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Imagine the most challenging race track you could ever drive on. Now imagine it 14,115 feet in the air. That's Pike's Peak.
The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is an insane 12.5-mile race up a steep mountainside. And for over a hundred years, the braves racing drivers have tested their skills on this formidable mountain. But, not only is it challenging, it's incredibly dangerous.
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@dallrace 2 жыл бұрын
1993 I won the overall, not Monster. Otherwise, great video.
@albonfilms 2 жыл бұрын
My mistake, Paul! Monster won Unlimited, you took overall. Great to see you here, I hope you're well!
@dallrace 2 жыл бұрын
@@albonfilms Oh no worries. The 100 year video missed it also.
@porterdallenbach1639 Жыл бұрын
Legend
@Brad772006 Жыл бұрын
@@porterdallenbach1639 100% agree
@fahedalrashidi4356 Жыл бұрын
@@Brad772006 Yez
@k.e.v 2 жыл бұрын
In all seriousness, the content of this video is more informative than what they've got about the event at the actual visitors' center museum! (And not to mention, much more enjoyable...) Nice work!
@albonfilms 2 жыл бұрын
We should send them an email 😂
@stephendeben1590 2 жыл бұрын
@@albonfilms Unironically yes. Ask for money, good chance they’ll give it to ya I think 🤷♂️
@zaynjafry1653 2 жыл бұрын
Honestly thank you for making this, this is an encyclopedia worth of info condensed in a few mins.
@albonfilms 2 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@realkirbo 2 жыл бұрын
“few mins” 2 7 m i n u t e s l o n g
@GanjaNinja 2 жыл бұрын
@@realkirbo flew by pretty fast
@bradkroboth5490 2 жыл бұрын
the best Cliff's notes ever. thanks
@ComputerGeekOnTwoWheels 2 жыл бұрын
Good to hear that you mentioned Carlin Dunne. His death at Pike's Peak in 2019 was tragic and should have never happened. Caused by a severe bump right before the finish line at the top, he lost control on his way to a speed record on a Ducati Streetfighter V4. I contacted the administrators of the event a year later (2020) when they were determining if they should allow motorcycles back, and told them to fix the road at the top. Basically I got a responds informing me that the repairs falls in the hands of the City of Colorado Springs. And from the video footage of the race cars that I have seen in 2020, the bump is still there. We need a body of race officials to stand up and voice their concerns to get this section of road repaired. What does it take to keep racing in the United States safe for everyone?
@gameboyterrorysta6307 2 жыл бұрын
Pikes Peak is Nurburgring wrapped around over 4k meters high mountain. Even though I enjoy videos and style of "gravel era" Pikes Peak more, asphalt one is still one of the most incredible "races" man can witness. Also little correction: You've constructed your sentences in the way that sounds like Audi Quattro S1 was built for Pikes Peak in 1984. We have to be a bit more specific here: Audi that Michelle Mouton ran in Pikes Peak was Audi Sport Quattro (shorter wheelbase homologation variant) S1 Pikes Peak. S1 itself was "evolution" variant designed specifically for WRC. S1 Pikes Peak was "unrestricted" variant of Audi Sport Quattro S1. Also worth mentioning: most drivers claim that paved track is harder and more dangerous to drive than previous, gravel road.
@Rooey129 2 жыл бұрын
You undoubtedly deserve to be so much bigger than you are. Absolute GOAT of a car channel.
@potater6163 Жыл бұрын
How much bigger? another 2"?
@DillyDilly9331 2 жыл бұрын
I love that you did this I'm apart of the race safety team as a truck captain and this was one of the best videos I have seen in years.
@ridewithkavirtrinidadtobag7968 2 жыл бұрын
Hands down the best automotive documentary channel on KZfaq. Keep em coming!
@deltavee2 2 жыл бұрын
I have only watched one other of your videos but this one, with tributes to Michèle Mouton and a comprehensive packed story of Pike's Peak hooked me completely. Just subscribed and you get thumbs up forever henceforth. Cheers from E. Ontario!
@albonfilms 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much my friend. That means a lot.
@tro2094 2 жыл бұрын
Incredible video! Ill admit I never knew how special Pikes Peak was but this video was very informative and made me fall in love with its history
@nigelrg1 Жыл бұрын
Forget the race. On my first visit to the US, In 1973, I was in Denver with a rental Plymouth Fury, which I liked. I took it up Pikes Peak and on the way back, decided to put it through its paces. All was well until the 10-11th turn, when the brakes refused to work. Somehow I skidded round the bend and ground to a halt, with a 2,000 ft. dropoff to my right - I don't remember any Armco barriers in those days. I got out, and smoke was pouring off all 4 wheels. Those were the days when US cars had drum brakes and cardboard liners.
@toddlerj102 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this vid! I knew pikes peak is a classic event but had no idea of how it became what it is. So this was enjoyable to watch with the research presentation and editing but also very informative 👍
@albonfilms 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Dean!
@JoshuaC923 Жыл бұрын
Watching Randy Pobst fly off the track was a big wow. And who could forget the Suzuki that broke Grand Turismo, legendary car
@gerryjones2732 2 жыл бұрын
i enjoyed you video... i was stationed in colorado springs in mid 60s for 5 years..... we raced off road motorcycles.... and two of those years we raced the Pike's peak hill climb.... a part of the history you left out..... it was an amateur race of motorcycles on New Year's day.... we started at the halfway point and all of the bikes were on the line at one time..... maybe 30/50 bikes...... i had a 250 the bike next to me was a HD bagger and beside him was a trail 90.... so very interesting race..... nice video good memories
@NewsMoto 2 жыл бұрын
THIS IS AWESOME WORK! I’m a new fan! Keep it up man! Well researched and well written! Thank you for making content like this!
@andrewmain8022 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Pike's peak history lesson, very entertaining.
@raycampbell3976 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for an outstanding show. Kept my eyes glued to the screen the entire time
@Primedwhite Жыл бұрын
I love how you speak with SUCH PASSION about this topic. Kudos man!
@MichaelMegaX Жыл бұрын
It's amazing learning the history of one of the best racing events of all time that takes place right in my backyard. I've been to Hill Climb Museum at the Broadmoor several times and it's a joy to see everytime. Great video!
@ericjohnson6665 Жыл бұрын
Today the road to Pike's Peak is paved, but imagine a few short years ago, when these roads were gravel, and they raced on that! I was privileged to be a spectator some 60 years ago.
@albonfilms 2 жыл бұрын
Would you race Pike's Peak flat out if you could? I think I'm too much of a weeny tbh... Also don't forget to check out Avalon King here: glnk.io/2n5p/albon, Support the brands that support Albon!
@k.e.v 2 жыл бұрын
I was terrified driving up it at 25mph, so.... sure, why not.
@Alltracavenger 2 жыл бұрын
My cousin has been doing it for years. There's a TON of prep work and a grueling tech inspection to pass before you can run it. It's not without its risks, especially as the pavement warps due to the extreme temperatures over the winter, but it's absolutely fun.
@deltavee2 2 жыл бұрын
In an electric, for sure. Maybe a Plaid, just for kicks, but do a hill climb like that? Absofreakin'lutely!
@RollinwithRoland 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, and I certainly would race it on my KTM Adventure Bike if given the chance... Kinda annoyed that they've cancelled bike racing on the hill. I'm willing to wear a base-jumping parachute, ya know... Just in case.
@krisholden5365 2 жыл бұрын
Oh hell yes!!! I mean, everyone is gonna die at some point so why not do it while having the time of your life?! Plus, you’ll have a good story for your wife to tell to the kids and grandkids someday!! Lol!!!
@blithen 2 жыл бұрын
PLEASE do a video on Michele, not only is she more than deserving but you'd crush it as well.
@penguinpurist1696 7 ай бұрын
Women can't drive as well as men. Waste of resources and time
@McPlayer8t Жыл бұрын
I am a massive Suzuki fan, so I just had to go and watch Monster Tajima’s 2011 run. It’s just incredible, the way he can place the car so perfectly, to the exact millimetre, I guess having over four decades of racing experience, over three decades at Pikes Peak, including six prior wins, will give you that level of perfection. Still, it’s incredible to watch.
@ronsnow2015 2 жыл бұрын
Terrific video , thank you for posting. This is a saver to watch again.
@Pickchore 2 жыл бұрын
My first introduction to Pikes Peak was Gran Turismo 2. The Escudo was the beast of the game.
@anthonieneveling6435 2 жыл бұрын
Truly a thing of excellence! This vid bro, gave me an insight of the Hill I Never knew. Entertaing as hell, and sad at times. But ... we always seek something...more. .! Respect!
@VictoriaAlfredSmythe 2 жыл бұрын
Good Job, Great report (watched at 1.25, so very exciting). Thank you from Manhattan
@savagegeese 2 жыл бұрын
That shit is nuts. Great vid bruhs.
@albonfilms 2 жыл бұрын
We should race Chevy Cruzes up the mountain as a sendoff for that historic motorcar
@savagegeese 2 жыл бұрын
@@albonfilms Im already a factory Buick Encore Driver.
@Titot182 2 жыл бұрын
Robin Shute - I went to uni with him at Loughborough and had him in my vehicle design and dynamics lectures. So stoked to see him do well year on year.
@Where_is_Waldo Жыл бұрын
For anyone who doesn't know, the Suzuki Escudo Pikes Peak had two versions: one with a pair of turbo four cylinder engines and one with a twin turbo V6... and what was the stock version of the Escudo pikes peak version? A Geo Tracker with the steering wheel on the right. The twin turbo V6 was even based on the 2.5L V6 you could buy the tracker with and I believe the four cylinders were based on the 1.6L inline four you could get in the Tracker.
@raymondanderson751 Жыл бұрын
Great video, props for acknowledging the importance of the one and only queen of Pikes peak and the history of the race in general.
@janssmit554 2 жыл бұрын
WOW what a awesome documentary!!! This is not just a youtube video, well done!
@intercoreuk 2 жыл бұрын
Wow wow wow what a race thanks for amazing presentation brother
@gregorygolden1296 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video on the history of the men and the mountain. Good job Brother.
@brianhoward9217 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video and SO well researched! I learned so much. THANK YOU!! Your enthusiasm really makes it special to watch. Keep up the GREAT work. SUBSCRIBED!
@renahernandez1373 Жыл бұрын
A great documentary...interesting because I've never understood what PIKES PEAK was all about...and your presentation fully informed me. THANK YOU FOR YOUR WORK
@ARGBlackCloud Жыл бұрын
Really well put together video on enigma known as Pikes Peak !! Great Job !!
@BURNTSKY556 Жыл бұрын
I just came across your Chanel. Your doing a hell of a job. I race cars and I've met and ran against a lot of amazing drivers. I'll continue to watch your content. Good job buddy
@oscarius1509 2 жыл бұрын
This video deserves more views. The camera quality and talking of you is big channel level. Nice Job.
@TrainerCTZ Жыл бұрын
I'm moving to Colorado Springs area next year and this race played a major factor in my decision. -From Florida
@teemlee51 2 жыл бұрын
Fun fact... My brother, Chuk Lee won PP 8 times in motorcycle divisions. Me? I've only achieved two 2nds and a fastest qualifier. Team Lee Racing, I believe, has the record for most family members competing in the same year at 6. my bros Chuck, Tim, I and their 3 sons: Chaz, Justin and Brian. Enough patting on the back for now. Enjoyed this vid immensely! Cheers.
@travisnewbold9975 2 жыл бұрын
Team Lee!!!! Team Lone Duck!!! We sure had some good times up there!
@keastymatthew2407 Жыл бұрын
fun fact. no 1 gives a sht
@teemlee51 Жыл бұрын
@@keastymatthew2407 It's so amazing that you alone can speak for 8 billion people. Rock that shit. Now, go clean your room.
@keastymatthew2407 Жыл бұрын
@@teemlee51 ok thanks good advice
@andrewmain8022 2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for the entertaining Pike's Peak history lesson.
@dreadog6425 Жыл бұрын
Exceptional presentation. I learnt a lot and was heavily influenced by Michelle's win which made me buy my first Audi, I have since then owned six Audie's and still drive one 2019 RS3
@mariosfamilytable Жыл бұрын
It was a honor watching and now taking up precious bits and bytes to always have it to show the “punks” in my life!!!
@Glenn.Cooper 2 жыл бұрын
Wow. I clicked on the video out of sheer boredom, not expecting much. But instead I found a fantastic and interesting video well researched and well produced. Thanks!
@pieteri.duplessis 2 жыл бұрын
Delightfully interesting and well presented, well done.
@pieterhoekstra9887 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant documentary, well done, vary interesting.
@vincedenais2612 Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU for mentioning Carlin Dunne. Carlin sold me my first Ducati. He was a legend in Santa Barbara who loved to help every rider be better. We’ll never forget the King.
@bobwoods5017 2 жыл бұрын
Great view! Its so high that just standing up you could pass out! There is so little air that high up, a cigarette can't be lit! I know, its what they said on the train that goes up to pike's peak! Worth the time! I caught the crew smoking behind the train at the summit!
@polygamous1 Жыл бұрын
No matter the dangers people will race but I just hope all race tracks are made as safe as possible, no one deserves to get injured or worse perusing their love of any sport, the danger will always be there of course just minimize the danger as much as possible thanks for the video mate its Great n well researched
@riazmoosa8320 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent knowledge base... well worth the watch... keep it up... 💯 👌 😌
@hatefunwrx 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful done, Absolutely loved how you covered this amazing race
@jameznash 2 жыл бұрын
I drove it back in 2002 when the top half was stick gravel. Fantastic road.
@believein1 Жыл бұрын
Another great tribute video. You honor motorsports well.
@vcom2327 2 жыл бұрын
A nice history of racing on Pikes Peak. A shame you didn't mention the annual January 1 motorcycle snow race up the mountain. The road is not cleared of snow. Temperature was below zero degrees F. It was a mass start of around 400 bikes on this narrow road. Only around 30-40 bikes made it to the top. The others suffered snow blindness, frostbite, exhaustion or mechanical problems. With 10-30 inches of loose snow to push through, it was a grueling race. Visibility was often only a few feet due to blowing snow. There were no guard rails on the road. One often could not see where the steep drop offs were . If you think this is a tough race in the summer, try it in the winter. How do I know ? I raced it twice. Had frostbite, exhaustion and eyes frozen shut at one point. I remember hitting a rock under the snow and coming to a stop in near zero visibility. I saw that if I had gone a couple of feet further I would have fallen off of a cliff. Great adventure! It was discontinued some time in the 1990s due to a spectator fatality.
@dz1sfb Жыл бұрын
Thank you for a wonderful history lesson.
@jimclarke1108 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the pike's peak lesson🏎🏍
@sushislicer3742 2 жыл бұрын
I grew up next to pikes peak. great video!
@RailsofForney Жыл бұрын
24:23 *What?* E-0-P-P-0-3? 😂 That took like three rewinds to actually catch that 😂
@ryano8613 2 жыл бұрын
Super bad arse, killer, awesome rad channel!! Thanks!
@alandrobnak 2 жыл бұрын
I've been to the hill climb a few times since 1984. One year I saw Millen break the 10 min mark and thought that was unbelievable. Now that I live in Colorado Springs I'm pretty sure I'll be going more regularly. LOL
@kathylynne2011 Жыл бұрын
Wow! That was really awesome. Love your early story of the Pike's Peak Road with the pictures and video clips of the past. Very interesting and very informative. It was a small, but a big part of American History. Thank you for posting and hope you will continue to show more history of America's early history.
@RandysFiftySevenChevy 2 жыл бұрын
Good job on this to you and your team.
@TDUNBOUND 2 жыл бұрын
Truly riveting narrative Sir. 👌👍🙏 Excellent energy, speech and flow. A Natural entertainer! Keep up the Wonderful Performances.😉💞♾👁🤩👍👌🙏
@93455Driver 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, very informative.
@luigivincenz3843 Жыл бұрын
This is a damn amazing video. I've always been fascinated by Pike's Peak, and it may be the best race in the world aside from Monte Carlo Rally and Dakar. Watching cars go around an oval bores me. The more natural barriers, the more interesting it gets and it has the history to prove it (1916). On the motorcycle course shutting down after Dunne's death in 2019, I was against it. Motorcycle deaths doesn't deter the Isle of Man since 1911 (almost every year) . Deaths are inevitable in racing (heck, even while driving on public roads) and they are grown men who know the risks. My chances of dying are greater just by going to a 7-11 in Chicago at night (thanks Mayor Lightfoot Beetlejuice) than racing a Ducati at Pike's Peak. Bring it back.
@ErichHaubrich Жыл бұрын
Colorado Springs doesn't have any ski areas. It used to have one at the Broadmoor Hotel, but that closed years ago. Sometimes adventurous people ski down part of Pikes Peak, but it's a pretty extreme slope and very dangerous.
@kirkjones9639 2 жыл бұрын
Some guys from NC, took a couple of KMX recumbent trikes, with e-assist, up the hill and set a new record for HPV (bicycles) in I think 08. Had time to drink a beer, before the second place bike crossed the line. The KMX is one of the slowest, of the recumbent trikes, on the market.
@keepingitreal6912 Жыл бұрын
I would love to descend this mountain on my bicycle 😊
@dm55 2 жыл бұрын
Beautifully narrated.
@bradpoole6104 2 жыл бұрын
Great narrative, love the history lesson
@matthewzaczeniuk4892 2 жыл бұрын
Love the content, keep up the great work.
@Debbiebabe69 Жыл бұрын
However raw and dangerous Pikes is, it still will always be in second place to the IOM TT. By far THE most dangerous annual motorsport event still running today, and for an event running over 100 years, the last 10 years have actually had the HIGHEST competitor fatality count of any 10-year period.
@ClintsHobbiesDIY 2 жыл бұрын
Great vid. Nicely done.
@StephanieElizabethMann Жыл бұрын
Wow. That's awesome. There is nothing that could get me to enter but it would be magic to win or even put in a respectable time.
@BjornFSE 2 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy these
@mohammadaliraza5134 2 жыл бұрын
So interesting... I wish my school history classes were taught by albon
@FirstMilitia434 Жыл бұрын
I've driven this road three times. I turned back twice due to white out conditions near the top. The third try though, and that view from 14,110 feet. Astonishing.
@tedsmith3061 2 жыл бұрын
Albon, I fancy myself a high information type. I listen. I catalogue important facts. Arrange those facts with many different associations. You my friend present facts in very harmonious order. Very nicely done. I hope your efforts here pay you well. They should.
@marstondavis Жыл бұрын
That was one hell of a video. You really know how to capture a person's interest and keep building on that narrative. Great job!
@JamesDOConnor1916 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks gruff fantastic work man :😀
@jerichojensen84 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent feature!
@jaredcrawford3025 2 жыл бұрын
Dude!! Honestly, beautiful Celica.
@jeffmullinix7916 Жыл бұрын
My wife and I owned an all weel drive Audi 2 door like that . We loved the car . It would stay on the track vary well .
@JEEPDadXJ 2 жыл бұрын
I've summitted Pikes Peak twice on foot, it's a mountain to respect at just over 14,110 ft. elev. Great video on the history of the race.
@GanjaNinja 2 жыл бұрын
how long did it take you on foot
@JEEPDadXJ 2 жыл бұрын
@@GanjaNinja It's a 12-13 hour hike, 13.1 miles uphill, starting at just over 7,000 ft. elev. at the Barr Trail trailhead in Manitou Springs, CO. It's an all day affair, starting before sunrise to reach the summit at just over 14,000 ft. elev.
@GanjaNinja 2 жыл бұрын
@@JEEPDadXJ damn. was expecting something like 4-5hr
@INSERTNAMExHERE Жыл бұрын
I've always wanted to race on Pikes Peak, but don't live anywhere near CO hahah. My BF and i would LOVE to take his '13 Genesis Coupe on that road, or one of the other cars we have. Though they're not built for racing purposes, it'd still be an amazing experience
@furyianman5157 Жыл бұрын
I live here in Colorado Springs. You have to show about 4am to get a decent spot, and you cannot, under any circumstances leave before the last car has made it way up.
@desireegoulett69 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video brother🥰 I can't imagine anyone doing a more thoroughly complete entire history video that would compare. Send a copy to NASCAR and sell your documentary services...not joking and believe they will hire you....and look forward to your work.
@g.t.g1111 2 жыл бұрын
Good history lesson! I never knew…
@paulmclaren8327 Жыл бұрын
The motosport videos with your explanation is f.cking awesome man, excellent.
@Dung30n 2 жыл бұрын
Could you perhaps do a similar video covering the Isle of Man TT? the European bonkers cousin of the Pikes Peak
@derekbennett5317 2 жыл бұрын
Now your really need balls of steel that motorcycle time trial. Unfortunately an average of three riders deaths a year but nobody is thinking of cancelling it, the riders know the risks.
@MacandArney Жыл бұрын
I'll never understand how the sierra club could prefer the oil and tar runoff from an asphalt road over the dirt runoff from a gravel road.
@neruba2173 Жыл бұрын
You can shade mock Penrose all you want but this video would not exist 200 years later without him :D, great men, great egos, great acomplishments.
@peterschulze9312 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats, great video!
@williamhardes8081 Жыл бұрын
i love that, "stare at that trail of death and say, time me!" then the Aussie comes along and says, "hold my beer!"
@peterrusso7336 Жыл бұрын
3:35 love how the channel with the old clips is called "king rose"
@popples4973 Жыл бұрын
Ken Block, a Legend. Rest In Peace
@Cammmmeron Жыл бұрын
Absolute legend! Sad that he's gone. He was a huge part of my childhood as far as racing legends go. Also what a bummer that we won't see him rip up pikes in the porsche hoonigan built, that thing is an monster would have be awesome to see him flying up pikes. Sucks that they made it to the past pikes but ended up not being able to race due to mechanical issues
@jerryfarmer5989 Жыл бұрын
Thing about going up it you have to go back down. And that is just a challenging. Brakes tend to get very hot and fade. Also most mountain passes here have no guard rails.
@duomaxwell5807 2 жыл бұрын
I remember driving the dirt road version on GT2 and the semi paved road on GT6
@terryheimerl8674 Жыл бұрын
Albon, have you ever done a similar story about Australia"s Mount Panorama, "Bathurst". It too started as a dirt track. You might know it from the "Bathurst 1000" race. Terry from Australia.
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