Pikes Peak Fest Gets Two Fiesta Rallycross Entries
Dearborn, Mich.: Marcus Gronholm and Andreas Eriksson, manager Olsberg Motor Sport Evolution team from Sweden, will bring two new Fiesta Rallycross cars to compete in the annual Pike's Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado on July 19. They will compete in the Unlimited Class at Pike's Peak, in an attempt to be the first team to break the 10-minute mark over the 12.4-mile, 156-turn pavement and gravel course.
Two Hot Fiestas For This Year’s Climb
The Ford Fiesta isn’t on sale yet in North America, but that isn’t stopping a team of Swedes from bringing a pair of rallycross Fiestas to Colorado this summer to participate in the annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb which is also known as The Race to the Clouds.
According to organizers, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is the second oldest motor sports race in America and a long-standing tradition in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region. First competed in 1916, this year marks its 87th running. This year, the race will be held on Sunday, July 19 with race-related events all week long. Fan Fest, is expected to welcome more than 35,000 participants and will be held on Friday, July 17 in downtown Colorado Springs from 5 to 10 p.m.
Look for a copy of the hill climb map following the credits. Right click on the picture and you should be able to view a full sized image.
Photo Credit: Ford Racing
Sources: Ford Motor Company and Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Map outlining the route for the 2009 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
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