Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport Pikes Peak Hillclimb is Insane
Elite group of Porsche drivers tackle one of the most challenging races ever in a Cayman GT4.
The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is one of the most legendary races in the world. Requiring a unique skill set along with nerves of steel, Pikes Peak differentiates itself from other top races with an added element of danger. On Pikes Peak, an off-course excursion can rapidly turn deadly.
In this video from Motor Trend, we can see the inaugural class of the Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport Pikes Peak Hill Climb Trophy take to the mountain in the specially-prepared Cayman GT4 race cars. The field is made up of elite racing drivers and top amateurs alike. The result is a unique one-make series that combines aspects of the International Race of Champions with SCCA Rally-X, on a grand scale.
Given the unique challenges and dangers presented by the course, a funny thing happened: the competitors banded together. Their goal was not just on improving their times, but on making it up the mountain alive.
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Thankfully, all of the drivers have a literal ace in the hole, Jeff Zwart. A driver as legendary as the race itself, Zwart has collected 8 class championships at Pikes Peak, all of those wins from behind the wheel of Porsches.
On a reconnaissance run up the mountain, former X Games motocross competitor Travis Pastrana and retired Major League Baseball pitcher CJ Wilson share how their experiences as athletes prepared them for the mentally and physically grueling task of competing at Pikes Peak. Facing competitors like IndyCar star J.R. Hildebrand, they’ll need every edge they can get.
Throughout the twenty minute video, we watch the competitors grow not only as drivers and competitors, but as friends. It’s clear to us that the first year of the Porsche Challenge at Pikes Peak was a success, and we’re eager to see what the future holds for this exciting new class.
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