Pikes Peak Hack Time

- Team Johnny Killmore suffered transmission problems during their race despite a near perfect practice week. It fortunately was enough to win by 9 seconds and eke out the record by just 0.3. Photo: Jeff Allen.
- The #187 team mastered dawn patrol with their short wheelbase F2 sidecar, yet on race day the only sector time they were slowest in the the tight sector 3. Photo: Revvolution.
- Team Rising Sun came all the way from Japan only to have their engine refuse to run up on the mountain. At the hotel? Sure. Finally, on the last day of practice, it fired up and they were fastest, then finished 2nd on race day. Photo: Johnny Killmore
- Source: Rising Sun Racing. This snap from their 2014 effort shows just how elusive the team is to capture in a camera's sights.
- Les Marluches race this gorgeous Benelli Tornado Tre all over Europe and Africa, making the trek to America occasionally for Pikes Peak. 2016 is likely their last year due to rising costs. Photo: Les Marluches
- Les Marluches blew their rare Italian engine on day 1 and spent the rest of practice trying to rebuild it with part from other manufacturers. They managed, and the bike held together to the summit on race day. Photo: Johnny Killmore.
- Subculture Racing was beset by problems the entire week. After having drive chain problems and rear wheel alignment issues, they spun in oil, ending backwards in a ditch. On race say the chain fell off completely. Photo: Revvolution.
- Record holders Subculture Racing never got a solid run in during practice, but their 2013 record was only eclipsed by 0.3 seconds; a testament to their outright speed. 2013 was only their second year at Pikes Peak. Photo: Rising Sun Racing.

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