Video: The Challenge of Pikes Peak

Hill climbing is perhaps the purest form of road racing. It's just you and your machine against the mountain – and you can "run what you brung".

Ever since the first event was held in 1897, some of the greatest drivers in the world have taken on the challenge of becoming King of the Hill.

In Safe-Is-Fast's latest video, they take a behind-the-scenes look at the famed Pikes Peak Hill climb, as a group of top drivers prepare for “The Race to the Clouds“.