Yes, they want to pave it. They say there will be less run-off down the mountain, which will be better for the environment. As for it being quite the trip, it would be, but last year I met a guy who came over from Portugal just for the Hill Climb, so it isn't completely outlandish.zac510 wrote:They want to pave it?? And asphalt is better for the environment? Morons!
I should see it one day but it's a fair trip for a motorsport event
Yes, there were actually several cars to have the 'Dino' designation. Dino Ferrari died in June of 1956, but before his death had come up with the idea for V6 power for a Formula 2 car. After his death, Enzo decided to have his engineers continue with his late son's idea. There was first the 1958-1960 Dino 246 F1, which was actually the last front engined Formula 1 car to win a grand prix when Phil Hill won at Monza in 1960. It also won Ferrari the WDC in 1958 in the hands of Mike Hawthorne. Next came the Dino 156 F1, aka the Sharknose, Maranello's first mid-engined F1 car. It won Ferrari another WDC, this time with Phil Hill, as well as the newly begun WCC. Next came the first road car to bear the Dino name in 1967, however this one was a Fiat, and came in Bertone-styled coupe and Pininfarina-styled spider. Then came, the 206 Dino, followed by its more powerful, but heavier sibling the 246 Dino. The 308 GT4 also wore the Dino badge for a time. Just a bit of Dino history for ya.Tom wrote:I never knew there was one.
Sure bring em on.
"Climb Dance" is a great short film. It really shows how impressive the Race to the Clouds is. The film is actually a mix of practice and race footage from what I have been able to tell. It also does not show the whole course by any means. On race day, the glare of the sun is not a problem like on the practice days when they start runs ASAP after sunrise. The vid is def worth downloading if you have not already.ackzsel wrote:We were still talking 'bout Pikes Peak right?
I got a vid which I'd like to share with you:
http://speeldoos.eweka.nl/alec/vidz/Cou ... tanen.mpeg
It's a very nice display of Vatanen's driving skills. Especially note he has to block the sun with one hand while driving with the other near the end of the course.
(the best image of that car I could find)
I wouldn´t even dare to ride my bicycle on that hill.... Anyway, I really like this years Suzuki, it looks nuts! Would like to have that in my garage, I´m not sure if I´d dare to take it for as spin though 
1000+ hp what i believe some cars have, that is sick, and then they drive on small roads and places where you cna crash 300 metres down, that is just sick.tomislavp4 wrote:Damn, those drivers have some serious balls
