Category: Johnny Killmore

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We Got The Record

by JohnnyKillmore, posted in Johnny Killmore, Matt Blank, Pikes Peak, Racing

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 … Continue reading We Got The Record

Pikes Peak 2016: Friday Practice & Qualifying

by JohnnyKillmore, posted in Johnny Killmore, Pikes Peak, Racing, Writing

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 problems of varying degrees and nature all week. Subculture Racing got the shortest end of … Continue reading Pikes Peak 2016: Friday Practice & Qualifying

racing motorcycle sidecar racing on the Pikes Peak mountain in sunrise, and the passenger hangs off the side almost dragging his shoulder

Pikes Peak 2016: Thursday Practice

by JohnnyKillmore, posted in Johnny Killmore, Matt Blank, Pikes Peak, Racing

Motorcycles were on the top section today, running from Devil's Playground to the Summit. Conditions were excellent with only a light wind, clean surfaces (some oil on the track from yesterday proved a non-issue) and fairly warm track temperatures. It serves to note that by "track" we are talking about a section of asphalt that … Continue reading Pikes Peak 2016: Thursday Practice

Pikes Peak 2016: Wednesday Update

by JohnnyKillmore, posted in Johnny Killmore, Matt Blank, Pikes Peak, Racing, Writing

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 … Continue reading Pikes Peak 2016: Wednesday Update

Pikes Peak 2016 Begins

by JohnnyKillmore, posted in Johnny Killmore, Matt Blank, Pikes Peak, Racing, Writing

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 are tweeting pictures. The road is clear but there is still some melting snow at altitude. The field has been thinned in an attempt … Continue reading Pikes Peak 2016 Begins

Pikes Peak Hill Climb Approaches

by JohnnyKillmore, posted in Johnny Killmore, Racing

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 the week with our qualifying day on Friday. Make sure to follow the action on one of our social media accounts for the fastest updates. … Continue reading Pikes Peak Hill Climb Approaches