Pikes Peak
Posted on 23. Aug, 2009 by Daniel True in Destinations
The stretch of dirt to the top of Pikes Peak is one of those rare roads that allows everyone to drive a race course. Most racing these days is done on closed courses. But not Pikes Peak! Most of the year, it’s a public road.
Below, view a video of a racer going full-bore on the dirt road to the top of Pikes Peak, a mountain near Colorado Springs, Colorado. Except for when it is closed by snow or tha annual race, anyone can drive the dirt road to the top.
And what a road it is! It’s mostly curves, all uphill, no guard rails, and lots of clinging to cliffsides. High speeds are allowed only on race days, so you need to control your speed and be safe. A police officer will give you a safety talk before you start the severe climb, and another officer will stop you part way down to check if your brakes are too hot on the way down. If they’re hot, he or she will force you to park until they cool down. It’s steep!
