Driving up Pikes Peak provides breathtaking scenery that can pull your attention away, even in the middle of a race. Just ask Phillip McGilton, who’s experiencing Pikes Peak for the first time.

Ultra4 Vehicles Take on Pikes Peak

Ultra4 vehicles are known for their versatility, built to tackle any terrain imaginable. “Ultra4 is unique in that we build trucks that can do anything,” driver Paul Wolff said. “That’s the point; they’re unlimited four-wheel drive.”

Typically, an Ultra4 race involves rough terrain, crawling through rocks and mud, or powering across open desert. But Pikes Peak presents a completely different challenge. Instead of dirt and obstacles, drivers now face a fully paved course climbing one of Colorado’s most iconic mountains, forcing teams to adjust in real time.

Teams are constantly tweaking their setups to match the new environment, while drivers adjust their approach behind the wheel. “We have to change these cars constantly for setups and adapt to these different race courses, and then adapt ourselves as drivers,” Wolff said.

With only four competitors in the class this year, the focus isn’t just on winning, it’s about introducing the sport to a new audience. “We’ll see how it plays out,” Wolff said. “I know slicks will be a little faster, but in the spirit of Ultra4, I kept it fully built like we would for Hammers or any other race.”

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