A select few events are hailed as the last bastion of their respective motorsports. For motorcycle racing, it's the Isle of Man TT. For rallying, it's the Dakar. And for hill climbs, it's Pikes Peak.

Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon legends pose for picture at Memorial Park in Manitou Springs on Sept. 19, 2025. From left to right: Scott Elliot, Dominic Gauchupin, Matt Carpenter, Donna Messenger, ...

Pikes Peak is a mountain range in Colorado that is normally just a geological feature, but it also has a long and storied motoring history. Dubbed the "Race to the Clouds," it began its inaugural race ...