Ever wondered what it feels like to take on the switchbacks of Pikes Peak, no guardrails, at 115 miles per hour? Local drivers share their experiences as they prepare for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 21, Father’s Day.

The Course

There are 156 turns on this course, and veteran driver Fred Veitch says you have to know every single one of them. The course is unpredictable, and every time it’s different, there’s no race the same twice.

Rookie driver Phillip McGilton added, ‘I’m really excited. And when I got here, it didn’t disappoint.’ The views from the top are breathtaking, and it’s easy to get distracted by the scenery.

Longtime local driver David Donner said, ‘It’s unpredictable. I mean, every time it’s different, there’s no race the same twice.’ The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is an event that requires skill, focus, and a bit of luck.

Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.