Colorado Springs, Colorado — Entries have been selected for The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, presented by Gran Turismo. Competitors representing 15 countries are prepping for the 12.42 miles to the top of Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain. An accomplished field, including more than 15 rookies, will work their way through the famed 156 turns in June.
Romain Dumas, Robin Shute, Clint Vahsholtz, and David Donner, four former Kings of the Mountain, are slated to return, hoping to claim the 2025 crown. Vahsholtz and Donner are in yet to be revealed entries, and Shute is putting the finishing touches on his brand new build. Details on the Dumas entry are forthcoming.
NINE AUDIS TO RACE IN PIKES PEAK OPEN DIVISION
Audi’s popularity on America’s Mountain, originally made famous by Michѐle Mouton, John Buffam, Bobby Unser and Walter Röhrl, continues to grow. David Hackl will run his crowd favorite #2 Quattro joined by David Rowe also behind the wheel of the iconic model.
Colorado-based Trevor Aweida, and Matus Huska both return to the mountain. Laszlo Keskeny in his Audi 4000 and rookie teammate, Tarek Baghdadi, in his UR Quattro, will bring their best. Three other newcomers will make the trek to the mountain; Scott Anderson in a 1991 Audi Avant, and Christian Ghimbos and Josh Tenge, both driving 2012 Audi TT RS models.
PORSCHE ON THE PEAK
The Porsche badge will be prominent on at least 9 entries, including the 911 entered by 4-time division winner, David Donohue.
Kathryn Mead is back for a 6th appearance, in her 2019 Porsche Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport.
PPIHC Hall of Famer, Jeff Zwart, marks his 20th year on the mountain, this time in his #11 BBI built Carrera. Loni Unser, racing a BBI prepped 2023 911 Turbo Cup car, will represent the famed Unser family on the mountain.
Colorado-based veterans, Fred Veitch, in a 1972 Porsche ST in the Exhibition division, and Andy Kingsley in a 911 GT-R in the Unlimited division are both looking for glory.
Raymund Guerrero returns in his GT2 RS Clubsport, and rookie, Ludovic Gherardi will take on the 156 turns in an RD Limited entry, a 2011 911 GT3 RS.
Three father and son teams, all based in Colorado, will be participating.
- Dan and Trevor Aweida
- Craig and Zach Lumsden
- Clint and Codie Vahsholtz
Six women have their sights set on the 14,115′ summit including two drivers who raced for the first time in 2024, Katherine Legge in an Acura Integra Type-S DE5, and Ryan Cheek in her American X Cross Kart. Rookie Tracy Gaudu in a Z06 Corvette will look to make her mark on the mountain.
MORE TO COME
Manufacturer-backed entries will be announced in the coming weeks, as well as details on the electric entries.
Entries for the Pikes Peak GT4 Trophy by Yokohama division are being accepted through April 11th.
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