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Sliding Into The Final Hairpin

Weird lines work well on weird corners. Sliding into the final hairpin at the Pikes Peak Hill Climb on race day, just seconds away from becoming the fastest sidecar to reach the summit for the third time. Photo: Randels Media Group
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June 29, 2016
Safe & Sound

To all the people texting, we are home and safe. Thanks.
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June 28, 2016
We Got The Record

Thanks so much to all the people who helped up to the summit. From the Wagners to all who donated, Superlite Cars, Avon Tyres & Roger Kraus Racing. Deb McDaniel and Turk our welder… and especially my girlfriend Kate who stood in the cold & dark with a GoPro and got ignored all week. Only 0.343 seconds, but it is…
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June 26, 2016
Pikes Peak 2016: Friday Practice & Qualifying

The sidecar action was at its peak today as the motorcycle division took to the bottom half of the 12.42 mile Pikes Peak course. For those just tuning in, the four teams in the sidecar class have been running into
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June 24, 2016
Dawn Patrol

Dawn Patrol:
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June 24, 2016
Pikes Peak 2016: Thursday Practice

Motorcycles were on the top section today, running from Devil’s Playground to the Summit. Conditions were excellent with only
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June 23, 2016
Still Life With Mountain Men

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June 23, 2016
Pikes Peak 2016: Wednesday Update

Well the action is pretty tepid so far on the mountain and that’s a good thing if you ask me. During these early practice days, “action” is usually defined as people and machines being mangled or adverse weather conditions making it difficult to operate. On the overall there are some interesting things to note. Let’s take a look. The practice…
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June 22, 2016
Pikes Peak 2016 Begins

Well it is upon us. The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is at its 100th anniversary and the action has begun. Teams have had their first taste of the mountain and
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June 21, 2016
Pikes Peak Hill Climb Approaches

The action is going to take off soon on the mountain. Monday will be the riders meeting and tech inspection. Tuesday we begin practice at first light. Practice continues through
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June 19, 2016