Finish: 2019  Best Time: 2019 – King of the Mountain – 9:12.476  2021 – Member of inaugural Fast 15 qualifiers  2020 – Robin was unable to travel to the US due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  2019 – Pikes Peak International Hill Climb overall winner, King of the Mountain and Unlimited class winner.  2018 – Pikes Peak International Hill Climb – Unlimited class with factory backing from Honda Racing HPD, Pirelli and Motec. Self-built car with newly founded TSC team, top 3 contender, but had to run a weather-shortened course.  2017 – Pikes Peak International Hill Climb – Faraday Future FF91 – He finished in 11:25.082 – good enough for second place in the Exhibition division.  Shute is hoping to beat the Rear-Wheel Drive record set in 2018: o Current record: 8:37.230 o By Simone Faggioli  SOCIAL MEDIA o Facebook Page: “The Sendy Club” o Instagram Handle: “@thesendyclub” o Team Website: “tcmotorsport.com”  SPONSORS: o Mountune USA, Borg Warner Performance, PWR North America, Black Art Customs, Motorsports Electronics  NOTEWORTHY: Robin Shute is based out of Los Angeles, CA. Specializing in prototype and formula cars with proven international record in Hill climb, sprint, and endurance racing. He develops cars and race programs for OEMs and race car manufacturers. RACING HIGHLIGHTS:

 2014 – SCCA Formula Enterprise, Regional and Divisional Champion. 2nd place national championships  2015 – Formula Pro Mazda - West Coast Formula Car Challenge. Fastest private team and race winner.  2015 - Thunderhill 25hrs Endurance race – Porsche 911 GT3, Top 10 finisher.  2016 – British GT Championship – Works backed Lotus Evora GT4, Brands Hatch GP. Top 10 finish.  2016 - National Champion – Formula Car Challenge Triple Crown – Formula Pro Mazda

 2018 – Adess LMP3 factory development and race program. Working with Atlantic Racing Team, preparing the Adess LMP3 for its North American Motorsport debut at IMSA Encore, Sebring. Extensive chassis and aero setup development. Top 10 finish.

 Q&A WITH ROBIN SHUTE

How did you first learn Playing Gran Turismo 2 with the Escudo Pikes Peak. My father about Pikes Peak? was also a big Audi Quattro fan.

What drew you to race on The craziest cars on the craziest of courses! In pretty much every Pikes Peak? other form of motorsport there are so many rules but here there are none. The mountain keeps you in check. How challenges should be.

Any significance behind It is from the Lotus type 49. It defined the modern layout of a your race number? race car, the Wolf is configured the same way with a stressed engine. It is one of the most beautiful race cars of all time

Any Pikes Peak heroes? Anyone who comes and races the mountain! Sebastien Loeb's run in 2013 redefined what people thought possible on the Mountain, that was very special. He is someone I regard as one of, if not the greatest driver of all time.

Any Pikes Peak mentors? Dave the duck

Favorite memories of We were having an utterly terrible race week in 2018, with the racing on Pikes Peak? car barely running due to technical gremlins. We finally got the car working on the Friday and absolutely sent it on the top section in practice. Second fastest that day, only beaten by the VW I.D.R. I've never driven harder on the hill and it was great to reward the team with all the hard work and sleepless nights through the week to try and get it fixed. The car had come off the dyno in Denver at about 2am and was still warm as we unloaded it at Devils Playground ready for practice. What a demonstration of teamwork and Pikes Peak spirit!

If the mountain allows, what is your ultimate goal Sub 8:30 and King of the Mountain on Race Day?

Best advice you received Bobby Unser "You never turn away from the Mountain". From about racing on Pikes the Guy Martin documentary. Peak?

What advice would you Watch on-board videos and use simulators the months leading give to a rookie about up to race. You should know roughly which way the mountain racing on Pikes Peak? goes before you turn a wheel otherwise you'll just feel lost. Makes learning the mountain in June so much easier.

How are you preparing for I'll have a go at cycling up the mountain again... It sucks, but you race day on Pikes Peak? feel euphoric at the top with the lack of oxygen.

What makes the Pikes Peak International Hill Watching the sunrise on top of a beautiful mountain for a week. I Climb different than racing never would do that in any other situation. anywhere else?

What is your favorite part I love the series of turns at Boulder Park (now with added jumps). of the course? When you get them hooked up it's a great feeling!

Is there one part of the The fast turns after Devils Playground are proper poop the pants course that really stuff.... over 140mph in some of them. challenges you?

Talk about your sponsors If it wasn’t for my sponsors, I wouldn't be racing. They share the and their importance – same passion for the race as us and put so much good work into who are they, what do their products to give us the performance we need on the they do for you, how long mountain. have they been supporting you? Mountune USA build us the best Honda K20 engines around, with decades of experience with these engines we are really excited to have them as the primary engine supplier.

Pirelli provide us with the best Hill Climb tires in the world, my sore neck and arms are testament to this.

Borg Warner Performance have tailored their EFR turbo to fit in perfectly with our vehicle.

PWR USA have created a cooling package that has unlocked huge

performance in the car. Without their proprietary technologies we couldn't have coolers so small, light and efficient

Black Art Customs has created an aero package on the car that is a huge step in performance. Not only that, it was a very low investment for a huge bump in downforce of 70% with very little drag increase.

Motorsports Electronics have been with this project since it started, adding all the electronic wizardry that makes this car so drivable. There is nothing that these guys can't do.

Motul have provided us with all our lubricant needs. We push our gearbox far harder than we should but it has never missed a beat with Motul's Competition gear oil. Their motorsport prowess worldwide is undeniable and we are really excited to have them now lubricating the engine system with their 300V Oil. We have also been able to improve our braking performance with the higher temperature limits of their RBF 700 brake fluid in the brake system. We're pushing these systems to the limit and it's great to know we have these products keeping those systems safe and reliable.

VP Racing fuels has been powering our program since we started in 2018. Their products are both incredible performers and with fantastic consistency so we can run our engine right to the edge of performance. For this year we are running their X85 race Ethanol blend and their Stay Frosty Race Ready Coolant which really helps us counteract the effects of reduced air density at altitude.

OMNI 41 Graphic Design have been a long term partner, creating the TSC brand and also producing 3D renders and livery design for the car. I am really excited to run this new livery on the car for 2021, the photos are going to be epic!

Other than Pikes Peak, what is your favorite track Brands Hatch GP to race?

A couple of fun facts (non- The team's favourite beverage is a Montucky Cold Snack (beer). race related): It's a full time job providing them with cold snacks, as they are often parched and dehydrated from all the intense race car stuff they do.

Romain Dumas (pronounced “Ro-main’ Doo-mah”) Division: Time Attack 1 Vehicle: 2019 Porsche 911 GT2RS Clubsport  Race Number: 38  Age: 45  Residence: Azier - Switzerland  Country Representing: FRANCE  VEHICLE STATS: o Porsche 3.8L gasoline powered, turbocharged engine o Rear Wheel Drive o 96.73-inch wheel base o Wet Weight = 3,100 pounds  PIKES PEAK HISTORY: o Current course record holder on Pikes Peak o Also holds the fast-qualifier record, set in 2018, in the Volkswagen ID R – 3:16.060 o First competed on America’s Mountain in 2012 in the Pikes Peak Open division in a Porsche GT3R setting a record on the paved course of 9:46.181. o 2021 – Member of inaugural Fast 15 qualifiers Year Division Race # Vehicle Time Finished Pikes Peak 2012 Open - 2012 Porsche GT3R 09:46.181 1 2013 Unlimited 911 2013 Norma M20FCPP DNF 11 2014 Unlimited 30 2013 Norma M20 RD Limited 09:05.801 1 2015 did not enter 2016 Unlimited 30 2016 Norma M20 RD Limited 08:51.445 1 2017 Unlimited 30 2017 Norma MXX RD Limited 09:05.672 1 2018 Unlimited 94 2018 Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak 07:57.148 1  OTHER RACING AND CAREER HIGHLIGHTS o Career started in 1992. o First race win in 1995 (Formula Campus) o 2nd in GT Class of the 2001 and 2002 Le Mans race, signed for Porsche after the 2002 race. o Porsche driver for much of the 2000’s, came on the scene for endurance racing o Double LMP2 Champion in the American Le Mans Series o Represented Audi in 2010 and won Le Mans and Spa o Return to Porsche in 2013, wins GTE Pro-class at Le Mans

o Team of Dumas, Neel Jani, and Marc Lieb wins Le Mans and World Endurance Championship in 2016 o Winner of World Endurance Championship 2012-2020 o Winner of 24-hour races at the Nurburgring, Spa-Francorchamps, and Le Mans o Dumas and the Volkswagen I.D. R broke a 20-year-old record at the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed hill climb. 39.9 second – nearly two seconds faster than former F1 driver Nick Heidfeld’s hairy 41.6-second run all the way back in 1999. o Dumas also smashed the electric vehicle record at Germany’s famous Nürburgring in the 680-horsepower I.D. R, taking the title previously held by the EP9 supercar built by Chinese EV startup NIO – besting it by more than 40 seconds with a time of 6:05.336. o Volkswagen set the first record on Tianmen Mountain “Heaven’s Gate” in China with the ID R and Dumas behind the wheel - 7:38.585 minutes. o In the 2020 Dakar rally, Dumas’ racing buggy burst into flames just 65 kilometers into its first race as Dumas and his co-driver Alexandre Winocq were forced to stop and jump out of the burning car. Both managed to escape unscathed. The incident took place during Stage One at Dakar in Saudi Arabia. o Raced in January 2021 at Dakar 2021 with Rebellion Timepieces in his buggy DXX car. To push the boundaries of performance, Dumas worked with France- based AddUp subsidiary Poly-Shape on the production of a range of metal 3D printed parts for the car. • This was not the first collaboration of the two parties that had first worked together in 2017, on a metal 3D printed hub carrier for the ID R as it was prepped for Pikes Peak.  SPONSORS: o Chopard, Decisive, Pôle Mécanique Ales  SOCIAL MEDIA: o Romain Dumas, Champion Porsche and Champion Motorsport on Facebook o Champion Porsche on YouTube  Q&A WITH ROMAIN DUMAS: What makes the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Racing on a mountain. different than racing anywhere else?

What is your favorite part of All of it. the course?

Is there one part of the course that really challenges The last sector. you?

Other than Pikes Peak, what Le Mans 24 Hours is your favorite track to race?

Layne Schranz Division: Pikes Peak Open Vehicle: 2016 Chevrolet SS  Race Number: 7  Age: 49  Residence: Birmingham, Alabama - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o Rear Wheel Drive o Wheel Base 107” o Wet Weight = 2900 pounds o Chevrolet 410ci Methanol Powered Turbo Charged o Custom Frame  PIKES PEAK HISTORY: o Best Time: 9:40.630 in 2019 o Best finish: 1st in 2012, in 2016 and again last year in 2020. o This year marks Layne’s 29th race on Pikes Peak. o Began racing Pikes Peak in 1993 and ran for three years in the Quad class. o The only year he has missed was in 1996 due to a broken ankle o He switched to Stock Cars in 1997 and received Rookie of the Year. o Son of PPIHC Hall of Famer, Randy Schranz. o 2021 – Member of inaugural Fast 15 qualifiers Year Division Race # Vehicle Time Finished 1993 Pro Quad 40Q Suzuki 500 13:46.68 6 1994 Pro Quad 40 Yamaha Banshee 13:37.45 5 1995 Quad 17 1989 Yamaha 09:51.50 6 1997 Super Stock Car 17 94 Chev. Lumina 12:24.55 4 1998 Super Stock Car 17 Chevy Lumina - 9 1999 Super Stock Car 8 99 Chevy Monte C. DNF 11 2000 ASA Series - 00 Monte Carlo 12:49.03 1 2001 Super Stock Car - 99 Chevrolet 12:10.90 3 2002 Super Stock Car - 1999 Chevrolet DNF 6 2003 Super Stock Car - 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 DNF 7 2004 Super Stock Car - Chevrolet Monte Carlo 05:30.95 2 2005 Super Stock Car - 12:14.57 2 2006 Super Stock Car - 1999 Chevrolet 13:00.195 4 2007 Super Stock Car - 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 11:51.260 2 2008 Super Stock Car - 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 12:03.072 3

2009 Super Stock Car - 1997 Chevy Monte Carlo 12:02.672 2 2010 Super Stock Car - Chevrolet Monte Carlo 11:33.395 2 2011 Super Stock Car - 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 11:22.500 2 Stock Car 2012 Modified - 2012 Chevrolet Impala 04:21.290 1

2013 Pikes Peak Open 7 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 11:29.245 2 PPC - Pikes Peak 2014 Open 7 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 10:22.612 2 PPC - Pikes Peak 2015 Open 7 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo DNF 10

Pikes Peak Challenge - Pikes 2016 Peak Open 7 2015 Chevrolet SS 9:53.071 1

Pikes Peak Challenge - Pikes 2017 Peak Open 7 2015 Chevrolet SS 10:00.544 2

Pikes Peak Challenge - Pikes 2018 Peak Open 7 1966 Shelby Cobra DNF 8

2019 Pikes Peak Open 7 2015 Chevrolet SS 09:40.630 3

2020 Pikes Peak Open 7 2018 Chevrolet SS 9:45.360 1 o  NOTEWORTHY: o Occupation: Layne is a Pastor at Church of the Highlands in Birmingham, Alabama o Layne offers a church service for competitors on the mountain just before the race begins. QUOTE FROM LAYNE SCHRANZ: “Peak Week and the race itself is extremely special and unique! It's part family reunion - family, friends, officials, and competitors all together - whether getting a few minutes with an official I've literally known my entire life at Tech Inspection, seeing a friend from high school at Fan Fest or catching up with a fierce competitor after a practice run while we wait to come downhill. In a strange way, Pikes Peak all feels like family. It's part Super Bowl - the pinnacle Hill Climb in the entire world of motorsports. You dream, plan, prepare, spend and pray for a great week for 51 weeks. You depend on the skills and commitment of your team! You face unexpected

62 setbacks and you fight through it all with tremendous unity and camaraderie! Just a few short days after a Peak Week of disappointment with a DNF or an unsatisfying finish, sleepless nights or unexpected challenges, a powerful optimism sets in and you start getting ready for the next year. A common response when you ask competitors why they come back is "I can't explain it." Anything spiritual is hard to explain! Thank you God for creating us with a spirit of competition and the most amazing place to exercise it! This year will be my 49th year at the race (my entire life) and my 29th year competing. There's nothing like it. I love my team, the event, the people, the challenge, even the disappointment that turns to drive after defeat, and the thrill of victory. I love Pikes Peak!”  SPONSORS: o Mayhem Nation, Heuberger Motors, Brakes Plus, Express Oil Change, Red Noland Collision, SCA Performance, Glaser Energy Group.

Dan Novembre (pronounced No-vem'-bray) Division: Open Wheel Vehicle: 2016 Novembre KMHRAL Special  Race Number: 28  Age: 41  Residence: Colorado Springs, Colorado - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o Rear Wheel Drive o Wheel Base 95” o Wet Weight 1925 lbs. o Nissan 213.583 Gasoline Powered Overhead Cam Turbo Charged o Custom Frame  PIKES PEAK HISTORY: o Best Time: 9:50.329 in 2020. o Best Finish: He has finished 2nd three times. o Has been racing PPIHC since 2009 (this is 13th year) o *In 2019 and 2012 Dan finished on a shortened course due to weather. o He has finished every year he has competed on the mountain. o 2021 – Member of inaugural Fast 15 qualifiers Year Division Race # Vehicle Time Finished 2009 Open Wheel - 14:08.589 7 2010 Open Wheel - Wells KMH Special 15:02.654 6 2011 Open Wheel - 2006 Wells Coyote KMH Special 12:18.447 4 2012 Open Wheel - 2012 Wells Coyote KMH+1 Special 05:08.310* 9 2013 Wells Coyote MAC Autosport GTM 2013 Open Wheel 28 350TT 12:44.208 5 PPC - Open 2014 Wheel 28 2013 Well Coyote KMHR+1 Special 10:59.032 4 PPC - Open 2015 Wheel 28 2013 Wells Coyote KMHRA Special 10:25.624 4 Pikes Peak Challenge - 2016 Open Wheel 28 2016 Novembre Overdrive Raceway Special 10:10.701 2 Pikes Peak Challenge - 2017 Open Wheel 28 2016 Novembre Overdrive Raceway Special 10:05.855 2

Pikes Peak Challenge - 2018 Open Wheel 28 2016 Novembre Overdrive Raceway Special 10:07.464 2 2019 Open Wheel 28 2016 Novembre KMHRA+1 Special 05:49.967* 4 2020 Open Wheel 28 2016 Novembre KMHRAL Special 9:50.329 4

 RACING HIGHLIGHTS: o 2017 Mt. Washington Open Class winner . Mt. Washington RWD record holder 6:26.75 . 1st in class and 2nd Overall o 2015 Clifton Hill Climb “King of the Hill” o Colorado Hill Climb Association Series 2009-Present . 2014 Open Wheel Champion . 2012 Super Sprint Champion  2020: o Pikes Peak Hill Climb, C. Springs, CO 4th Place, 9:50.329 (7th Overall) o Rangely Hill Climb, Rangely, CO 2nd Place, 4:09.43 o Continental Divide Hill Climb, Monarch, CO 2nd Place, 2:19.31  2019: o Pikes Peak Hill Climb, C. Springs, CO 4th Place, 5.59.967 (61st Overall, Weather, short course)  2018: o Pikes Peak Hill Climb, C. Springs, CO 2nd Place, 10:07.464 (17th Overall)  2017: o Pikes Peak Hill Climb, C. Springs, CO 2nd Place, 10:05.855 (8th Overall) o Mt. Washington Hill Climb, Gorham, NH 1st Place, 6:26.75 (2nd Overall, New RWD Record) o Clifton Hill Climb, Clifton, AZ 2nd Place, 1:36.531 (2nd Overall) o Lands’ End Hill Climb, Grand Junction, CO 4th Place, 5:22.89 o Colorado Offroad Extreme I, Deertrail, CO 3rd Place, 5:29.34 o Continental Divide Hill Climb, Monarch, CO 4th Place, 2:20.43  2016 (New Asphalt Car): o Pikes Peak Hill Climb, C. Springs, CO 2nd Place, 10:10.701 (12th Overall) o Clifton Hill Climb, Clifton, AZ 2nd Place, 1:36.531 (2nd Overall)  2015: o Pikes Peak Hill Climb, C. Springs, CO 4th Place, 10:25.624 (15th Overall) o Temple Canyon Hill Climb, Canon City, CO 4th Place, 3:24.99 o Lands’ End Hill Climb, Grand Junction, CO 4th Place, 5:19.50 o Clifton Hill Climb, Clifton, AZ 1st Place, 1:39.062 (1st in class, 1st overall, New record)  2014: o Pikes Peak Hill Climb, C. Springs, CO 4th Place, 10:59.032 (35th Overall) o Temple Canyon Hill Climb, Canon City, CO 3rd Place, 3:30.23

o Colorado Offroad Extreme I, Deertrail, CO 2nd Place, 5:56.06 o Continental Divide Hill Climb, Monarch, CO 2nd Place, 2:16.70 o Colorado Offroad Extreme II, Deertrail, CO 2nd Place, 5:52.50 o Lands’ End Hill Climb, Grand Junction, CO 7th Place, 6:11.91 (Mechanical) o Season Standings 1st in Open Wheel class  2013: o Pikes Peak Hill Climb, C. Springs, CO 5th Place, 12:44.208 (Weather, 90th Overall) o Temple Canyon Hill Climb, Canon City, CO 4th Place, 3:25.61 o Thunder in the Desert I, Pueblo, CO 7th Place, 3:41.67 o Continental Divide Hill Climb, Monarch, CO 6th Place, 2:31.02 o Thunder in the Desert II, Pueblo, CO 4th Place, 3:33.20 (moved to Open Wheel class)  2012: o Pikes Peak Hill Climb, C. Springs, CO 9th Place, 5:08.31 (Shortened course, 3rd of V6 Open Wheel) o Temple Canyon Hill Climb, Canon City, CO 3rd Place, 3:27.26 o Thunder in the Desert I, Pueblo, CO 1st Place, 5:23.50 (1st overall, new course record) o Continental Divide Hill Climb, Monarch, CO 1st Place, 2:13.89 o Thunder in the Desert II, Pueblo, CO 4th Place, 3:40.15 o Lands’ End Hill Climb, Grand Junction, CO 6th Place, 5:42.58 o Season Standings 1st Overall in Super Sprint  2011: o Pikes Peak Hill Climb, C. Springs, CO 4th Place, 12:18.447 (1st of V6 Open Wheel) o Temple Canyon Hill Climb, Canon City, CO 1st Place, 3:25.35 o Buffalo Peaks Hill Climb, Buena Vista, CO 1st Place, 2:54.76 o CORE I Hill Climb, Deertrail, CO 3rd Place, 5:16.56 o Lands’ End Hill Climb, Grand Junction, CO DNF o Continental Divide Hill Climb, Monarch, CO 4th Place, 2:20.45 o Season Standings 3rd Overall in Super Sprint  2010: o Pikes Peak Hill Climb, C. Springs, CO 6th Place, 15:02.7 (2nd of V6 Open Wheel) o Temple Canyon Hill Climb, Canon City, CO 6th Place, 3:44.6 o CORE I Hill Climb, Deertrail, CO 2nd Place, 6:51.61 o Continental Divide Hill Climb, Monarch, CO 4th Place, 2:21.0 o Lands’ End Hill Climb, Grand Junction, CO 3rd Place, 5:31.2 o CORE II Hill Climb, Deertrail, CO 3rd Place, 5:19.7 o Season Standings 3rd Overall in Super Sprint  2009: o Pikes Peak Hill Climb, C. Springs, CO 7th Place, 14:08.589 o Temple Canyon Hill Climb, Canon City, CO 10th Place, 4:03.22

o Buffalo Peaks Hill Climb, Buena Vista, CO 11th Place, 3:29.89 o Lands’ End Hill Climb, Grand Junction, CO 9th Place, 5:44.07 o CORE Hill Climb, Deertrail, CO 5th Place, 5:07.98 o Season Standings 6th Overall in Super Sprint  SOCIAL MEDIA: o Facebook: Novembre Racing o Instagram: @novembre_racing o Twitter: @NovembreRacing o You Tube: Dan Novembre

James Clay Division: Pikes Peak Open Vehicle: 1996 BMW M3  Race Number: 36  Age: 47  Residence: Blacksburg, Virginia - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o This year it's a BMW E36 (mid-90s 3 Series) M3 built specifically to run this event. This was a 4 year build specifically for the mountain. o The engine is a twin-turbo V8 4,400 cc from the modern GT3 BMW car built and boosted to north of 1,000 Hp at the tire. o Turbo charged o Overhead Cam o Fuel is E-85 o Rear Wheel Drive o 106-inch wheelbase o Custom Frame o Wet Weight = 2,600 pounds  PIKES PEAK HISTORY: o Third year of competition on Pikes Peak. o Rookie year was 2017 in the Time Attack division, returned in 2019 in the Pikes Peak Open division – both times finishing in 6th position. o Best Time: 2019 – 10:39.786 o 2021 – Member of inaugural Fast 15 qualifiers  OTHER RACING HIGHLIGHTS: o Began in BMW Club, SCCA, NASA, PCA, and more. o WORLD Challenge, GRAND-AM, IMSA, FIA. o Instructor at BMW Race School  NOTEWORTHY: o James attended Virginia Tech and studied Electrical Engineering o BimmerWorld is Clay’s company – founded in 1997 after college.  Q&A WITH JAMES CLAY:

How did you first As a kid watching on TV - in the 90s? I remember learn about Pikes the big Rod Millen Toyota winged cars. Peak?

What drew you to This was all spurred by my sponsor, OPTIMA race on Pikes Peak? Batteries, asking, “What are the most epic events in the world?” I never saw myself racing at Pikes, but when the opportunity came up, I jumped at it.

Any significance #36 is from the BMW E36 chassis, which was the behind your race first we raced as BimmerWorld, our BMW number? performance and parts sales company. Also the number on my championship winning Touring Car in SRO last year, so hoping it brings the same luck!

Any Pikes Peak Tim Hardy in that BMW E30…and everyone who heroes? makes it to the top!

Any Pikes Peak Peter Cunningham is a friend and fellow racer and mentors? has always been willing to lend a hand or an ear.

Favorite memories I think it was 2019 and it started hailing at the of racing on Pikes summit on race day. Eleven of my closest driver Peak? friends and I huddled up in the monster electric SUV that just made it up the mountain.

If the mountain Make it to the top! I should have a time goal, but allows, what is your I'm not a believer in being the one that determines ultimate goal on that on this mountain. This year's car is wild, and a Race Day? run to the top will be a success - and the time will follow.

Best advice you received about Race the mountain. racing on Pikes Peak?

What advice would you give to a rookie Race the Mountain. about racing on Pikes Peak?

How are you Watching lots of video. This year Pikes Peak will preparing for race be my sole focus, so I'll be able to give it much day on Pikes Peak? more attention, time testing, etc.

What makes the Pikes Peak There is no other place in the world I would drive International Hill this fast with unprotected trees, drops, and Climb different than boulders. It really is pure insanity. racing anywhere else?

What is your favorite On a year with smooth asphalt, the turn at part of the course? Bottomless Pit is wildly fast and amazing.

Is there one part of The Ws are super tough for me. I don't like the course that heights, and I'm super aware of the big drops in really challenges that area. you?

Talk about your OPTIMA Batteries inspired this wildness in the first sponsors and their place. They've been with me for lots of years now, importance – who and they are an amazing partner that inspires me are they, what do and other automotive enthusiasts. PFC Brakes, they do for you, how Motion Control Suspension, and Red Line Oil are long have they been all core technical partners to our team and supporting you? BimmerWorld business, and have all been instrumental in the build of this car. Hoosier Tire has been super helpful as we work to make grip on this unique surface/condition with a very different car. There is a much longer list that all played a very important part with this build and event – Lifeline, S&R Racing, Schroth, Holinger, ATL, Driveshaft Shop, Forgeline, Tilton, Weistec Engineering, Racetech, OMP, Injen Hyerco, Racing to End Alzheimer’s.

Other than Pikes Peak, what is your Virginia International Raceway, Road America, and favorite track to “The Ring” – Nürburgring, in Germany. race?

A couple of fun facts I'm terrified of heights. My first time up Pikes was (non-race related): in a rental car at 22MPH max speed - it was all I could manage...

Rhys Millen Division: Time Attack 1 Vehicle: 2021 Bentley Continental GT3

 Race Number: 8  Age: 48  Residence: San Juan Capistrano, California - USA  Country Representing: New Zealand  PIKES PEAK HISTORY:  Best Finish: 13 division/class wins; 2-time King of the Mountain  Best Time: 8:57.118 – in 2016 - Electric Modified Class in the eO PP100  Experience at PPIHC: o 1992: Rookie of the Year - Pikes Peak Open Class Winner o 2012: Overall Champion (King of the Mountain); new course record of 9:46.164 o 2014: Overall Champion and first to win overall using an electric vehicle o 2015: Overall Champion (King of the Mountain) o 2018: Production SUV record – Bentley Bentayga o 2019: Time Attack 2 Production record – Bentley Continental GT o 2021: This is Rhys Millen’s 25th year competing on Pikes Peak o 2021 – Member of inaugural Fast 15 qualifiers Year Division Race # Vehicle Time Finished

1992 Pikes Peak Open 96 Mazda 12:29.10 1

High Performance 1993 Showroom Stock 8 92 Toyota FWD 13:37.08 3

High Performance 1994 Showroom Stock 12 Toyota Celica 13:09.59 2

High Performance 1995 Showroom Stock 2 94 Toyota 10:01.70 3

High Performance 1996 Showroom Stock 2 94 Toyota Supra 13:16.06 4

High Performance Showroom Stock 1997 2WD 6 96 Toyota Supra 12:59.41 1

High Performance 1998 Showroom Stock 1 96 Toyota Celica 12:42.12 2

High Performance 1999 Showroom Stock 6 Nissan Skyline GTR 12:13.47 1

2000 High Performance - 00 Mitsubishi 12:04.61 1

2001 High Performance - Mitsubishi 11:58.53 1 2002 Rally Open - 2002 Mitsubishi 12:29.10 5 2004 Rally Group 5 - Pontiac GTO 13:08.80 3

2007 Time Attack - 2WD - 2006 Pontiac Solstice GXP 12:45.153 1

2008 Time Attack - 2WD - 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP 12:31.610 1

2009 Time Attack - 2WD - 2010 Hyundai Genesis 12:09.397 1 2010 Unlimited - Hyundai RMR JE09 11:06.208 3 2011 Unlimited - Hyundai RMR PM580 10:09.242 2 2012 Time Attack - 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 09:46.164 1 2013 Unlimited 67 2013 Hyundai PM580T 09:02.192 2

2015 Electric Modified 3 2015 eO PP03 09:07.222 1

Electric - Electric 2016 Modified 67 2016 eO PP100 08:57.118 1

2017 TA - Time Attack 1 67 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 09:47.427 1 Pikes Peak Challenge - 2018 Exhibition 8 2018 Bentley Bentayga 10:49.902 2 2019 Exhibition 100 2019 Bentley Continental GT 10:18.488 1 2020 did not compete

 VEHICLE STATS:

o Rear Wheel Drive o 112.2” Wheel Base o Wet Weight 2755 lbs. o Bentley 4 Liter Overhead Cam Turbo Charged o Stock Frame PRESS RELEASE FROM BENTLEY: RENEWABLE FUEL TO POWER CONTINENTAL GT3 TO THE CLOUDS – BENTLEY’S 2021 PIKES PEAK RACER UNVEILED Bentley launches new sustainability initiative with return to Pikes Peak “Continental GT3 Pikes Peak” to run on renewable fuel Modified race car to be the most dynamic Bentley ever built Bentley bids for triple crown of Pikes Peak records Targeting Time Attack 1 record, to add to Production SUV and Production Car records attained in 2018 and 2019 Former King of the Mountain Rhys Millen returns to drive for Bentley Car developed in conjunction with GT3 customer team Fastr (Crewe, 9 April 2021) Bentley has today launched a major new sustainability initiative, with the announcement of a renewable fuels research and development programme spearheaded by the most extreme road-car-based Bentley in its 101-year history. The Continental GT3 Pikes Peak, designed and built to compete for the Time Attack 1 record at this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, will be the first competition Bentley to run on renewable fuel, ahead of a goal to offer sustainable fuels to Bentley’s customers around the world. The modified Continental GT3 racer, based on Bentley’s race- and championship-winning car, will power its way through the 12.42-mile course running on a biofuel-based gasoline. Various blends of fuels are currently being tested and evaluated, with possible Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reductions of up to 85% over standard fossil fuel. This first step marks the start of a longer programme that will investigate both biofuels and e-fuels for their potential to power the Bentleys of past and present in a sustainable way. Bentley’s ambitious and transformational Beyond100 programme will see the brand become the world’s leading sustainable luxury mobility company, with the entire Bentley model range offered with Hybrid variants by 2023 ahead of Bentley being BEV-only by 2030. The adoption of renewable fuel for this project signals the start of a long-term ambition for Bentley, initiating a research and development programme that aims to offer renewable fuels to Bentley customers in parallel to Bentley’s electrification programme. This two-strand strategy is set to maximise the pace of Bentley’s progress towards outright carbon neutrality, as part of its Beyond100 journey. Combustion-engine Bentleys will still be produced for the next

74 nine years – and Bentley’s Combustion-engine Bentleys will still be produced for the next nine years – and Bentley’s new project aims to make those cars as sustainable as possible through the use of innovative fuel technologies. With more than 80% of all Bentleys ever built still on the road, a genuinely sustainable and customer-facing renewable fuel offering will also allow customers to enjoy their current and classic Bentleys responsibly for years to come. Bentley’s Member of the Board for Engineering, Dr Matthias Rabe, comments: “We are delighted to be returning to Pikes Peak for a third time – now powered by renewable fuel, as the launch project for another new element of our Beyond100 programme. Our powertrain engineers are already researching both biofuels and e-fuels for use by our customers alongside our electrification programme – with intermediate steps of adopting renewable fuels at the factory in Crewe and for our company fleet. In the meantime, the Continental GT3 Pikes Peak will show that renewable fuels can allow motorsport to continue in a responsible way, and hopefully it will capture the third and final record in our triple crown.” Bentley’s pinnacle Pikes Peak project is being run in conjunction with British Continental GT3 customer team Fastr, who have successfully campaigned their Bentley race car in time attack competitions across the country. Technical teams from Bentley and Fastr are working together with specialists from M-Sport in Cumbria to extract the maximum possible performance from the Continental GT3 package, which will be run in Colorado by the same team and with assistance from K-PAX Racing. To break the record, the car will have to complete the nearly 5,000 ft climb, which includes 156 corners, at an average speed of more than 78 mph to cross the finish line in less than nine minutes and 36 seconds. To help achieve this ambitious target, Bentley has once again turned to three-time Pikes Peak champion and former “King of the Mountain’ Rhys Millen (NZ) – who holds individual class records. It was with Millen that Bentley captured its two existing Pikes Peak records – the Production SUV record attained in 2018 with a Bentayga W12, and the outright Production Car record scored in 2019 with a Continental GT. "There is no better proving ground for automotive engineering than the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Historically, manufacturer success on Pikes Peak translates to advances in consumer offerings," explained Megan Leatham, executive director of the event. "With Rhys Millen's proven performance on this mountain, we're excited to see a possible third record from Bentley." The Most Extreme Road-Car-Based Bentley in History - With the start line at 9,300 ft, the course climbs to 14,115 ft - where the air is 1/3 less dense than at sea level. This environment means that the Continental GT3 Pikes Peak features modifications both to its aerodynamics package and its engine, turning it into the most extreme iteration of a Continental GT – or indeed any Bentley road car – ever. The biggest rear wing ever fitted to a Bentley dominates the rear of the car, sitting above a highly efficient rear diffuser that surrounds the transaxle gearbox. This rear aerodynamic package is balanced by a two-plane splitter at the front, flanked by separate dive planes. The engine is Bentley’s proven racing power unit, developed from the 4.0-litre turbo V8The engine is Bentley’s proven racing power unit, developed from the 4.0-litre turbo V8

75 fitted to the Continental GT V8. For the Continental GT3 Pikes Peak, engine modifications together with the use of carefully selected biofuel will ensure the engine develops significant horsepower despite the rarefied conditions it will operate in. Short side-exit exhausts will ensure the car sounds as dramatic as it looks. Further modifications include cooling air scoops in place of the rear windows, and the obligatory stopwatch mounted to the roll cage next to the steering wheel, to allow Rhys Millen to keep track of his sector times up the mountain. The Continental GT3 Pikes Peak now enters a major test and development phase, based initially in the UK before being shipped to the USA for altitude testing.

 OTHER CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: o 1999-2000: 1st place; Laughlin International Pro Rally Open Class o 2002: 1st place; SCCA Wild West Pro Rally Open Class o 2006: Tires.com Triple Crown Champion o Several other wins at Formula Drift Competitions o Competed in X Games competitions o Stunt double and stunt driver in many popular movies: Indiana Jones, Fast and Furious movies, Jumanji, Dukes of Hazzard  NOTEWORTHY: o Son of famous driver Rod Millen o Founded “Rhys Millen Racing” at 21 y/o

Tim Hardy Division: Pikes Peak Open Vehicle: 1987 BMW E30  Race Number: 326  Age: 33  Residence: Lakewood, Colorado - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o Rear Wheel Drive o 101.2” Wheel Base o Wet Weight = 2400 lbs. o BMW 2900 cc Ethanol Powered Turbo Charged o Stock Frame  PIKES PEAK HISTORY: o Best Finish: 3-time 3rd place finisher o Best Time: 9:59.709 in 2018 o Raced at Pikes Peak in a 1988 BMW E30 that he purchased for $450 on Craigslist o 2021 – Member of inaugural Fast 15 qualifiers Year Division Race # Vehicle Time Finished 2012 Time Attack - 1987 BMW 325 11:35.387 4 2013 Time Attack 326 1987 BMW 325 12:41.824 9 2014 Time Attack 1 326 1987 BMW E30 10:44.650 5 2016 Time Attack 1 326 1987 BMW E30 10:12.881 3 TA - Time 2017 Attack 1 326 1987 BMW E30 11:29.497 9 Time Attack- 2018 Time Attack 1 326 1987 BMW E30 09:59.709 3 2019 Time Attack 1 326 1987 BMW E30 10:02.384 3  OTHER RACING HIGHLIGHTS: o Sports Car Club of America: • SCCA RallyCross Nationals Champion (’09, ’13)  2nd, 3rd, and 4th in ’12, ’14, ’15 respectively o Leadfoot Rally – Mixed Racing Event • 2nd place in ’09, 5th place in ‘10 • Races consisted of road racing, asphalt circle track, dirt circle track, rally course, drag strip, precision driving, and distance events  SOCIAL MEDIA:

o Instagram: @timhardyracing  Q&A WITH TIM HARDY:

How did you first learn I was fortunate enough to grow up in Colorado Springs about Pikes Peak? and attend the event as a fan many times with my family at a young age.

What drew you to race Being able to see the race when it was all dirt as a on Pikes Peak? young kid left a heavy impression on me. Seeing some of the lesser sponsored/privateers go up and do well helped set the notion that with some determination anyone can go out and make it up the mountain.

Some info about your I chose to build out a 1987 BMW e30 that started out car – hp, motor, livery, life as a rundown daily driver mainly for the money anything interesting: aspect - I was 23 and e30s were pretty cheap at the time, I paid a whopping $460 for mine at the time. There was some good information on how to make them quick for not a ton of money. After years and years of improvements its probably similar cost vs something that's quick off the shelf but the car has some amazing character and many fans come up and say "this is my favorite car out here".

Any significance I originally wanted #6 which is what I raced with before behind your race but I think it was reserved for someone at the time, number? March 26th is my birthday so I went with 326

Any Pikes Peak The Vahsholtz Family, The Millen Family , The Schranz heroes? Family, Tajima

Favorite memories of Several come to mind. racing on Pikes Peak? The first year was the most intense and rewarding I think of the whole time I've raced it. Trying to build the car in my dad’s garage, including the roll cage, engine, turbocharger setup, engine management, tuning etc etc. A lot of long days and begging friends to help got the car ready just in time even with the delay from the fire.

One of the funnier moments at least in hindsight - on the first practice day of that year we were all super excited and in the chaos of loading the truck that early morning we somehow forgot to close the tailgate to the truck and our spare set of tires rolled out of the bed on the first hill right near our house. Fortunately none were harmed and we made it up with plenty of time to spare.

The gratification to be able to make it to the top the first year especially with bad weather on the mountain and be able to place 4th with all the competition was an amazing feeling.

I think the best moment so far was getting to the top of the mountain in 2018 with the words "Welcome to the 9 min club!" Being able to break the 10 min barrier was a major accomplishment for us.

If the mountain allows, I think everyone wants to go faster. It’s always to have what is your ultimate fun, make it to the top and hopefully set a personal goal on Race Day? best time.

Best advice you received about racing You can't win on a practice day on Pikes Peak?

What advice would Focus more on yourself, course memory and being you give to a rookie familiar with the car you bring then making the car as about racing on Pikes fast as possible. Peak?

How are you preparing Prep work to make the car as reliable as possible and for race day on Pikes track days to prepare myself. Peak?

What makes the Pikes So much! Peak International Hill Climb different than The crazy sleep deprived week, the energy of the crews, racing anywhere else? environment. Being able to see a sunrise in a race car on a 14k foot mountain. Being able to compete with a factory team on a shoestring budget. Only having one go on race day, the entire year coming

down to seeing how well prepared you and your machine are.

What is your favorite Bottom 1/3, the flow is spectacular part of the course?

Is there one part of the course that really Confidence with the top bumps is difficult challenges you?

Talk about your My sponsors are a mix of friends that have been sponsors and their supporting me since the beginning of my pikes peak importance – who are racing and a few that have joined on to help out. they, what do they do for you, how long have My good friends companies - Sports Optical, Hi*Beams, they been supporting Hightrack Productions, Quasar Science, Condor Cam you? Hoosier Tire has been helping us with race tires the last few years. Bimmerworld has been great for performance parts. Winslow BMW has become a big help when we need local parts and support. Motorsport Hardware has helped us from the beginning with studs/lugs Antigravity Batteries and Diffsonline are a recent addition

Don Wickstrum - ROOKIE NOTE ON ROOKIE STATUS: Don has entered this race twice prior to 2021. He is still listed as a rookie since he has never taken a green flag on Race Day. He crashed in practice sessions in both 2019 and 2020. Division: Unlimited Vehicle: 2016 Riley LMP3  Race Number: 25  Age: 42  Residence: Monroe, Wisconsin - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o Rear Wheel Drive o 116” Wheel Base o Wet Weight = 2000 lbs. o Nissan 347 E85 Powered Overhead Cam Turbo Charged o Stock Frame o Car is named “Gianna” – A name chosen by his wife, Mary. It means ‘the Lord is merciful’ in Italian.

 Known as the “Fastest Pastor” Don also competed for years in Short Track Racing with many top 10 wins.  2021 – Member of inaugural Fast 15 qualifiers  SOCIAL MEDIA: o Fastest Pastor on all Social Media channels o Team Websites: FastestPastor.com and KellyMoss.com  Q&A WITH DON WICKSTRUM

How did you first learn about Pikes Peak?

“I was 8 years old, watching the news, and they had a segment on Bobby Unser breaking the record. I was amazed!”

When did you start racing (in general)?

“I was 19. I ‘retired’ at 25 then started again a decade later.”

What drew you to race on Pikes Peak?

“Pikes Peak is one of the most beautiful places on earth. You combine that with a death- defying race and the history of the hill climb, and I think it just really pulls you in. When I was 8 years old after seeing the news story on Bobby Unser, I told my cousin, “One day I will race that mountain!” It’s funny how just 5 years ago I was sure that was only a pipe dream on my bucket list, but somehow, by the grace of God, here I am.”

Any significance behind your race number?

“Number 25 was my buddy, Brad's, number. He was my first crew chief in late model racing and my best friend. When I called him last year to tell him I was going to Pikes Peak, he was equally nervous and excited. His words were ‘You’ll do great. There are no other cars to worry about. You’re too nice for racing side by side, and you have zero fear, so yeah, you, the mountain, cliffs, and the clock, that sounds right up your alley.’ I lost him earlier this year to a heart attack. I miss him a lot, so this year my number #25 has more significance than it did before.”

Goal this year?

“My goal this year is to finish, finish, finish, and do so as fast as I can. It was so heartbreaking the last 2 years, and there is a lot of pressure to just finish, so that’s the plan.” A fun fact: “I bought my first car at age 10 ½ and rebuilt my first engine shortly after.”

Benjamin Councill (ROOKIE) (pronounced “Council”) Division: Pikes Peak Open Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac XLR  Race Number: 69  Age: 35  Residence: Colorado Springs, Colorado - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o The XLR is based on the Corvette C6 chassis. o The engine is a 408 stroker from Texas Speed. UppTurbo.com added two Garrett G35-900 turbos. o Running the car on methanol for the event to keep the temps in check. Looking to have between 800-1200 hp for the run depending how much they can put to the ground.  SOCIAL MEDIA: o Under Pressure Power & Performance and UPPCOS on Facebook o B.councill and driftfactory on Instagram  Q&A WITH BEN COUNCILL:

How did you first learn When I was a kid my Dad was a corner worker and he talked about Pikes Peak? about it here and there. About 11 years ago I moved from Tampa FL to Colorado Springs Co, that is when I really learned about PPIHC.

What drew you to race on I love a challenge! I have been a crew member or spectator since Pikes Peak? I moved here in 2010. I have always thought that I could race this and this is finally the year I get to try!

Any Pikes Peak heroes? Layne Schranz

Any Pikes Peak mentors? Layne Schranz

If the mountain allows, what is your ultimate goal To make it to the top as a rookie! on Race Day?

Best advice you received about racing on Pikes Keep 10% in your pocket Peak?

How are you preparing for Making sure that the car and myself are in the best condition race day on Pikes Peak? possible.

Talk about your sponsors My main sponsor this year is UPP Turbo. They have been with and their importance – me for about 5 years now and I wouldn’t be where I am without who are they, what do them. I also have a few other sponsors that have come on board they do for you, how long this year to support our efforts. have they been supporting Anion Extraction you? Air Filtration Systems AFS (Auto Film Solution) -- They have wrapped all of my racecars Inertia Lab -- Helping out with all of the suspension set up on the car Victory Road Performance Eric Councill KW Top notch home team Max Councill Heart of Gold Tattoo Sushi Spot Waymore Trucking

A couple of fun facts (non- My world is basically just racing at this time. I do have an race related): amazing daughter, Allison. She would be about the only thing at this time that pulls me away from racing. She still comes to all the events with me and hopefully here soon I can talk her into getting behind the wheel herself.

Anything else of interest to I want to say thank you to all of the fans for coming and watching fans/the media? us up here.

Tommy Boileau (pronounced Boy’-Low): Division: Pikes Peak Open Vehicle: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro  Race Number: 57  Age: 27  Residence: Monument, Colorado, USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o Running a 7.0L Chevrolet o Gasoline fueled o Turbo charged o Wet Weight is 3,050 pounds o Rear Wheel Drive o Custom Frame o 108-inch wheelbase  PIKES PEAK HISTORY o 2019 PPIHC Rookie of the Year o Best time on Pikes Peak 10:34.391 – 2019 o In 2019, Tommy drove a 2014 Chevrolet SS on Pikes Peak o In 2020, Tommy crashed in practice and had to withdraw from the race.  RACING HISTORY: o Tommy was the 2019 SCCA T4 Divisional Champion o He was a 2018 finalist in the Aussie Driver Search with competition in Australian V8 Supercar  FUN FACTS: o I have raced all over the world in all kinds of different vehicles, from F4 cars in Shanghai to V8 Supercars in Australia and even Semi Trucks in the Deep South, I have done a lot of cool things. Recently I got a call from Brett Bodine to tell me that he accepted my application for a NASCAR license, which in a way is the dream of every little kid who grew up racing. o Also, I am a huge Colorado Avalanche hockey fan!  Q&A WITH TOMMY BOILEAU: Any racing heroes from Pikes Peak? Pikes Peak has featured so many incredible talents throughout its amazing history. The fact that legends such as Mario Andretti raced up the mountain truly shows how special it is. Growing up I always loved watching Mike Ryan in his Freightliner, seeing something so big and powerful being driven in anger was mesmerizing. In recent memory it’s the fact that I had the opportunity to race alongside guys like Pastrana, Donohue, Dallenbach, Millen and Cunningham that really proved how awesome this community is.

Not only did I get to compete against these absolute legends, but I built or grew friendships that will always have a special place in my heart.

What was it like to win Rookie of the Year in 2019? We took a NASCAR stock car that was the farthest thing from a Pikes Peak race car and turned it into the Rookie of the Year car in only 6 weeks with a limited budget. We knew going in that the rookie class was strong in 2019, and our main goal was obviously to finish the race. However, I dedicated a ton of time to learning the road and making sure I was as well prepared as possible. As soon as I got to the top of the mountain and I had some of my competitors congratulate me and I saw my time, I started crying. It is hard to put into words for someone who has never experienced it. I am so grateful to have the title, but now hungrier than ever to prove that I will be a force to be reckoned with for years to come.

Best advice you received about racing on Pikes Peak: There were so many great people that reached out a helping hand during my first year on the mountain. But what stands out the most which came from numerous sources is “Respect the mountain”. I have been driving for most of my life on racetracks all over the world where you can normally drive the car right at, or even sometimes over, its limit. But not on Pikes Peak. You really have to respect the mountain and leave a little bit extra in your pocket.

What advice would you give rookies on the mountain this year? I would extend the same advice that I was given. Respect the mountain. Don’t go out there and immediately start pushing yourself or your car to any sort of limit. Work up to your pace and always keep a little in your pocket. But maybe more importantly, have fun and take it all in. The community of drivers is unlike anywhere else in the world. There is such a mutual level of respect and camaraderie that is so unique to Pikes Peak...plus having the opportunity to sit and watch the sunrise from the summit of America’s Mountain, it doesn’t get much better than that.

What is your favorite part of the course? It truly is hard to pinpoint one part of the road that is my favorite, because each of the 156 corners is unique and challenging in its own way. But if I had to narrow it down to a section, I would say the run from Glen Cove up to Double Cut is my favorite. You have some trees surrounding you as you climb out of Glen Cove, but then you’re quickly above tree line and staring straight up at the sky as you climb into Elk Park at over 100mph. It is so surreal and you hear that voice in the back of your head screaming, “Are you sure we should be doing this?” I love it.

What part of the course is most challenging? Each section of the road has its own challenges, the bottom section of the road that we use for qualifying is challenging because with the tree canopy it feels narrower in spots, plus the sensation of speed feels elevated as the trees go whizzing by. But for me the top

86 section is by far the most challenging. You have the mental hurdle of accepting the fact that there are sheer cliffs on the exit of nearly every corner, plus the fact that the road will develop bumps in random spots that move constantly throughout the week or even the day as the asphalt heats up and cools down. It is so difficult to get the car to work well for the entirety of the race run, so most teams will tune the car to work best up top, as this is the most dangerous place to make a mistake.

Andy Kingsley Division: Pikes Peak Open Vehicle: 2002 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo  Race Number: 96  Age: 34  Residence: Buena Vista, Colorado - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o Rear Wheel Drive o 92” Wheel Base o Wet Weight = 2975 lbs. o Porsche 220 ci 3600 cc Gasoline Powered Turbo Charged o Custom Frame  PIKES PEAK HISTORY: o This is his 5th year on Pikes Peak in Time Attack 1 o 2014 was Andy’s first attempt at Pikes Peak but unfortunately a turbocharger failure ended his run at Glen Cove. o Best Time and Best Finish: 10:55.581 in 2020 for a 4th place finish! This best his previous time in 2016 by a full minute.

Year Division Race # Vehicle Time Finished 2014 Time Attack 1 300 2004 Subaru Impreza STi DNF 17 2015 did not compete 2016 Time Attack 1 300 2004 Subaru STi 11:55.849 12 TA - Time 2017 Attack 1 300 2004 Subaru STi DNF 18 2018 did not compete 2019 did not compete 2020 Time Attack 1 96 2002 Porsche 911 Turbo 10:55.581 4  OTHER RACING EXPERIENCE: o Andy began his driving career in SCCA RallyCross in 2009. . 2009 – 9th place in season points in modified 4WD Class . 2010 – 3rd place in season points in M4 Class, also placed 3rd in the National Challenge in the M4 Class . 2011 - 2nd place in season points in M4 Class, also 2nd place Western States National M4 class. Took 3rd at Nationals in the M4 Class. o Colorado Hill Climb Association racing results:

. 2011 - The Colorado Hill Climb Association Rookie of the Year and 2WD Rally Class champion. . 2013 Colorado Hill Climb Rally Class Champion . Other races included Temple Canyon, Monarch and Rangely Hill Climbs. o 2012 Rally America . Driving: 1991 Honda Civic HF . 2012 Trespassers Rally 3rd Place Group 2 Class . 2012 Oregon Trail Rally, Trails End 5th place Group 2 Class . Driving: 2004 Subaru STi*2012 Rally America Southwest Super Production Rally Champion 1st Place . 2012 Olympus Rally, John Nagel Rally 2nd Place Super Production Class . 2012 Olympus Rally, Ray Damitio Rally 3rd Place Super Production Class . 2012 Seed 9 Rally 1st place Super Production Class . 2012 Team Oneil Award SouthWest Rally Championship . 2013 Rally America Southwest Rally Championship . Driving: 2004 Subaru STi . 2013 Southwest Rally Championship 2nd Place in season points Super Production Class . 2013 Arizona Extreme Rally 1st Place Overall . 2013 Seed 9 Rally Super Production Class 2nd place . 2014 Gamblers Edge Pit Rally Central City Hill Climb . Driving: 2004 Subaru STi . 2014 Time: 4 min 2 sec . 2015 Gamblers Edge Pit Rally Central City Hill Climb . Driving: 2004 Subaru STi  Q&A WITH ANDY KINGSLEY:

How did you first learn about To be raised in Colorado Pikes Peak has been always been something I Pikes Peak? was attracted to. From playing Gran Turismo choosing Monster Tajima's Escudo Pikes Peak and beating any car in the game. While going to Hill Climb events and the local race tracks with my late father he would tell me stories of the Unsers and the Dallenbachs as a young boy, learning that Driving Legends Race on Pikes Peak!

What drew you to race on Of course what attracted me to pikes peak was the big wings, loud Pikes Peak? exhausts of these 600-800hp racecars, shooting massive fireballs and roostertails all the way up the dirt road to the summit of a 14er here in Colorado. My late father had told me if I ever wanted to race, talk with Wally Dallenbach. I met Wally in 2012 as a spectator and just so happens I now race with Wally’s son Paul Dallenbach. Couldn't be more

proud to be a part of this historical event and to make racing history going forward!

Some info about your car – Driving a 2002 Porsche 911 Turbo hp, motor, livery, anything I have taken a Porsche 911 factory street car, with a few year’s worth interesting: of research I have implemented 24 hour Le mans RSR, GT2, GT3 and Porsche Cup racecar equipment. Myself and my fabricator have built this racecraft over the past four years changing, modifying and updating almost every component of the vehicle at my home shop. This water-cooled 911 turbo was a AWD factory car that now is running RWD about 500lbs lighter with a 600hp Mezger flat six and ceramic ball bearing turbos powered thru a tuned Limited Slip Differential into a H pattern 6 speed gearbox.

Any significance behind your 96 is the chassis code for the 2002 Porsche 911 I am driving up Pikes race number? Peak.

The 2002 generation 911 chassis code is 996

Any Pikes Peak heroes? Paul Dallenbach

Any Pikes Peak mentors? Tim Hardy - close like family

Favorite memories of racing Nothing can beat the sense of accomplishment when crossing the on Pikes Peak? finish line at the summit of Pikes Peak, 2016 in the Subaru and 2020 in the Porsche, those feelings will never be forgotten. Some of my fondest memories are enjoying the beautiful sights, sounds of Pikes Peak during morning practice sessions, being joined with some of the biggest hearted racers and teams from around the world.

What advice would you give to a rookie about racing on To not be prepared is preparing to fail. Pikes Peak?

How are you preparing for Majority of the car has been changed between 2020 and 2021, so there race day on Pikes Peak? are many days in the shop adjusting the new setup. Vehicle and tire testing is vital to ensure a strong finish. High elevation training is wise to do during the off season as I train between 8,600ft and 10,000ft elevation.

What makes the Pikes Peak The sight of being above a sea of clouds covering the city of Colorado International Hill Climb Springs on a rainy day in town while above watching the sun rise. No place in the world can you find the terrain that shoots to the sky with a

90 different than racing roadway that becomes a raceway. The sounds, as they reflect thru the anywhere else? forest and off the mountain walls. The golden road that is only seen in the morning practice sessions during that time of year. Seeing the moon that you can almost touch as you set up your pit stall each morning. The crisp mountain air that feels so pure and full, yet can turn one ill in seconds from altitude. The conditions and the environment are pure magic, a one of a kind experience.

What is your favorite part of I thoroughly enjoy the W's I also make up names for the turns I enjoy. the course?

Is there one part of the Whole road is challenging its cant be separated in that sense, the road course that really challenges becomes more challenging as you ascend to the summit. you?

Talk about your sponsors and My Sponsors are great they help me whichever way they can. their importance – who are they, what do they do for GT Racing in Colorado Springs makes my light weight body panels for you, how long have they the racecar great having someone local. been supporting you? Guard Transmission of Ft Collins has been a great resource for any gearing questions I may have. Also very knowledgeable of the setup for the Limited Slip Differential I have installed in the vehicle.

Frofergnugen Race Service Crew/ Sterling Autowerks: an Excellent VW service shop in Denver and also a great friend.

Miller Welding and Fab of Buena Vista, CO a friend that I grew up with we have always dreamed of building racecars together so might as well live the dream!

Porsche of Colorado Springs have been a tremendous help getting the OEM parts I need in a timely an professional manner.

Apex Wheels is great as well as we are working together to build better options for the Porsche community going forward. Using the collected data I provide to build new, greater performance products for the consumer in the future.

Other than Pikes Peak, what Rally Stages in Washington, Oregon, Missouri, Hill Climbs in Colorado. I is your favorite track to race? can't wait to drive the Nurburgring!

A couple of fun facts (non- Father of two dogs one Golden and a Mini Aussie named Chevy and race related): WRX "rex"

I love Las Vegas for some weird reason

I oddly enjoy the drive to the destination more than the destination sometimes.

Anything else of interest to I would like to raise awareness of families affected by cancer. Many of fans/the media? my close friends have a family member or someone close that has been effected by cancer. Personally I have lost both my parents to cancer. I want it to be known that you are not alone in this world, that it is a challenging fight to live, challenging to live and to lose, fight for your loved ones. Cherish the moments you have, keep fighting and live every day to the best you can.

Rodney O’Maley: (pronounced: “O-May’-Lee”) Division: Open Wheel Vehicle: 2018 O'Maley Special Spec VI  Race Number: 65  Age: 32  Residence: Colorado Springs, Colorado - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o Rear Wheel Drive o 102” Wheel Base o Wet Weight = 1705 lbs o Nissan 3500cc Gasoline Powered Overhead Cam Turbo Charged o Custom Frame  PIKES PEAK HISTORY:  Rodney will compete against his brother, Earl, in the Open Wheel division today. It will Earl’s first year on Pikes Peak as a competitor.  11th year on Pikes Peak  Best time on Pikes Peak: 11:41.343 in 2020  Best finish was 3rd – in 2013 and 2019

Year Division Race # Vehicle Time Finished 2005 Mini Sprint - 14:49.89 5 2011 Open Wheel - 2004 O'Maley Special Spec 2 12:38.465 6 2012 Open Wheel - 2011 O'Maley Special Spec 2 05:13.460 10 2013 Open Wheel 65 2012 O'Maley Special Spec II 12:22.250 3 PPC - Open 2014 Wheel 65 2012 O'Maley Special Spec II DNF 8 PPC - Open 2015 Wheel 19 2012 O'Maley Special Spec III 05:01.971 8 Pikes Peak Challenge - 2016 Open Wheel 65 2012 O'Maley Special Spec III 11:41.343 5 Pikes Peak Challenge - 2017 Open Wheel 65 2012 O’Maley Special Spec III DNF 8 2018 did not compete 2019 Open Wheel 65 2018 O'Maley Special Spec V 13:43.614 3 2020 Open Wheel 65 2018 O'Maley Special Spec V 10:51.412 5

 OTHER RACING HIGHLIGHTS: o Member of the Colorado Hill Climb Association where he has achieved 6 first place finishes o Participates in many other hill climbs including Temple Canyon, Continental Divide, Land’s End and Mt. Washington o 2017 Mt. Washington Open Class o 2016 Clifton Hill Climb Hill Climb Spec Class Winner o Colorado Hill Climb Association Series 2003-Present o 3 Second place finishes in year end points o 6 first place race finishes o Most improved driver award in all of CHCA (2015) o Time Attack Events at Pikes Peak International Raceway 2016-2019 o Pikes Peak Region SCCA Autocross 2007, 2010

2020: Pikes Peak Hill Climb, C. Springs, CO 5th Place, 10:51.412 (14th Overall) Canyon Pinto Hill Climb, Rangely, CO 4th Place, 4:19.13

2019: Pikes Peak Hill Climb, C. Springs, CO 3rd Place, 13:43.614 (Weather, 48th Overall) Temple Canyon Hill Climb, Canon City, CO 4th Place, 3:28.83 (Personal Best at this course) Canyon Pinto Hill Climb, Rangely, CO 3rd Place, 4:13.13 Continental Divide Hill Climb, Monarch, CO 4th Place, 2:18.85 Lands’ End Hill Climb, Grand Junction, CO 4th Place, 5:20.63 Canyon Pinto Hill Climb, Rangely, CO 5th Place, DNF Season Standings 4th Overall in Super Sprint

2018: Temple Canyon Hill Climb, Canon City, CO 3rd Place, 3:32.15 Canyon Pinto Hill Climb, Rangely, CO 3rd Place, 4:09.44 Continental Divide Hill Climb, Monarch, CO 4th Place, 2:18.04 Lands’ End Hill Climb, Grand Junction, CO 3rd Place, 5:33.19 Season Standings 3rd Overall in Super Sprint

2017: Pikes Peak Hill Climb, C. Springs, CO DNF Mechanical Horse Shoe Mt. Washington Hill Climb, Gorham, NH 10th Place, 8:06.09 Clifton Hill Climb, Clifton, AZ 3rd Place, 1:44.531 (4th Overall) Temple Canyon Hill Climb, Canon City, CO 5th Place, 3:31.17 Lands’ End Hill Climb, Grand Junction, CO 3rd Place, 5:19.60 Colorado Offroad Extreme I, Deertrail, CO 6th Place, 5:38.58 Colorado Offroad Extreme II, Deertrail, CO 3rd Place, 5:29.34 Continental Divide Hill Climb, Monarch, CO 6th Place, 2:28.53 Season Standings 3rd Overall in Super Sprint

2016: Pikes Peak Hill Climb, C. Springs, CO 5th Place, 11:41.343 (61st Overall)

Clifton Hill Climb, Clifton, AZ 1st Place, 1:49.406 (5th Overall) Temple Canyon Hill Climb, Canon City, CO 3rd Place, 3:34.89 Colorado Offroad Extreme I, Deertrail, CO 6th Place, 5:48.81 Continental Divide Hill Climb, Monarch, CO 5th Place, 2:25.89 Colorado Offroad Extreme II, Deertrail, CO 3rd Place, 5:26.84 Lands’ End Hill Climb, Grand Junction, CO 4th Place, 5:27.81 Season Standings 4th Overall in Super Sprint

2015: Pikes Peak Hill Climb, C. Springs, CO 8th Place, 5:01.971 (Shortened, 98th Overall) Temple Canyon Hill Climb, Canon City, CO 4th Place, 3:33.29 Lands’ End Hill Climb, Grand Junction, CO 4th Place, 5:34.36 CORE I Hill Climb, Deertrail, CO 4th Place, 5:46.90 Continental Divide Hill Climb, Monarch, CO 7th Place, 2:27.94 CORE II Hill Climb, Deertrail, CO 1th Place, 5:31.11 (New Class Course Record) Season Standings 2nd Overall in Super Sprint

2014: Pikes Peak Hill Climb, C. Springs, CO DNF Mechanical Cove Creek Colorado Offroad Extreme II, Deertrail, CO 5th Place, 6:24.99 Season Standings 9th Overall in Super Sprint

2013: Pikes Peak Hill Climb, C. Springs, CO 3rd Place, 12:22.250 (Weather, 77th Overall) Temple Canyon Hill Climb, Canon City, CO 4th Place, 3:25.61 Thunder in the Desert I, Pueblo, CO 7th Place, 3:41.67 Continental Divide Hill Climb, Monarch, CO 6th Place, 2:31.02 Thunder in the Desert II, Pueblo, CO 4th Place, 3:33.20 Season Standings 4th Overall in Super Sprint

2012: Pikes Peak Hill Climb, C. Springs, CO 10th Place, 5:13.460 (Shortened, 4th of V6 Open Wheel) Temple Canyon Hill Climb, Canon City, CO 7th Place, 3:45.39 Thunder in the Desert I, Pueblo, CO 6st Place, 6:14.92 Continental Divide Hill Climb, Monarch, CO 1st Place, 2:13.89 Thunder in the Desert II, Pueblo, CO 6th Place, 4:11.43 Lands’ End Hill Climb, Grand Junction, CO 4th Place, 5:32.26 Season Standings 4th Overall in Super Sprint

2011: Pikes Peak Hill Climb, C. Springs, CO 6th Place, 12:38.447 (3rd of the V6 Open Wheel) Temple Canyon Hill Climb, Canon City, CO 7th Place, 3:38.81 Buffalo Peaks Hill Climb, Buena Vista, CO 3rd Place, 2:32.45 CORE I Hill Climb, Deertrail, CO 5th Place, 5:35.87 Lands’ End Hill Climb, Grand Junction, CO 4th Place, 5:33.14 Continental Divide Hill Climb, Monarch, CO 1st Place, 2:20.52 Season Standings 4th Overall in Super Sprint

2010: Pikes Peak Region SCCA Autocross Four Races Colorado Hill Climb Association Five Races (One race win) Season Standings 4th Overall in Super Sprint, 6th Overall in Open Wheel

2009: Colorado Hill Climb Association Five Races in both Open wheel and Super Sprint classes Season Standings 11th Overall in Super Sprint, 6th Overall in Open Wheel

2008: Colorado Hill Climb Association Five Races Season Standings 10th Overall in Super Sprint

2007: Pikes Peak Region SCCA Autocross Three Races Colorado Hill Climb Association Five Races Season Standings 15th Overall in Pro Quad

2006: Colorado Hill Climb Association Three Races Season Standings 11th Overall in Super Sprint

2005: Pikes Peak Hill Climb, C. Springs, CO 5th Place, 14:49.889 (Rookie year at age 16) Colorado Hill Climb Association Five Races Season Standings 5th Overall in Super Sprint

2004: Colorado Hill Climb Association Five Races (One race Win) Season Standings 2nd Overall in Junior Division

2003: Colorado Hill Climb Association Five Races (Two race wins) Season Standings 2nd Overall in Junior Division  SOCIAL MEDIA: o Facebook Page Name: “O’Maley Racing” o Twitter Handle: “O’MaleyRacing” o Instagram Handle: “@omaleyracing” o YouTube Channel: “O’Maley Racing”  Q&A WITH RODNEY O’MALEY

How did you first learn I grew up going to the race being from Colorado Springs. about Pikes Peak? My father David O'Maley raced in the PPIHC in a stock car and on a quad during the 90's. So ever since I can remember I have been coming up to Pikes Peak in the

summer. When I was 14, I started racing a Jr Car in the Colorado Hill Climb Association series; once I started racing I knew had to race Pikes Peak since it is the pinnacle of hill climb racing!

What drew you to race on I started racing in the Colorado Hill Climb Association when I Pikes Peak? turned 14. So racing Pikes Peak is always the ultimate goal for a Hill Climb racer! So when I turned 16 I convinced my brother to let me race his Mini Sprint on Pikes peak and the rest is history.

Some info about your car – I have a custom built Open Wheel Chassis that is based on a lot of hp, motor, livery, anything different influences. It has a Nissan V6 twin turbo motor with interesting: 765HP.

Any significance behind One day when I was building a pinewood derby car at the age of your race number? 12 I picked 65 and since then I have used it when racing whenever I can.

Any Pikes Peak heroes? Paul Dallenbach, Todd Cook

Any Pikes Peak mentors? Paul Dallenbach

Favorite memories of Seeing all the friends that you make by being a part of this racing on Pikes Peak? awesome race! Also every time I have crossed the finish line on race day!

If the mountain allows, what is your ultimate goal I want to get under 10 minutes this year. on Race Day?

Best advice you received "You cannot win unless you finish", both of my third places about racing on Pikes finishes have come after making some mistakes that should have Peak? ruined my race run, but I just put my head down and finished and came out with podium finishes.

What advice would you Learn, learn, learn the road. A few places can look the same and give to a rookie about can ruin your day if you get them wrong. racing on Pikes Peak?

How are you preparing for I try to drive up the road once a week start starting in May to race day on Pikes Peak? refamiliarize myself with the road and to learn of there is any new bumps or conditions that I need to know.

What makes the Pikes Peak International Hill The history! Also the fact that being a local I like the fact I do Climb different than racing what I can to make sure the history continues as long as it can. anywhere else?

What is your favorite part Bottomless Pit to Gravel Pit of the course?

Is there one part of the course that really The W's challenges you?

Talk about your sponsors Allegro Design Co is my biggest sponsor they have been and their importance – supporting me since 2015. who are they, what do I have been good friends with the owner Bryan for over 15 years. they do for you, how long Having good friends helping me out is great because it allows have they been supporting them to be a part of my passion. you? Meyer Roofing, fellow Pikes Peak racer David Meyer is the owner and his support is great since it allows us both to compete against each other and have a friendly competition with each other that we both understand.

Other than Pikes Peak, what is your favorite track Lands End Hill Climb, Grand Junction, Colorado to race?

A couple of fun facts (non- I enjoy traveling and seeing new places. race related):

David Meyer: (pronounced “My’-er”) Division: Pikes Peak Open Vehicle: 2016 Palatov D2TT  Race Number: 24  Age: 47  Residence: Colorado Springs, Colorado - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o Rear Wheel Drive o 103” Wheel Base o Wet Weight = 2420 lbs. o Chevrolet 396 E85 Powered Turbo Charged o Stock Frame  PIKES PEAK HISTORY:  Has been racing Pikes Peak since 2012 – This will be his 9th year on Pikes Peak.  Best Time and Best Finish on Pikes Peak 10:38.795 – finishing 5th in 2018  *In 2015, Meyer ran a weather-shortened course.

Year Division Race # Vehicle Time Finished 2012-2014 – Motorcycle Division Exhibition 2012 Powersport - 2007 Can-Am Renegade 13:31.277 6 Exhibition 2013 Powersport 211 2012 Polaris RZR XP900 13:25.141 8 Pikes Peak Challenge - 2014 UTV/Exhibition - 2012 Polaris rzr xp DNF 5 2015 – Moved to Car Divisions

Pikes Peak Challenge - Pikes 2015 Peak Open 24 2003 Chevy S-10 04:53.038* 4

Pikes Peak Challenge - Pikes 2016 Peak Open 24 1996 Chevy s-10 DNF DNF

Pikes Peak Challenge - Pikes 2017 Peak Open 24 2016 Palatov D2 DNF 9

Pikes Peak Challenge - Pikes 2018 Peak Open 24 2017 Palatov D2TT 10:38.795 5

2019 Pikes Peak Open 24 2017 Palatov D2TT DNS -

2020 Pikes Peak Open 24 2017 Palatov D2TT 10:44.029 2  OTHER RACING HIGHLIGHTS: o Part of the Colorado Hill Climb Association since 2011 o Finished first with CHCA in 2017  Q&A WITH DAVID MEYER:

How did you first learn I am born and raised in Colorado Springs and have about Pikes Peak? known about the race since a very young age, my father used to work on the highway and would help recover vehicles that may have crashed.

What drew you to race I always wanted to race anything, unfortunately I could on Pikes Peak? not afford to venture down that avenue until I was older, I started racing with the Colorado Hill Climb Association on the dirt roads and have not looked back since.

Some info about your 2017 Palatov D2 twin turbo LS, 866 horse power, car – hp, motor, livery, Weddell 5 speed sequential transmission, painted lava anything interesting: orange with a custom wrap from Signtech local sign company.

Favorite memories of 1st year racing with and against a good friend Garth racing on Pikes Peak? Butler and both of us finishing on our Can Am Renegade quads.

If the mountain allows, Beat the 10 minute wall even by a 10th of a second will what is your ultimate be ok. goal on Race Day?

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Best advice you received about racing Respect the mountain on Pikes Peak?

What advice would you give to a rookie Respect the mountain. about racing on Pikes Learn the road, the speed will come. Peak?

How are you preparing Watching old video, trying to relax, making sure car is in for race day on Pikes good working condition. Peak?

What makes the Pikes Peak International Hill It's in my backyard and the road is always changing. Climb different than Keeps you on your toes. racing anywhere else?

What is your favorite I love the top section, wide open views fast road. part of the course?

Is there one part of the course that really Bottom section challenges you?

Talk about your sponsors and their importance – who are Meyer Roofing, they have supported my racing from they, what do they do the beginning, mostly financial support. for you, how long have they been supporting you?

Other than Pikes Peak, what is your favorite Lands End Hill Climb in Grand Junction, Colorado track to race?

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Paul Gerrard: (pronounced – Jair’-ard) Division: Unlimited Vehicle: 2021 Enviate Hypercar Evolution  Race Number: 31  Age: 56  Residence: Boulder, Colorado - USA  Country Representing: GREAT BRITAIN  VEHICLE STATS: o Rear Wheel Drive o 100” Wheel Base o Wet Weight = 2000 pounds o Engine = Super Car System 427 o Fuel E85 o Custom Frame o Turbo Charged  PIKES PEAK HISTORY: o Best time: 10:19.312 in 2017 o Best finish: 2nd in the Unlimited division in 2017 o 2019 Ran a shortened course due to adverse weather in the 2019 Sierra Alpha. o In 2020 Paul entered a 2020 Sierra Alpha but experienced a motor failure during race week and withdrew from the event. Paul completed an episode on PPIHC’s YouTube series “Mastering the Mountain” where he takes viewers through one of his best Pikes Peak runs. Check it out on YouTube!

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Attaining peak performance. Optimum Drive is a motivational book that uses top level race car driving as a metaphor for peak performance. As a professional racing driver and a driving coach for over 20 years, author Paul F. Gerrard gives you his unique perspective on what causes people to stagnate with the idea of being merely good, when each of us has the potential to be great. Gerrard believes that peak performance is within our grasp. He lays out his step-by-step process for attaining peak performance

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Mental toughness. Greatness is as hard to quantify as it is to achieve…probably not a coincidence. In this book, Optimum Drive, professional driver Gerrard helps you understand the mental toughness that it takes to reach that greatness. He starts off by taking you onto the track as he explores what driving at 200 mph can teach us about who we are. Using his experiences from behind the wheel at death-defying speeds, Gerrard breaks down the psychology of driving, what it takes, and how we can use it to achieve greatness in life.

Flow psychology and staying in the zone. The key to the mental toughness that Gerrard believes it takes to achieve peak performance is the nirvana-like sensation of flow psychology or being in the zone. Flow psychology, or being in the zone, is a mental state in which one who is performing an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and joy. It is through flow psychology that Gerrard introduces a blend of holistic mindset combined with a competitive edge, which is essential to successful professional driving. This mix of guts, tenacity and endurance is the foundation of Gerrard’s philosophy for attaining greatness.

Why you should read Optimum Drive

o This book is not just about learning how to drive race cars. Use it for anything. o Auto Racing (by far the richest sport in the world) has invested more money evaluating human performance than any other sport. o Optimum Drive is a step-by-step guide to unlock your hidden potential. o Former Top Gear US Stig, Paul F. Gerrard has taught and refined his principles for over 20 years with thousands of successful students.

 RACING HIGHLIGHTS: o Placed top 10 in all One Lap of America races he participated in (1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004) o Worked as “The Stig” on Top Gear USA o Has also appeared on Mythbusters, NBC Nightly News, Good Morning America, and Speedmakers and Supercars Exposed on the Speed Channel  SOCIAL MEDIA: o Facebook and Instagram: Enviate Hypercar, Cody Loveland Racing o YouTube: Cody Loveland o Team Website: codylovelandracing.com  SPONSORS: o Supercar System, HRE Wheels, Haltech, Garrett Motion, Albins Gear, Lamour, OBP Motorsport, Cox Machine, Affinity Aerodynamics, Steve Morris Engines, The Optimum Drive, Speedstreet LLC.

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Adam Smith (ROOKIE) Division: Pikes Peak Open Vehicle: 2004 Howe/Lefthander ASA Stock Car  Race Number: 669  Age: 34  Residence: Erie, Colorado - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o Rear Wheel Drive o Wheel Base 107” o Wet Weight 2650 lbs o Chevrolet/Lingenfelter Performance Engineering 350 Gasoline Powered o Custom Frame  RACING HIGHLIGHTS: o 14 years racing with NASA . Rocky Mountain Chief Instructor starting 2021 . HPDE1/2 Leader for 2020 season o Successful racing experience at La Junta o 20+ hours experience on Assetto Corsa on PPIHC asphault course o Holds NASA Licenses: Competition (wheel to wheel and time trails), Instructor o 1st place finishes in Rocky Mountain Competitions in 2020 . Summertime Bash (High Plains Raceway) . Summer Showdown (Pueblo, Colorado) . Utah UMC Outer (Utah) . Summer Kickoff (Pikes Peak International Raceway) . La Junta Raceway . Tax Evasion Racin’ (Pueblo, Colorado)  SPONSORS: NASA Rocky Mountain, Winding Road Racing, Drift Factory, Under Pressure Performance, Concours Cars, The Denver Doughnut Shop, Nine Lives Racing, Sushi Spot  SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram Handle: “@G60CAB”  YouTube Channel: “@Adam Smith”  Q&A WITH ADAM SMITH:

How did you first I learned about the PPIHC when I was a teenager learn about Pikes and couldn't believe people were crazy enough to Peak? race up the mountain! I started attending the races as a spectator once I moved out to Colorado and

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had the amazing opportunity to see the VW I.D. R make the record run.

What drew you to After attending quite a few events as a spectator, race on Pikes Peak? Ben Councill (another rookie for this year) and I just started chatting about racing the mountain one day and just a few months later I sold my perfectly amazing C5 Z06 track car to help fund the purchase and build of my ASA stock car specifically to run on Pikes Peak this year.

Some info about It is a 2004 ASA stock car that was built and raced your car – hp, motor, in the final two events prior to the dissolving of the livery, anything ASA series and converted it to road course use. It interesting: still sports the ASA spec fuel injected LS1 that makes 415 hp, has a Jerico 4-speed dog box and Winters quick change rear end. Since I miss my old Corvette, we keep throwing more Vette parts on the car to make me feel better, most notably the Nine Lives Racing wing setup straight off of a C5. The race weight of the car is ~2,600#s with all fluids and equipment, so it boogies. I am sponsored by NASA Rocky Mountain (local race and HPDE program), Sushi Spot, Sopris Mechanical and Winding Road Racing (based in Colorado Springs), and friends/family!

Any significance Honestly my NASA RM car # is 69 but I received my behind your race second choice for this race – 669. After this event, number? I will be pulling that extra 6 off the car and feel normal again!

Any Pikes Peak The Pauls! - Paul Gerrard and Paul Dallenbach heroes?

Any Pikes Peak Paul Gerrard and Soren Loree mentors?

If the mountain Goal #1 is to qualify well on Tuesday and make it to allows, what is your the top on Sunday.

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Best advice you Be prepared, practice all you can, know that the received about mountain always decides how your day goes, and racing on Pikes have the most reliable car possible. Peak?

How are you I practice the hill climb on Assetto Corsa 3x a week. preparing for race I watch competitor's videos so often I can almost day on Pikes Peak? recite their interviews. Overbuilding the car, while keeping everything simple, along with constant contact with my crew chief and team to make sure we are all prepared.

Talk about your First and foremost, Sushi Spot is the restaurant sponsors and their that is owned by my biggest mentor and helper to importance – who get my car and myself ready. They get the most are they, what do important spot on the car, the hood! they do for you, how long have they been NASA Rocky Mountain is my other main sponsor, supporting you? and the livery on both sides of the car represents them very well. I am the Chief Instructor for NASA RM and we wanted to promote our HPDE (High Performance Driver Education Program) as much as possible before/during/after this event. Hopefully the helicopter gets a great shot of the roof sticker.

Sopris Mechanical represents my friend who is lending me his truck/trailer for the event.

Winding Road Racing (Colorado Springs) assisted me with my transmission build and car setup.

Friends and family have all contributed in small and big ways to help me afford this crazy event.

A couple of fun facts When I am not overloaded in the racing hobbies, I (non-race related): love to go hiking, camping and off-roading. I have

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spent so much time consumed in NASA events and this hill climb that I haven't had the time to go to Moab, Utah in 1.5 years (which is unheard of in my household) so I very much look forward to a successful run up the mountain, and then a nice long wheeling trip in Moab. I am also obsessed with ice cream and throwing Frisbees.

Anything else of Without sounding like a salesman, there is a QR interest to fans/the code on the side of the car for anyone who is media? interested in checking out the NASA Rocky Mountain HPDE (High Performance Driver Education) program, that will send you straight to our website. For anyone who wants to learn how to drive fast or develop into a racer, NASA RM is the group to join!

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Derek Boyd Division: Unlimited Vehicle: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X  Race Number: 72  Age: 35  Residence: Mebane, North Carolina - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o All Wheel Drive o 104-inch wheel base o Stock Frame o Wet Weight = 3,000 o Mitsubishi motor – 2200 cc o Fueled by E-85 – ethanol o Overhead Cam o Turbo  PIKES PEAK HISTORY:  This is Derek’s 8th attempt at Pikes Peak in his Mitsubishi Evo X  “The Machine” o Acquired in 2012 o Was already modified but Derek was not even close to being satisfied with it. o It weighed 3,550 lbs. which was not where Derek and his team wanted it. o It took the car two years to become race-worthy for the Pikes Peak Hill Climb o Secondary fuel - nitrous  Rookie year time was 11:40.786 (2014)  Crashed the car in 2015  The car caught fire several times in 2016 but still competed. His time - 10:57.684  From 2014 through 2019 – Derek ran in the Time Attack division.  Before the 2020 event, Boyd stated, “It has been a rough past few years, and I never know what to expect from Pikes Peak. It's an unpredictable and sometimes hostile force.”  After struggling with 2 DNFs, a couple of weather-shortened course runs, Derek laid down his best run yet in 2020 when he switched to the Unlimited division.  Best Finish: 2020 - 2nd place – Unlimited division and 10th place overall.  Best Time: 2020 - 10:11.446 – beating his previous best by 46 seconds.  OTHER RACING HIGHLIGHTS: o Derek also competes in GridLife and took 1st in the Unlimited class at Road Atlanta in 2018.

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 SOCIAL MEDIA: o Dboyd772 on Instagram o Derek Boyd on YouTube: o Team Website: boydautoracing.com  SPONSORS: o Halona Farms, 4D Engineering, Magnus Motorsports, Zebulon MSC and Garrett – Advancing Motion.  FUN FACT: o My favorite activities are almost polar opposites. Playing golf and racing cars. Very different adrenaline levels, but both require focus and escape from normal life.  OBSERVATION: o One of the most special parts of this race is are the people involved. The officials and racers are all a tight knit group of caring individuals. o The camaraderie amongst competitors is other worldly compared to most other racing. Everyone is part of a big family during race week, and many times far longer.  Q&A WITH DEREK BOYD: How did you first learn about I was born in Colorado and raised in Colorado Springs. Pikes Peak Pikes Peak? was always present in my life. Attending the race in my youth was always exciting, though I wish I had attended more events.

What drew you to race on Pikes Pikes Peak has always been a dream to race, and it had become an Peak? obsession year after year. The mountain is the ultimate opponent.

Some info about your car – hp, It is the same 2008 Mitsubishi Evo X chassis that we have raced since motor, livery, anything 2014. It has sported a different livery almost every year, but we like interesting: the current one and might keep it a few more years.

Any significance behind your I have always been fond of 72, not really sure why. My first car to me race number? (back in 2002) was an immaculate '72 Pontiac Grandville. An absolute behemoth with low miles, a 455ci engine and the worst color green! Maybe that explains my connection to the number.

Any Pikes Peak heroes? The staff and volunteers- the race does not exist without them.

Growing up in the shadow of the mountain, there's always some household names like Vahsholtz, Dallenbach, Donner, Millen and Tajima amongst many more!

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Fred Veitch has been a mentor and guide, and Jeff Zwart has always been tremendously kind and helpful, sharing tips and reference points for the benefit of all within earshot.

Any Pikes Peak mentors? Fred Veitch gave me a strong foundation and solid approach.

Favorite memories of racing on A very rainy optional test morning, with rain at the start and snow at Pikes Peak? double-cut. My first time racing on wet condition tires. Driving on the rainy, snowy road in the early morning was such an experience! Even more thrilling with the adrenaline fueled by a very foggy windshield. Anti-fog did not work, and the car has no defrost, so the visibility degraded rapidly on each run with my heavy breathing fogging up the windshield. The adrenaline, fear and isolation in the driver’s seat made for a unique peace and clarity. Driving near blind in very slippery conditions helped bolster my confidence in having the mountain dedicated to memory. The mountain was so peaceful, yet terrifying at the same time. Definitely one of my favorite memories! Also, the waves of emotion that crash down when crossing the finish line the first time, and every time.

If the mountain allows, what is Finishing the race is always #1 on the list, but this year we are your ultimate goal on Race Day? committed to go sub-ten minutes with our Evo X.

Best advice you received about Memorize the road, drive it as much as possible and build up to race racing on Pikes Peak? pace. Hard charging seldom pays off.

What advice would you give to Spend as much time as possible driving the road in a street car as a rookie about racing on Pikes possible to memorize the mountain. Many corners look similar with Peak? very different exits. You are racing the mountain. It is your only opponent. How are you preparing for race I am reviewing last year’s onboard footage and will get into Colorado day on Pikes Peak? asap to acclimate to the altitude and shake the car down and drive the highway. Reconnect with the mountain and see how the frost heaves at the top have changed.

What makes the Pikes Peak Everything! Conditions change hourly, zero run-off, zero margin for International Hill Climb error and one chance to get it all right. No sighting runs on race day, different than racing anywhere and no chance for a full go until race day. else?

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What is your favorite part of the I really enjoy the lower section, has great rhythm! course?

Is there one part of the course Above Devils Playground, very high speed blind corners surrounded that really challenges you? by boulders and cliffs.

Talk about your sponsors and My family has been my greatest sponsor hands down. We have an their importance – who are outstanding relationship with our core crew, Cole (4D Engineering) they, what do they do for you, and Nick (Rogue Cars). Marco with Magnus Motorsports has also how long have they been been a tremendous resource for parts and tuning. supporting you?

Other than Pikes Peak, what is Road Atlanta your favorite track to race?

A couple of fun facts (non-race One of my favorite hobbies is cooking. related):

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Dan Aweida (pronounced: Uh-wee’-duh) Division: Unlimited (division change from Pikes Peak Open 6-19-21) Vehicle: 2001 Audi S3  Race Number: 66  Age: 54  Residence: Boulder, Colorado  Country Representing: United States of America  PIKES PEAK HIGHLIGHTS: o Dan is back for his 6th attempt on Pikes Peak. o He has traditionally raced in the Time Attack division, but this year moves to Unlimited. o His son, Trevor, is also racing for the first time this year in the Time Attack division. o Dan’s first attempt was in 2014 behind the wheel of a Ford Mustang. o The next year he was back in an Audi S3. o Dan will be pilot the Audi this year while son, Trevor, makes his first attempt in the Mustang. o Best Time: 2020 – 11:23.617 o Best Finish: His rookie year, 2014 – 3rd place in the Time Attack 1 division.  VEHICLE STATS: o All Wheel Drive o Stock Frame o 100-inch wheelbase o Wet Weight = 2,655 o Audi engine o Displacement =1,800 o Turbocharged o Fuel – Gasoline / E-85  OTHER RACING EXPERIENCE: o Driving the Ford Performance FR500 Series, designed to compete in the Grand-AM Cup Series. o Dan has raced multiple years in the FR500 and all over the country – at tracks like Road Atlanta, Watkins Glen, Laguna Seca, and Sebring. o Competed in the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge. The challenge was a partnership between Miller Motorsports Park (now Utah Motorsports Campus), and Ford Racing to race the FR500S. The series lasted from 2008-2010. o Began racing in Autocross in 1988 in a 1985 Mustang. Then raced SCCA solo trails in the 90s. o In 1999 bought a Porsche GT3 Cup car and raced in the PCA and SCCA Club racing around the country at multiple tracks from 1999 until 2005.

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o Then built and developed a Dodge SRT 4 and raced in the Speed World Challenge Pro series in 2006 and 2007. o 2008 through 2010 raced in the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge Pro Racing series in the Factory Ford FR500s. We raced all around the country at all the big tracks with Grand- Am as the sanctioning body. o Race in the NASA Pro Racing series and in the endurance races with World Racing League and ChumpCar, with multiple drivers in 8, 12, 24, and 37 hour races. o Raced in two 8+8 endurance races at Hallett and COTA in 2020.  FUN FACT: o I’m a Colorado native, and I love skiing! I haven’t skied down Pikes Peak but saw ski tracks and thought that would be a blast!  Q&A WITH DAN AWEIDA:

How did you first learn I was born and raised in Colorado, and have always heard of the about Pikes Peak? Pikes Peak Hill Climb!

What drew you to race on I live here and thought, why not "give it a go" and see what it Pikes Peak? took to get invited. I’ve been invited since 2013.

Some info about your car – Ah, What I’ve been racing is a 2008 Ford Mustang FR500S, which hp, motor, livery, anything is a special car that was a Ford factory built car for the Larry interesting: Miller Mustang Challenge race series with Ford Racing. It was a spec racing series with only these factory-built FR500S Mustangs to race. We raced around the country at all the great tracks as a support race for the Pro Grand Am Series for 2008, 2009, 2010. Unfortunately, Larry passed and the Mustang Challenge Series died with him.

Any significance behind I run #17 since it is my birthday. your race number?

Any Pikes Peak heroes? Bobby Unser

Any Pikes Peak mentors? Bobby Unser

Favorite memories of Every morning on the hill during practice week! Surreal... racing on Pikes Peak?

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If the mountain allows, what is your ultimate goal Finish on Race Day?

Best advice you received about racing on Pikes Bumpy! Peak?

What advice would you You’re not racing other people - it’s just you give to a rookie about against the mountain. racing on Pikes Peak? The mountain moves so the road moves...it’s bumpy at the top.

What makes the Pikes Peak International Hill Climbing a mountain... Climb different than racing anywhere else?

What is your favorite part Middle Section of the course?

Is there one part of the course that really Top Section. Bumps are crazy. challenges you?

NOTEWORTHY: o On racing on Pikes Peak with his son, Trevor, in Trevor’s rookie year – . “We talk about cars so much that there is a “stop talking about cars” code word for everyone else in the house. If we hear “diesel”, that means ENOUGH!” o How have you tried to prepare him? . “We talk about it all the time, he’s driving the Mustang which he knows very well since we do other endurance races with it. It is super fun and reliable and he is ready to beat my time!” o What advice have you given him? . “My advice is this is not like a racetrack. Stay close to mountain. Run 9 /10ths. Watch video beforehand to get some ideas of road. Be happy, have FUN, and get a donut at the top!”

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Raymund Guerrero – (pronounced – “Goo-rare’-oh”) Division: Pikes Peak Open Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Viper  Race Number: 888  Age: 46  Residence: Missouri City, Texas - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o Rear Wheel Drive o 98.8” Wheel Base o Wet Weight = 3300 lbs. o Dodge 8.4 Gasoline Powered Engine o Stock Frame  PIKES PEAK HISTORY: o Best Finish: Guerrero has finished 2th in back-to-back attempts in 2014 and 2015. o Best Time: 2015 = 11:13.041 o In 2014 and 2015 – Guerrero ran in the Time Attack division – Time Attack 2 class. o 2014 he drove the 2008 Dodge Viper to a finish of 11:19.279 o 2015 saw a vehicle change to a 2011 Porsche Turbo S as he laid down a time of 11:13.041. o He is listed as a DQ in 2016  OTHER RACING HIGHLIGHTS: o “I started Track driving in 2001 because I was involved in a 4-fatality accident involving a Semi Rig and wanted to understand the capabilities of my C5 Corvette and didn't want to be a danger to myself or others. I got seriously addicted and pursued all driving events in 2003 & 2004+ (about every other weekend on average). I enjoy meeting other car enthusiasts, sharing the excitement of performance driving, and enjoy developing myself and others.”  SPONSORS: o Apex Auto Works

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Steve Zimmer (ROOKIE) Division: Time Attack 1 Vehicle: 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4

 Race Number: 86  Age: 34  Residence: Limpach, Luxembourg  Country Representing: LUXEMBOURG  VEHICLE STATS: o Rear Wheel Drive o Porsche 3800cc Gasoline Powered o Stock Frame

 RACING FACTS: o Started kart racing in 2000 o Started in rally in 2004

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James Robinson Division: Time Attack 1 Vehicle: 2019 Acura NSX

 Race Number: 902  Age: 42  Residence: Raymond, Ohio - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o All Wheel Drive o Wheel Base = 103.5” o Wet Weight = 3500 pounds o Honda 3500cc Hybrid Electric/Gasoline Overhead Cam  PIKES PEAK HISTORY: o James has been racing since 2011 o 10th run on Pikes Peak o James has finished all 9 of his runs at Pikes Peak and stood on the podium three times. o Best Time: 10:01.913 in 2020 in a 2019 Acura NSX in the Time Attack 1 division. This was also a new hybrid fuel record. (Gasoline/Electric) o Best Finish: 1st his rookie year in 2001. o Has competed in the Time Attack, Pikes Peak Open and Exhibition divisions

Year Division Race # Vehicle Time Finished 2011 Exhibition - 2009 Honda Fit 15:46.609 1 2012 Pikes Peak Open - 1991 Acura NSX 11:42.228 4 2013 Pikes Peak Open 902 1991 Acura NSX 11:45.518 4 2014 PPC - Pikes Peak Open 902 1991 Honda Acura NSX 11:09.134 6 2015 PPC - Pikes Peak Open 902 1991 Acura NSX 10:37.547 2 2016 Time Attack 1 902 2017 Acura NSX 12:58.402 13 2017 TA - Time Attack 1 902 2017 Acura NSX 10:03.433 3 Time Attack-Time 2018 Attack 1 902 2017 Acura NSX 10:02.448 4 2019 Time Attack 1 902 2019 Acura NSX 10:07.940 4 2020 Time Attack 1 902 2019 Acura NSX 10:01.913 3

o His brother, Nick Robinson, is competing in the Exhibition division this year in the Acura NSX.  OTHER RACING HIGHLIGHTS: o Also races SCCA Rally

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 Q&A WITH JAMES ROBINSON

How did you first learn I first learned about Pikes Peak as a child, visiting the mountain in about Pikes Peak? the back of our camper. I was amazed at how terrifying the road felt, especially high up in the back of the camper. It left a very strong impression on me!

What drew you to race on I got an opportunity to showcase the B-Spec Honda Fit in 2011, Pikes Peak? and I jumped at the chance to drive on the mountain! It was definitely a slow first run up the mountain.... but very exciting and I was hooked!

Some info about your car – It’s very interesting as a race car because it’s essentially a hp, motor, livery, anything production NSX. We've removed weight and added some aero interesting: elements, but the frame, suspension, shocks / dampers, brakes and hybrid system are all straight from a road-going Acura NSX. On the powertrain side, we've added larger turbos, but we've not modified the fueling system or intake system and we use these larger turbos to help us maintain factory power output at altitude. The exhaust is the biggest change we've made, its twin 4" straight pipes off the turbos. It makes the car a bit louder than a stock NSX!

Any significance behind 902 is the anniversary date with my wonderful wife, Shana. We your race number? were married on September 2nd, and ever since 2006, 902 has been my race number no matter what event or series I compete in!

Any Pikes Peak heroes? Monster Tajima, Ari Vatanen

Any Pikes Peak mentors? Layne Schranz

Favorite memories of The camaraderie between the competitors is among the best I've racing on Pikes Peak? ever experienced. And, of course, the views on that mountain. It's the most majestic place to race on the planet!

If the mountain allows, I'd like to get the Acura NSX under 10 minutes. We're awful close what is your ultimate goal already... we just need a few more seconds. on Race Day?

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Best advice you received about racing on Pikes Respect the Mountain. Know your limits! Peak?

What advice would you give to a rookie about Respect the Mountain. Know your limits! racing on Pikes Peak?

How are you preparing for Respecting the Mountain. Remembering my limits! race day on Pikes Peak?

What makes the Pikes Just the unique environment. It’s an incredibly dangerous place Peak International Hill to go fast and the extreme altitude poses a myriad of technical Climb different than racing challenges for the car. Just making it to the top on race day is a anywhere else? monumental feat in itself.

What is your favorite part The bottom section, because it is so fast! of the course?

Is there one part of the The upper section requires a lot of commitment to keep the course that really speed up. Especially the section above Boulder Park. challenges you?

Talk about your sponsors Acura - They are one of the main sponsors of the PPIHC event, and their importance – and our primary sponsor of the team. Through their support, we who are they, what do are able to come back year after year to showcase our new Acura they do for you, how long products! have they been supporting Pirelli - They simply make the best competition tires out there you? and have been so supportive of our team. Without them, we wouldn't be able to compete at the level we do. HRE - Fantastically light, and beautiful forged wheels help our cars to really stand out. OMP - Top notch safety gear and very rugged crew gear. They allow our team to maintain our high commitment to safety and to keep a strong team presence.

Other than Pikes Peak, what is your favorite track Southern Ohio Forest Rally! to race?

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William “Will” Au-Yeung (pronounced: “Ow-Young’ ”) Division: Unlimited Vehicle: 2012 Honda Civic  Race Number: 13  Age: 46  Residence: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada  Country Representing: CANADA  VEHICLE STATS: o Front Wheel Drive o Stock Fame o 103.2-inch wheelbase o Wet Weight = 2,300 o Honda motor o 2400 cc displacement o E-85 Fuel o Turbo charged o Hoosier Tires o StopTech Brakes o Motul Oil  PIKES PEAK HISTORY: o William returns for his second year of competition on Pikes Peak. o He was a rookie in 2019 and finished 3rd in the Unlimited Division with a time of 11:03.988. Will says, “We learned so much the first time we were here. Now, we’re using that in our preparation for this year.”  OTHER RACING HIGHLIGHTS: o 2018, 2017 Global Time Attack Pro Unlimited Champion, o 2014 GTA Pro Limited Champion. o Track Days since 1997, competitive W2W in 2003/2004 in the Ontario Touring Car Championships, Time Attack 2012 to present. o 2017 and 2018 World Time Attack competitor (Sydney, Australia)  RACING RESULTS:  2020 o SuperLap Battle USA, Feb 2020. COTA. 2003 Acura RSX. 3rd Place Limited Class  2019 o Grid Life Road Atlanta, Sept 2019. Road Atlanta. 2012 Civic Si. 1st Place Unlimited Class (and GridLife Overall Record) o Attack Championships, Feb 2019. Tsukuba Japan. 2012 Civic Si. 2nd Place Overall. (TC2000 FF Course Record)

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 2018 o World Time Attack Challenge (FIA Visa) Oct, 2018. Sydney Motorsports Park. 2012 Honda Civic Si. 2nd Place ProAm Class. Fastest North American time at SMSP o Motovicity SpeedRing Sept 2017. M1 Concourse Michigan. 2003 Acura RSX. 1st Place Trackmod Class (and TM Record) o Global Time Attack June 2018. New Jersey Motorsports Park. 2012 Honda Civic Si. 1st place Overall, current Overall Record Time Attack lap at NJMP Lightning Circuit 59.819 o GridLife, June 2018. Gingerman Raceway. New Overall Time Attack Record at Gingerman Raceway 1:23.775 o Global Time Attack May 2018. Road Atlanta. 2012 Honda Civic Si. 1st place Overall, Current Overall Record Time Attack lap at Road Atlanta 1:19.509 o Global Time Attack May 2018. 2003 Acura RSX. Road Atlanta. 1st place Limited Class, current Limited Record Time Attack lap at Road Atlanta 1:27.745 o Global Time Attack March 2018. ButtonWillow Raceway Park. 2012 Honda Civic Si. 1st place Overall, Current Overall Record Time Attack lap at ButtonWillow CW13 1:37.308 o Global Time Attack Pro Unlimited Class Champion o Global Time Attack ProAm Unlimited Class Champion  2017 o World Time Attack Challenge (FIA Visa) Oct, 2017. Sydney Motorsports Park. 2012 Honda Civic Si. 2nd Place ProAm Class. Fastest North American time at SMSP o Global Time Attack SuperLap Battle, Nov 2017. 2003 Acura RSX. 2nd Unlimited FWD. o HondaMeet Gingerman Raceway, July 2017. 2012 Honda Civic Si. 1st Place Overall o Global Time Attack Road Atlanta, May 2017. 2012 Honda Civic Si. 1st Place Overall o Global Time Attack Pro Unlimited Class Champion  2016 o Global Time Attack SuperLap Battle, Nov 2016. 2012 Honda Civic Si. 1st Unlimited FWD. o GridLife Road Atlanta, Aug 2016. 2012 Honda Civic Si. 1st Place Overall o HondaMeet Gingerman Raceway, July 2016. 2012 Honda Civic Si. 1st Place Overall o Global Time Attack Road Atlanta, May 2016. 2012 Honda Civic Si. 2nd Unlimited FWD  2015 o Global Time Attack SuperLap Battle, Nov 2015. 2012 Honda Civic Si. 4th Unlimited FWD. o GridLife - Gingerman Raceway, May 2015. 2012 Honda Civic Si. 1st Place Unlimited FWD o Global Time Attack Road Atlanta, May 2015. 2012 Honda Civic Si. 1st Place Unlimited FWD  2014 o Global Time Attack SuperLap Battle, Nov 2014. 2003 Acura RSX. 1st Place Limited FWD. o Global Time Attack Road Atlanta, May 2014. 2003 Acura RSX. 1st Place Limited FWD

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o Global Time Attack Pro Limited Class Champion  SOCIAL MEDIA: o PZtuning Motorsports on Facebook o Pztuningwill on Instagram o PZ-Tuning on YouTube o Team Website: pztuning.ca  Q&A WITH WILL AU-YEUNG

How did you first learn I knew about it from a young age, probably from my young RC about Pikes Peak? (remote control) car racing days. It wasn't until Sebastien Loeb obliterated the (at the time) overall record in 2013 that I really started following.

What drew you to race on It’s one of the greatest challenges in the racing world - between Pikes Peak? Man, Machine and Mountain! The history, the elevation, the difficulty of the course - you know what you're up against, but that only makes the challenge even more intense !!

Some info about your car – We campaign a 2012 Honda Civic coupe - what makes our effort hp, motor, livery, anything unique is we are committed to getting the most out or a Front interesting: Wheel Drive platform. We have achieved numerous records around the World in the sport of Time Attack (several overall records), and feel we have what it takes to take that FWD crown at the Mountain as well. Our primary sponsor is Vibrant Performance, and they have added a Pikes Peak mountainous background to their logo for our run up the mountain.

Any significance behind 113 has been my Time Attack number for our Civic since the your race number? beginning of our effort, so it makes it feel right at home campaigning with the same!

Any Pikes Peak heroes? Sebastien Loeb

Any Pikes Peak mentors? 2019 King of the Mountain Robin Shute

Favorite memories of Waking up early morning for testing, watching the sunrise racing on Pikes Peak? through the mountains to start a test session, and then stepping out at the Summit of Pikes Peak to enjoy the morning view of

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Colorado Springs at 5:30 am - not many people get to enjoy this incredible experience.

If the mountain allows, Of course there are a ton of factors that have to play out right what is your ultimate goal and in your favour - but our goal is to give it everything we’ve on Race Day? got, and challenge for that front wheel drive record.

Best advice you received about racing on Pikes Make it to the top :) Peak?

What advice would you give to a rookie about Just do it - nothing will ever replace the experience of racing this racing on Pikes Peak? legendary event.

How are you preparing for Working everyday getting the car and me ready - lots of car prep, race day on Pikes Peak? some sim time, and figuring out travel schedules seem to be taking up all our time.

What makes the Pikes Peak International Hill Fourteen thousand feet Climb different than racing anywhere else?

What is your favorite part Finish line - all the hard work pays off once you cross this on race of the course? day.

Is there one part of the The entire course is challenging - you simply can't take your focus course that really off at any part of the run. That being said the lower mountain, I challenges you? think, is the most challenging - you're really amped up at the start line, and lots of adrenalin and nerves on race day that you’ve gotta keep in check and stay focused.

Talk about your sponsors Really thankful to all our sponsors - we are lucky that the and their importance – majority of our sponsors have been with us for many years now! who are they, what do Bit of a shout out to the following (and many more featured on they do for you, how long the car itself) : have they been supporting Vibrant Performance you? Hoosier Tire Competition Clutch

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Acuity Fortune Auto Motul Quaife Emtron Momentum Motorsports Borg Warner Sparco

Other than Pikes Peak, what is your favorite track Road Atlanta to race?

A couple of fun facts (non- I just love cool toys ... cars, bicycles, cameras - just trying to enjoy race related): everything I can get my hands on.

Because of my son’s interest in cycling, lately I've been on the bicycle a lot, and really enjoying it - whether riding out on the country roads, or getting off the beaten path and exploring the trails.

Anything else of interest to I just love racing - enjoy the aspect of designing/building the car fans/the media? itself, assembling the engine transmission, etc., and of course racing the car anywhere we can! We've made numerous friends while racing – lots of Global Time Attack and Gridlife competitors this side of the pond, the World Time Attack alumni from Australia, and the Attack Championship racers all the way over in Japan! And hopefully we'll be able to explore even more countries as we continue our journey in racing.

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David Donohue Division: Time Attack 1 Vehicle: 2019 Porsche GT2 RS Clubsport  Race Number: 911  Age: 54  Residence: West Chester, Pennsylvania - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o Porsche 3800cc gasoline powered turbocharged motor o Rear Wheel Drive o 96.7-inch wheelbase o Wet Weight = 3,100 pounds o The Audrain Motorsport GT2 RS Clubsport is known as “Sunny 2.0”, or the BBiGT2evo. o Learnings from the 2020 effort have allowed BBI’s team to improve speed and bring more advanced technology to the updated 2021 BBi EVO variant of the GT2 RS Clubsport. o Supported by Yokohama - equipped with the ADVAN A005™ slicks o BBi will be the first to demonstrate the new proactive damper technology from Suspension Research Innovations and JRZ. o Airtech, industry leader in composites manufacturing, is supporting BBi with 3D printed molds for carbon fiber components and supplying the brand new NEXX carbon fiber material. o Aerosim-Research along with Verus Engineering have been key in finding downforce and reducing drag though aerodynamic studies and part development. The team at Oilstain Lab led the creative on livery development.  PIKES PEAK HISTORY: o This is David’s 5th year racing on Pikes Peak o Best Finish: 2018 he set the Time Attack 1 class record in a Porsche GT3R. o Best Time: 2019 - 9:33:404 for second place o Fast Qualifier in 2020 - but had a disappointing race when he hit the wall just past Glen Cove on race day, punctured a tire, and had to end his run.  OTHER RACING HIGHLIGHTS: o David Donohue has firmly established himself as a champion racing driver with an impressive resume that includes time spent in Touring Cars, Prototypes, NASCAR Stock Car and Craftsman Truck Series. He was an integral part of the Brumos Racing family, driving a Brumos Racing Daytona Prototype in every Rolex

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Sports Car series race from 2003 through 2010. In 2009 he co-drove to victory in the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Donohue and co-driver Darren Law joined Action Express Racing in 2011, sharing three podium finishes and a 3rd place finish in DP driver points. Donohue returned to Action Express Racing in 2012 with an all- new Corvette Daytona Prototype finishing 4th in points. He was the 2013 Rolex- 24 Hour GX class winner in Napleton Racing’s Porsche Cayman. o David has a long relationship with Porsche, in 2005 he set the closed-course production car speed record with Jay Leno in the Carrera GT and is the current client relations manager for the Porsche 918 Spyder. o Race and production car test driver  Q&A WITH DAVID DONOHUE:

How did you first learn As a kid! Its reputation in the motorsport world is revered. about Pikes Peak?

What drew you to race on I was asked, and not understanding the consequences I said yes. Pikes Peak? Not only is it one of the most difficult challenges a driver can face, it is also one of the most pure and addictive motorsport events in the world.

Now with Porsche of The Main Line, Porsche Colorado Springs, Audrain Motorsport, BBI Autosport, and Yokohama, we have the strongest effort I've been a part of to date. I can't tell you how excited I am!

Some info about your car – It's essentially the same car as last year with some BBI Autosport hp, motor, livery, anything updates. They've had the car for a while whereas last year the interesting: program came together seemingly days before we arrived in Colorado. We have a new partner in Audrain Motorsport that has helped immensely.

Any significance behind Number 911 matches the car model...a 911 GT2 Club Sport. And your race number? partnering with two Porsche dealerships (Porsche of The Main Line and Porsche Colorado Springs) it seems to be a natural tie-in for them.

Any Pikes Peak heroes? The Unser family. I was sad to hear of Bobby Unser's passing. I have enormous respect for the drivers who ran this race when it was dirt or partially dirt. There are so many legendary names

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that have taken this challenge. It is an honor to be able to compete here.

Any Pikes Peak mentors? Fred Veitch will always be Mr. Pikes Peak to me.

Favorite memories of Travis Pastrana arriving at the summit, jumping out claiming he racing on Pikes Peak? almost hit an Emu!

If the mountain allows, Win Time Attack 1 with a new record. That will be tough what is your ultimate goal considering both the record and the competition. It's a privilege on Race Day? to compete though.

Best advice you received about racing on Pikes Stay on the pavement...something I missed last year. Peak?

What advice would you Stay on the pavement. And if you are not sure where you are, give to a rookie about slow down!!! racing on Pikes Peak? Race the mountain, not your competitors. If this was a normal circuit road race, I would describe it like a one lap qualifying run in the rain with no practice. Driving 11/10ths here has dire consequences. How are you preparing for Mostly getting the logistics in line so the month is less race day on Pikes Peak? stressful. Sleep is important, but I don't want to end up running around getting parts or supplies. Porsche Colorado Springs has helped tremendously in this regard.

What makes the Pikes There's so much that makes this race unique; the altitude which Peak International Hill newcomers tend to underestimate, the weather with seemingly Climb different than racing all four seasons occurring in a single run, the wildlife (emphasis anywhere else? on wild), the history, the area, the road itself, and most importantly the competitors. Getting to run with the Robinsons, Veitch, Vahsholtz, Dallenbach, Schranz, Millen, Hardy and on and on, is really a pleasure.

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What is your favorite part The lower section for sure. It is fast and rhythmic. It keeps you of the course? very busy.

Is there one part of the course that really I guess I have to say Glen Cove now...unfortunately. challenges you?

Talk about your sponsors Our primary sponsor is Audrain Motorsport where I just took a and their importance – position. You'll start seeing the name Audrain more often as it who are they, what do grows. In short, the mission is to promote, preserve and enjoy they do for you, how long automotive passion. We host incredible motoring events around have they been supporting the world that allow people to fully enjoy automotive you? passion. It's best to check out websites for Audrain Motorsport and the Audrain Museum.

Yokohama is another significant sponsor who joined us for the first time in 2018. They have been instrumental and I truly hope to deliver for them to redeem from 2020. I feel we have a clear advantage using Advan technology.

And we have Porsche of the Main Line and Porsche of Colorado Springs again. Porsche Main Line originally bought the car out of enthusiasm for the Peak and just to be a part of it. Porsche of Colorado Springs has been a long-time supporter and continues to be the home base for our efforts. Both dealerships are made up of gearheads so if anyone is in the market, they should know where to go. NOTEWORTHY:

BBi is joining The Little Warrior Foundation to help raise awareness, funding and finding cures for childhood cancers, with a specific focus on Ewing’s Sarcoma. The organization funds projects and research that have high potential for saving kids’ lives. Lucy Spada is one of many kids affected by this cancer and BBi is dedicating “Lucy” the OPTIMA GT3 TurboCup and the other two race cars in the lineup driven by Tanner Foust and David Donohue to putting a spotlight on the cause. For more information, view: http://www.little-warrior.org

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Additional funding will be provided to non-profit Drive Toward a Cure, a 501(c)3 organization that raises funds and awareness for Parkinson’s Disease research AND patient care. Inspired by the camaraderie found within the automotive culture, the Foundation’s mission benefits equally from both enthusiast communities and industry professionals and since 2016 has raised more than a half million dollars including contributions that benefit various Parkinson’s Foundation Centers of Excellence on local, regional, and national levels through Drive Toward a Cure’s “Access to Care” program. 100% of BBI’s contributions to Drive Toward a Cure will benefit the University of Colorado Movement Disorders Center located in Aurora, located on the campus of the largest health center in the Rocky Mountain Region. For more information view: www.drivetowardacure.org

Other than Pikes Peak, what is your favorite track Bridgehampton - too bad it is not there anymore to race?

A couple of fun facts (non- I am extremely lucky in that I get to enjoy being immersed in race related): automotive history, preservation, and enthusiasm as a way to make a living. At Audrain Motorsport I have found a dream job.

 FUN FACT: “My dad’s (Mark Donohue’s) career started with a hill climb and he went on to win countless races and championships for Roger Penske, including Penske Racing’s first Indy win. So it is funny that now towards the end of my racing career I have discovered Pikes Peak, which was my first ever Hill Climb in 2017.”

About Mark Donohue: Donohue was considered a leading Trans-Am driver of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Donohue began his Trans-Am series campaign in 1967, winning three of twelve races in a Roger Penske-owned Chevrolet Camaro. In 1967 and 1968, the Trans-Am schedule included two of the most prized endurance races in the world, the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring. He finished fourth at Daytona and won the Trans-Am class at the 12 Hours of Sebring. Donohue won the inaugural Pocono 500 in 1971. He won the Indy 500 in 1972, driving for Penske. He finished the race in his McLaren-Offy setting a record speed of over 162 mph which stood for twelve years. The victory was the first for Penske in the Indy 500. In NASCAR’s 1972-73 Winston

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Cup Series, Donohue won the season-opening event at Riverside. That race was Penske's first NASCAR win in a long history of NASCAR participation. Mark Donohue was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 1990. He was inducted in the Sports Car Club of America Hall of Fame in 2006.

What do David Donohue and Paul Dallenbach have in common? They’re both racing on Pikes Peak, and their father’s both raced in the Indy 500 in the 1970s!

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Scott Crouch Division: Time Attack 1 Vehicle: 2014 Subaru WRX  Race Number: 429  Age: 58  Residence: Boulder, Colorado - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o 2.5 L gasoline fueled Subaru motor o Turbo charged o All Wheel Drive o Stock Frame o 104-inch wheelbase o Wet Weight = 3,100 pounds  PIKES PEAK HISTORY: o This is a milestone run for Scott – his 10th running at the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. o Best finish ever was 5th place in the Time Attack 1 Division in 2020. o Best time was 10:56.016 in 2020 which eclipsed his former best of 11:24.769 set in 2018. o Scott has notched 5 top-10 finishes in Time Attack on Pikes Peak o 2019 was the first time Scott had to finish on a shortened course due to weather.  OTHER RACING HIGHLIGHTS: o Scott and his WRX are regulars in the U.S. Rally circuit. He has competed in over 35 rallies. o He took 2nd in the 2006 & 2007 PGT Rally America National Championships. o Scott also was a co-driver for the Subaru factory team in the inaugural running of the X-Games Rally in 2006.  SOCIAL MEDIA: o Flatirons Tuning on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube  Q&A WITH SCOTT CROUCH:

How did you first Growing up in Colorado I was always intrigued by learn about Pikes the event but never had an opportunity to watch it Peak? on the mountain.

What drew you to I love to climb mountains and race cars. race on Pikes Peak?

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Any Pikes Peak Rhys Millen, Jeff Zwart heroes?

Favorite memories of Co-driving with Tanner Foust in the Rally America racing on Pikes Peak? event in 2005, we went off at Engineer’s Corner. Once our car came to rest near the trees I looked out my window and there was another race car further off in the trees. It was Travis Pastrana's, and he had obviously made the same mistake but had done a complete roll without hitting any trees. We were thankful we didn't hit his car.

If the mountain allows, what is your The goal is the same every year: make it to the ultimate goal on summit Race Day?

What advice would you give to a rookie Never assume you know every corner and about racing on Pikes remember the goal is to finish. Peak?

Is there one part of the course that really Commitment on the upper section challenges you?

Talk about your sponsors and their Flatirons Subaru/Flatirons Tuning. importance – who So thankful to the crew at Flatirons Tuning. Their are they, what do passion and knowledge in getting our car prepped they do for you, how and reliable is amazing year in and year out. long have they been supporting you?

Other than Pikes Peak, what is your Rally Colorado favorite track to race?

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David Hackl – (Pronounced Hack’-l) Division: Time Attack 1 Vehicle: 1983 Audi A1 Quattro  Race Number: 2  Age: 50  Residence: Arvada, Colorado - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o 4 Wheel Drive o 99.4” Wheel Base o Wet Weight = 2700 lbs. o Audi 152.559 E85 Powered Overhead Cam Turbo Charged o Stock Frame  PIKES PEAK HISTORY: o This is David’s 8th attempt at Pikes Peak. o Best Time: 2020 - 11:10.177 o Best Finish: 2020 – 6th place

Race Year Division # Vehicle Time Finished 2012 Time Attack - 1983 Audi Quattro 05:19.940 14 (short course) 2013 Time Attack 5 1983 Audi A1 Quattro 12:33.304 6 2016 Time Attack 1 2 1983 Audi A1 Quattro DNF DNF

2017 TA - Time Attack 1 2 1983 Audi A1 Quattro 11:46.784 11 Time Attack-Time 2018 Attack 1 2 1983 Audi A1 Quattro 11:14.919 8 2019 Time Attack 1 2 1983 Audi A1 Quattro 5:09.816 16 (short course) 2020 Time Attack 1 2 1983 Audi Quattro 11:10.177 6  CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: o Over the past 30 years, David has raced everywhere from the Nurburgring in Germany to famous American tracks like Laguna Seca, and Road America. o David drives a 1983 Audi Quattro, which has been specially modified to fit FIA WRC race specifications. David also founded the QClub NorthAmerica which offers owners, enthusiasts, and the public driving events around the country.  SPONSORS: o Apikol Performance, KW Suspension, Northern Trust, IntrObest GmbH, Four Rings Performance, Garret Motion, Vibrant Performance, Fikse Wheels, QClub North America, South Bend Clutch, Wavetrac, Hofbräu München

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 SOCIAL MEDIA: o Facebook: QClub North America o Instagram: @gruppeq o YouTube: Gruppe Q  Q&A WITH DAVID HACKL: How did you first learn I have known about Pikes Peak since I was a child, hearing stories about Pikes Peak? of my parents coming to Colorado on vacation in the 50's, 60's and 70's. It was all dirt of course and they had back then a brand new Pontiac with air shocks that prior to getting the entrance gate, the back shocks blew out, tilting the nose of the car skyward.

Not wanting to miss the adventure my dad, mom and an another couple they were vacationing with headed to the top, mostly not being able to see the road ahead looking out the windshield down the monstrous front steel hood.

They laugh about it now but at the time, there experiences were harrowing for my mom and her friend looking out the side window at the drop offs. It is truly fitting that 40 years later, I am in my 8th year on the mountain and excited to participate in the tradition, albeit slightly faster.

What drew you to race on Hill climbs and rally fascinated me as a child attending them in Pikes Peak? the US and Germany to spectate.

The Pikes Peak International Hillclimb represents a symbol of determination through challenges in an ever-changing environment. The honor to share and give back experiences and inspiration to the next generation of champions beyond just motorsports is one of life’s biggest rewards.

Some info about your car – Original vehicle platform: 1983 Audi Quattro hp, motor, livery, anything Restored and race prepped to 2012 FIA WRC specifications / Audi interesting: A1/A2 widebody Color: Alpine White Engine: Turbocharged inline 5 cylinder. Approximately 550 hp at the wheels.

This car was my daily driver back in 90's and 2000's and after

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moving to Colorado 15 years ago, it was decided to start the process to race on Pikes Peak in the spirit of Walter Rohrl and Michele Mouton in the late 80's. This is an iconic car and dominated the rally scene worldwide for long period of time

We have continually improved on the platform ever year learning about the tradeoffs and compromises here and there to maximize the power, grip and acceleration, and let's not forget about the braking....really important. The livery is an homage to my family in Bavaria and the history of our family dating back to the 1500's. The crest of the region in black and yellow represent the Donau Ries ("dough now reese") area and Hofbrau represents the beer of choice at Munich's Oktoberfest, year after year when we attend.

Any significance behind Originally it was number 5 as that was my hockey jersey number your race number? for 14 years as a kid...then we went to number 2....when it was available.

The Pikes Peak 1987 S1 E2 was number 1 and that number will live on with the Audi Tradition history and now Monster Tajima had it also then retired with his unbelievable reign as champion and King off the hill for many years.

Number 2 and number 5 have has significance on many Audi Factory cars over the years.

I feel very lucky to have #2 on our car.

Any Pikes Peak heroes? Walter Rohrl, Michele Mouton, and our late hero Bobby Unser

Any Pikes Peak mentors? Rhys Millen, Romain Dumas, Jeff Zwart and Fred Veitch when you can get some advice here and there.

Favorite memories of Racing in the snow, ice, rain and really getting the car to do what racing on Pikes Peak? it was meant to do, quattro in the elements. Showing up our first year in 2012 with whatever we had as spares, new to the race, the process and all the work it takes to be successful. Many sleepless nights, and the mountain goat that cost me 5 seconds jumping out in front on the "w's" a few years back.

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If the mountain allows, On race day, to run a clean race, hit every turn efficiently and what is your ultimate goal best the world record for a quattro set by Walter Rohrl in on Race Day? 1987....10:47.85.

I received a personal video from Walter on my birthday in December, encouraging me to keep after his record and he knows that I will get and looks forward to us besting it.

Best advice you received Layne Schranz, "drive the road you know"....could not be more about racing on Pikes appropriate. It is not an easy course your first year out, but it is Peak? addictive. You must take in the experience, and learn through practice. No records are set during practice and qualifying and you need to be there for race day to start.

What advice would you I would and have given over the years that a win is making it to give to a rookie about the event the first place. To compete with the world's best hill racing on Pikes Peak? climb and professional drivers is an honor and privilege. Shake hands with the fans, meet them, meet the staff, and your fellow racers. From there the next win is just making it to the top...getting better each year after.

How are you preparing for Sleep pattern changes, diet, exercise and a regimen around all race day on Pikes Peak? facets of the race from car prep, to personal and team discussions around the goals and objectives of practice, qualifying and race day.

Sleep and diet are the two biggest for the driver....waking up at midnight is a change that happens months out to condition and be active in the early hours of the day to simulate what you experience during race week.

What makes the Pikes This is unlike any race in the world. The conditions change Peak International Hill minute to minute for each competitor. The vehicles and the Climb different than racing competitors have to face extreme environments at all anywhere else? times...lack of oxygen for you and the car, blinding sunlight on corners, 156 of them to know and respect and the strain it puts on the machines.

The mountain is not forgiving....at all.

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What is your favorite part Lower section, the winding roads and technical placement of the of the course? car

Is there one part of the The upper section, you can always push the limits to go faster but course that really there is potential price to pay if it goes wrong. challenges you?

Talk about your sponsors We have many, Apikol motorsports is the main team for 10 years and their importance – and working with them to prepare the car early fall each year who are they, what do after the race for next year's events is our routine. They are the they do for you, how long brains behind the technical aspects of tuning, fabrication and all have they been supporting things Quattro. Four Rings Performance is an amazing engine you? builder in Missouri and we wouldn't be here without their dedication to this historic Audi motor platform for the last decade. Verkline out of Poland custom fabricated much of our suspension running gear and KW suspension has been a great addition.

Fikse made our wheels from scratch custom to our specifications for this car and did an amazing job giving the lightness and strength needed for a race as treacherous as Pikes Peak. Hagerty is always there for the rest of my car collection and a great partner in the historic arena where our Pikes Peak car lives.

Motul is our go to fluids sponsor and they make incredible products.

Toyo has been in the pits with us and on track for years and their experience with pressure and temps at this mountain are invaluable to help us further our goal.

Other than Pikes Peak, what is your favorite track Nurburgring, Mid-Ohio and Road America to race?

A couple of fun facts (non- I have a lot of family in Bavaria, 64 second cousins to be more race related): precise. We visit annually and growing up in a household of 1st and 2nd generation family from Germany in the US was really a wonderful upbringing. Lots of potato salad, beer, dancing and laughing, enjoying life to its fullest.

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My beautiful wife Margaret and kids are the reason I continue challenging myself and the mountain each year to prove that nothing is impossible if you set your mind to it.

Our team is really a worldwide network of friends, sponsors and families, and fans that keep the legacy going forward and it is an honor to carry this torch.

We always have fresh coffee, chocolate doughnuts and fresh pretzels on hand during race week....

Anything else of interest to We are excited to represent this most prestigious and 2nd oldest fans/the media? race in the United States each year at the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb. The organizers and workers volunteer 1000's of hours each year to make this happen and without Megan, Randy, Dave, Dave, Dan and all the others we need to thank them first.

The fans come from all over the world to see the race and also our historic Audi and we take this to heart. Without the people last year and during the pandemic it left a huge hole in the world of this and other events. It is time to get back to a healthy and better world, to enjoy each other's company and cheer on our heroes, mentors and friends to achieve better.

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Chris Strauch (Pronounced: “Strouk”) Division: Pikes Peak Open Vehicle: 1970 Porsche 914 Wide Body

 Race Number: 56  Age: 52  Residence: Colorado Springs, Colorado - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o Rear Wheel Drive o Wheel Base 102” o Wet Weight = 2650 lbs. o LS7 Twin Turbo 427 E85 Powered o Custom Frame o From Chris Strauch: “This year we have updated the brakes and rewrapped the car. Last year, I made significant changes to the Porsche 914, tube chassis by Gary Ediger, wide body kit. I upgraded the entire aerodynamics package and added a LS7 7.0L twin turbo engine, built by Texas Motorsports. I did several suspension and handling upgrades as well. I added Brian Tooley Racing valve springs, stainless steel valves, Cam Motion custom turbo cam ground, Texas speed assembled forge crank rod/piston combination, a 10.8:1 compression ratio, injector dynamics, 1050x injectors with two magna fuel 750 pump, filters, and regulator. The car currently runs e85. The turbos are Garrett GTW3884 (67mm) journal bearing. The wastegates are TIAL 44 and a single 3 port boost control, tuned to increase boost level with the drop in barometric pressure. The ECU is a Link g4+ Extreme running speed density logic. Water system is an AEM water meth system using 100+ psi pump to atomize pure water for intercooler and radiator cooling. It has a 5-gallon water tank and 15 gallon fuel cell and stock head gaskets with ARP head studs. The custom turbo kit uses 321 stainless headers by Ultimate Header. It has 5" exhaust pipes. The intercooler is two Vibrant verticores, built by RMT Performance, made 725 uncorrected at 4 psi absolute pressure. I added a new set of Penske Indy Car racing shocks, and revamped the entire Aero package.”  PIKES PEAK HISTORY: o 11th year at PPIHC o He’s raced in the Open Wheel and Pikes Peak Open divisions. o Best Finish: 2020 – 4th place o Best Time: 2020 – 11:08.138

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o *He ran a weather-shortened course in 2015.

Race Year Division # Vehicle Time Finished 2007 Mini Sprint - 1996 Stracoyote Metkey Special DNF 6 2008 Open Wheel - 90 Metkey Special Stracoyote DNF 11 2009 Open Wheel - 13:13.751 5 2010 Open Wheel - Wells Stracoyote II 12:19.533 5 2011 Open Wheel - 2001 Wells Coyote Stracoyote II DNF 9 2012 Open Wheel - 2009 Wells Coyote DNF 14 Pikes Peak Challenge - Pikes Peak 2014 Open 56 1973 Porsche 914 11:08.914 5 Pikes Peak Challenge - Pikes Peak 2015 Open 56 1970 Porsche 914-8 05:17.104* 7 2016 did not compete Pikes Peak Challenge - Pikes Peak 2017 Open 56 1970 Porsche 914 Wide Body Ediger Special 12:33.152 7 2018 did not compete 2019 did not compete

Pikes Peak 1970 Porsche 914 Wide Body 2020 Open 56 11:08.138 4  OTHER RACING HIGHLIGHTS: o Chris has been racing over 35 years and started his own race team CS Racing Motorsports in 1989.  SOCIAL MEDIA: o Facebook: CS Racing Motorsports  Q&A WITH CHRIS STRAUCH:

How did you first learn I was born and raised in Colorado Springs. My dad starting taking about Pikes Peak? me to The Hill Climb when I was 4 years old and I have never missed one since.

What drew you to race on Being around it from such a young age. My dad was friends with Pikes Peak? several of the racers such as Dick and Ted Foltz, and Gay Smith, and I wanted to be just like them.

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Any significance behind When I was young I raced BMX bikes on a factory sponsorship for your race number? Redline bikes. I was ranked #2 in the state of Colorado and #56 in the US, so the 56 has just stuck with me since. When I started racing off road cars when I was 18 the number 56 has always been our number.

Any Pikes Peak heroes? Ted Foltz

Any Pikes Peak mentors? Bob Strauch (My Dad)

Favorite memories of I have so many memories on Pikes Peak. One that really sticks racing on Pikes Peak? out to me was in 1974 when I got almost every autograph of every driver parked at Glen Cove. As a 6 year old kid…very cool.

If the mountain allows, what is your ultimate goal To break 10 minutes. on Race Day?

Best advice you received about racing on Pikes The Mountain will allow what the Mountain will allow. Peak?

What advice would you give to a rookie about Stay focused. racing on Pikes Peak?

How are you preparing for Lots of tire testing and seat time. And keeping the mind focused. race day on Pikes Peak?

What makes the Pikes Peak International Hill The Mountain and the weather are very unpredictable. Climb different than racing anywhere else?

What is your favorite part Halfway Picnic Grounds. It’s fast! of the course?

Is there one part of the The bottom half of the course since it’s very fast and very course that really technical. challenges you?

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Talk about your sponsors Peak View Roofing & RPM Performance. I have several other and their importance – sponsors however these two have been with me for a very long who are they, what do time. They both have always been there for me and my team. they do for you, how long Others are: have they been supporting you? CS Racing, GAF Shingles, American Roofing Supply, Gulf Eagle Supply, The Drywall Guy and Ruhlen Wraps.

Other than Pikes Peak, what is your favorite track The Lands End Hill Climb in Grand Junction, Colorado. to race?

A couple of fun facts (non- My wife and I have been married almost 20 years. We have 5 race related): daughters and 2 sons. We live on 5 acres with several animals including 4 horses.

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Kevin Murdock Division: Pikes Peak Open Vehicle: 1991 Chevrolet Southwest Series IROC Camaro  Race Number: 30  Age: 52  Residence: Cascade, Colorado - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  PIKES PEAK HISTORY: o This is Kevin’s 2nd run on Pikes Peak o Best Finish: 2012 – 6th – Pikes Peak Open driving 2007 Chevrolet 1500 truck o Best Time: 12:18.522  VEHICLE STATS: o Front Wheel Drive o 105” Wheel Base o Wet Weight = 2800 lbs. o Chevrolet V8 377ci Methanol Powered o Custom Frame  Q&A WITH KEVIN MURDOCK:

How did you first learn I have lived at the foot of Pikes Peak my entire life about Pikes Peak?

What drew you to race on I have always been interested in the race and knew I would race Pikes Peak? on the Peak when I grew up

Some info about your car – hp, motor, livery, anything 1991 Chevrolet Southwest Series IROC Camaro interesting:

Any significance behind No your race number?

Any Pikes Peak heroes? My father - Ralph Murdock & Bobby Unser

Any Pikes Peak mentors? My father - Ralph Murdock

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Favorite memories of Early morning practices on the hill, the thrill of the hill racing on Pikes Peak?

If the mountain allows, what is your ultimate goal To win! on Race Day?

Best advice you received about racing on Pikes Breathe and keep your eyes on the road Peak?

What advice would you give to a rookie about Enjoy the ride racing on Pikes Peak?

How are you preparing for Renting Pikes Peak Motor Ways and practice practice race day on Pikes Peak?

What makes the Pikes Peak International Hill You are racing in the clouds and the thrill Climb different than racing anywhere else?

What is your favorite part Devil's Playground of the course?

Is there one part of the course that really Every part is challenging but that is the fun part challenges you?

Talk about your sponsors Re-Paint Co: I am the owner of this paint company. They and their importance – monetarily contribute to the needs of my racing team. During who are they, what do most of my racing career. they do for you, how long have they been supporting Two Men & A Brush: I am closely associated with this paint you? company. Monetarily contribute to the needs of my racing team. During most of my racing career.

Cascade Motors: This is an automotive shop owned and operated

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by my father, Ralph Murdock. Helps build and maintains my race vehicles. All of my racing career.

Other than Pikes Peak, what is your favorite track Pikes Peak Motor Ways to race?

A couple of fun facts (non- 1. I enjoy hiking in nature race related): 2. Spending time with my children 3. Growing up I was a karate enthusiast

Anything else of interest to I have been racing for 44 years. It is a family tradition. fans/the media?

NOTEWORTHY: Kevin’s father, Ralph Murdock, raced on Pikes Peak for the first time in 1965 in the Sports Car division. He continued to race in the 1960s and 70s in the Sports Car, Stock Car and Open Wheel divisions. In 2011 Ralph Murdock entered in the Rocky Mountain Vintage Racers – Modified class, winning the group with a time of 12:51.004 – a vintage modified record at the time.

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Trevor Aweida (pronounced: Uh-wee’-duh) (ROOKIE) Division: Time Attack 1 Vehicle: 2008 Ford Mustang FR500S  Race Number: 117  Age: 23  Residence: Boulder, Colorado - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE INFO: o Rear Wheel Drive o 100-inch wheelbase o Wet Weight = 3,410 o Stock Frame o Ford 4.6 engine o Fueled by gasoline o Overhead cam  NOTABLE: o Trevor is the son of Dan Aweida, who is racing in Pikes Peak Open o Trevor is the youngest competitor in the field this year. o When asked, what does it mean to be racing with your dad this year in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb – Trevor stated: • “It means a ton to me to be racing up the hill with my dad. He got me into racing at a very young age, and I would not be where I am today without his unconditional support. To be able to race alongside him in this incredible event is an honor and a privilege that I can't wait to experience.”  RACING EXPERIENCE: o Began driving in 2013: Worked with Ross Bentley, Quattro Club of America o Drove in World Racing League 2014-present o NASA Rocky Mountain o PPIHC: Crew Chief for dad (Dan Aweida) since 2014 o Audi Performance Driving Instructor at Circuit of the Americas  SOCIAL MEDIA: o Instagram: @trevoraweida  Q&A WITH TREVOR AWEIDA

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How did you first learn I first learned about PP when the top section was paved, allowing about Pikes Peak? the opportunity for my dad to apply since we only have tarmac cars and experience.

What drew you to race on My dad has been competing in the PPIHC for 5 years, and I've Pikes Peak? been crew chief for each of those years. I had always wanted to participate in the race since the first moment I learned what the race was all about, and specifically the practice week beforehand.

Some info about your car – The FR500S is a factory built mustang that utilizes many Ford hp, motor, livery, anything Performance parts, along with 2-way adjustable Sachs interesting: suspension, Brembo 4-piston brakes. Although the FR500S has relatively low horsepower, this racecar is and has always been extremely impressive in handling, and versatility.

Any Pikes Peak heroes? Bobby Unser, Rhys Millen

Any Pikes Peak mentors? Dan Aweida, my dad

If the mountain allows, My goal on race day: Pilot the #177 FR500S safely to the summit what is your ultimate goal near the limit of the car. Although we will not be setting any on Race Day? records, I'm very excited to attempt to get the most out of the mountain, the car, and myself.

Best advice you received Don't push too hard, and make sure to watch out for the bumps about racing on Pikes in the top section! Peak?

How are you preparing for Much of my preparation has been accumulated over the last 8 race day on Pikes Peak? years of my racing career. Every corner I take in a race car helps better prepare me for the spontaneity of the mountain, and the ever-changing conditions found on Pikes Peak. Otherwise, I will be watching tons of past years in-car footage, and I'm very much looking forward to the pre-practice testing June 5th and 6th.

A couple of fun facts (non- I am a 4th year student at the University of Colorado Boulder, race related): studying computer science, and looking forward to the ways I may be able to apply my learning in anything automotive or racing.

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I've been skiing nearly my entire life and love the sport. Also I've been playing bass guitar for about 10 years, and can't wait to re-spark the music scene as COVID-19 restrictions come to an end.

Anything else of interest to My dad and I are a "home-made" team, with the support of our fans/the media? friends and family to make it up The Hill. I can't thank Apikol performance enough for supplying my dad with a worthy car, and in-turn providing me an opportunity to race in the FR500S. We couldn't be here without the help from Sean Ellingson, Brian Richardson, Troy Casteel, and Doug Schuler. Shout out to CU Buffs!

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Justin Lumbard Division: Pikes Peak Open Vehicle: 2021 Acura TLX  Race Number: 113  Age: 29  Residence: Hilliard, Ohio  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o All Wheel Drive o 113” Wheel Base o Wet Weight = 4100 lbs. o Honda 3000 cc Gasoline Powered Overhead Cam Turbo Charged o Stock Frame  PIKES PEAK HISTORY: o Best Finish: 6th in Exhibition in 2020 – moves to the Pikes Peak Open division this year. o Best Time: 12:10:008 in 2020  OTHER RACING HIGHLIGHTS: o Most of his racing has been done with SCCA o Has also driven in stage rally: Southern Ohio Forest Rally and Muscatell Ojibwe Forest Rally  Q&A WITH JUSTIN LUMBARD:

How did you first learn about Fred Veitch invited me to the race in 2011 and my company (Road Pikes Peak? Scholars) has been sponsoring Porsche entrants ever since.

What drew you to race on I love the history of Hill Climb events in Europe and Porsche's success Pikes Peak? story with those events. Pikes Peak is one of the last and truly grueling Hill Climb events left in the world. It's a challenge in every way.

Any significance behind your I grew up in a baseball family and always wore number #9 in team race number? sports. I was influenced by Ted Williams and the way he conducted himself on and off the field.

Any Pikes Peak heroes? Fred Veitch and Jeff Zwart

Any Pikes Peak mentors? Fred Veitch and Jeff Zwart

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If the mountain allows, what is your ultimate goal on Race To be on pace and have a competitive time to the top. Day?

Best advice you received Develop a methodical training program and work on a suspension set about racing on Pikes Peak? up for the frost heaves on the top section. Break down the mountain in sections and be aware of the dangerous parts.

How are you preparing for As much seat time as possible in the Porsche 718 GT4 Clubsport and race day on Pikes Peak? focused tire/suspension testing. Also, training to be in my best physical shape of my life.

Talk about your sponsors and We are honored to have Peter Millar the luxury clothing company as their importance – who are our title sponsor. Peter Millar was started in our home state of North they, what do they do for Carolina and they make incredible clothing and celebrate all types of you, how long have they artisans of craft. been supporting you?

A couple of fun facts (non- Road Scholars has won over 74 Concours awards and will be competing race related): at both the Amelia Island Concours and Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance this year with rare Porsche models.

Anything else of interest to Road Scholars was the title sponsor for the Jeff Zwart 935 that raced in fans/the media? time attack one last year. This is a life's dream and ambition to compete at the Race to the Clouds. It's also the hardest thing I've attempted to do combined with running a business.

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Laura Hayes (ROOKIE) Division: Time Attack 1 Vehicle: 2021 BMW M2CSR  Race Number: 22  Age: 31  Residence: Inman, South Carolina - USA  Country Representing: United States of America PIKES PEAK HISTORY:

 Parade of Champions driver in 2021. VEHICLE STATS: o Rear Wheel Drive o 106” Wheel Base o Wet Weight = 3350 lbs. o BMW 2979cc Gasoline Power Turbo Charged o Stock Frame

o CAREER SUMMARY:

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o 2018-present Driver Coach, Thunder Bunny Racing, Anderson, SC 2015-present WRL/AER Competitor, Thunder Bunny Racing o 2014-2019 SCCA Formula Vee Competitor o 2012-present Professional BMW Driving Instructor o 2010-2012 Richard Petty Driving Experience, Instructor/Ride Driver o 2009 NASCAR Drive For Diversity Driver, James Racing, South Boston, VA o 2008-2009 NASCAR Whelen All American Series Competitor MORE ABOUT LAURA: Laura has extensive history and experience with motorsports that grew into a life-long passion and ultimately a career. She grew up with the opportunity to be around cars, introduced by her parents, both motorsports enthusiasts, and began racing at the age of 8. Like other young drivers, she began in Quarter Midgets, then transitioned to karts. She became the first female to win a shifter kart national championship at age 15. Laura has competed in a variety of cars; such as, USAC midgets, 800hp sprint cars, NASCAR late model stock cars, and open wheel cars with the SCCA. Currently, she has found her home with an endurance racing team in South Carolina. She competes with a lineup of other drivers and in 2018, was hired as the team’s driving coach. Laura immensely enjoys the endurance form of racing due to it being one of the most demanding and challenging types of motorsports for a driver and a coach. A race weekend challenges her ability to adapt to each situation, by jumping between several cars, as well as improve her driving abilities by requiring her to get the most out of the car in a short amount of time. Laura is currently a full-time instructor at the BMW Performance Driving School in Greenville, SC, since 2013. Laura’s capabilities as a driving coach are versatile due to her need to instruct drivers of all experience levels. Laura coaches students through a teen driving program all the way up to advanced schools in M4 GT4 race cars. Working at the BMW Performance Center has provided Laura the accessibility to advance her coaching and teaching skills, as well as hone her car control skills. Traveling is another passion of hers, and always a highlight of the year is organizing trips to far off places like the Nurburgring for Nordschleife training, and winter driving in Sweden. In 2020 Laura was invited, with the honor, to drive the Parade of Champion’s Pace Car, a BMW M8 Competition, for Colorado Springs’ Winslow BMW in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Laura turned an unofficial time that would have placed her in the top 2/3 of the field, despite being in a stock streetcar. Her abilities grabbed the attention of many as she made her run up the mountain. After the thrill of making it to the summit, Laura immediately made this a goal for 2021 and for many years to come.

 SOCIAL MEDIA: o Thunder Bunny Racing on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube

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o Team Website: Thunderbunnyracing.com  Q&A WITH LAURA HAYES:

How did you first learn About 10 years ago, I worked a program that took myself and about Pikes Peak? three teammates across the country over 3 months in the new SRT models at the time. We were coming through Colorado Springs and decided to drive our cars to the top of Pikes Peak. I was driving the new Dodge Challenger, and I remember how terrifying it felt as I crawled around a corner that seemed to go straight into the sky, thinking how absolutely insane the drivers must be to even wish to attempt this feat... And here I am, a decade later, competing as a rookie in 2021! I suppose I fit into that insane category now.

What drew you to race on Last year, I received a phone call from my boss asking if I would Pikes Peak? be interested in driving a BMW M8 Competition to the top of Pikes Peak. I agreed without hesitation. It sounded fun and I was eager to travel after being cooped up in quarantine. Of course, I had heard of the PPIHC but honestly didn't know too much about the race. Leading up to the event, I watched documentaries, read articles and learned more about the history of the race, even then, I didn't fully understand what I was about to be a part of.

I was the pace car driver for the Parade of Champions segment of the weekend, and to be sure I would somewhat know my way up the mountain, the PPIHC staff allowed me to take part in the practice days. At the end of the day, I received some nice compliments from the staff and some of the competitors. People were noticing the Pace Car was quick! I got to know the staff as the days went on and everyone was so kind and helpful. And then on race day, I was allowed to make an unofficial run with the helicopter chasing me and the clock ticking. Even though I wasn't officially competing, my heart and adrenaline was pulsing before the green flag dropped. The M8 is an incredible piece of engineering, but for a stock car, on street tires, and it got hot a few times, I was faster than about a third of the field. I left Colorado with a new appreciation and respect for the race, the competitors, and the mountain. My goal for 2021 was clear - race in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.

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Some info about your car – I'm driving my good friend's new BMW M2CSR. Jim Keown owns hp, motor, livery, anything the car and he also races with us at Thunder Bunny Racing. We're interesting: a small endurance racing team below Greenville, SC and this is our first time competing in a hill climb event. Our typical race weekend brings us to tracks across the east coast and midwest with a series called World Racing League.

The car's name is, Sabine. The livery is in our traditional TBR scheme but in Jim's colors. 450hp S55 Twin Turbo Inline 6

Any significance behind My dad's number was 21, so naturally that was my number while your race number? I raced quarter midgets and karts. Once I got into sprint car racing, 21 was taken so we just went up a number, and 22 stuck. I was excited to find 22 was available for this race!

Any Pikes Peak heroes? Obviously, Michèle Mouton

If the mountain allows, Like anyone, make it to the top. I'd like to be the fastest female what is your ultimate goal and Rookie, which will be a task as we are up against some on Race Day? serious equipment and talented drivers, especially in Time Attack 1. I hope this is the first year of many for myself and my team competing in this event, so if I get to the top, knowing I performed at my very best, and the car did its job, that will be a huge sense of accomplishment for me.

Best advice you received Gregg Randolph, at Winslow BMW, who is a huge reason for why about racing on Pikes I'm even doing this, said to me early on, "the mountain decides." Peak? I had an idea of what that meant, but I didn't fully understand that statement until the week was over and I was at the top of the mountain. The weather during the practice days was perfect, and then on race day, ice at the summit delayed the start for hours. I've watched a lot of video and you just never know what's waiting for you around the next hairpin. I think having the mindset that the mountain will always win, is probably a good approach.

How are you preparing for I have a simulator I've been driving every chance I get. Watching race day on Pikes Peak? videos, reading about other people's experiences. I've also been upping my exercise routine.

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Talk about your sponsors -Wingstop (Tye, Julie and Zach Olsen. I was connected with the and their importance – Olsen family through my friends at Winslow BMW, and they are who are they, what do no strangers to the world of motorsports. Their son, Zach is 11 they do for you, how long years old and has begun his racing career in karts. Tye, Julie, and have they been supporting Zach remind me a lot of my parents and myself, trying to make a you? dream happen. Tye and Julie own several Wingstop restaurants in the Colorado Springs area, and I'm extremely thankful to have them on board with us for the race. It would not be possible without their support.)

"Tye Olsen along with Winslow BMW are proud to sponsor this year's race. Tye is the franchise owner of the Colorado Springs and Pueblo area Wingstop restaurants. His first location opened in 2001 at 530 S. Academy Blvd., Colorado Springs. Tye has contributed to his local community by supporting and sponsoring Wounded Warrior events, and several college level athletic events at CSU and USAFA. Currently, Tye, along with his wife Julie are working to expand the Wingstop brand in the Colorado Springs area as well as Boise, Idaho.

Tye’s family have a passion for motor sports and have been friends and a client of Winslow BMW for several years. Tye’s 11- year old son Zachary shares a passion for racing and has raced karts locally and national. Zach’s passion for racing and motor sports in general continue to drive the Olsen family involvement in motor sports at all levels. The Olsen family understands the historic significance of the Pikes Peak Hill Climb not only for their local community, but as an internationally recognized event that brings people from all over the world to their gem of a community. Tye, his family and the Wingstop brand are proud to be a part of this world renowned race and all events that benefit the local Colorado Springs/Pueblo community. - Tye and Julie Olsen"

-Winslow BMW of Colorado Springs (The folks at Winslow are the main reason why I made it a goal to compete this year. Everyone at the dealership are wonderful people, and you can tell they are family to one another, and I am so lucky to have their support. Go purchase your next BMW from them!

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Phil and Ann Winslow of Winslow BMW have been long time supporters of the hill climb, and I was fortunate to drive their Parade of Champions M8 in 2020.

Lastly, I don't think you can meet a more generous, kind, and gracious individual than Gregg Randolph. If it weren't for Gregg, I know I wouldn't be in the position I'm in with this opportunity in front of me. Thank you, Gregg.)

-Moongate Motorsports (Jim and Melissa Keown) own the M2, "Sabine," and also own a ranch in Virginia, hence the horse in the logo. Horsepower is kind of their thing! Years ago, Jim was a student in a M School at BMW, got hooked, and decided to take it to the next step and go racing, purchasing two ex-Grand Am Series BMW 128i's. Not only is Jim my co-driver when we go endurance racing with TBR, we've traveled the world together, doing cool things in cool cars on some of the best race tracks such as Spa and the Nurburgring. I can’t say enough about Jim and Melissa and what they've allowed me to do over the years, what I've learned from them, and continue to learn. I hope to make them proud!)

-Thunder Bunny Racing (two of my best friends, Kale Fortenberry and Justin Fouts own TBR. I don’t know anyone more talented, knowledgeable, humble, or funnier than Kale, who is our team's chief mechanic and car chief. When I floated the idea of racing Pikes Peak, Kale jumped on the opportunity and challenge. None of this would be possible if it weren't for the support of my entire TBR family - Justin, John Shafer, Chandler Lunny, Warren Smith, Carson Jackson and everyone else back at the shop.)

-I can’t forget my mom and dad, Bill and Suzie Hayes. If they didn't introduce me to this sport so many years ago, life would be so different, and I would probably be more financially stable! Haha! Love you guys!

A couple of fun facts (non- I enjoy traveling, cycling, hiking, CrossFit, and riding dirt bikes. I race related): have two French Bulldogs, Ruby and Spike.

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Anything else of interest to I can’t wait to meet everyone in June! fans/the media?

o NOTE: Fastest Time by a female driver on Pikes Peak: o Vanina Ickx from Belgium, a rookie at Pikes Peak o 2018 o 10:54.901 o Time Attack 1 o Finished 6th in the division o Daughter of famed F1 racer, Jacky Ickx o Fastest female racer ever on Pikes Peak was motorcycle racer Lucy Glöckner, from Germany, who claimed that title in 2019 aboard a BMW S1000R. o Time of 9:58.878 o Lucy was also the first woman to break the 10-minute barrier on Pikes Peak.

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Robb Holland Division: Unlimited

Vehicle: 2018 Audi S3  Race Number: 47  Age: 53  Residence: Denver, Colorado - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  PIKES PEAK HISTORY o This is Robb’s 5th run on Pikes Peak o Best Time: 10:51.423 in 2020 o Best Finish: 4th place, back to back, in 2016 and 2017

Race Year Division # Vehicle Time Finished 2016 Time Attack 1 17 2013 Audi TTRS 10:56.878 4

2017 TA - Time Attack 1 17 2017 Corvette Z06 10:55.166 4 2018 did not compete 2019 Time Attack 1 47 2016 Audi S3 DNF - 2020 Unlimited 47 2016 Audi A3 10:51.423 5 o In 2016 Robb set the Front-Wheel Drive record - 10:56.878 which stood for 2 years. o Robb, along with Mitch Snow, has co-hosted the first season of Turn 156 – the official podcast of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. o Robb has his sights set on reclaiming the Front Wheel Drive Record from Acura!  VEHICLE STATS: o Front Wheel Drive o 104” Wheel Base o Weight Wet = 2500 lbs. o Turbocharged 1998 CC motor running off E85 o Stock Frame o The car is named “Sledgehammer 2” o This year they “threw everything out” and started over o Added horsepower, an anti-lag system for instant throttle response, and hired a well-known aerodynamicist to create a fairly unique aero package.  OTHER RACING HIGHLIGHTS: o Robb has a long and varied career, including Factory driving for Volvo and Dodge.

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o In 2014 Robb became the First American driver in the British Touring Car Championship since Dan Gurney. o Co-Owner of Rotek Racing in Nurburg, Germany. Has lots of racing experience on the Nurburgring including some 24-hour endurance races. o Writes for multiple automotive journalism outlets including Jalopnik, Road and Track, and Grassroots Motorsports. o Competes in Professional Sim racing. Recently did a race on iRacing representing Roush Performance. o An advocate for diversity in motorsport. o Attacked the mountain in 2017 with a salvage titled Corvette that was prepared in less than 90 days. The car almost didn’t pass Tech Inspection because of the steering wheel but Robb’s team was able to adapt another steering wheel from his Pike’s Peak record setting Audi TTRS.  SOCIAL MEDIA o Rotek Racing on Facebook o RobbHolland3 on Instagram and Twitter

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John McInnes (pronounced Mc-in'-ess) Division: Open Wheel Vehicle: 2020 Sierra RX3  Race Number: 35  Age: 56  Residence: Eden, Utah - USA  Country Representing: AUSTRALIA  VEHICLE STATS: o Rear Wheel Drive o 94” Wheel Base o Wet Weight = 800 lbs. o Suzuki 1300 Gasoline Powered Overhead Cam o Custom Frame  PIKES PEAK HISTORY: o 2020 was his first year on Pikes Peak – where he finished 6th in the Open Wheel division with a time of 11:38.155  CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:  John is no stranger to hill climb racing or the Sierra Cars RX3. He has competed in multiple Colorado Hill Climb Association races in the RX3.  John also has a fair bit of experience in cars without exposed wheels. He has competed in a Subaru WRX STI, Corvettes, a Radical SR3 RS, the Porsche GT3 and GT3RS, as well as trophy trucks.  Has a close relationship with Cole Powelson from LYFE Motorsports. They support John in his motorsport endeavors, especially in the RX3 which was developed by Cole.  Began his racing career in Khanacross in 2000  2019 Americas RallyCross Series, ARX RX3 class winner  Has driven on multiple track surfaces including ice, dirt, and tarmac. John attributes his throttle control abilities to lessons learned on these different surfaces. Q&A WITH JOHN MCINNES:

How did you first learn Ari Vatanen Peugeot Video about Pikes Peak?

What drew you to race on Cole Powelson & Sierra cars made it possible and gave me the Pikes Peak? confidence to do it.

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Some info about your car – Sierra RX3 with a 1.3L RPE engine, paddle shift & Sadev hp, motor, livery, anything differential. interesting: Manufactured and Developed by Sierra Cars in Salt Lake City UT

Any significance behind I was 35 when I competed in my first motorsport event being a your race number? dirt Motorkana

Any Pikes Peak mentors? Cole Powelson

Favorite memories of Last year was my Rookie Year and making it to the top. racing on Pikes Peak?

If the mountain allows, what is your ultimate goal To make it back to the top and better my time from last year on Race Day?

Best advice you received about racing on Pikes Ever changing conditions and pavement Peak?

What advice would you give to a rookie about Not sure racing on Pikes Peak?

How are you preparing for Getting as much seat time in various conditions, both tarmac and race day on Pikes Peak? gravel

What is your favorite part The bottom 3rd of the course?

Is there one part of the course that really The drop offs challenges you?

Other than Pikes Peak, what is your favorite track COTA (Circuit of the Americas) and Rangely Hill Climb to race?

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Kash Singh (pronounced: “Sing”) Division: Pikes Peak Open Vehicle: 2017 Ford Mustang GT  Race Number: 78  Age: 42  Residence: Carson, California - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o Rear Wheel Drive o Wheel Base 107” o Wet Weight = 3700 lbs. o Ford 302ci Gasoline Powered Turbo Charged o Stock Frame  PIKES PEAK HISTORY:  Best time: 11:38.388 - 2020  Best finish: 5th place in 2020

Year Division Race # Vehicle Time Finished Time Attack 2011 2WD - 2008 Ford Shelby GT500 DNF 11 2012 Time Attack - 2008 Ford Shelby GT500 05:25.790* 16 2013 Time Attack 78 2008 Ford Shelby GT500 14:05.806 19 Time Attack - 2014 TA2 78 2008 Ford Shelby GT500 14:17.352 6 Time Attack - 2015 TA2 78 2008 Ford Shelby GT500 05:19.899* 6 2016 Time Attack 2 78 2016 Ford Mustang DNF DNF TA - Time 2017 Attack 1 78 2016 Ford Mustang 13:22.636 13 Time Attack- 2018 Time Attack 1 78 2017 Ford Mustang GT 06:12.590* 19 2019 Time Attack 1 78 2017 Ford Mustang GT 06:12.177* 22 Pikes Peak 2020 Open 78 2017 Ford Mustang GT 11:38.388 5  *Singh ran on a weather shortened course in 2012, 2015, 2018 and 2019.  2021 is his 11th year competing on America’s Mountain.  In 2016 Singh had a run like no other. Red flags on the course for competitors ahead of him closed the course 5 times. He was turned around for a restart, again and again. He has the record for most red flag restarts during the race, and the most miles driven.

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 He’s competed here in both Pikes Peak Open and Time Attack divisions  Participates in other hill climbs like Knox Mountain, Mary Hill Loop, Bible Creek – Other Northwest Hill Climb Assoc.  Singh is the Ford Performance Enthusiast Marketing Manager  Says he came out of the “Fast and Furious” era  First saw the Hill Climb on The History Channel and the story about how the road would be paved.  QUOTE FROM KASH SINGH: “My passion for racing and all things cars can be traced back to early junior high where the walls of my bedroom were adorned with images of race cars and exotics of the 90’s. Books shelves stacked with models. I saved up and bought my first car in high school while working at a local race shop. Most of my weekends were spent at car shows and drag tracks centered around the Southern California Sports Compact Car Scene. Mid 2000’s I started spending time carving the mountain roads in the area. That’s when my passion for Hill Climbs was sparked.

In 2011 I entered my 1st event, the most famous and dangerous race of them all, The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. I’ve raced it every year since with mixed results chasing personal goals.

Now I get to take my personal passions for the automotive world and apply them towards my professional career, having recently been promoted to Enthusiast Marketing Manager in Ford Performance, guiding Ford’s involvement in the various Enthusiast communities.”

 Q&A FROM KASH SINGH: How did you first learn about Watching videos of old veterans competing Pikes Peak?

What drew you to race on the challenge of summiting on race day Pikes Peak?

Some info about your car – hp, motor, livery, anything 2017 Mustang GT, Twin Turbo 1000hp interesting:

Any significance behind your Birth year race number?

Any Pikes Peak heroes? Monster Tajima

Any Pikes Peak mentors? Dave Kern, Robert Prilika

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Favorite memories of racing Adding new friends and new racers to the Race family that makes up on Pikes Peak? the Pikes Peak experience

If the mountain allows, what is your ultimate goal on Race break into the 10's Day?

Best advice you received stay humble and soak in any advice the veterans can provide about racing on Pikes Peak?

What advice would you give stay safe, race the mountain not the competitors and make it to the to a rookie about racing on top race day. All else will fall into place Pikes Peak?

How are you preparing for spending more time acclimating in Colorado Springs with my Crew race day on Pikes Peak? Chief Loren Southard of European Performance Specialists. Sleeping in living room and working on the car in my spare time from my corporate job

What makes the Pikes Peak a week of early morning practices, lack of sleep, lack of oxygen, the International Hill Climb challenge of high altitudes. we call it hell week and keep coming back different than racing for more. This will by my 11th year anywhere else?

What is your favorite part of Glen Cove to Devils Play Ground the course?

Is there one part of the course that really challenges Glen Cove to Devils Play Ground you?

Talk about your sponsors and Major Sponsor and now Friend - European Performance Specialist. Its their importance – who are probably strange to see that sticker on the side of a iconic American they, what do they do for muscle car. But in 2017 Loren(owner) was crewing/supporting for you, how long have they another team when I crashed 2 turns from the top in early morning been supporting you? practice. There was a lot of damage and I figured I would be retiring. He made his way over to the tow truck, had me bring it to his shop. After about 10 hours we were back on the mountain the next morning for practice. Since then, we have developed an incredible friendship and partnership. RPM- Robert Prilika Motorsports- mentor and friend. Imagine Media- official photographer of the team TurboGixxer- race car tuner and friend Anderson Composites- provider of light weight carbon fiber parts

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Infinite Auto Design- Vehicle graphics Toyo Tires- Provide the rubber to get me to my personal best Riviera Electric- Support with equipment H&R Springs- Suspension components Hawk- Racing Brake Pads and Rotors Forgestar- Wheels Baja Billy Tequila- Financial support

Other than Pikes Peak, what COTA - Circuit of the Americas is your favorite track to race?

A couple of fun facts (non- Love to travel and road trip. Have visited all 50 states. race related):

Anything else of interest to Lived in a couple of cities - Dallas, Detroit and Seattle in the past 11 fans/the media? years, and I drove the race car to and from the race. I didn’t have a trailer.

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Laurent Millara (ROOKIE) (pronounced: Lawr-hon’ Me-la-rah’) Division: Time Attack 1 Vehicle: 2008 Porsche 911 GT3  Race Number: 19  Age: 57  Residence: Roquevaire – France  Country Representing: FRANCE  VEHICLE STATS: o Rear Wheel Drive o Porsche 3800 Gasoline Powered o Stock Frame  Q&A WITH LAURENT MILLARA

How did you first learn about Pikes By Romain DUMAS Peak?

Any Pikes Peak Romain DUMAS heroes?

Any Pikes Peak Romain DUMAS mentors?

If the mountain allows, what is your To use the experience to go on to LE MANS 24H ultimate goal on Race Day?

Best advice you received about Manage to finish the race alive racing on Pikes Peak?

How are you preparing for race Cardio training and healthy food day on Pikes Peak?

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Talk about your sponsors and their importance – who are they, what do MIPROM they do for you, how long have they been supporting you?

A couple of fun facts In 1999 my car ran out of fuel 50 meters from the (non-race related): finish, and 5 minutes from the end of the race! I pushed the car and managed to save 3rd place!

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Earl O’Maley (ROOKIE): (pronounced: “O-May’-Lee”) Division: Open Wheel Vehicle: 2015 O'Maley Special Spec E II  Race Number: 119  Age: 34  Residence: Colorado Springs, Colorado - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o Rear Wheel Drive o 90” Wheel Base o Wet Weight = 1275 lbs. o Subaru 2.2 E85 Powered Overhead Cam o Custom Frame  PIKES PEAK HISTORY: o Earl is the brother of Rodney O’Maley who is also racing in the Open Wheel division.  SPONSORS: o Meyer Roofing, Inc.; David O’Maley Lawn and Garden Care  Q&A WITH EARL O’MALEY:

How did you first learn Being a local of Colorado Springs, I grew up attending about Pikes Peak? the race every year.

What drew you to race It is the pinnacle hill climb race in the world. on Pikes Peak?

Some info about your It is a custom built open wheel chassis. Subaru Motor, car – hp, motor, livery, In board suspension. anything interesting:

Any significance It is the option I was given. I normal race under the behind your race number 19. I have been using that since the beginning number? of my race career.

Any Pikes Peak Ted Foltz heroes?

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Any Pikes Peak Rodney O'Maley, David Meyer mentors?

How are you preparing Driving the road as much as I can to learn it before I for race day on Pikes race on the Mountain. Peak?

Talk about your sponsors and their importance – who are They all have helped me to allow me to race this year! they, what do they do Without their help I would not have been able to enter for you, how long have this year. they been supporting you?

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Zachary Lumsden Division: Pikes Peak Open Vehicle: 2009 Mitsubishi EVO X/Ralliart  Race Number: 413  Age: 24  Residence: Castle Rock, Colorado - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o All Wheel Drive o 104” Wheel Base o Wet Weight = 3200 lbs. o Engine Make 4B11T 2000 cc 85 Powered Turbo Charged o Stock Frame  PIKES PEAK HISTORY:  This is his second run on Pikes Peak.  Son of Craig Lumsden, also a competitor in the Pikes Peak Open division this year and in 2020.  He finished 7th in the Pikes Peak Open division in 2020 in the same racecar with a time of 12:43.134  RACING HISTORY: o SCCA Time Trials . 2020 – La Junta RMDTT 1st place, Mitsubishi EVO X o American Rally Association o Oregon Trail Rally . 2019 – DNF, 02WD class, 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 (engine failure) . 2018 – 5th , 02WD class, 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 o Rally America (Rally America has removed its website. Event information is no longer available.) o 100 Acre Wood . 2018 - 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 . 2017 - DNF, 2010 VW Golf MK6 o Southern Ohio Forest Rally . 2018 - 2010 VW Golf MK6 . 2017 - 2010 VW Golf MK6 o Rally Colorado . 2018 - DNF , 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 (engine failure) . 2017 - 2010 VW Golf MK6 o NASA Rally Sport

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o High Desert Trails . 2016 - DNF, 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 (motormount failure) o Prescott Desert Rally . 2017 - DNF, 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 (engine failure) . 2016 - DNF, 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 (hood shattered windshield) o Colorado Hill Climb Association o Continental Divide Hill Climb . 2016 - DNF 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 (axel pulled out) o Lands End Hill Climb . 2019 - 1st 2WD Class, 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 . 2016 - 4th 2WD Class, 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 o Core Hill Climb o 2016 – 2nd 2WD Class, 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 o Lead rider in Team Five Stones Motocross, a national amateur motocross racing team o Retired from motocross in 2015 due to injuries  SPONSORS: o For the 2021 race season, Colorado MotorSport is introducing our newest addition. A 2011 Mitsubishi EVO X, which my father will race, identical to our 2009 EVO X, which I will race. We are also pleased to announce new sponsorships relationships with Seibon Carbon International, Whiteline Suspension Products, Mishimoto and Radium Engineering while continuing our sponsorship relationships with Rays Wheels and Volk Racing, Yellow Speed Racing, Raw Power Motor Works and tuning by Marc Philips of Apex Powered for our 2021 season.  SOCIAL MEDIA: o Facebook: @Colorado MotorSport o Instagram: @colorado_motorsport  ABOUT ZACH LUMSDEN: My overall race involvement began when I was 9 years old racing in local amateur motocross, progressing to national amateur championship events. I announced my retirement from motocross in 2015 and began my race car driving career at the age of 16 with my father Craig Lumsden.

We participated in local SCCA Rally Cross events advancing to my first professional year in 2016 with NASA Rally Sport, Rally America in 2017, and then to the American Rally Association in 2018 and 2019.

In 2020 we expanded our racing focus to include NASA Pro Racing and SCCA Time Trials. My highlight for the 2020 race season was to compete in the 98th running of the Pikes

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Peak International Hill Climb. It was exciting to learn that I was the youngest driver competing, along with being part of the only father and son race team competing against each other. With it being my rookie year, I was able to achieve my goal of finishing the race.

I graduated from Arapahoe Community College in April 2020 with a degree in Automotive Technology and received a scholastic scholarship from the Colorado Motorsports Hall of Fame, presented to me by John Bandimere. Currently I work full time at Mofab LLC following my passion of building and working on high performance cars.

2021 will be my 6th professional year racing having a larger focus on tarmac and track events with NASA Pro Racing and SCCA. I’ve held a professional American Rally Association racing/driver license and have had similar licenses with Rally America, NASA Rally Sport, SCCA and Colorado Hill Climb. Currently, professional race organizations have not published race schedules but we are planning on racing a number of events with NASA Pro Racing, SCCA as well as take advantage of additional high-performance driving education and instruction to improve our racing skills.

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Steve Goeglein (pronounced: Gag’-line) Division: Unlimited Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Camaro  Race Number: 27  Age: 64  Residence: Falcon, Colorado - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o Rear Wheel Drive o 105” Wheel Base o Wet Weight = 2650 pounds o 357 CI Chevy Methanol powered Camaro o Custom Frame  PIKES PEAK HISTORY:  Steve was named Rookie of the Year in 1991.  He has had 9 podium finishes.  Best time: 10:30.704 in 2014  Best finish on Pikes Peak came in 2000 and 2002 when he took 2nd in the Unlimited Division.  *He ran a shortened course in 1995, 2004 and 2012.  Has raced a Chevy every year he has run at Pikes Peak  This year will be his 31st running at Pikes Peak.

Year Division Race # Vehicle Time Finished 1991 Stock Car 127 88 Monte Carlo 13:57.53 11 1992 Stock Car 27 Chevrolet Monte Carlo DNF 16 1993 Stock Car 27 93 Chevrolet Camaro 13:50.75 11 1994 Stock Car 27 Chevy Camaro 12:56.68 6 1995 Super Stock Car 27 95 Camaro 09:45.50* 6 1996 Super Stock Car 27 96 Chevrolet 13:40.29 6 1997 Super Stock Car 27 97 Chev. Camaro 12:43.25 7 1998 Super Stock Car 27 97 Camaro 12:33.05 5 1999 Super Stock Car 27 99 Chevy Camaro 12:30.23 6 2000 Super Stock Car 27 00 Camaro 12:22.29 2 2001 Super Stock Car 27 01 Chevrolet 12:15.80 4 2002 Super Stock Car 27 2002 Chevrolet 12:25.40 2 2003 Super Stock Car 27 2002 Chevrolet Camaro 12:34.87 4 2004 Super Stock Car 27 Chevrolet Camaro 05:59.39* 4

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2005 Super Stock Car 27 2002 Chevrolet Camaro 12:42.43 3 2006 Super Stock Car 27 2002 Chevrolet 15:16.402 5 2007 Super Stock Car 27 2004 Chevrolet Camaro DNF 8 2008 Super Stock Car 27 2002 Chevy Camaro 12:10.925 5 2009 Super Stock Car 27 2004 Chevy Camaro 12:20.488 3 2010 Super Stock Car 27 Chevy Camaro 11:53.797 3 2011 Super Stock Car 27 2002 Chevy Camaro 11:44.524 3 2012 Super Stock Car 27 2002 Chevrolet Camaro 04:44.060* 2 2013 Unlimited 27 2002 Chevy Camaro 10:36.570 8 2014 Unlimited 27 2002 Chevrolet Camaro 10:30.704 3 2015 Unlimited 27 2002 Chevy Camaro 11:20.869 3 2016 Unlimited 27 2002 Chevy Camaro 10:55.669 7 2017 Unlimited 27 2002 Chevrolet Camaro 10:35.094 4 2018 Unlimited 27 2002 Chevrolet Camaro 10:31.895 5 2019 Unlimited 27 2002 Chevrolet Camaro DNF - 2020 Unlimited 27 2002 Chevy Camaro 10:50.461 4

 OTHER RACING INFO: o Got his start on 3-wheelers and quads o Steve is a longtime member of the Colorado Hill Climb Association, and was the point champion in 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.  Q&A WITH STEVE GOEGLEIN:

How did you first learn Growing up in Colorado Springs about Pikes Peak?

What drew you to race As a teenager I came to the Pikes Peak Hill Climb in on Pikes Peak? 1972 with my junior high school shop teacher who was a crew member for Bud Hoffpauir racing in a JEEP. The hook was set.

Some info about your 2020 Camaro car – hp, motor, livery, Chevy V-8 anything interesting: 5 speed transmission Holly carb

Favorite memories of 30 Years of friendships have been made racing on Pikes Peak?

If the mountain allows, what is your ultimate To Finish goal on Race Day?

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Best advice you received about racing One bite at a time on Pikes Peak?

What advice would you give to a rookie Finish about racing on Pikes Peak?

What makes the Pikes Peak International Hill The International draw Climb different than racing anywhere else?

What is your favorite Crossing the finish line part of the course?

Is there one part of the course that really All of it challenges you?

Talk about your sponsors and their importance – who are T-BONE Construction 31 years they, what do they do ADARAND constructors 31 years for you, how long have Gary's Collision 25 years they been supporting you?

Other than Pikes Peak, what is your favorite Land’s End Hill Climb in Grand Junction, Colorado track to race?

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Brett Dickie (ROOKIE) Division: Unlimited Vehicle: 2000 Honda S2000  Race Number: 29  Age: 31  Residence: Narre Warren, Victoria - Australia  Country Representing: AUSTRALIA  VEHICLE STATS: o Honda 2360cc motor o Overhead cam o Turbo charged o Fueled by E-85 o Rear Wheel Drive o Custom frame o 94.5-inch wheelbase o Wet Weight = 2,810 pounds  RACING AND CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: o Started racing at 8 years old, only missed 1 year since. o Winner of the 2018 World Time Attack (club sprint class). Runner up in 2020 of same competition. o 7 straight pole positions in 2016 Victorian sports sedan championship. Podium in every event at Time Attack in Australia since 2016. o Teamed up with LA-based Project Import in 2019; competed in 2019 Global Time Attack in Atlanta o Winning car from 2018 World Time Attack at Circuit of the Americas in Texas. o Other roles: Defensive driving trainer / Race driving coach with brands such as: Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, and McLaren (all in Australia). o Winning Races: . Australian Honda Nationals – September 2019 o Winton Motor Raceway (Winton, Australia) o Tarmac – Time Trials o 700Hp RWD Honda Prelude Space Frame Car o 1st (Australian Champion)

. World Time Attack Challenge (Time Attack) October 2018 o Sydney Motorsport Park (Sydney, Australia) o Tarmac – Time Trials o 1000Hp FWD Honda Integra DC2r o 1st Clubsprint World Champion

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. Victorian Time Attack – April 2018 o Phillip Island Grand Prix (Cowes, Australia) o Tarmac – Time Trials o 600Hp RWD Toyota 86 o 1st RWD Open Class  SOCIAL MEDIA: o Facebook Page Name: “Brett Dickie Racing” o Instagram Handle: “@brett_dickie29” o Team Website: “projectimport.com”  Q&A WITH BRETT DICKIE: How did you first From my Father and Godfather, learn about Pikes Peak? They always spoke about Pikes Peak and I grew up with a large framed picture of Nobuhiro "Monster" Tajima on the wall.

I knew it was an event I wanted to see, let alone race.

What drew you to The Challenge, race on Pikes Peak? It’s a bucket list event.

It’s not just about the car, the team, the driver… something about racing to the clouds got me hooked!

Some info about I met the amazing crew from Project Import back in your car – hp, motor, 2018 when I won World Time Attack (Clubsprint livery, anything Class) interesting: After a few trips to the USA we were out for dinner one night in 2020 and Pikes Peak came up in conversation. The owner mentioned it was a dream to do it. Me being me said, “Don’t dream! Let’s do!” and we decided to rebuild the team’s Honda S2000 Time Attack Car. We added a Custom Honda F24C Engine 700-900Hp at 9000rpm TTi 6 Speed Sequential Gear Box Emtron KV8 ECU Garrett Turbo RS Future Areo and lots more in a bid to tame the mountain.

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Any significance Yes. #29 was my father’s Go-Kart race number and behind your race wherever possible I try to run it. We have some very number? good results in cars carrying the #29!

11 Victorian State Titles & 2 Australian Titles carrying the #29

Any Pikes Peak Sebastien Loeb heroes?

Any Pikes Peak Cole Powelson mentors?

If the mountain allows, what is your My ultimate goal is to reach the summit on my first ultimate goal on attempt and come back in 2022 and be faster. Race Day?

Best advice you Treat it with respect and take each corner as it received about comes. racing on Pikes Peak?

How are you I’m doing as much fitness training as possible in preparing for race Australia before I head back to the USA. day on Pikes Peak? Also I’m doing as much research as I can with in-car footage and also using Gran Turismo to learn the track.

Talk about your I can’t thank all my sponsors enough. Like most sponsors and their drivers, I 100% would not be here without them. I importance – who appreciate the trust they have in me representing are they, what do their brands. they do for you, how long have they been Project Import supporting you? Emtron Engine Management Electronics

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Eagle Specialty Products ACL Race Series Supertech Fabre Australia Garrett - Advancing Motion QuickBitz Dandy Engines Bobby Lane Racing Global Time Attack Super Lap Battle RS Future Areo UMS Tuning

A couple of fun facts - I once got a tattoo on my right foot that says, (non-race related): "Never Lift"

- Answers to questions I’m sometimes asked: No, Australia is not ruled by snakes and spiders.

No, I don’t ride a kangaroo to work or have one as a pet.

Anything else of This is a dream come true for not only me but also interest to fans/the for our team, so please come have a chat with us. media? We are Australians - we don’t bite.

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David “Davey” Schmidt, II Division: Pikes Peak Open Vehicle: 2014 Ford Mustang Howe TA2  Race Number: 26  Age: 58  Residence: Colorado Springs, Colorado - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o Rear Wheel Drive o Wheel Base 108” o Wet Weight = 2600 o Ford 347 Gasoline Powered Fuel Injected o Custom Frame  PIKES PEAK HISTORY: o Best Time on Pikes Peak: 12:39.142 in 2012 o Best Finish on Pikes Peak: 2nd in 2007 in Pikes Peak Open Began racing career in 1989 with CHCA (received rookie honors) o Started racing on Pikes Peak in 1992 (truck division 1992-2007, open wheel 2008-present) o Schmidt had to run weather-shortened courses* in 1995, 2004, 2015, 2017 and 2018 o 2020 is Schmidt’s 30th year racing Pikes Peak

Year Division Race # Vehicle Time Finished

1992 Super Stock Truck 26 Chevrolet 14:54.48 5

1993 Super Stock Truck 26 92 Chevy S-10 14:35.56 4

1994 Super Stock Truck 26 Chevy S-10 14:44.51 5

1995 Super Stock Truck 26 1992 Chevrolet 10:40.20* 6

1996 Super Stock Truck 26 93 Chevrolet 15:24.81 6

1997 Super Stock Truck 26 93 Chev. S-10 15:10.89 8

1998 Super Stock Truck 26 93 GMC Sonoma 15:26.21 9

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1999 Super Stock Truck 26 93 GMC Sonoma 14:25.90

2000 Super Stock Truck 26 93 GMC Sonoma DNF 5 Super Stock Truck 2001 & SUV 26 93 GMC 14:37.00 4 Super Stock Truck 2002 & SUV 26 2002 Chevrolet DNF 5 Super Stock Truck 2002 Chevrolet S-10 4x4 Extended 2003 & SUV 26 Cab DNF 3 Super Stock Truck 2004 & SUV 26 Chevrolet S-10 4x4 Extended 06:22.36* 3 Super Stock Truck 2002 Chevrolet S-10 4x4 Extended 2005 & SUV 26 Cab 14:17.04 3

2006 Pikes Peak Open 26 2003 Chevrolet 15:28.909 4 2003 Chevrolet S-10 4X4 Extended 2007 Pikes Peak Open 26 Cab 14:03.220 2

2008 Pikes Peak Open 26 2007 Ford Mustang 15:24.102 5

2009 Pikes Peak Open 26 2008 Ford Mustang 14:31.785 4

2010 Pikes Peak Open 26 Ford Mustang 14:05.580 4

2011 Pikes Peak Open 26 2008 Ford Mustang 14:14.040 8

2012 Pikes Peak Open 26 2008 Ford Mustang 12:39.142 8

2013 Pikes Peak Open 26 2008 Ford Mustang GT 14:32.28 8

Pikes Peak Challenge - Pikes 2014 Peak Open 26 2008 Ford Mustang 13:13.773 7

Pikes Peak Challenge - Pikes 2015 Peak Open 26 2014 Ford Mustang 05:09.964* 5

Pikes Peak Challenge - Pikes 2016 Peak Open 26 2014 Ford Howe TA2 Mustang DNF DNF

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Pikes Peak Challenge - Pikes 2017 Peak Open 26 2014 Howe TA2 Mustang 5:55.680* 10

Pikes Peak Challenge - Pikes 2018 Peak Open 26 2014 Ford Howe TA2 Mustang 12:25.842* 11

2019 Pikes Peak Open 26 2014 Ford Mustang 06:20.952 5

2020 Pikes Peak Open 26 2014 Ford Mustang Howe TA2 DNF -

QUOTE FROM DAVEY SCHMIDT: “As a Colorado Springs native I have been blessed that I can look out of my windows to the fantastic mountain called Pikes Peak. I was Rookie of the Year in the Truck Division in 1992. I have really watched the race change in many ways. When I started it was just the Pikes Peak Hill Climb and changed to The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb as the number of foreign competitors kept growing.

I started racing Pikes Peak when it was still all dirt. It was the biggest thrill to go up a mountain throwing rooster tails from my back truck tires. As the years went on so did the change from dirt, to dirt and asphalt, to all asphalt. As I have changed with the race, and now compete in a car designed for asphalt, I look back and know that Hill Climb racing and The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb provide the biggest thrills and challenges along with absolute enjoyment for all competitors.”

 Q&A WITH DAVEY SCHMIDT:

How did you first learn As a native of Colorado Springs the Pikes Peak Hill Climb was in about Pikes Peak? my backyard

What drew you to race on The challenge and the experience of being able to race the Pikes Peak? mountain

Some info about your car – hp, motor, livery, anything Mustang TA2 roadrace chassis built for Pikes Peak interesting:

Any significance behind It is the age I decided to start driving instead of just working on your race number? Race cars

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Any Pikes Peak mentors? Leonard Vahsholtz

Favorite memories of My 9th year of competing my cousin had died only 6 days after racing on Pikes Peak? my 8th race. My truck broke at Cog Cut. I took my steering wheel and was determined to finish the race. I walked avoiding the flying rocks from the quads. As I saw the finish line Art Walsh saw me had me put back on my helmet, raise my arms holding my steering wheel. This made the front page of the Gazette Telegraph newspaper.

If the mountain allows, To have a fantastic week and finish my 30th consecutive race on what is your ultimate goal the mountain on Race Day?

Best advice you received about racing on Pikes To drive the road as it comes to you Peak?

What advice would you give to a rookie about To respect the mountain and don't get in over your head racing on Pikes Peak?

How are you preparing for Visually and mentally running the road, getting every inch of my race day on Pikes Peak? car prepped, and getting plenty of sleep

What makes the Pikes Peak International Hill It is Colorado’s Daytona 500. It is the most unique event ever. Climb different than racing anywhere else?

What is your favorite part The middle section of the course?

Is there one part of the course that really The upper section challenges you?

Talk about your sponsors American Financial Network is our newest at 5 years. Their and their importance – support goes beyond racing. who are they, what do Transmission Clinic at 16 years has put us back together many

183 they do for you, how long times. have they been supporting Wagner Fabrication has been with me since I started. Building you? the best roll cage ever made. Graphics F/X for over 20 years keeps the car and sponsors looking sharp. SO CO Customs for 2 years has been there whenever we need anything. The Keg of Manitou Springs has become a family and always supports me and the crew. With displays in Manitou Springs to giving us a race day kickoff party our extended family has been there with us for 25 years!

Other than Pikes Peak, what is your favorite track Lands End in Grand Junction, Colorado to race?

Anything else of interest to 2021 marks my 30th consecutive year racing Pikes Peak fans/the media?

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Craig Lumsden Division: Pikes Peak Open Vehicle: 2011 Mitsubishi EVO X/Ralliart  Race Number: 610  Age: 58  Residence: Larkspur, Colorado- USA  Country Representing: United States of America  VEHICLE STATS: o All Wheel Drive o 104” Wheel Base o Wet Weight = 3200 lbs. o Engine Make 4B11T 2000 cc 85 Powered Turbo Charged o Stock Frame  PIKES PEAK HISTORY: o This is his second run on Pikes Peak – he competed for the first time in 2020. o Craig is competing against his son, Zach, in the Pikes Peak Open division. o Finished 9th place in Pikes Peak Open in his 2007 Mazda Speed 3 with a time of 13:35.392  OTHER RACING HIGHLIGHTS: o Began race car driving experience in 2015 with his son in local SCCA rally cross events. o Owned two racing teams (Colorado Motorsport and Five Stones Motocross), currently races under Colorado Motorsport. o Raced in Rally America, American Rally Association, and Colorado Hill Climb Association  SOCIAL MEDIA: o Facebook: @Colorado MotorSport o Instagram: @colorado_motorsport  Q&A WITH CRAIG LUMSDEN Name Craig Lumsden

Are you a Rookie or a Veteran Veteran?

How did you first learn about I've lived in Colorado for the last 20+ years and always see the news Pikes Peak? coverage and hear about the fan fest

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What drew you to race on As we raced professional rally nationally for the last 5 years we felt it Pikes Peak? would be an incredible race to compete in.

Some info about your car – 2011 Mitsubishi Evolution X/Ralliart hp, motor, livery, anything interesting: 500 whp on a completely built 4B11T engine.

Any significance behind your Ephesians 6:10. Put on the full armor of God. race number?

Any Pikes Peak heroes? My son, Zach Lumsden

Favorite memories of racing Racing together with my son and both of us completing the event in on Pikes Peak? our rookie year in 2020.

If the mountain allows, what is your ultimate goal on Race Break 12 minutes. Not too bad for an old man! Day?

Best advice you received Race yourself. Race between the white lines. about racing on Pikes Peak?

What advice would you give to a rookie about racing on Race yourself. Race between the white lines. Pikes Peak?

How are you preparing for reviewing videos, have cars pre-tuned for the mountain prior to race day on Pikes Peak? testing

What makes the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb the difficulty of it. how to prepare your car for all the possible different different than racing things you face during the race. anywhere else?

What is your favorite part of getting to the top! the course?

Is there one part of the course that really challenges roughly 12.4 miles of it you?

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Talk about your sponsors and their importance – who are Whiteline Suspension, AEM Performance Electronics, Rays Wheels and they, what do they do for Volk Racing, Yellowspeed Racing, Raw Power MotorWorks, Apex you, how long have they Powered Tuning, Mishimoto, Seibon Carbon, Radium Engineering been supporting you?

Other than Pikes Peak, what Oregon Trail Rally is your favorite track to race?

A couple of fun facts (non- I have a bad habit of collecting rare tequila! race related):

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Christopher Becker Division: Time Attack 1 Vehicle: 2010 Mazda Speed 3  Race Number: 16  Age: 53  Residence: Highlands Ranch, Colorado - USA  Country Representing: United States of America  PIKES PEAK HISTORY: o This will be Chris’ third run on Pikes Peak. o Best Time: In 2020, Chris ran a 11:40.323 in this division o Best Finish: 8th place in 2020  VEHICLE STATS: o Front Wheel Drive o 103-inch wheelbase o Stock frame o Wet Weight = 2,500 o 138 CI Turbo o Gasoline fueled Mazda motor o gasoline motor o Secondary fuel - nitrous  OTHER RACING EXPERIENCE: o Works heavily with American Grit Racing o Experience at Grand Junction Motor Speedway, Sacramento Racing, Autocross in Wichita, KS, Daytona Honda Racing  NOTEWORTHY: o Featured in the 2020 documentary, “Pikes Peak, On The Edge”  SOCIAL MEDIA: o Facebook – American Grit Racing  Q&A WITH CHRIS BECKER: How did you first learn I started with the Colorado Hill Climb Association about Pikes Peak? running dirt hill climbs. Many other racers had run Pikes Peak and some were old time veterans.

I got excited to try it!

What drew you to race I got excited and said let's do it. I had no idea how on Pikes Peak? difficult the challenge would be. It took me a few years to successfully make it to the top.

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I was determined not to quit and to succeed!

Some info about your car – hp, motor, livery, Was part of actor Patrick Dempsey's first race teams. anything interesting:

Any significance behind your race 16 was my number in the Colorado Hill Climb number? Association races. I started doing okay so I chose it for PPIHC.

Any Pikes Peak Paul Dallenbach heroes?

Any Pikes Peak I can call Paul anytime and ask him questions. He has mentors? helped me as a rookie from Day 1.

Favorite memories of Last year, 2020, we got to the top and we were racing on Pikes Peak? featured on the Motortrend documentary as well as a short film by Hero Loan. It was an exhilarating year.

If the mountain allows, what is your ultimate I want to drop my time from 11:40 to 11:10 or better. goal on Race Day?

Best advice you received about racing It took me a few years to feel comfortable and have on Pikes Peak? fun. But, nothing you can do will prepare you - beside just DOING IT!

What advice would you give to a rookie "TOP NOT TIME" I had it posted on my windshield last about racing on Pikes year and I made it! Peak?

How are you preparing for race day on Pikes Not taking this year too seriously, and having fun. Peak?

What makes the Pikes It’s a 14,000 foot mountain. Peak International Hill

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Climb different than racing anywhere else?

What is your favorite I like the flow of the first part in the lower section. part of the course?

Is there one part of I sailed off Engineers Corner in 2019 and destroyed the the course that really car. It is so confusing as it looks like many other flat-out challenges you? corners. I will not make that mistake again.

Talk about your sponsors and their HEROLOAN.COM is the best Veteran Mortgage importance – who are company worldwide! they, what do they do for you, how long have They did a really good documentary about Pikes Peak they been supporting last year. you?

A couple of fun facts I'm racing Karts with my son 7, and my girls 9 and 11. It (non-race related): is so fun to see them enjoying racing and learning so many life lessons through racing.

Anything else of interest to fans/the Sign up for the Motortrend app and watch the Pikes media? Peak documentary, “Pikes Peak – On the Edge”. It will teach you so much and it’s full of great drama!

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2021 Race Week Withdrawals: Scott Birdsall – Mechanical Problems – Withdrew 6/18/2021 Pat OKeefe – Mechanical Problems – Withdrew 6/20/2021 William “Mirl” Swan – Engine Problems – Withdrew 6/21/2021 Takashi Oi – Mechanical Problems – Withdrew 6/23/2021 George Hess - Crash – Withdrew 6/25/2021

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