Winning at Pikes Peak 2012

HRE_Mickey · 08-13-2012, 12:49 PM

Pikes Peak International Hill Climb 2012 has come to an end. All the competitors have overcome huge obstacles and challenges. But in the end, they all walked away having challenged the feared and exhausting beast known as the mountain. The fully paved surface has changed the event for a new generation.

HRE Wheels acquired a new record year thanks to Rhys Millen's record setting time of 9:46.164 in his Hyundai Genesis Coupe equipped with HRE C90. Finishing 1st in his Time Attack class and his new world record.

Monster Tajima had some of the best times during practice. His new E-runner all-electric vehicle equipped with HRE P43S Tajima Specials, suffered a fire on race day and he was unable to finish. His head is high as he prepares his attack on the mountain next year.

Also, newcomers to the mountain, LoveFab featuring driver navigator couple Cody Loveland and Tabitha Lohr came in 2nd for the Unlimited class in a fully fabricated Acura NSX featuring the all-new HRE C96S 6-spoke wheel. To celebrate the moment Cody proposed to his lovely navigator and won a place in her heart.

We encourage all racers to congradulate everyone involved in this amazing event and look forward to newcomers in the years to come.

Photos by Linhbergh, who is a true storyteller with his ability to capture the experience and aura of Motorsport.

Zeiss · 08-13-2012, 06:03 PM

Amazing shots!!! Congrats HRE team

BMW Fanatic · 08-14-2012, 03:39 PM

Looks great! Thanks for sharing.

wisesoul · 08-14-2012, 03:55 PM

Awesome shots! I still think that fully paving Pikes Peak is sacrilege. It won't be as fun to watch or be as challenging. The alluring part of Pikes Peak was that the car/driver had to be able to tackle dirt and asphalt equally as well. Times have changed I suppose.

AW335TT · 08-14-2012, 11:44 PM

On my phone so can't embed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEUrEPPABbY&feature=youtube_gdata_player

MikeyV · 08-19-2012, 04:51 AM

Really waiting for someone to run a LM Prototype or F1/IRL single seater up the Peak. Somewhat surprised Millen didn't run the same car as last year, I thought that one was specifically designed for the all tarmac course this year.

Also it's not a world record it's the Pikes Peak record.

critterracing · 08-19-2012, 06:05 AM

Congrats and Really awesome photos.

08-13-2012, 12:49 PM	#1
HRE_Mickey Captain 188 Rep 759 Posts Drives: Sold E39 M5 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	Winning at Pikes Peak 2012 - HRE Wheels Pikes Peak International Hill Climb 2012 has come to an end. All the competitors have overcome huge obstacles and challenges. But in the end, they all walked away having challenged the feared and exhausting beast known as the mountain. The fully paved surface has changed the event for a new generation. HRE Wheels acquired a new record year thanks to Rhys Millen's record setting time of 9:46.164 in his Hyundai Genesis Coupe equipped with HRE C90. Finishing 1st in his Time Attack class and his new world record. Monster Tajima had some of the best times during practice. His new E-runner all-electric vehicle equipped with HRE P43S Tajima Specials, suffered a fire on race day and he was unable to finish. His head is high as he prepares his attack on the mountain next year. Also, newcomers to the mountain, LoveFab featuring driver navigator couple Cody Loveland and Tabitha Lohr came in 2nd for the Unlimited class in a fully fabricated Acura NSX featuring the all-new HRE C96S 6-spoke wheel. To celebrate the moment Cody proposed to his lovely navigator and won a place in her heart. We encourage all racers to congradulate everyone involved in this amazing event and look forward to newcomers in the years to come. Photos by Linhbergh, who is a true storyteller with his ability to capture the experience and aura of Motorsport.
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Zeiss Lieutenant Colonel 341 Rep 1,864 Posts Drives: Bicycle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Amazing shots!!! Congrats HRE team
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wisesoul Savoir Faire 74 Rep 1,772 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M5 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Ca iTrader: (0)	Awesome shots! I still think that fully paving Pikes Peak is sacrilege. It won't be as fun to watch or be as challenging. The alluring part of Pikes Peak was that the car/driver had to be able to tackle dirt and asphalt equally as well. Times have changed I suppose. __________________ Current: Alpine White F10 M5\|H&R springs\|12mm/10mm spacers\|Eisenmann Race Sold:Imola Yellow RS4-KW V3\|MTM 10mm spacers\|Hotchkis rear sway bar\|APR Stage 1\|Milltek Catless\|RNS-E\|Euro RS4 Flat bottom Steering Wheel Sold:E46 323i
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MikeyV Captain 74 Rep 805 Posts Drives: Audi A6 Avant & A1 Sportback Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Really waiting for someone to run a LM Prototype or F1/IRL single seater up the Peak. Somewhat surprised Millen didn't run the same car as last year, I thought that one was specifically designed for the all tarmac course this year. Also it's not a world record it's the Pikes Peak record. Last edited by MikeyV; 08-19-2012 at 05:10 AM..
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critterracing New Member 1 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 09 328xi sport,premium Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: north jersey iTrader: (0)	Congrats and Really awesome photos.
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