Posted Jul 04 2010, 11:10 AM by Will Roegge with 20 comment(s)

After setting a new record with his qualifying run, Jeff Zwart won the Time Attack class with a time of 11:31.095 at the 2010 Pikes Peak International Hillclimb. Beating the previous record, set by Rhys Millen in 2009 in his Hyundai Genesis.

A Canon 5D Mark II was rigged over Jeff's shoulder to capture the run. The recording length limit on the Canon DSLRs in video mode is 12 minutes. We joked that Jeff had to run under 12 minutes or else we wouldn't be able to capture his entire run. I pushed record seconds before his start and Jeff had recording time to spare at the top with his 11 minute dash. Watch from the cockpit as his Porsche GT3 Cup screams up the hill.


Comments

2xthefun said:

what kind of tire do you run or look for in a race like this? I can tell the grip difference between the paved and dirt sections. Great amount of focus and preparation in that car I'm curious to know so much more about the build and team behind you. Great video!!!

July 4, 2010 7:59 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

the jerk said:

that is super cool.  ive watched that video 3 times now.

i want to see more like it from pikes peak but on the outside of the car, if anyone comes across any post up some links!

July 4, 2010 9:45 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Lui said:

10:20 seconds in, some one was getting their formula d on!

July 4, 2010 1:12 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

chippeRX7 said:

what an awesome video!!!!

And I think i saw Linhbergh on the side of the road.

July 4, 2010 2:06 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

llorT said:

I can do better.

July 4, 2010 2:53 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Will Roegge said:

Great question. Jeff is a multi Pikes Peak Hillclimb champion and we are asking him to do a guest blog on his experiences at Pikes Peak. Glad you liked the video - full edit coming shortly.

July 4, 2010 4:49 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Nicko said:

insane track and driving.

July 4, 2010 5:50 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

DJJAW11 said:

Excellent indeed! I also wonder on tyre (tire) choice :) ?

July 4, 2010 6:54 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

D1RGE.EXE said:

That looks like entirely too much fun

July 4, 2010 7:22 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Leonardo Rivera said:

OMG!! AWESOME DRIVING!

July 4, 2010 8:12 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Eclispe said:

Track is cool. But spectators safety is horrible

July 4, 2010 10:45 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

nismoskyz said:

incredible video

what a rush

July 5, 2010 1:14 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Henry said:

Awesome

July 5, 2010 3:23 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

sam vickery said:

maybe mini should build a hill climb car for next year and that could settle that little situation

July 5, 2010 1:03 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Bill said:

Dude, you almost took out that guys chair at 9:02!  Awsome stuff.

July 5, 2010 9:50 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Beach said:

7:35 looks so scary. all you can see is a strand of road and the sky.

July 6, 2010 12:49 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Liam said:

@11:00... truly epic

July 6, 2010 12:12 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Fred said:

I WILL have the skill and experience to do this someday. When that opportunity comes... I just might wet myself.

July 6, 2010 9:27 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

mark fatlace said:

Jeff is the man. You should see his 700+ acre ranch that has his own 1.7 mile rally course on it!

July 7, 2010 6:47 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Speedhunters said:

[View:vimeo.com/21498816:600:375] A few of you might remember Jeff Zwart, a man who took a Porsche

March 26, 2011 3:24 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters