El pasado 19 de julio dio comienzo uan de las pruebas más impresionantes del mundo, se trata de la subida al Pikes Peak en su edición 2009.
Este año teníamos una pareja de participantes ilustres, ni más ni menos que el equipo Olsberg Motor Sports patrocinado por Ford Racing, al volante: Marcus Grönholm (bi-campeón mundial de rallys) y Andreas Eriksson (4 veces campeón del rally de Suiza).
Ambos contaban con un Fiesta Rally de 800 CV para intentar pulverizar el record del circuito, pero lamentablemente esta vez no pudo ser, el primero fue Nobuhiro Tajima con un Suzuki SX4 con un tiempo de 10:15.368.
Marcus terminó tercero en la general y Andreas no pudo terminar por avería.
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Division: Vintage
| Driver Name | Number | Vehicle | Glen Cove | Sixteen Mile | Finish Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Davidson | 163 | 1963 Ford Falcon Sprint | 06:14.808 | 09:30.070 | 13:56.066 |
| Doug Mockett / Angelica Fuentes | 133 | 1954 Oldsmobile Super 88 | 06:12.685 | 09:32.658 | 14:16.499 |
| Jess Neal | 42 | 1971 Plymouth Barracuda | 06:38.944 | 10:03.067 | 14:43.402 |
| Robert Hill | 68 | 1968 Ford Mustang | 06:31.634 | 10:05.897 | 14:47.934 |
| Jon Lecarner / Michael Sharp | 390 | 1963 Ford Falcon Sprint | 06:49.066 | 10:36.284 | 15:26.695 |
| Chris Salyer / Wiley Carlile | 203 | 1955 Chevy Corvette | 06:40.886 | 10:34.582 | 15:29.108 |
| Frank McKinnon / Dean Smith | 33 | 1952 Desoto Firedome 8 | 07:45.153 | 12:29.426 | 18:32.799 |
| Douglas Allen | 358 | 1965 Ford Mustang | DNF | ||
| CJ Johns / Mark Galione | 385 | 1964 Ford Rally Sprint | No Time | 12:04.986 | DNF |
| Michael Jones / Raymond Wilson | 220 | 1966 Ford Mustang | 06:21.671 | DNF |
Division: Motorcycle Sidecar
| Driver Name | Number | Vehicle | Glen Cove | Sixteen Mile | Finish Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hennessy | 122 | 2001 Suzuki EML | 07:11.437 | 11:12.483 | 15:57.623 |
| Allen Wenzel / Bryan Wenzel | 51 | 1982 Wasp-Yamaha Motorcross | 07:01.223 | 11:10.414 | 16:06.682 |
| Joshua Kennedy / Aaron Kennedy | 589 | 1980 Yamaha XS | 07:41.006 | 12:18.405 | 18:03.212 |
| Stephen Hennessy / John-Thomas Wood | 89 | 1980 Wasp/Yamaha XS650 | 07:43.448 | DNF |
Division: Motorcycle Vintage
| Driver Name | Number | Vehicle | Glen Cove | Sixteen Mile | Finish Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Mulder | 12 | 1969 Triumph Bonneville | 05:57.892 | 09:23.786 | 13:37.595 |
| Mickey Alzola | 49 | 1966 Triumph EM Ltd C&J | 06:09.628 | 09:42.530 | 13:59.579 |
| Marc LaNoue | 9 | 1972 Triumph Champion | 06:11.978 | 09:41.710 | 14:14.915 |
| Mark Stuckert | 45 | 1966 BSA Hornet | 06:27.468 | 10:06.882 | 14:48.952 |
| Merritt Moore | 966 | 1974 Triumph Trackmaster | 06:38.906 | 10:19.085 | 15:01.557 |
| Herbert Wolff | 177 | 1968 Triumph Trackmaster | 06:45.379 | 10:32.511 | 15:15.099 |
| David Cheney | 52 | 1964 Triumph Bonneville | 06:56.269 | 10:55.598 | 15:47.211 |
| Daniel Beher | 16 | 1957 BSA A-10 Spitfire | 07:17.875 | 11:22.149 | 16:26.808 |
| David Rutherford | 223 | 1971 BSA B50 Goldstar | 07:17.960 | 11:17.746 | 16:36.678 |
| Joe Blackwell | 916 | 1970 Yamaha Trackmaster | 07:05.160 | 10:59.559 | 16:41.408 |
| Keith Martin | 27 | 1973 Triumph T140 | 07:29.920 | 11:27.591 | 17:02.848 |
| Keith Speir | 80 | 1969 Triumph Eddie Mulder Special | 06:07.506 | 09:36.217 | 17:12.731 |
| Donald Bjornsrud | 777 | 1973 Yamaha | 06:52.194 | DNF | |
| Ted Hubbard | 95 | 1974 Yamaha Eddie Mulder Special | 07:21.352 | 11:26.771 | DNF |
| Wayne Mount | 251 | 1965 Triumph T.T. Flat Track | DNS | ||
| Robert Spann | 93 | 1967 Triumph Bonneville | DNF |
Division: Motorcycle Quad 450
| Driver Name | Number | Vehicle | Glen Cove | Sixteen Mile | Finish Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Coburn | 138 | 2008 Honda 450 | 05:28.082 | 08:30.313 | * 12:18.858 |
| Robert Kline | 63 | 2009 Honda TRX | 05:44.556 | 08:59.526 | 13:03.218 |
| Troy Smith | 322 | 2006 Suzuki LTR 450 | 05:55.154 | 09:19.768 | 13:31.179 |
| Craig Kilday | 44 | 2006 Yamaha YFZ 450 | 06:05.233 | 09:30.158 | 13:48.128 |
| Blaine Clark | 604 | 2004 Honda TRX 450 R | 06:05.215 | 09:31.373 | 13:49.146 |
| Victoria Behmer | 17 | 2004 Yamaha YFZ450 | 06:17.456 | 09:42.631 | 14:00.510 |
| Michael Taylor | 626 | 2004 Suzuki LTZ400 | 06:15.609 | 09:51.145 | 14:14.172 |
| Mark Robbins | 329 | 2005 Honda TRX450R | 06:18.101 | 09:49.420 | 14:16.134 |
| Mark Wellauer | 41 | 2009 Can-Am DS450 | 06:19.275 | 09:54.247 | 14:27.538 |
| Alan Laird | 65 | 2006 Suzuki LTR 450 | DNS |
Division: Motorcycle 250 CC
| Driver Name | Number | Vehicle | Glen Cove | Sixteen Mile | Finish Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Lee | 56 | 2000 Honda CR250R | 05:50.717 | 09:04.087 | 13:08.534 |
| Dan Berendes | 591 | 2006 Honda 250F | 06:03.297 | 09:21.070 | 13:33.178 |
| Phil Wood | 99 | 2003 Honda CR250R | 06:05.769 | 09:19.310 | 13:41.447 |
| James Buchner | 23 | 2000 Honda CR250R | 06:07.978 | 09:35.294 | 13:54.552 |
| Lloyd McGregor | 168 | 2008 Suzuki RMZ | 06:14.330 | 09:42.936 | 14:05.885 |
| Jimi Heyder | 442 | 1989 Suzuki HRM 250 | 06:16.162 | 09:43.244 | 14:19.915 |
| Sharon Maitland | 119 | 1999 Honda CR 250 | 06:41.605 | 10:14.357 | 14:51.774 |
Division: Motorcycle 450 CC
| Driver Name | Number | Vehicle | Glen Cove | Sixteen Mile | Finish Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Prussiano | 421 | 2003 Honda CRF 450 | 05:35.892 | 08:39.761 | 12:32.825 |
| Eddie Tafoya | 515 | 2006 KTM SX | 05:41.077 | 08:46.326 | 12:44.782 |
| Travis Newbold | 747 | 2008 Honda CRF450R | 05:43.832 | 08:53.041 | 12:48.133 |
| Mark Woodward | 66 | 1999 Kawasaki KX 500 | 05:46.727 | 08:56.333 | 12:58.201 |
| Darryl Lujan | 69 | 2002 Honda CR500R | 05:44.745 | 08:54.085 | 13:03.866 |
| Tom McCarthy | 26 | 2008 Honda CRF450 | 05:52.176 | 09:01.838 | 13:10.949 |
| Brad Hazel | 72 | 2008 Honda CRF450 | 05:54.300 | 09:06.066 | 13:19.408 |
| Duane Williams | 170 | 2005 Honda CRF450X | 05:56.725 | 09:10.947 | 13:27.777 |
| Doug Chestnutt | 209 | 1992 Yamaha WR-500 | 05:54.111 | 09:12.084 | 13:28.173 |
| Teague Sawyer | 10 | 2005 Honda CRF450R | 05:54.466 | 09:09.958 | 13:37.078 |
| Mark Bartle | 313 | 2008 Honda CRF450R | 06:08.270 | 09:27.655 | 13:43.016 |
| Michael Kassebaum | 4 | 2003 Honda CRF 450R | 06:15.296 | 09:35.870 | 13:58.196 |
| Ross Stuckert | 86 | 2004 Honda MRP | 06:18.317 | 09:40.665 | 13:59.196 |
| Charlie Ford | 312 | 2005 Honda CRF450R | 06:22.300 | 09:45.659 | 14:07.929 |
| Clint Magoon | 175 | 2008 Yamaha YZ | 06:13.867 | 09:33.222 | 14:34.390 |
| Kamsey Durelle | 31 | 2003 Honda CRF450 | 06:36.166 | 10:17.833 | 14:59.830 |
| Dunn Voyer | 188 | 2004 Honda CRF450R | DNS |
Division: Motorcycle Quad 500
| Driver Name | Number | Vehicle | Glen Cove | Sixteen Mile | Finish Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Vidmar Jr. | 76 | 1995 Yamaha Banshee | 05:36.981 | 08:45.280 | 12:34.598 |
| Mike Tollett | 75 | 1987 Suzuki LT 500 R | 05:41.224 | 08:51.455 | 12:45.458 |
| Lee Kent | 888 | 1986 Honda TRX 250 R | 05:37.110 | 08:54.867 | 12:49.119 |
| Chad Hazelton | 40 | 2001 Yamaha Banshee | 05:42.897 | 09:00.573 | 13:01.796 |
| Jason Mays | 78 | 2008 Yamaha Banshee | 05:44.866 | 09:09.543 | 13:09.620 |
| Lance McCann | 371 | 1989 Yamaha Banshee | 05:55.611 | 09:23.115 | 13:30.350 |
| Theo Bernhard | 42 | 1988 Suzuki LT 500 | 05:59.783 | 09:24.178 | 13:32.528 |
| Garrett Richard | 399 | 2002 Yamaha Banshee | 05:59.483 | 09:24.904 | 13:38.802 |
| Chet Mathews | 200 | 1997 Yamaha Banshee | 05:57.636 | 09:25.205 | 13:42.024 |
| Alex Helton | 560 | 1996 Yamaha Banshee | 05:28.828 | 09:59.877 | 13:48.819 |
| John Angel | 860 | 1994 Yamaha Banshee | 05:24.827 | 11:08.763 | 14:54.202 |
| Michael Ell | 131 | 2002 Yamaha Banshee | 05:27.425 | 10:04.730 | 16:01.297 |
| Jim Goertz | 84 | 2007 Yamaha Banshee | DNF | ||
| John Stallworth | 91 | 2006 Yamaha Banshee | DNF |
Division: Motorcycle Supermoto
| Driver Name | Number | Vehicle | Glen Cove | Sixteen Mile | Finish Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Sinclair | 508 | 2005 Honda 450 | 05:27.932 | 08:25.446 | 12:16.652 |
| Scott Hoffman | 157 | 2009 Honda CRF450 | 05:28.969 | 08:28.319 | 12:21.584 |
| Greg Chicoine | 100 | 2009 Kawasaki KX450 SPPR | 05:32.769 | 08:34.575 | 12:30.680 |
| Donald Bales | 280 | 2005 Honda CRF450R | 05:55.573 | 09:09.686 | 13:18.701 |
| Tom Specht | 311 | 2005 Honda CRF450R | 05:56.574 | 09:07.612 | 13:19.271 |
| Landers Sevier | 461 | 2007 Aprilia 450 | 06:00.741 | 09:19.695 | 13:43.521 |
| John Scollon | 105 | 2008 Kawasaki KLE 650 | 06:25.573 | 09:44.318 | 14:08.971 |
| Edward Russell | 365 | 2003 Honda CRF450F | 06:28.485 | 09:55.744 | 14:23.358 |
| Mark Gordon | 922 | 2005 Yamaha WR 450F | 07:09.468 | 11:06.202 | 15:56.856 |
| Chris Wood | 161 | 2004 KTM SMR | 06:18.118 | 09:50.144 | 20:42.634 |
| Michael Fogarty | 718 | 2003 KTM 450 | DNF |
Division: Motorcycle 750 CC
| Driver Name | Number | Vehicle | Glen Cove | Sixteen Mile | Finish Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davey Durelle | 58 | 2009 Aprilia SXV | 05:17.562 | 08:10.889 | 11:48.649 |
| Gary Trachy | 357 | 2008 KTM SMX | 05:14.789 | 08:05.764 | 11:48.743 |
| Jeff Grace | 97 | 2005 KTM 610SMR | 05:18.098 | 08:09.562 | 11:59.156 |
| Giuliano Covezzi | 255 | 2008 Aprilia SXV | 05:36.950 | 08:35.796 | 12:49.890 |
| John Cantlie | 911 | 2008 KTM 690 | 05:51.601 | 09:01.500 | 13:09.733 |
| James McKay | 233 | 2006 Husaberg FS650C | 05:43.520 | 09:04.051 | 13:14.914 |
| Christopher Jones | 197 | 2003 Honda XR650R | 06:09.074 | 09:28.780 | 13:42.245 |
| John Pierce | 517 | 2007 Aprilia 550SXV | 06:05.447 | 09:24.048 | 13:43.547 |
| Gregory Nichols | 220 | 2001 KTM 505 | 06:08.881 | 09:28.195 | 13:50.605 |
| Dan Harmon | 74 | 2005 KTM 525 SMR | 06:12.085 | 09:35.928 | 14:02.502 |
| Loren Penland | 444 | 2003 KTM 525EXC | 06:15.258 | 09:40.250 | 14:04.908 |
| Glen Mann | 918 | 2006 KTM 530SMR | 06:07.815 | 09:46.237 | 14:10.902 |
| Ryan Sweeney | 669 | 2007 Aprilia SXV 550 | 06:32.002 | 09:55.500 | 14:30.762 |
| Brianne Corn | 968 | 1993 Honda XR600R | 06:26.831 | 09:58.344 | 14:31.338 |
| Daniel Raygor | 314 | 1974 Yamaha Shell 750 | 06:36.594 | 10:16.197 | 14:53.399 |
Division: Motorcycle 1205 CC
| Driver Name | Number | Vehicle | Glen Cove | Sixteen Mile | Finish Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Tracy | 555 | 05:39.982 | 08:34.567 | 12:29.120 | |
| Dalton Dimick | 909 | 2009 Buell 1125 | 05:49.886 | 08:47.779 | 12:52.191 |
| Glenn Cox | 13 | 2008 KTM 990SDR | 05:55.401 | 09:01.949 | 13:14.262 |
| Michael Pettiford | 411 | 2009 Buell XB12TT | 06:49.052 | 10:12.766 | 15:01.307 |
| Rob Smith | 8 | 1996 Buell S1 Lightening | 06:43.007 | 10:50.853 | 15:41.679 |
| Paul Lane | 500 | 2009 Terra Mostro Ducati | DNS | ||
| Robert Schlachter | 159 | 2000 Cagiva Raptor | DNF |
Division: Exhibition Car/Truck
| Driver Name | Number | Vehicle | Glen Cove | Sixteen Mile | Finish Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randy Schranz | 17 | 1966 Shelby Cobra | 05:36.825 | 08:39.897 | 12:28.151 |
| Ikuo Hanawa | 14 | 2009 EV Racing Buggy ER-01 | 06:26.183 | 10:20.400 | 14:50.754 |
| Charles Breed | 333 | 2008 Lucra-Lister LC470 | 06:38.391 | 10:07.310 | 14:53.912 |
| Pace | 901 | 2009 | 07:01.345 | 10:44.930 | 15:48.434 |
| Ed Gaven | 62 | 2003 Factory Five Racing Challenge Series Racer | 06:57.795 | 10:41.341 | 15:49.433 |
| Mike Ryan | 77 | 2008 Freightliner Cascadia | DNF |
Division: Time Attack 2wd
| Driver Name | Number | Vehicle | Glen Cove | Sixteen Mile | Finish Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Millen | 6 | 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe | 05:22.835 | 08:16.670 | * 12:09.397 |
| Kelly Hine | 25 | 2006 Nissan 350Z | 06:03.152 | 09:15.291 | 13:32.445 |
| Melissa Keeney / Vicki Keeney | 169 | 1993 Honda CRX | 06:38.025 | 10:11.549 | 14:49.695 |
| Ken Stouffer | 22 | 1997 Nissan 240SX | 06:55.916 | 10:31.302 | 15:31.710 |
Division: Pikes Peak Open
| Driver Name | Number | Vehicle | Glen Cove | Sixteen Mile | Finish Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Carapetyan / Adam Kneipp | 725 | 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution | 05:15.234 | 08:15.512 | 11:52.837 |
| David Kern / Allison Kern | 156 | 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution | 05:20.301 | 08:26.724 | 12:10.335 |
| Carl Fausett / Guido Hamacher | 928 | 1978 Porsche 928 | 06:09.334 | 09:17.098 | 13:46.791 |
| David Schmidt | 26 | 2008 Ford Mustang | 06:26.551 | 10:04.310 | 14:31.785 |
| Show Aikawa / Fumio Nutahara | 48 | 2005 Ford Fiesta ST | 06:46.371 | 10:51.102 | 15:34.808 |
| Dean Burling | 74 | 2005 Chevrolet S-10 | DNF | ||
| Aaron McConnell / Brian Moody | 422 | 1995 Subaru Impreza STI | DNS |
Division: Super Stock Car
| Driver Name | Number | Vehicle | Glen Cove | Sixteen Mile | Finish Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Vahsholtz | 18 | 2002 Ford Mustang | 05:15.433 | 08:09.679 | 11:39.662 |
| Layne Schranz | 7 | 1997 Chevy Monte Carlo | 05:31.133 | 08:26.206 | 12:02.672 |
| Steve Goeglein | 27 | 2004 Chevy Camaro | 05:42.788 | 08:41.681 | 12:20.488 |
Division: Open Wheel
| Driver Name | Number | Vehicle | Glen Cove | Sixteen Mile | Finish Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Dallenbach | 98 | Chevy | 04:45.056 | 07:31.525 | 10:52.097 |
| Jimmy Keeney | 69 | 1996 Greenwood-Hull K-Tech 2 | 04:48.797 | 07:45.447 | 11:03.551 |
| Spencer Steele | 43 | 1990 Ford Wells Coyote | 04:57.628 | 07:46.039 | 11:08.535 |
| Jack Guynn | 40 | 1996 Wells Coyote Coyote | 05:16.557 | 08:16.370 | 11:43.675 |
| Christopher Strauch | 56 | 2000 Wells Coyote Stracoyote II | 05:50.846 | 09:18.162 | 13:13.751 |
| Lorie Wood | 12 | 2009 Wells Coyote Loopy Special | 06:11.721 | 09:50.310 | 14:03.477 |
| Dan Novembre | 28 | 2006 Wells Coyote Ford | 06:09.883 | 09:54.446 | 14:08.589 |
| Steve Bennett | 88 | 2009 Mazda HRD FC-RX7 | 06:26.056 | 10:09.969 | 14:14.571 |
| Donner Billingsley | 55 | 1980 Newman Dreggar | DNF | ||
| Andy Figueroa | 71 | 2005 Figwood Figwood Special | 05:41.258 | 08:55.097 | DNF |
| Dave Wood | 11 | 2010 Wells Jerr Bear SPC | 05:29.920 | 08:43.030 | DNF |
Division: Unlimited
| Driver Name | Number | Vehicle | Glen Cove | Sixteen Mile | Finish Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nobuhiro Tajima | 1 | 2009 Suzuki SX4 | 04:34.100 | 07:08.458 | 10:15.368 |
| Marcus Gronholm/ Timo Alanne | 3 | 2009 Ford Fiesta | 04:50.397 | 07:34.078 | 11:28.963 |
| Mark Rennison | 200 | 1984 Ford RS 200 | 05:26.302 | 08:25.241 | 12:11.561 |
| Andrea Eriksson/ Per Ola Svensson | 5 | 2009 Ford Fiesta | DNF |
Division: Pro Truck
| Driver Name | Number | Vehicle | Glen Cove | Sixteen Mile | Finish Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Guthrie / John Rodriquez | 232 | Ford | 06:23.937 | 10:02.954 | 14:27.029 |
| Rob Clouser / Tanner Schritter | 215 | Dodge Ram 1500 | 06:21.739 | 10:03.641 | 14:29.352 |
| Rob / Christine Reinertson | 234 | Ford | 06:18.813 | 10:14.382 | 14:42.772 |
| Troy Vest / Robert Fitch | 242 | Chevrolet | 06:24.896 | 10:08.761 | 14:48.511 |
| Tom Koch / Joe David | 229 | 2003 Ford 150 | 06:18.100 | 09:56.207 | DNF |
| Dave Mason / Mark Moffatt | 265 | 2008 Ford F-150 | 06:20.337 | 10:16.038 | DNF |
Los Ford Fiesta no llegan ni a la mitad del Suzuki SX4 de Nobuhiro “Monster” Tajima ya que en el segundo parcial el Suzuki ya les sacaba mas de 30 segundos a los 2 fiestas y Eriksson no logró acabar por problemas en los turbos.
En Rallyes los Ford si que se ventilan a los Suzuki pero en subiadas Suzuki participa desde el 1989 y tienen mucha experiéncia en subidas de este tipo. Por cierto este Suzuki no es ni mucho menos de los mas potentes ya que pesa casi 1.200 kg (cargado con gasolina y piloto dentro) y saca 885 frente a los 800 de los Ford Fiesta aunque el coche mas béstia en relacion peso/poténcia fué el mítico Suzuki Escudo que participó desde el 1996 hasta 1999 que sacaba exactamente 985 cv y su peso era de 800 kg solamente. Lo que no se es a que ha sido debido este aumento de peso en los suzuki y su bajada de 100 cv cuando participan en la categoría mas bestia de todas llamada “UNLIMITED”