The also rises over the plains of Kansas. From the upper half of Pike’s Peak, the cold air makes it hard to hold the camera steady. Echoing in the valleys and through the W’s are the sound of turbocharged Lambda motor- gradually increasing in loudness. Eyelids push closer together and focus on the left handed corner off in the distance. Waiting for the sparkling metallic blue nosed Hyundai Genesis to reveal itself. Then bam, its there, its moving faster than you expected- a little bit frightening- then downshift, downshift, into the next left hairpin… and the engine roars pulling the Genesis forward.
More photos:
Dirt Biker blasts off the line from the half way point.
Kelly’s RMR built Nissan 350z makes it way back down the hill.
A precariously perched Sony EX-1 on the cliffs of Pike’s Peak. Rolling time-lapse.
Self Portrait. ‘ello Mom.
Road rash’ed jeans- check.
Ripping downhill.
Thumbs up.
Bearded Eyeball Hobo Herron scopes the path below.
Another precariously placed shot. Rock camera support.
Packing up the rig at the end of the morning – 9am Pike’s Peak Toll road opening.
This little piggy is a good luck charm!
Beware of the sasquatch.
Until the Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb – July 19, 2009.
by Will
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