Pikes Peak
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- Grade Level: Junior High (7-9)-Adult
- Subjects: Technology, Sports, Design
- Produced By: Exploration Production Inc.
- Year: 2015
- Country: Canada
- Language: English
- Running Time: 46m
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When it comes to Pikes Peak the numbers are staggering; 156 turns, 12-miles of zig-zags, a starting position at over 9000 feet, and a summit finish line at 14,115 feet. The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is unlike any other race in the world; it's not just racing against other drivers - it's competing against the mountain.
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