Pikes Peak: The Race to the Clouds

In America, nestled in the stunning setting of the Rocky Mountains, lies a legendary race. So unique, it has become an international event where car manufacturers showcase their technical prowess. This is the Pikes Peak, a nearly 20-kilometer course featuring 156 curves, with a finish line at an altitude of 4302 meters. In 2018, Romain Dumas completed it in a mere 7 minutes and 57 seconds, driving the electric Volkswagen ID.R. But this race has always been about records: the first edition in 1916 was won in just over 20 minutes, on a nearly unpaved road that was fully paved by 2012.