Video: Watch the VW ID.R Blast the Nürburgring Record
Last week, Volkswagen dropped acclaimed racing driver Romain Dumas behind the wheel of the ID.R– one of the most powerful electric race cars ever built. Once he was trapped in,…
Continue readingVW Targets EV Record at Nürburgring
When Volkswagen took its awesome-looking, super swoopy ID. R electric race car to Pike’s Peak last year, everyone kind of figured it would win. They spent a bajillion dollars, though–…
Continue readingElectric VW Shatters All-time Pike’s Peak Record
Volkswagen and the I.D. R Pikes Peak have made history at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC), breaking the previous record for electric vehicles, sure– but also beating the…
Continue readingBuy it: Pike’s Peak BOTT XR1R Buell Racing Bike
Due to what’s being described as “sponsorship reasons”, the bike that finished 4th in the Pike’s Peak Exhibition Class in 2017 is available for sale. That’s right, kids- not a…
Continue readingExtreme Downforce of the Volkswagen IDR Pike’s Peak Electric Racecar
Volkswagen has high hopes for its all-electric I.D. R hillclimb race car. With plans to hit the Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb, VW hopes a win at that prestigious event with…
Continue readingVW’s All-electric Hillclimb Monster Hits the Racetrack
It’s been a big month for VW race fans, as the company’s rumored all-electric hillclimb monster not only broke cover- but ran its first laps in Alès, France as well….
Continue readingHow to Hillclimb: 1000 HP Electric Acura NSX (Video)
In this video, a 1050 HP, fully electric Acura NSX blasts its way up the historic Pike’s Peak Hillclimb course. Just watch!
Continue readingPikes Peak 2014: Race Results
You can find the 2014 Pikes Peak race results here – and read about the tragic passing of Pike’s Peak regular, Bobby Goodin, who crashed after the line.
Continue readingPikes Peak 2014: the Race (and Live Stream) is Happening Now
The 2014 running of the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb (PPIHC) is under way today, June 29th. As always, the race promises to deliver some of the best electric and alt-fuel…
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