The Hill Climb has put up raw footage from our rear facing camera from this year's race. About 7:40 you can hear the missed downshift when we almost went straight off to a guard rail but gathered it up. About 10:20 you will see the bumps begin and continue to the summit. About 19:15 begins … Continue reading Video: Pikes Peak Hill Climb
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Team Johnny Killmore Retakes Sidecar Record At Pikes Peak Hill Climb
June 26, 2016: Pilot John Wood and co-pilot Matt Blank took the win and eked out enough speed to take the record for the sidecar class last week at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Wet conditions during the beginning of the race saw most motorcycle classes produce winning times well off their respective class records, but with sidecars running near … Continue reading Team Johnny Killmore Retakes Sidecar Record At Pikes Peak Hill Climb
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
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 … Continue reading We Got The Record
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 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
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
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
Fund Raiser Update– Great News!
We reached our goal!!! Thanks everyone who chipped in to get us to the mountain. Since we still have some swag packs from G-Form and Evolv, we are going to lower the dollar amount to at or below retail value. Both companies sponsor Matt in his rock climbing and/or stunt work, not his racing. That … Continue reading Fund Raiser Update– Great News!
New Rewards Added To Our Fund Raiser!
Two of Matt's sponsors have jumped in to help us reach our goal of making it to Pikes Peak. G-Form has donated some swag as well as some of their breathable, flexible pads good for any number of activities from rock climbing to white water kayaking to full-contact golf (I wish that was a real … Continue reading New Rewards Added To Our Fund Raiser!
G-Form Helps Out The Team Johnny Killmore Fundraiser
Thanks to one of Matt's sponsors we have some cool swag to add to our rewards. G-Form makes a host of products for a wide range of activities. From soccer to skydiving they have impact-resistant pads and garments to protect athletes and adventurers of any flavor. Matt uses the pads under his leathers while racing … Continue reading G-Form Helps Out The Team Johnny Killmore Fundraiser
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