The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb was held in June 2025, with qualifying rounds taking place on June 17-19. Dan Novembre topped the Open Wheel division and overall results with a time of 2:31.867 in the final run. Simone Faggioli led the Unlimited division with a time of 2:33.174
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
Key Highlights:
- Dan Novembre Wins Overall:Colorado Springs native Dan Novembre secured the top spot overall, leading the Open Wheel division with a time of 2:31.867 on the final run.
- Simone Faggioli Leads Unlimited:Simone Faggioli, a veteran of the race, topped the Unlimited division with a time of 2:33.174.
- Robin Shute‘s Return:Four-time King of the Mountain, Robin Shute, returned to the race, finishing second in the Unlimited division with a time of 2:36.020.
- Fast 15 Qualifiers:The top 15 qualifiers, known as the OPTIMA Batteries Fast 15, were determined and will be part of the Fan Fest autograph session.
- Fan Fest:Fan Fest, presented by Toyo Tires, will take place from 5-9PM in downtown Colorado Springs on Friday.
Qualifying Results:
- June 19:The Unlimited and Open Wheel divisions completed their qualifying runs, with Novembre and Faggioli leading their respective divisions.
- June 18:In the lower section, Steve Wetterau (Pikes Peak GT4 Trophy by Yokohama) set a time of 4:19.334. David Donner (Unlimited), Codie Vahsholtz (Open Wheel), and Robin Shute (Unlimited) rounded out the overall top five.
- June 17:Simone Faggioli set a time of 3:38.448 in his first run, later improving to 3:33.757. Dan Novembre finished third overall with a time of 3:44.852, edging out David Donner by a tenth of a second.
Race Day:
- The race is scheduled for Sunday, June 22nd.
- The overall course is 12.42 miles with 156 turns, gaining 4,725 feet in elevation to reach a finish line at 14,115 feet.